Spain Coach Offers Condolences for Almería Fire Victims After World Cup Win

Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national football team, conveyed his condolences and sorrow to the families and victims of a tragic fire in Almería. His somber message came immediately after his team secured a place in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

"Life's contrasts. We are happy, but we wanted to convey our condolences and the pain we feel to the families and victims of the tragic fire in Almería," De la Fuente stated during a press conference. The fire, which occurred in Los Gallardos, Almería, has a provisional death toll of 12 people, with 23 others still unaccounted for following searches by the Civil Guard.

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Life's contrasts. We are happy, but we wanted to convey our condolences and the pain we feel to the families and victims of the tragic fire in Almería.

Adding to the day's somber events, De la Fuente also announced the passing of the mother of Ángel Martínez, one of the team's photographers, during the match. "Our photographer Ángel Martínez's mother also passed away during the game. We extend our condolences to him and his entire family. Life goes on... it will make us all stronger," he said, reflecting on the difficult balance of personal tragedy and professional triumph.

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Our photographer Ángel Martínez's mother also passed away during the game. We extend our condolences to him and his entire family. Life goes on... it will make us all stronger.