Spain coach 'indescribably proud' after World Cup semifinal win

Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish men's national football team, struggled to articulate his emotions following their decisive 2-0 victory against France in the World Cup semifinals. "It's difficult to describe exactly how I feel, it's a kind of joy," he stated at a press conference after the match.

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It's difficult to describe exactly how I feel, it's a kind of joy.

The win marks a significant achievement for Spain, securing their spot in the World Cup final for the second time. The team previously clinched the title in 2010, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. De la Fuente conveyed his profound pride in every player, acknowledging that one final step remains to achieve their ultimate goal.

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I am indescribably proud of every single player in the squad, but we still have one game left. It's one more step we need to take, and we will, of course, give everything to achieve our goals.

"I am indescribably proud of every single player in the squad, but we still have one game left. It's one more step we need to take, and we will, of course, give everything to achieve our goals," de la Fuente said. He described reaching the final as a "luxury problem," reflecting on the four-year journey undertaken with a specific ideology that has now brought them to this point.

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This is a kind of luxury problem, to have reached the final.

De la Fuente asserted that Spain faced one of the world's best teams in France but ultimately proved superior. "We played against one of the best national teams in the world today, but they didn't stand a chance against the best team in the world. That was the difference. The players deserve this after all the effort they have put in," he added.

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We played against one of the best national teams in the world today, but they didn't stand a chance against the best team in the world. That was the difference. The players deserve this after all the effort they have put in.