Luis de la Fuente, World Cup champion coach with the Spanish team, spoke out harshly against the attitude of the Argentine team players. The strategist disapproved of the actions of the South American soccer players, who sought to attack the members of the Red Fury on the MetLife Stadium lawn.

For the Spanish helmsman, this violent behavior was the direct result of the frustration generated by losing the World Cup grand final 1-0 in extra time and where the Spanish team showed that it was never up for contemplation to the point of making Argentina look like an inoperative team.

De la Fuente described the reactions that occurred after the final whistle as intolerable and inadmissible. Faced with the aggression that surrounded the closing of the match, the technical director applauded the professional behavior of his players.

He highlighted that the Spanish team was not involved in those events, which would surely have generated a conflict of greater consequences and a negative image at the international level.

The words of the helmsman of the Spanish team sounded like a severe wake-up call during the exclusive interview he gave for the national network TVE. In the television broadcast, he seemed upset at having to refer to the issue of his opponents' provocations in the grand final.

De la Fuente deepened his rejection of the incidents, pointing out that, although he did not see everything at the time to celebrate, the aggression is “intolerable” and “inadmissible.” He criticized that footballers of such size act like this, appreciating that his players maintained their composure in the face of provocations. These statements came at the same time that FIFA opened a disciplinary file for the brawl.

The excitement on the surface for the title

Beyond the controversy, the coach showed his excitement for the championship, highlighting the collective effort after 52 days of competition, overcoming long distances, humidity and lack of rest. “Those were the big drawbacks,” he stressed about the physical and logistical demands of the tournament.

Regarding Rodrigo Hernández, he described him as the best in the world in his position, highlighting his ability to shine even after his knee injury. "With all due respect, but doubting Rodri was an insult to football intelligence. At 50%, he is better than many players."

A flattering future

De la Fuente showed enthusiasm for the generational change, highlighting Martín Zubimendi and the growth of Lamine Yamal. Regarding the 19-year-old young man, he praised his maturity and capacity for sacrifice. Finally, the Riojan did not rule out renewing for the 2030 World Cup, describing it as a “pride.”

However, he preferred to focus on the short term: "I'm thinking about the matches in September and October. We see the next World Cup very far away."