Luis de la Fuente Wins Men’s Coach of the Year Award
At the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Luis de la Fuente, the manager of the Spain national team, was awarded the Men’s Coach of the Year. He won against notable nominees including Mikel Arteta from Arsenal, Luis Enrique from Paris Saint-Germain, Vincent Kompany from Bayern Munich, and Unai Emery from Aston Villa.
The award presentation was made by former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who experienced a brief mix-up with the winner's name on the announcement card. After the confusion, Benitez confirmed de la Fuente as the winner, leading to a moment where de la Fuente shook hands with Unai Emery and Spain international Lamine Yamal before proceeding to the stage.
This accolade adds to de la Fuente’s achievements, particularly following Spain's reported victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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