The Spanish coach handled the situation calmly, while the Argentine captain appeared upset.

The press conference for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain witnessed a notable incident, as Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the European team, faced repeated interruptions from some attendees while answering journalists' questions, a scene that sparked widespread reaction on social media.

But De la Fuente handled the situation calmly, asking the audience to show respect, and said: 'What are you doing? I learned from a young age to respect everyone, and I believe we all need to remember this lesson, which is to always respect others.'

Messi and his reaction when De la Fuente was not allowed to speak 🇦🇷🇪🇸 #DAZNMundial #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/MrkptfXMnC

— DAZN Fútbol (@DAZNFutbol) July 17, 2026

The atmosphere quickly calmed after the Spanish coach's remarks, and his way of handling the situation received widespread praise, especially coming just days before the anticipated match against Argentina.

Cameras captured the reaction of Argentine captain Lionel Messi, who appeared to look at the crowd during the chants that interrupted the Spanish coach's speech, leading many to interpret his expression as reflecting displeasure with the atmosphere surrounding the conference.

During the same conference, De la Fuente continued to praise his opponent, emphasizing his great respect for the Argentine national team. He also spoke about his relationship with 'Tango' coach Lionel Scaloni, noting that he had previously supervised his training in 2017 during his professional coaching license, and that a friendly relationship has continued between them since then.

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