Luis Enrique had joked that things were going too well for his Spain team at the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique had joked that things were going too well for his Spain team at the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique began chuckling on Saturday lunchtime when it was put to him that things could not be going better. Spain manager Luis Enrique had joked that things had gone 'too well' for his side recently Spain now find themselves potentially needing a result against Japan to reach the World Cup knockout stages Now he has got his wish. Enrique's three substitutions early in the second period had enabled Alvaro Morata to pilfer a deserved opening goal but naivety left them in a situation that means Japan can knock them out. Enrique led Barcelona to their last Champions League triumph in 2015, one of five trophies they collected that memorable year; he showed that pedigree in the second period, making the substitutions that enabled Alvaro Morata to come off the bench and open the scoring. With plenty riding on Spain's final group game next week, Enrique should be in a position he relishes as a coach A failure to take chances ultimately was their undoing and, perhaps, it could have been even worse if Unai Simon, their erratic goalkeeper, had been punished for some of the nonsensical passes he made that put Spain under pressure.

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Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Enrique is travelling to London for further …

Luis Enrique reveals there is ONE Spain flop he wishes he'd left at home for the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique reveals there is ONE Spain flop he wishes he'd left at home for the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Former Spain boss Luis Enrique wishes he'd left one of his World Cup stars at home after his side's early exit from the tournament. Luis Enrique watched his Span side go out at the last-16 stage of the World Cup to Morocco Enrique has revealed he wishes he'd left on of his players at home as they disappointed him 'One …

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Enrique has split with Spain as the …

Luis Enrique Sacked After Spain's Exit From FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique Sacked After Spain's Exit From FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

Luis Enrique was replaced by José Luis de la Fuente as Spain’s coach on Thursday after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World Cup. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot The federation thanked Luis Enrique …

New generation, same old problems: How Spain’s World Cup fell apart
2 years, 1 month ago

New generation, same old problems: How Spain’s World Cup fell apart

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was Spain’s academy revolution that was the primary reason for that …

Luis Enrique refuses to discuss Spain future after World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique refuses to discuss Spain future after World Cup exit

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Enrique has refused to confirm that he …

IAN HERBERT: Luis Enrique is sticking with his passing principles in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

IAN HERBERT: Luis Enrique is sticking with his passing principles in Qatar

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique, a gift who keeps on giving, provided an emphatic sense that he has no issue with his Spain team being considered predictable and no longer world-beaters at the weekend. This discussion grips Spain, where Pedri’s freak own goal against Croatia in last summer’s Euros, taken with goalkeeper Unai Simon gifting Japan their opening goal here, has expanded the …

Luis Enrique hits outs at Spain's critics after their shock defeat to Japan
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique hits outs at Spain's critics after their shock defeat to Japan

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique has defended his side's style of play after Spain's shock defeat in their final group game against Japan at the World Cup. After thrashing Costa Rica in their opening match, and then playing out an entertaining draw with Germany, Spain were expected to pick up three points against Japan to wrap up top spot in Group E. La …

Spain boss Luis Enrique admits he was unaware his side were on the brink of World Cup elimination
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique admits he was unaware his side were on the brink of World Cup elimination

Daily Mail  

Spain boss Luis Enrique has claimed he would've had a 'heart attack' if he'd realised his side were on the brink of World Cup elimination - after Costa Rica took a brief lead over Germany in the other Group E clash. It could've been worse for Spain - had Costa Rica been able to hang on to their lead - …

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique on Sunday said he would like midfielder Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup. After Spain took a lead through an Alvaro Morota goal in the 62nd minute, Germany landed one blow after another on Spain’s defence in search of a goal. Although Germany eventually managed an equaliser in the 83rd minute, when Niclas Fullkrug …

Luis Enrique warns Spain not to underestimate Germany in crucial World Cup clash
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique warns Spain not to underestimate Germany in crucial World Cup clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Enrique warned overconfidence could cause Spain’s downfall …

Luis Enrique elated after exceptional Spain win: Going to play like this against Germany too
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique elated after exceptional Spain win: Going to play like this against Germany too

India Today  

Spain coach Luis Enrique praised his players after they thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday and added that they will approach the game against Germany with the same level of zeal. Former World Cup champions Spain won by their largest margin in World Cup history, with a Ferran Torres brace and goals from five other …

World Cup Qualifiers: Luis Enrique calls on fans to help cheer Spain to qualification
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Luis Enrique calls on fans to help cheer Spain to qualification

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique issued a rallying cry to supporters ahead of their decisive World Cup qualifier against Sweden, calling on them to get behind the team even if things do not go to plan in Sunday's match in Seville. READ : World Cup Qualifiers: 'Super dumb' Dutch speak candidly after collapse against Montenegro After Spain's 1-0 victory in Greece …

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said criticism of his squad selection for the Nations League Final Four tournament does not concern him, with the former Barcelona boss taking aim at the Spanish media for a lack of knowledge about his decisions. Injuries to strikers Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno have resulted in Enrique naming a squad without a recognised centre-forward after …

Luis Enrique upbeat about Spain's qualification prospects despite defeat
3 years, 4 months ago

Luis Enrique upbeat about Spain's qualification prospects despite defeat

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said neither he nor his team were down after losing to Sweden on Thursday and ceding ground in their 2022 World Cup qualification campaign. The Euro 2020 semi-finalists sits second in the group with seven points from four games, two behind leaders Sweden, which has a game in hand. READ: Sancho to miss England's upcoming World …

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players
3 years, 4 months ago

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players

Firstpost  

As he had done for Euro 2020 Luis Enrique decided not to rely on any Real representatives for September’s international window fixtures against Sweden, Georgia and Kosovo. Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique named a World Cup qualifying squad on Thursday long on youth but short on Real Madrid players. Eric Garcia, 20, who featured in the Euro squad, is named …

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique has coped with personal tragedy and the impact of negative public opinion to rally his young squad and lead them to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. Former Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez was unsurprised at the treatment Luis Enrique, who had an acrimonious departure from Real Madrid as a player before becoming a Barcelona great, has received. MEDIA …

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy

News 18  

Luis Enrique’s belligerent self-belief has led Spain to the semi-finals of Euro 2020, but the former Barcelona boss has another personal score to settle in Tuesday’s last four against Italy. Luis Enrique’s contentious call to leave out former captain Sergio Ramos for Euro 2020 broke the last remaining link to the 2008 team. Without Ramos, or any other Real Madrid …

Verratti, Barella, Jorginho vs Busquets, Pedri, Koke: let battle commence
3 years, 6 months ago

Verratti, Barella, Jorginho vs Busquets, Pedri, Koke: let battle commence

New York Times  

There was a time when watching Spain gave you whiplash. “They’ve had great players like Xavi and Iniesta — champions who have inspired us all,” Italy’s Nicolo Barella said before they flew to London for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final between the two sides at Wembley. This is the story of the two best midfields at this summer’s European Championship… Italy: …

Euro 2020: What Luis Enrique must do to salvage dysfunctional Spain's tournament hopes
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: What Luis Enrique must do to salvage dysfunctional Spain's tournament hopes

Daily Mail  

A group of Spain pundits had the calculators out on Monday night checking to see if drawing with Slovakia would still see them through to the last-16 meeting. Spain's dire Euros needs to liven up after flat draws with Sweden and Poland so here Sportsmail looks at five things that would put a rocket under Luis Enrique's side in their …

Everything went to plan, says Enrique after Spain thrashes Germany
4 years, 1 month ago

Everything went to plan, says Enrique after Spain thrashes Germany

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique paid tribute to every player in his squad after Tuesday's incredible 6-0 win over Germany to reach the final four of the UEFA Nations League, which he said was just what they deserved for their efforts over the campaign. “This victory belongs to every player, even those who didn't play,” Luis Enrique told reporters after his …

Spain boss Luis Enrique bemoans Bundesliga's behind-closed-doors action
4 years, 7 months ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique bemoans Bundesliga's behind-closed-doors action

Daily Mail  

Spain manager Luis Enrique has bemoaned Bundesliga's behind-closed-doors action, saying playing football without fans is 'sadder than dancing with your own sister'. Luis Enrique said playing football without fans is 'sadder than dancing with your own sister' 'It's sadder than dancing with your own sister,' he said. Bundesliga recommenced last week behind closed doors after suspension due to Covid-19 LaLiga …

Moreno unclear why returning Spain boss Luis Enrique excluded him
5 years, 1 month ago

Moreno unclear why returning Spain boss Luis Enrique excluded him

The Hindu  

Former Spain coach Robert Moreno said Luis Enrique's "ugly" claims that he was "disloyal" and "ambitious" are unfair. The former became coach at that point and oversaw Spain's qualification for Euro 2020 before he was informed Luis Enrique would be coming back as head coach. READ| Luis Enrique attacks 'disloyal' Moreno over Spain coaching 'ambition' But the departed coach hit …

Enrique attacks 'disloyal' Moreno over Spain coaching 'ambition'
5 years, 1 month ago

Enrique attacks 'disloyal' Moreno over Spain coaching 'ambition'

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique accused his ex-assistant Robert Moreno of being "disloyal" as the fallout from Spain's shock coaching change continued on Wednesday. Moreno served as Luis Enrique's assistant until the latter stepped down from the top job in June to care for his young daughter, Xana, who died in August following a battle with bone cancer. "The only person responsible for …

Sergio Ramos dedicates Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique
5 years, 3 months ago

Sergio Ramos dedicates Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos has dedicated Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique, who stepped down earlier this year as his nine-year-old daughter tragically lost her five-month battle with cancer. Spain sealed their place in next year's tournament after a late strike from Rodrigo secured a draw in Sweden on Tuesday night. Sergio Ramos has dedicated Spain's Euro 2020 qualification …

Luis Enrique steps down as Spain manager due to 'serious personal reasons'; assistant Roberto Moreno to take over
5 years, 6 months ago

Luis Enrique steps down as Spain manager due to 'serious personal reasons'; assistant Roberto Moreno to take over

Firstpost  

Luis Enrique to be replaced by Roberto Moreno who was part of his coaching staff at Celta Vigo, AS Roma and FC Barcelona. Luis Enrique has stepped down as Spain’s national football team’s manager to attend to ‘serious personal reasons’ with assistant manager Roberto Moreno being announced as his successor. President of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales announced Enrique’s …

Spain vs Sweden: Robert Moreno hopes for Luis Enrique return
5 years, 7 months ago

Spain vs Sweden: Robert Moreno hopes for Luis Enrique return

The Hindu  

Robert Moreno is hopeful Monday's 3-0 win over Sweden is the last game he will be required to fill in for the absent Spain coach Luis Enrique. Spain swept Sweden aside with ease at the Santiago Bernabeu, with second-half penalties from Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Morata added to by Alvaro Oyarzabal's fine strike as La Roja went five points clear …

Luis Enrique delighted with attitude of Spain's squad
6 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique delighted with attitude of Spain's squad

The Hindu  

Spain may not have qualified for the Nations League Finals but Luis Enrique is pleased with how his young side has progressed since its World Cup exit. The former Barcelona coach took control of the national team from Fernando Hierro after Russia 2018 – Spain having lost Julen Lopetegui to Real Madrid on the eve of the tournament. England's 2-1 …

New Spain manager Luis Enrique ends the Real Madrid and Barcelona era
6 years, 3 months ago

New Spain manager Luis Enrique ends the Real Madrid and Barcelona era

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique was a man of few compromises, down in the depths of Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Thursday night. ‘I have the power to call any Spanish player and these are my chosen ones.’ New manager Luis Enrique has changed the face of the Spanish national team Under Enrique, Barcelona and Real Madrid's contingent has started to dwindle This is …

Luis Enrique has brought calm to Spain – Marc Bartra
6 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique has brought calm to Spain – Marc Bartra

The Hindu  

Defender Marc Bartra believes Spain head coach Luis Enrique has instilled a sense of calm in the national side. Spain's 2018 World Cup campaign was thrown into disarray when coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked two days before its opening game for signing a contract to take over at Real Madrid. Enrique was appointed coach in July and boasts a 100 …

Luis Enrique's fresh era as Spain boss gets underway against England... but has he changed much?
6 years, 4 months ago

Luis Enrique's fresh era as Spain boss gets underway against England... but has he changed much?

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique begins his Spain reign against England at Wembley on Saturday with the weight of three underwhelming tournaments still heavy on the national sporting psyche. Luis Enrique begins his reign as Spain manager on Saturday against England at Wembley He's always been full of energy and new ideas, has he changed much? Instead of reading out a list from …

Luis Enrique will keep Spain playing the same way
6 years, 4 months ago

Luis Enrique will keep Spain playing the same way

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique has promised Spain will continue to play the same way as under previous coaches after naming his first squad. Spain drew plaudits for its style and established itself as the world's leading nation in winning three successive major tournaments under Luis Aragones and Vicente del Bosque between 2008 and 2012. However, it endured a difficult World Cup in …

World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique excited by Spain challenge
6 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique excited by Spain challenge

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique is excited by the challenge of taking charge of Spain following a year out of the game after his Barcelona departure. Luis Enrique takes the Spain job as the permanent successor to Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on the eve of the World Cup after it was announced he was taking over at Real Madrid following the tournament. …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique to be named Spain football team coach - reports
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique to be named Spain football team coach - reports

Hindustan Times  

Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is to be named as the new Spain coach, according to widespread reports in the Spanish media on Monday. Luis Enrique, former Barcelona coach, may become the next Spain football team coach. Leading newspaper Marca said on their front cover the 48-year-old has been chosen by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales as the successor …

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