Luis de la Fuente
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- 2d ago
Luis de la Fuente named best men's coach of the year at the Balón de Oro
Spain's World Cup-winning coach collected the award at the London Palladium on Monday, 26 October, while goalkeeper Unai Simón received the Yashin Trophy at the same gala.
- Oct 16
FIFA fines Spain $20,000 and orders 15% stadium closure over anti-Muslim chants
FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for chants heard at the March friendly against Egypt in Cornellà. The federation must also leave at least 15% of the seats empty at its next friendly.
- Oct 9
Raphinha misses Barcelona's Getafe and Galatasaray games with hamstring problem
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the La Liga match at Getafe and the Champions League game at Galatasaray, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday. The Brazilian forward picked up the problem while playing for Brazil.
- Oct 7
Spain expands FIFA ranking lead to 38 points as Portugal enters top five
Spain extended its advantage over Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings to 38.77 points after four consecutive UEFA Nations League victories, while Portugal climbed two spots to fifth.
- Oct 6
Mikel Merino scores twice as Spain beats Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals
Substitute Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half in Split to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia, sending Spain to the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals and extending their unbeaten streak to 42 matches.
- Oct 6
Kane matches Shilton cap record in England win as Merino sends Spain to quarter-finals
Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton's 125-cap record with two goals in England's 3-0 win over Czechia at Wembley, while a Mikel Merino double in Split earned Spain a 2-1 victory over Croatia to secure a Nations League quarter-final spot.
- Oct 6
Spain U21 secures European Championship qualification with 7-1 win over Romania
David Gordo's side overcame an early deficit in Ibiza to seal top spot in their qualifying group and book a place at next summer's tournament in Albania and Serbia.
- Oct 5
Spain beats Croatia 2-1 in Split to extend unbeaten run and reach Nations League quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split, extending their competitive unbeaten streak and securing a Nations League quarter-final berth.
- Oct 3
Fabián Ruiz leaves Spain squad for Paris ahead of Nations League match against Czechia
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has left Spain's camp in Oviedo to attend the birth of his first child in Paris, ruling him out of Saturday's match against Czechia.
- Oct 3
Spanish networks RTVE and laSexta clear prime-time schedules for political crisis coverage
RTVE and laSexta rescheduled prime-time programming on 2 and 3 October 2026, moving football and entertainment to secondary channels to provide extended coverage following the defeat of government housing decrees.
- Oct 3
Spain beats Czechia 3-1 in Nations League as Lamine Yamal scores early
Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute before goals from Rodri and Mikel Merino secured a 3-1 victory for Spain over Czechia in Oviedo, keeping the European champions top of Nations League Group A3.
- Oct 2
Ferran Torres withdraws from Spain squad as Carlos Espí earns first senior call-up
Real Madrid forward Carlos Espí has joined Spain's squad for Nations League fixtures against the Czech Republic and Croatia following an ankle injury to Ferran Torres.
- Oct 1
Fran García replaces injured Alejandro Grimaldo in Spain squad for Nations League
Real Betis defender Fran García joined Spain's training camp at Las Rozas on Wednesday after Alejandro Grimaldo withdrew with a left thigh injury ahead of Nations League fixtures.
- Sep 29
Spain defeat Croatia 4-1 behind Lamine Yamal brace as England beat Czechs 2-0
Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in Seville, while England secured a 2-0 win over ten-man Czech Republic in Prague.
- Sep 26
Spain rallies to beat England 2-3 at Wembley in Nations League opener
Spain came from behind to defeat England 2-3 at Wembley Stadium in their UEFA Nations League opener, with substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal turning the match around.
- Sep 24
Rodri details rejection of Real Madrid and choice to join Barcelona on sporting grounds
Barcelona midfielder Rodri explained that he turned down a determined push from Real Madrid to join the Catalan club for purely sporting reasons after leaving Manchester City.
- Sep 24
Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández receives first Spain call-up after six-goal start
Espanyol forward Roberto Fernández joined Spain's senior squad in Las Rozas for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures after scoring six goals in seven La Liga appearances.
- Sep 21
Spain extends Luis de la Fuente contract through 2032 after World Cup victory
The Spanish Football Federation has approved a six-year contract extension for men's national team coach Luis de la Fuente following Spain's 2026 World Cup win, securing his position through Euro 2032.
- Sep 21
Iván Fresneda called up to Spain senior squad to replace injured Pedro Porro
Sporting CP defender Iván Fresneda has earned his first senior call-up for Spain, replacing injured Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro for four upcoming Nations League matches.
- Sep 8
'El Hormiguero' tops Spanish ratings on season return as Carlos Latre returns and Luis de la Fuente visits
Antena 3 talk show 'El Hormiguero' drew 1,893,000 viewers on 7 September 2026, leading public rival 'La Revuelta' on TVE during an opening week that featured comedian Carlos Latre and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.
