Luis de la Fuente asks for tributes on the pitch after Jesús de Miguel's death

On Friday November 6, Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national team, appeared in the press room of the Metropolitano stadium to present the squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against the Czech Republic on November 12 and against England on November 15, while expressing his sorrow over the death of Jesús de Miguel.

In his words, the Riojan wanted to convey condolences to the families of the victims of the traffic accident in Toledo and to the family of Jesús de Miguel, who died during the Tenerife‑Andorra match.

«I am left with the pain of seeing the family broken, friends, teammates… Yesterday was an extremely hard day», Fuente said after being asked about De Miguel’s funeral, held on Thursday in Navahermosa, Toledo.

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He also noted that the AFE had requested to postpone the upcoming league round weekend due to the death of the Tenerife striker and said he would like the recognitions to be presented on the pitch.

«I respect all decisions, but I think football observed a three‑day period of mourning. I, who have been a footballer, want to be remembered on a football pitch», Fuente said again.