Spain were worthy winners of Euro 2024, after winning all seven matches in Germany. Several players stood out for their excellent performances, such as Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Fabian Ruiz, although most of the credit must also go to Luis de la Fuente, the man behind the masterplan.
De la Fuente has now won each of the first two international tournaments of his tenure (2022-23 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2024), and during a recent interview with Brandrevealed why his Spain team was so good at this summer's European Championship.
“First there must be conviction because I saw that football was going in another line of behavior and action. It is essential to know the players, play them in the right positions, and give them the confidence to get the best possible result.”
As mentioned, several players from Spain stood out for their excellent performances, but one who came under fire was captain Alvaro Morata. De la Fuente dismissed any criticism of the 31-year-old, who hopes he will continue with La Roja for many years.
“I agree with him, he is a footballer who lacks affection and recognition from the fans. If he was a player from another country, he would be a legend. We must avenge our players because the Spanish footballer is, for me, one of the best in the world. Morata should get a lot more recognition for his career. I hope he stays with us for a long time because he still has a lot to give Spanish football.”
