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Luis de la Fuente
Born: June 21, 1961
Height: 5' 7.5" (172cm)
Hometown: Haro, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishRole: Manager
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Sports Mole has 289 articles about Luis de la Fuente. Articles 1 to 40:
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Real Madrid transfer news: Marc Cucurella's future addressed by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente all but confirms that Marc Cucurella is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Real Madrid.08:27
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: Lamine Yamal injury update as Luis de la Fuente faces World Cup selection dilemma
Ahead of Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday, head coach Luis de la Fuente provides an important injury update on Lamine Yamal.01:51
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Cape Verde.11:37
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: Predicted La Roja XI including Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams decisions
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup contest with Cape Verde.Jun 13, 15:21
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Preview:Spain vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Spain and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 13, 14:45
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World Cup latest: Lamine Yamal injury update as Spain sweat over Barcelona star ahead of Cape Verde group stage game
Ahead of the start of the World Cup, Spain receive an update regarding Lamine Yamal's fitness, with the Euro 2024 champions set to play Cape Verde on Monday.Jun 11, 19:17
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Spain 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Will Lamine Yamal lead European champions to global glory?
Led by wonderkid Lamine Yamal, World Cup favourites Spain will be looking to add global glory to their continental success in North America. Sports Mole looks at their squad strength, fixtures and possible routes to the trophy.Jun 11, 17:52
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Spain lineup vs. Peru: Predicted XI for friendly as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams face race against time for World Cup 2026
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for their international friendly clash against Peru on Tuesday.Jun 6, 23:57
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Preview:Peru vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Peru and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 23:42
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Rodri: Man City, Spain star opens up on career-ending fears after injury nightmare
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri admits that fears crept into his mind over whether he would ever play football again after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2024.Jun 6, 19:05
Spain lineup vs. Iraq: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup warm-up fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday’s friendly against Iraq ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Jun 2, 17:35
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Preview:Spain vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Spain and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 2, 17:30
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Barcelona win, Real Madrid lose as Luis de la Fuente confirms Spain squad for 2026 World Cup
Barcelona win and Real Madrid lose as Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente confirms his final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.May 25, 15:15
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Spain World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.May 11, 11:59
Arsenal star 'ignored' by Spanish media despite sensational Gunners form, claims Luis de la Fuente
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is viewed very differently in his homeland than he is in English football.Mar 28, 15:21
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Preview:Spain vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's international friendly between Spain and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 28, 13:17
Spain vs. Serbia: Predicted XI for Luis de la Fuente's team in international friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Friday's international friendly with Serbia.Mar 25, 13:45
Preview:Spain vs Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's international friendly between Spain and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 13:35
Spain's final squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup includes seven Barcelona players but just one from Real Madrid
Seven Barcelona players are named in Spain's squad for their upcoming friendlies, but there is just one representative from Real Madrid.Mar 20, 12:09
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Dean Huijsen injury confirmed: Will Real Madrid defender miss Elche clash?
Spain confirm that Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been released from the La Roja squad ahead of Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification match against Turkey.Nov 17, 08:46
Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for final World Cup qualifier with De la Fuente set to make decision over changes
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Turkey at the Estadio de La Cartuja.Nov 16, 23:37
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Preview:Spain vs Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Spain and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 17:57
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How to watch Spain vs. Turkey: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Turkey.Nov 15, 18:53
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Real Madrid injury news: Xabi Alonso handed Dean Huijsen fitness concern ahead of Elche clash
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen is set to miss Spain's World Cup qualifier against Georgia with a groin problem.Nov 15, 12:52
Spain lineup vs. Georgia: Predicted Roja XI for key 2026 World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Georgia on Saturday.Nov 13, 11:24
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Preview:Georgia vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup qualification clash between Georgia and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 11:21
Mikel Merino betters David Silva feat in Spain victory as Arsenal midfielder equals Kevin De Bruyne tally in World Cup qualifying
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino betters a David Silva scoring feat with his brace in Tuesday's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Bulgaria.Oct 14, 23:21
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Spain 4-0 Bulgaria: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Merino stars in World Cup 2026 qualifier
Spain continue their perfect start to their World Cup 2026 group stage qualifiers with a 4-0 win against Bulgaria at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Tuesday.Oct 14, 19:14
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Spain lineup vs. Bulgaria: Predicted XI for La Roja with Luis de la Fuente set to make Yeremy Pino decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Bulgaria in Valladolid.Oct 12, 22:47
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Preview:Spain vs Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Spain and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 18:56
Spain lineup vs. Georgia: Predicted XI for La Roja as head coach Luis de la Fuente deals with key absences
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Georgia.Oct 9, 17:28
Preview:Spain vs Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup qualification clash between Spain and Georgia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 17:26
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Mikel Merino copies five-time Champions League winner with Spain hat-trick as Arsenal man sent 'world's best' verdict
Arsenal's Mikel Merino is told he is one of the best players in the world in his position after his headline-making hat-trick in Spain's 6-0 victory over Turkey in World Cup 2026 qualifying.Sep 8, 13:46
Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted La Roja XI for World Cup qualifier including Lamine Yamal decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Turkey on Sunday night.Sep 5, 11:04
Preview:Turkey vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup qualification clash between Turkey and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 10:15
Barcelona injury news: Lamine Yamal fitness update provided as teenage superstar suffers issue during Spain clash
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be available for Sunday's clash against Turkey despite picking up a back issue against Bulgaria.Sep 5, 07:26
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Rodri fitness update: Man City must “trust” Spain star as “important” minutes verdict delivered before World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will benefit from getting minutes under his belt on international duty for Spain as he bids to ease concerns over his fitness, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Sep 4, 08:55
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Fermin Lopez responds to Chelsea transfer speculation as Barcelona star reveals truth behind Gavi rift rumours
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez addresses the rumours that linked him with a move to Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window, while he also sets the record straight about speculation over a potential rift with Gavi.Sep 3, 00:20
Spain lineup vs. Bulgaria: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier with Yamal, Williams to resume formidable partnership
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.Sep 2, 20:22
Preview:Bulgaria vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Bulgaria and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 14:41
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