Luis de la Fuente

Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, and William Saliba of Arsenal
“Fantastic player” – Arsenal duo given huge praise by World Cup-chasing manager
Arsenal’s Spanish duo Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi have been given huge praise by Spain manager Luis da la Fuente. The Gunners...
Arsenal FC
“I’m an admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s a model of values” – Spain manager Luis de la Fuente
Spain and Portugal face off in an Iberian derby for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday night, a game...
Liverpool FC
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente points to area for improvement despite Austria performance
Spain laid a number of doubts over their credentias as potential World Cup winners to rest on Thursday, with a convincing 3-0...
World Cup 2026
Spain manager ‘more optimistic every day’, gives injury update on Liverpool’s Victor Munoz
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has maintained his steadfast optimism about his side’s chances of lifting the 2026 World Cup this...
Liverpool FC World Cup 2026
Analysis: Spain must find their rhythm or play to a different one after Austria test
“We’re the only national team that are required to play well as well as win,” says Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old face of...
World Cup 2026
De la Fuente's instructions against Cape Verde.
Spain manager fumes over officiating in Uruguay win: “Hopefully we can play normal games from here”
The officiating at the FIFA World Cup is coming under increasing scrutiny over the past week, following a series of strange decisions,...
World Cup 2026
Spain manager not expecting changes, gives take on Alex Baena-Fede Valverde battle
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hinted that he will play his strongest side available against Uruguay in their final group...
World Cup 2026
Analysis: Spain, Michael Jordan and the siege of Chattanooga
Spain smote Saudi Arabia with such brusque intent on Sunday evening that by the time the first hydration break arrived, the thirst...
World Cup 2026
De la Fuente's instructions against Cape Verde.
“They’ve been stung” – Spain manager on reaction of players to Cape Verde draw
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has insisted that his players are itching to put things right after a disappointing first game...
Analysis: Spain approach turning point after flummoxing open to World Cup
“Nothing has given us any doubts. Whatever is said or has been left unsaid… this is the path we must follow,” shrugged...
World Cup 2026
De la Fuente's instructions against Cape Verde.
Spain manager after Cape Verde shock: “We have to continue with the same idea”
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has claimed that it is time to double down rather than react with changes to their...
World Cup 2026
Spain star reveals phone call with manager after World Cup snub – ‘I’m not stupid’
Former Spain captain Alvaro Morata has revealed the details of his call with Luis de la Fuente, where the manager told him...
World Cup 2026