Football News: Spain Dominates Italy in Euro 2024 Qualifier
In a stunning display of football prowess, the Spanish national team nullified Italy in their Euro 2024 qualifier match held in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish coach, was emphatic in his praise, insisting that his players are the best in the world and that the Spanish national team has no limits.
The match was decided by a Riccardo Calafiori own goal, but the level of performance from Spain made a mockery of the tight scoreline. Luciano Spalletti, the Italian coach, admitted that his team could not keep up with Spain’s speed and precision.
De la Fuente described Spain’s performance as “fantastic,” stating that it was the best they had played since he took over as coach following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also insisted that Spain would not be weakened by the praise that will now follow this display and that they still have room for improvement.
“In all areas, we were superior to them,” said the Spain coach. “I would like us to appreciate how difficult it is to nullify a great team like Italy as we did today. That invites me to believe that we have a real chance to improve, but we will keep our feet on the floor. This opens a magnificent door and a magnificent horizon. There is a long way to go, but we are on the path.”
De la Fuente was unwavering in his support for the Spanish national team, stating, “I will never tire of championing our national product: Spanish players, Spanish football. We are the best in my opinion. I would like there to be recognition for this generation of magnificent footballers. For me, they’re the best. The only thing I don’t know is where our ceiling is. I can’t see a limit at the moment.”
With the Italian media calling this match a “drubbing” and a “lesson in football,” De la Fuente was asked if that might be dangerous for Spain’s long-term prospects in the Euros. He dismissed these concerns, saying, “No, because I know what these guys are made of. I know them well, I know who they are, they know who I am, how we behave. I am very happy, but we still haven’t done anything. We will act with prudence and humility and respect. We won’t lose our heads. I saw the potential my team has today. We played at a fantastic level. It pleases us that people think we can get to the final, but we will go step by step.”
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