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Luis de la Fuente honored in hometown of Haro
Luis de la Fuente, the manager of the Spanish national football team, received a massive homecoming tribute in his native town of Haro following Spain's World Cup victory. Thousands of residents gathered in the Plaza de la Paz to welcome the coach, many of whom were children dressed in national team jerseys.
De la Fuente spent approximately an hour signing autographs and taking photographs with fans. He was accompanied by his son, Alberto de la Fuente, the President of La Rioja, Gonzalo Capellán, and the Mayor of Haro, Guadalupe Fernández.
Reflecting on the reception, De la Fuente expressed deep emotion, stating, "Lo esperes o no, las muestras de afecto y de cariño como esta son muy emocionantes" (Whether you expect it or not, these displays of affection and care are very moving). He noted that while the World Cup victory was significant for the entire country, receiving recognition in his
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