Two years ago he was playing at the Enrique Roca de Murcia stadium with the Granada reserves in the Second Federation and on Saturday he will play there with the Spanish national team.

The Spanish national team continues to prepare for its Nations League match against Denmark.

It will be the first time the referee has officiated in a Spanish senior national team match.

The midfielder spoke to the media after the training session in Las Rozas.

The Spain international will train with his team-mates for the first time this Wednesday in preparation for the UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Denmark and Serbia.

The Athletic Club forward will not be available for the matches in Murcia and Cordoba due to injury concerns.

The midfielder attended the press conference after the first Spanish National Team training session.

The footballer from Fuentealbilla retires from professional football as a legend after a trophy laden career in which that World Cup winning goal in Johannesburg stands out.

The midfielder was full of emotion when recalling his successes with Spain, first at the European Championships and then at the Olympic Games.

Luis de la Fuente, accompanied by Joselu and Grimaldo, received the award in Villamanta from regional President Díaz Ayuso.