Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente is the current coach of the Spanish national football team. He is in the news due to several issues surrounding the team as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Recent news highlights racist chanting by fans during a friendly match against Egypt in Cornellà-El Prat, leading to a FIFA investigation against the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The chants included anti-muslim sentiments. Additionally, a US court is threatening to seize funds related to the Spanish national team due to unpaid debts by the Spanish state to renewable energy companies. Despite these issues, de la Fuente is leading the team in preparation for the World Cup, with friendly matches against Serbia and Egypt serving as preparation. De la Fuente's leadership is under scrutiny as the RFEF faces disciplinary action and financial uncertainties loom.