Spain rightfully clinched the Delaunay Cup after defeating England 2-1 in the Euro final, a victory celebrated across the nation. However, amidst the jubilation, discordant voices emerged, with La 1 channel commentator openly deriding former national team coach Luis Enrique for his posturing.
Sunday night was an undeniably celebratory moment for Spanish sports, as men’s tennis player Carlos Alcaraz first defeated the historic No.1 Djokovic in Britain to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles, and just hours later, the Spanish national football team triumphed over England in Berlin, securing their fourth European Cup title. Juan Ribero, the commentator for La 1, took the opportunity during peak viewership to ruthlessly mock former Spain national team coach Luis Enrique.
In his post-match commentary of the Euro final, Ribero stated, “Luis de la Fuente has proven that you can become a great national team coach without posturing.” This remark was widely interpreted as a scathing dig at Enrique, who had faced criticism for some of his comments and actions during the Qatar World Cup period, stirring controversy within Spanish public opinion.
While such “mockery” during a time of triumph may seem ill-timed, it cannot be denied that under de la Fuente’s leadership, Spain has been elevated to new heights, particularly in terms of winning titles. Under his guidance, Spain has consecutively claimed two championships: the 2023 Nations League title and the 2024 European Cup.