Post Match Player Interviews Spain 2 1 Belgium

Keep up the streak. I don't know if in your best dreams you could have imagined being a hero twice over and living through such incredible moments. I don't know if this one has been very different from the one the other day. Hello everyone again. On one hand, even in my best dreams I couldn't have imagined achieving what is happening. Another goal in the 90th minute, one that falls inside the area. On the other hand, I'd say yes, because I always trust that I can do it well every time I step onto the field. I'm confident it's going to happen to me. And the truth is, it's crazy to be able to help the team once again, this time in a different way. But at the same time, believing, trusting that the opposing goalkeeper might make a mistake. And being attentive, so nothing, very happy. Here, Miguel—congratulations! You've had all of us on edge today with that stunning goal. I'd like to know what you've been told about the source before you went out onto the field. And when you met up with him again upon arriving at the dressing room. Thank you. Well, the truth is that he told me very little. He told me I'm starting from number 10. And then, after the game, he told me I'm incredible. Those are the two things he has mentioned to me. Hello Miquel, Eugenia Caroli from Telemundo Deportes. Two minutes passed from the moment you entered the field until you scored that goal. What happened in those two minutes? Well, if I'm being honest with you, very similar to the other day. Leave, try to do my best, Position myself in areas where I can harm the opponent. They're very well organized, but when you bring bodies together in the area, things happen. And nothing, trying to stay alert for any loose balls, to any ball that goes out between the lines, Hello, colleagues, fixing the central units, and well, it went well. Hi, Miquel? This is José Luis Allegre from the brand. You had a very good signing the other day for these quarterfinals, Just two months, but a major signing. I saw you with him in your arms the other day. How are you going to explain to that baby in your arms What is your father doing at this World Cup? I don't know, luckily there's YouTube and there's the Internet, I'll be able to show it to him. Because it's complicated to explain with words. Since they weren't in the round of sixteen, I've had to repeat it so that they can go live and not. I'm truly happy that you're here because you are my strength. Well, I'm sure part of the luck I've had The fact that this ball has fallen on me is due to the good energy they have given me. Hi Miquel, Pablo Canoas from Babel. Congratulations on the goal. I wanted to tell you, if you remember, a week ago David Villa arrived at training right here in Los Angeles. I'm going to give you a piece of information to pass on to your children tomorrow. Both David Villa and you are the only ones who have scored in the round of sixteen. and in the quarterfinals of a World Cup with Spain. What does that data tell you? And if you could talk to him, Because we've seen that you've advanced your position. Do you notice those nine so historically significant? Thank you. Well, you see, when I was little, we would go to recess to play. David Villa or Fernando Torres were always the ones I chose to play with my friends. And certainly both he and Fernando, as well as many of the players They are childhood idols from that generation, and I pay close attention to them. A few days ago I just finished the training a bit worn out I went straight to the physiotherapist and couldn't see him. And then I was left with the regret of not having been able to chat. Of course, I try to pay attention to all the players there in order to learn. and add repertoire to my skills. Hi Miquel! How's it going? Guillermo Asquerro from Diario AS and AS Televisión here. The other day you said you were very happy but something was missing. They've talked to you about your son, the signing, the family, the whole thing. I don't know if anyone can be happier than you are today. Another goal in stoppage time, your whole family, your father with his socks on I understand again, just trying my luck. How are you? Nothing, I don't even know what to say really. I can't believe it myself. I don't know, something that I'm fortunate. I feel privileged to be able to experience this. To have my family here. I remember the other day having dinner with my parents and my uncles. Say this is incredible, what I'm experiencing. to have a child as beautiful as I have, to be so happy with my wife, Having my family nearby, well, today even a little more so. Miquel, what's up? Javi Valle from Dazón. I don't know if you remember, but you also scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinals, If I'm not mistaken, against Germany in the Euro Cup. They are three in major tournaments in qualifiers. I don't know whether you believe in coincidences or not, but when Miquel Merino scores in the knockout stage, Mark to win. Two laps around this. I believe in some coincidences, but I don't think this is a coincidence. And if three have fallen on me at crucial moments, It's because I really prepare myself when it's time. Well, I sure hope they keep coming. This does not mean that you have to get used to it He always scores goals in the last minute. because it's very unlikely to happen again. But every time I'm on a football field, I'll be ready. Thanks, guys. Hi, Lamín. This is Juan Fesanz. First of all, congratulations on the advancement. I would like you to provide an assessment of your team. How have you been? From 1 to 10, I don't know how you've seen yourself. Well, we're very happy about advancing to the semifinal. Today's match was very important. Don't think about the next one, especially think about this one. because, as we have seen, it has been very complicated. I don't know, from 1 to 10, I just don't know, honestly. I am happy about the transfer and my match. I've been feeling well. Hello, Lamín. Eugenia Caroli from Telemundo Deportes. I know it slightly frustrates you not having that goal. How much do you lack, and how much do you seek? And you're so eager. But what does it mean for you besides being a player? no determinant for this selection Already two times MVP? Well, honestly, it doesn't frustrate me. Win the Eurocup by scoring a goal. That is, as long as I win the World Cup, I think nobody In this room, he/she is going to tell me Haven't you marked it? I don't know. We've won, and that's it. So, as long as we keep going forward I will be very happy and that's it. The important thing is the team and advancing round by round. Hello, Lamín. This is Elena from Dazón. I want to ask you again about your brother, one of the main protagonists in this World Cup, because today I think this is where I've seen you the happiest. Has the one who smiled the most smiled at you when you looked at the screen? And I was watching him doing his silly antics. What's going through your mind? And if it is the happiest moment for you at that very instant? Thank you. I was just at the physio and he called me. with my mother's phone And he told me he was going to stick out his tongue tomorrow And that's why I've seen it on the screen And it made me laugh a lot. Nothing, very happy. Especially the urge to take a shower, Go out to dinner to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday but being with my brother too. Lamín, to your right, Damián López de Arracú. You are the man of great challenges, You will be in the big games, France, semifinals, Mbappé, etc. It's impossible not to get motivated, isn't it? facing this great match. Yes, I'm really looking forward to it. Lamín, congratulations on the game, on that MVP. On Monday, if I'm not mistaken, it's your birthday. Nineteen years old, right? July 13, right? I think it's your birthday, yes, yes. How do you see each of France's matches? We can already ask you about France. He's a rival you're good against. as we saw two years ago. How do you face it, given that today, this week, is also special for you? Thank you. Well, I didn't know it was going to be Monday. It's almost done already. Nothing, with great enthusiasm. I think ever since the World Cup started, Everyone was expecting this match. We were really looking forward to its arrival. To me, they are the two best teams in the World Cup. Well then, without any fear. I think that if anyone can go up against France with confidence, It is us. Hey, Lamín! I don't know if it's just my impression or if something has changed. but the other day when you were leaving with the trophy, I noticed you seemed a bit sadder. But today I see you smiling, I see you happy, I see you savoring this beautiful moment. So it's not because I haven't called, Because he was angry that day. No, but happy above all. We are in the semifinals And that's it. I'm feeling much better now, best sensations. He was coming back from an injury. Every week that passes will make me better and very happy. Congratulations on your qualification. We will celebrate your anniversary here during the World Cup. I would also like you to provide us with an evaluation. from the France you have seen so far And France, as you expect it in this semifinal match. Well, I'm waiting for a team to come for us, but not the entire match. I think there isn't any selection. Let's play one-on-one across the entire field. but anyway, we all know that France It's full of very high-quality players up and down. and very physical, a very physical team. Well then, we'll play as we know how We will try to keep the ball. Yes, I arrive with great confidence. I know everything is going to be fine. I know I am ready for the match. And I'm so eager for that day to arrive. It's going to be a very special day. Hello, Lamín. This is Elena Condis from Cadena Cope. You said in the Eurocup I only scored one goal And we became champions, but the goal was scored by you. to France in the semifinals. So, is the story going to repeat itself, huh? I hope so. I can't wait for the day to finally arrive. Lamin, over here. Guille Gasquero for ASI, AS Television. I'm sending a message to everyone in Spain. Is the people celebrating in front of the TV, In the squares of Madrid, completely filled with Spain. The people who see you laughing now, You and Keine at the end of the match. Send a message to the people of Spain so that you know how the dressing room is doing And how about you? We are all very happy, very excited. We all wanted to reach the semifinals. We are two steps away. Let them trust us, we'll give it our all. And nothing, just trust, that they celebrate now the passage to the semifinal And see you in four days already. Hi. Hello, Nico. First of all, congratulations on the victory for Imperial on Telemundo Deportes. What sensations remain after a match? What is defined in the last minutes? You enter as a revulsion In the end, things always work out for the boss. Well, we know it was a very difficult match. In which we entered from outside We had a significant participation. Everyone keeps telling us that. The boss is the first one to tell us that we are very important, from the first to the last. So nothing, very happy. Keep working, and it was clear It was going to end up being ruined by small details. Hello, Nico, to your right. Good evening, good afternoon, how are you? This is Anton Meana de la Cadena Ser. I'm so happy for you. We've asked you 200 times down the hallways. How are you? How do you feel? You always said, well, well, I'm doing well. How do you feel right now? About how you left Guadalajara almost crying with tremendous frustration a verté playing today and it's important, How do you feel? Well, obviously released. I think both now and last year It's been a bit of misery. Well, I guess life is just like that, Life hits you hard, You have to get up again. It is a teaching that life itself imparts to you. I am very happy. to be able to help the team, What matters most to me. And well, always with that smile what characterizes me and is always positive. Nico, this is Elena Condis live on air For the big match on Cadena Cope. You say it's been a year of misery, But today we've seen you again and you're in a World Cup semifinal against France. A moment ago, your friend La Miñamal was telling us Don't you fear France? You are the two best in the World Cup. You smile, how do you see it? No, I have a lot of confidence, really. I think the two times I've gone all-in against them It has been decided upon small details. We know what we're playing for, We know what they're playing at. I really want you so much so that that match arrives because that's where it will truly be seen What we have done and the desire we have for raising this title. And well, in the final, No matter what happens, I would enjoy it. Nico, Alfredo Martínez live For Radio Estadio, Onda 0 night. Spain deserves even better results. Don't you think we suffer too much? and football-wise, maybe Spain He should have sentenced her earlier Even the match today against Belgium? Well, yes. I can buy it for you, yes, But he's also handsome, so let him suffer a little. from time to time In the end, we have to, what I've told you, the details, Fine-tune a bit the details why the match against France He/She will demand it from us. Well, anyway, very happy, keep working and surely the next against France We get so worked up. You've changed your hairstyle, at least in training We could see a different touch there. More aura for Nico Williams. How much longer until Nico Williams' prime? Are we going to see it in this World Cup? I've had a few minutes in which I have contributed to the team, so continue along this line and whatever happens in the next match Give my best. Here, Nico, congratulations on the pass, to play again We're not used to seeing you on the bench in matches like these, but where do you suffer the most, out, you're not very accustomed to it, When are you coming in? Thank you. I think more from the outside why do you see, Where can you attack? See where you have to attack, defender and that, then one suffers much more Also your classmates. I'm not used to it, Not here, nor in my club, to be on the bench but anyway, try to help the team with my minutes, try to help the team That's what I'm telling you. Helping everyone 100% Well, very happy. I would like to laugh, being in the semifinals and eager to score a goal and beat France. Who is behind Nico Williams? Why would Nico smile again now? Who are the people who are important to you? to become the best again? Well, obviously the group. From the very beginning, they have been supporting me. They know Everything I have suffered. In the match against Uruguay Well, what happened to me happened to me, As you well know, but then there's my family pushing me constantly from behind as they have always done with unconditional love. My brother, my friends, my girlfriend They are always there for me. It is a pride for me can be here and that my family is supporting me And I don't want to talk anymore, or I'll get emotional. Hi Nico, Here at the Eurocup, you were the young ones. you who shone It was a super cheerful selection, very youthful The truth is that Meri is doing something unheard of whether coming on from the bench as a title, I think everyone is contributing her grain of sand Well then, let's just wait and see against France. Surely we young people have something to say. Thank you. What are your emotions? First of all, I am disappointed I think we played a good match. We have been at the end It's a bit sad that it was lost The second goal, just before the end but anyway, We can celebrate what we have accomplished We've started the tournament a bit tough. but anyway, We have grown up, We have started better and surely in the last matches We have had to improve our way but anyway, We played a good match. Have you been to the scene? to support it? Of course! It's a bit sad that the second goal had been lost But they are learning moments. He is a young player. So it's getting better. He is a good player. It has many qualities. And it keeps getting better. Was it discouraging? in the field? Was it discouraging? Everyone, We are a very strong team. And we saw it today We are a team not only for Senna It's difficult for everyone. so that it ends like this. In English I would like to ask you about Senna. How has he taken it? What do you tell a young player? It is a moment of learning. for him but anyway, It wasn't the easiest goal why did it just come out right in front of him We as defenders We could help you with more follow-up He needs to learn from this and we as a group We have to be there for ourselves and help others. Brennan, I saw that your trainer met in the field What did they tell him? From my question or from the trainer? No, the coach on the field. Sorry. In general, about your personal tournament Are you happy, surprised? First of all, I am very happy to be able to play It's my first tournament and I think I wouldn't have thought would play all the matches but after seeing I think I've played a good tournament and I've tried to follow the line about what I did in Bruges so yes, I think I can be proud of what I did. I have had fun and I have tried to contribute with the team And I think I've done it well. Are you on time to go back home? to support the population? Well, for the time being Everything is in its place. But I'll probably be in Teterach. Obviously, it is not the result. What did you want? but how would you evaluate the performance of the Belgian team? It was a very close match. and it was reduced to a simple mistake. How would you evaluate The team's overall performance? Only today Or especially the entire tournament? Well, we started off a bit slowly, Not so well, But we grew during the tournament and we had the first matches that weren't very good, but we have managed to, We have grown and especially in the last few games We played well, We played very well, We've played our style. also today against a very strong opponent. We have tried to play, We have known how we have hurt them Yes, yes I think we've done it today. It's a pity that it ended this way, But we have done it. Do you think the coach It can carry this equipment to the next level? Yes, I think so. If we can continue building our benefits What have we done, There will surely be music for the future. We can continue growing, We have many young players and if they keep playing for a club They will gain more experience and it will be better for this team. Thank you. Please. Can you describe what happened? at minute 70, when you had to change Your tears in your eyes? What was happening? Could you stay a little longer? In the end, at the beginning of the second half I fell and felt something on the side of my feet so I felt it was a bit risky I felt I had to Be careful to take no risks. That is why, I called the doctor. and after the pause The doctor told the coach what he could play but that couldn't go out, So I wanted to keep going. In the end, It is a trainer's option. to change me, why only the boys They wanted to be at 100%. Why did you make that decision? Why did you want to keep staying? Yes, I understand. In the end, he is a champion. And Senna is a good goalscorer, So it's not a problem. Of course he wanted to continue. 5 to 10 more minutes. If I didn't have to go very far It could have been good. But if you want to play with the long bullets It is more difficult. So I've had to go very far the past two weeks And that has helped me a lot. You were in doubt about the tournament. What is your answer? In the end, we have to talk with the coach and with Vincent Manner. It would be good have a year of rest of the National League in order to be able to find A little peace in a new scheme and return to the qualifications and to the National League. But in the end, it's a decision the coach and from the federation. If I didn't see that I would have to think about it if I could continue Oh no. The National League It has unleashed new forces. It has been so positive For you and as a group What do you say? what before did And what about before? Yes, I have been very happy. I think my family They say they've seen me very happy. It's fun to listen to him. because sometimes there are things What do you see in yourself? in a different field. But I have enjoyed it very much to participate in this tournament with my group, especially on the 24th. On the 22nd, it wasn't an easy tournament. and a long time ago I felt good. but the past few weeks We have gone very slowly and that means which I have always enjoyed. Maybe before, yes and before that not but in the end we'll see something we must talk about with the coach and see what is seen and what is not and we can make a decision. If you were like this And what did you say in English? How did you get hurt? If you already know What type of wound is it? and if there's something you can do for the comfort center. Yes, I had a long shot at the beginning of the second half I felt something here in my muscle Then I fired a few shots And I felt good so I thought it would continue And then I hit again and I felt a little more so you know it's something muscular And you must be careful. Of course I wanted to continue in 5 or 10 more minutes Because in the goal I felt good firing the salvos And it didn't bother me either fire those salvos And it was only bothering me to hit long shots. And that is the coach's decision. And why isn't it a problem? And I give Sané a big hug and much more I cannot do at the moment For a striker, it's a shitty feeling He is a good goalscorer. and it only becomes stronger And it's not a problem. Tibo, Of course you have a lot of personality and you just said what happened with Lamens how important it is for a striker Give me some advice to each one at those moments Why were you broken? You were crying the whole time But you had a good game not only with Belgium and with your clubs too No, eventually you can't say much more to him. or many more tips But he's a good guy. He has a good personality. And surely it will be fine It will have some parties and will regroup in Manchester And it will have a great season I have no doubt at all. and personally for me Obviously you're not happy when you have to leave the fourth final of the Cup but sometimes that's just how it is You can't change it So we will rest well in the coming weeks What are you contemplating in light of what comes with the selection? And you also know many players against whom you have played today What do I owe you? Do you see Spain? Well, Spain is one of the favorites to win it all I think in the end It's a team that can beat France. What can beat anyone And I believe they are demonstrating it. And I think it's a team. I think today we have raised A good match against them and I believe we have raised more expensive than perhaps many people I used to think before that match That is why we are also proud. Personally, in the end The decision is a bit unlucky. Tears are a little bit of frustration. to have to play in a match like that when you feel good and stopping after the 1-1 all So it's a bit of a pity But in the end, they are the manager's decisions. and looking ahead to my future with the national team What we have, I'd perhaps like take a break from the Nations League since it is not the most important thing and maybe come back for the qualifiers for the Eurocup but in the end it's a decision What does the federation have to take? whether they follow me on that plane or not If not, maybe today was the last match. Tibo, here to your left José Luis Allegre for Marca I wanted to ask you First of all, congratulations on your tournament for your party and I wanted to ask you if you see Spain champion of the world with what remains Yes, obviously I can win the World Cup I think they're really looking forward to it. a great team And I think the winner of that semifinal He will be the world champion Well, Tibo, here for the football axes in El Salvador Obviously, the injury was something perhaps in a way in the less than ideal situation but you, being a veteran on that team What is it that makes you feel in that new generation that is coming What hope do you have? for the Belgian team? I think we have demonstrated that we have a good team I think maybe individual talent We have less than in 2018 But we have a great team great spirit with many talents as well that are coming And in the end, we are a small country. that not always our mine goes bad Such people but in the end I think that in tournaments always It can spark conversation / It can be a topic of discussion And this time we did it too although many people doubted us but I think today too We have demonstrated it. that this match could have gone into extra time and perhaps penal Tibo, you've lost to the European champions today 2018 you have lost the winners of the World Cup when you and Kevin and Romelu They're coming back during this period for Belgian football How do you feel proud What has Belgium achieved? Yes, also in 2021 We lost to Italy and became European champions so I think that when we got lost in the World Cup even in Qatar Neither of them passed. And they went to the semifinal so I think in major tournaments We have almost always done well We are very proud of everything we have done so far and I know that many times We are not England, we are not Spain No, we are France. We are a small country not even 12 million of people in major tournaments They show incredible things and in 2018 We lost to France with a corner And I think we played the best football in that tournament so they are things to be proud of And it's very easy to criticize them. and tell them they didn't win anything and that we have always tried And I believe we can be proud and I am sure that Belgium At some point, it will be there. to win everything because I think we have major youth academies who work well teams that are happy with a talent on the field being champion and I believe that with Belgium in the future I hope we can move on to the next step. until the final And I believe there is young talent and I hope that for the euros or the next World Cup so that we may become stronger and I believe we have the spirit and I am sure that Good things may come and eventually We have a difficult race ahead. And I believe we can be proud from our World Cup