Public notice. The coach of Spain to the star of “Real Madrid”. Respect your colleagues.

The coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, sent a message to the star of “Real Madrid” after the debate that arose due to the exclusion of “La Roja” from the team participating in the 2026 World Cup.

Defender Dean Howson hinted at his displeasure at the decision to drop him after he re-posted a message to his father on social media that included the Spanish league’s ideal squad according to Sovascor statistics, which saw him among the best defenders, showing he was not convinced by the decision of the technical staff.

When asked about the Real Madrid player’s reaction, de La Fuente confirmed that he did not have social media and therefore did not see what the player had posted, and when told about the behavior, he stressed that “the frustration is understandable, but respect must be there in all circumstances.”

“I understand the feeling of any player who was not called up, but there is an important aspect that should not be overlooked, and that is respect for those selected. These are his teammates in the national team and he has to respect them because they deserve to be supported.”

“He is a young player and still learning. In time, he will understand that respect and a sense of camaraderie are among the most important values ​​of football.”

De la Fuente’s comments are a public rebuke to Howson, who had hoped to secure a place in the final World Cup squad, especially after his first season in a Real Madrid shirt, but the Spanish coach chose to rely on other names he deemed more deserving of inclusion.