De la Fuente wins men’s Ballon d’Or coach of year
The women's coaching award went to Barcelona's Pere Romeu after he led the team to victory in the Spanish league, Spanish Cup, Super Cup and Champions League.
Luis de la Fuente, the coach of Spain's national team, was awarded the Men's Coach of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. De la Fuente led Spain to World Cup victory. In an interview, he attributed his success to teamwork and the exceptional talent of his players, stating they are the best in the world and he has had a wealth of talent to work with. De la Fuente's career began as a player before transitioning to coaching and eventually rising through the ranks in Spain's national coaching system.
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