No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde

Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the Spanish national team, urged calm after his side's disappointing 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in their opening World Cup match. Despite failing to secure a victory against the tournament debutants, De la Fuente maintained a positive outlook, expressing his unwavering belief in the team's ability to progress deep into the competition.

The Spanish coach acknowledged the challenges posed by Cape Verde's defensive strategy, which effectively stifled Spain's attacking efforts throughout the game. "We are still convinced that La Roja will go far at the World Cup," De la Fuente stated, emphasizing that the opening result does not diminish his confidence in the squad's overall capabilities.

While the draw presents an early hurdle, De la Fuente's comments suggest a focus on the long-term objective. The team will need to regroup and find solutions to break down organized defenses in subsequent matches if they are to fulfill the coach's optimistic predictions and achieve success in the tournament.

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We are still convinced that La Roja will go far at the World Cup.