“Remember that you are mortal” | Relief
Berlin, Germany).- If Xavi Hernandez brought Lamine Yamal to the elite of world football, first with his debut, then by consolidating ownership and even ascending to the leadership of FC Barcelona, then Luis de la Fuente was responsible for paving the same path for him in the selection. Coach Aro did not hesitate for a second, realizing, as an expert in the lower categories, that the bottle of talent of the 16-year-old boy (this Saturday the 17th) had already been uncorked.. And since then, everything he has done has been done naturally, as in the game of Lamine; no one doubts his precocity, because his actions have the maturity of those who were chosen, and because, in the end, his exploits on the field led Spain to its fourth European Championship.
The next scene took place after Spain had confirmed their place in the final after beating France 2-1. The match was marked by a superb goal from Rocafond de Mataro, a spectacular shot that touched the post before entering the goal, and another play on the right flank even in the defensive phase, with notable actions such as a foul in the last period. It cost a yellow card, but stopped the French counter-attack. Quite a veteran. Voted MVP as the youngest player to score in the European Cup and above Mbappe on the pitch.Luis de la Fuente spoke to the TV channels with rights.
“The history of football is beautiful. There have been great players, but there is something about Lamine that can make us think that we are dealing with one of the geniuses of football and sport over the years.”– thought journalist De la Fuente, still with the adrenaline of victory, but with the calm and thoughtfulness that characterise him. “We must be very careful. He must stand firmly on his feet, and we must help him progress and develop in the best possible way.” I think the best way is to keep him at that level and remind him of what was said to Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome.“Remember that you are mortal,” so always remember to keep your feet on the ground,” the coach adds.
Religious character and history buff trainer
The character of Luis de la Fuente, which brings him closer to Vicente del Bosque in the attitude, respect and calm he shows towards the environment and the players, also characterizes the national team, which has absorbed its values. In addition to being a man who takes care of his appearance, working out in the gym, De la Fuente is very religious and stands out for his spirituality, as those who know him explain.and tries to demystify the heroism of football. He has no social media and tries to escape the noise.
He’s also a lover of Roman history, as he explained in an interview with ABC on Friday: “All this praise is hard to digest, but our job is to teach and educate. Let me refer to the history of Rome. Rome, which I love very much. When the Caesars returned from a great battle, from a conquest, they always had a slave who said to them: “Remember that you are mortal.” And this applies to Lamine: remember that this is a very long time, and you will have good and bad moments. And those who praise you today, tomorrow will not blush otherwise. He is a mature boy for his age.” The coach explained the same idea, which the young footballer has already learned.
Lamin Yamal himself put everything in its place in the same match and thus answered the question of whether he is one of the icons of the tournament: “I don’t think about it too much because it doesn’t help at all. I try to help the team, that’s what I tried to do today, and at the end of the day, I’ll be there for anything that helps the team.”.
This Saturday, the footballer turns 17 and is set to play in the European Cup final, potentially becoming the youngest footballer to win it. Aim for MVP. Things you believe in are immortal, though De la Fuente Always explain to Lamin the story from Roman history that ends with the phrase: “Remember that you are mortal.”