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De la Fuente calls himself a 'declared admirer' of Cristiano Ronaldo
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De la Fuente calls himself a 'declared admirer' of Cristiano Ronaldo

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente declared himself a "declared admirer" of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • De la Fuente praised Ronaldo as an example of values and the best player in decisive areas of the game.
  • He stated that while Spain aims to win, they will prepare for the match against Portugal, acknowledging Ronaldo's presence.

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his admiration for Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match. De la Fuente described himself as a "declared admirer" of Ronaldo, calling him an example of values for all ages. "I surrender to Cristiano," the Spanish coach stated in a press conference on Sunday.

I am a declared admirer of Cristiano. Of footballers and people like him. He is an example of values for young and old people. I surrender to Cristiano.

— Luis de la FuenteSpain's coach praising Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their World Cup match.

De la Fuente highlighted Ronaldo's crucial role in deciding matches, noting his prowess in critical areas of the game. "He is a footballer who must be watched in any circumstance. He doesn't require individual marking, but if there is a footballer to watch, it's Cristiano. He is the best in the zones where the match is decided," he explained.

He is a footballer who must be watched in any circumstance. He doesn't require individual marking, but if there is a footballer to watch, it's Cristiano. He is the best in the zones where the match is decided.

— Luis de la FuenteSpain's coach describing Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on the game.

Despite his praise, De la Fuente affirmed Spain's determination to win the upcoming match. He humorously added, "I hope he doesn't play, but he will play." The coach concluded by stating Spain's intention to play their own game and be superior to Portugal and Ronaldo. "We are going to try to play our game and be superior to them and to him," he added.

I hope he doesn't play, but he will play.

— Luis de la FuenteSpain's coach jokingly commenting on Cristiano Ronaldo's expected participation.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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