Luis de la Fuente (Haro, 63 years old) presents himself in press conferences and interviews in the same way as he behaves in private, as those who know him say. He is approachable, sometimes funny, he thinks a little before answering and is frank. This Sunday, in Berlin, De la Fuente will seek his fifth title as a coach, having previously won gold at the U19 European Championship (2015), the Mediterranean Games (2018), the U21 European Championship (2019) and the Nations League (2023), as well as taking silver at the Tokyo Games. On the eve of the final against England, De la Fuente closes this series of interviews that allow us to get to know the Red delegation in Germany better.
Ask. Where was Joselu born?
Answer. In Stuttgart.
P. When did the Berlin Wall fall?
R. In the year 1989.
P. How many goals did Raúl González score for Schalke?
R. More than 30?
P. What do you think of St Pauli?
R. It is a club that fights for greater equality in society.
P. At home you see The one that is coming either Peppa Pig?
R. In the little time I have to watch television, I see more The one that is coming.
P. Which German team did Dani Carvajal play for?
R. At Leverkusen.
P. Kings League or Bundesliga?
R. Bundesliga.
P. What did you spend your first paycheck on?
R. Well, I remember I bought my father a car.
P. Beckenbauer’s nickname?
R. The Kaiser.
P. Did you vote on June 9?
R. Yeah.
P. How many Euro players have gotten hair?
R. My goodness, I don’t think so.
P. Traditional press or streamers?
R. Traditional.
P. What is up with Andrés Iniesta?
R. He played this last season in Dubai.
P. How many tattoos does he have?
R. None.
P. Team C. Tangana or Team Rosalía?
R. You know that I am from Julio Iglesias.
P. What number does Kroos wear?
R. The number 8.
P. When does Oktoberfest start?
R. In October.
P. Does Lamine Yamal know how to drive?
R. Well, he’ll still be in driving school.
P. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for love?
R. I have crossed all of Spain.
P. And for football?
R. Being linked to this passion, my passion, for more than 40 years.
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