Luis de la Fuente He is a renowned fan of bullfighting. The national coach, the man who from the bench led Spain to win the Euro Cup last summer, has been honored in the cradle of the bull around the world, Las Ventas square in Madrid. There, De la Fuente has presented the poster for the bullfight on October 12Hispanic Heritage Day.
In this beautiful event, which also included the bullfighters Emilio de Justo, Miguel Ángel Perera, the rancher of that bullfight Victorino Martín, and Rafa Garrido, general director of Plaza 1, Luis de la Fuente dared with a bullfighting pass, in a very emotional gesture for him due to his great passion for the national holiday.
“It’s for you, it’s for my mother”said Luis de la Fuente while journalist Roberto Gómez, presenter of the event, encouraged him to do another bullfighter’s pass, always special for any bullfighting fan. “Olé, olé, olé,” those attending this event sang to him, in which the Spanish coach once again claimed Spanish traditions, such as football and bullfighting.
«I have no merit for defending the national holiday, I only exercise my freedom“, recalled Luis de la Fuente, who explained that “the world of football and bullfighting have always been closely linked,” since “they are two Spanish traditions with a lot of weight that we must continue to take care of, because they are our legacy.”
This week is special for Luis de la Fuente, who will give a new list of those called up for the Spanish team. The current European champion faces Denmark on September 12 in The Condomina of Murcia and on the 15th against Serbia in the New Archangel of Córdoba. To do this, this Friday, October 4, Luis de la Fuente will give a new list of those summoned.
«I have no problem defending football, bullsthat I am Catholic or that I love disco. We just have to respect each other. I demand that my tastes be respected, it’s as simple as that,” added Luis de la Fuente in this beautiful tribute from the world of bullfighting to the national coach in the Las Ventas bullring.
