Spain coach Luis Enrique has caused a stir since the start of the World Cup by speaking on Twitch.
A coach on Twitch is a great first and Luis Enrique realizes it wonderfully. In a world where social networks are gaining importance, the coach of Spain reveals behind the scenes of the selection and delivers some information and anecdotes on the platform since the start of the World Cup.
Asked about nutrition, the former Barça player declared his love for eggs. “Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods out there. I can eat six of them a day, but you have to be sure they’re free-range eggs. I don’t know if that’s the case in Qatar. J hope there are free-range chickens here, even though there isn’t much in the desert.”
On the question of sex before matches, the coach of Spain also has a clear opinion and leaves the “door” open. “It’s ridiculous to ban it. Obviously, you shouldn’t have an orgy the day before the match. But when I was coaching in a club, the players were at home the day before the matches and that didn’t worry me. Me , when I was a player, if I was at home the day before a game with my wife, we did what we had to do.
On a lighter note, Luis Enrique was also asked about his son-in-law, Ferran Torres. “If Ferran Torres makes the gesture of the pacifier, I change it directly, I send him to the stands and he will never set foot in a football stadium again in his life” he launched with a certain irony .
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Biography Luis Enrique. Luis Enrique was born on May 8, 1970 in Gijon, Spain. If he won many titles with FC Barcelona as a coach, he was also a footballer where he played most of his career at Real Madrid or with the Blaugranas. Midfielder or striker, Luis Enrique won the Olympics in 1992 with Spain alongside Pep Guardiola notably. Today coach of Spain, Luis Enrique will experience his first World Cup in Qatar (November 20 – December 18).
Which teams does Luis Enrique coach?
Since the beginning of his coaching career, Luis Enrique has known four teams without forgetting the selection of Spain (2018-2019, since 2019 after a break): FC Barcelona B (2008-2011), AS Roma (2011-2012), Celta Vigo (2013-2014) and FC Barcelona (2014-2017).
What is Luis Enrique’s record as a player?
As a player, Luis Enrique won many trophies:
- European Cup Winners’ Cup (in 1997 with FC Barcelona)
- European Super Cup (in 1997 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish champion (in 1995 with Real Madrid and in 1998 and 1999 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish Cup (in 1993 with Real Madrid and in 1997 and 1998 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish Super Cup (in 1993 with Real Madrid and in 1996 with FC Barcelona)
- Copa Iberia (in 1994 with Real Madrid)
- Olympic Games in 1992
What is Luis Enrique’s track record as a coach?
As a coach, Luis Enrique won many trophies:
- Club World Cup (in 2015 with FC Barcelona)
- Champions League (in 2015 with FC Barcelona)
- European Super Cup (in 2015 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish champion (in 2015 and in 2016 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish Cup (in 2015, 2016 and 2017 with FC Barcelona)
- Spanish Super Cup (in 2016 with FC Barcelona)
Luis Enrique and FC Barcelona
After playing for two seasons at Sporting Gijon (1989-1991) and five seasons at Real Madrid (1991-1996), Luis Enrique left for Madrid’s sworn enemy, FC Barcelona. In Catalonia, the native of Gijon stayed eight years (1996-2004), a team where he played 338 games and won numerous trophies such as the Spanish championship or the Spanish Cup). Several years after retiring, Luis Enrique became the coach of FC Barcelona’s B team, where he stayed for three years. After two other experiences as a coach, the Spaniard returned to the Blaugranas where he took over from Gerardo Martino.
Luis Enrique and his daughter
Appointed coach of Spain in July 2018, Luis Enrique left his post a few months later to stay with his family. Her second daughter and the youngest of her three children, Xana suffers from an illness. On August 29, 2019, the Spaniard announced in a press release the death of his daughter, who died of osteosarcoma at the age of 9, after an intense 5-month fight against the disease. Many personalities from the world of football paid tribute to him.
What is Luis Enrique’s list?
For the 2022 World Cup (20 November – 18 December), Luis Enrique has selected 26 players for Spain:
Guardians: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton), David Raya (Brentford)
Defenders: César Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Jordi Alba (FC Barcelona), José Gaya (Valencia), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Eric García (FC Barcelona), Hugo Guillamón (Valencia )
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (FC Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Pedri González (FC Barcelona), Carlos Soler (PSG), Koke Resurrección (Atletico Madrid), Gavi (FC Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona), Pablo Sarabia (PSG), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Ansu Fati (FC Barcelona), Yeremi Pino (Villarreal)