“You played the movies; the ‘problem’ is we want more”

The Spanish team, the reigning European champions, are having an intense Monday after arriving in Madrid with the trophy in their suitcases. The first institutional stop is at the Zarzuela Palace, home of the Royal House, where King Felipe VI, along with Queen Leticia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía One by one they congratulated and congratulated all the members of La Roja, the players and the entire coaching staff.

And the second stop of the afternoon is at Moncloa Palace, where President Pedro Sánchez did not hold back the praise towards the players of an excited Luis de la Fuente. “I want to congratulate our champions. I congratulate each of you. I want to thank you for showing the best version of Spain and for showing the capacity for effort, return, strategy and fair and good play. Sometimes The not the best won, but we played like a movie and we won the fourth European Championship for Spain,” the president began.

He then emphasized that “what happened yesterday is very important, in historical terms. No team has won four European Championships nor has it won all seven games at this Euro. France won five. And, moreover, not against any National Team, but against great football powers like France, Germany and England. “It’s extraordinary and overwhelming.”

Pedro Sánchez He also has a fond memory for past and legendary coaches. “We can talk about the MVP of the tournament and the youngest, but the most relevant thing is the team spirit of this team. Thank you for being who you are and for giving the best version of Spain. It reminds us of others how Luis Aragonés and Vicente del Bosque”.

And he ended his speech, warning that fans want to continue celebrating more titles. “The problem, coach, is that we want more. We have the 2026 World Cup and then Spain, Morocco and Portugal. I wish you the best. Congratulations on behalf of all citizens and enjoy it. “Go for it!” said the President of the Government.