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 to Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked the day before the World Cup. READ | FIFA World Cup 2018: With Andres Iniesta, an era passes for Spain The story was echoed by radio station Onda Cero and the website of daily AS. READ | Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit The 2010 champions were knocked out of the tournament by hosts Russia in the second round, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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Spain appoints ex-national coach Vicente del Bosque to supervise RFEF
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain appoints ex-national coach Vicente del Bosque to supervise RFEF

The Hindu  

Spain’s government on Tuesday appointed former national squad coach Vicente del Bosque as head of a new committee supervising the country’s scandal-ridden Royal Spanish Football Federation, Sports Minister Pilar Alegria said. Spain, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup, last week announced the creation of a special committee to oversee RFEF until the governing body holds new elections. The move …

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president

Firstpost  

Luis Rubiales’ life has been affected by controversies in the past, with the latest being the controversial kiss of Spain women’s player Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women’s World Cup final last year. On 26 August last year, amid the surrounding controversy, Rubiales had admitted that he would not resign as Spanish Football Federation president, only for him to reverse …

Luis Enrique appointed as new head coach of Paris St Germain
1 year, 6 months ago

Luis Enrique appointed as new head coach of Paris St Germain

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 Former Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has …

PSG appoints Luis Enrique as new coach
1 year, 6 months ago

PSG appoints Luis Enrique as new coach

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal, the French champion announced on Wednesday. Serie A: Napoli begins Scudetto defence at promoted Frosinone “I’m delighted to be joining Paris in order to enjoy a new experience,” Luis Enrique said in a club statement. “It’s so exciting to …

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his presentation on Monday. De la Fuente replaces Luis Enrique after the former Barcelona coach was sacked following Spain’s shock World Cup last 16 defeat by Morocco. “If there is anyone in Spain who knows the present and the future …

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager

Daily Mail  

Spain have confirmed that former U21 coach Luis de la Fuente will succeed Luis Enrique as national team manager. Spain confirmed the appointment of Luis de la Fuente as first team coach on Thursday Luis Enrique was dismissed of his role as national team coach after their World Cup exit In a statement, the RFEF wrote: 'The RFEF has chosen …

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 …

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit

The Hindu  

Spain parted ways with Luis Enrique, naming Luis de la Fuente as his replacement as head coach of the country’s national team following Spain’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, was favored over Morocco, which reached its first-ever quarterfinals. “The RFEF energetically wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their …

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 …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique was a versatile player. Now he is poised to return to the World Cup as a coach of Spain for the second time. But a year later, in the aftermath of Spain’s disappointing pre-quarterfinals exit in the Russia World Cup, he left the team in July 2019 only to join back four months later. They have been drawn …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Qatar WC coach Felix Sanchez?
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Qatar WC coach Felix Sanchez?

The Hindu  

Felix Sanchez is a revered figure in the host country of Qatar. A former Barcelona youth coach, Sanchez took up coaching at a very young age. In 2017, Sanchez was promoted to the senior team as the chief coach due to his outstanding record with the youth sides. In the last four years, Sanchez, a defensive coach, made his players …

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to make an early impression in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when it starts its Qatar WC campaign on November 23 this year. Luis Enrique had to take stern decisions as it made notable exclusions, including goalkeeper David De Gea and former defender and captain Sergio Ramos, in the 26-member team for the FIFA World Cup 2022. …

FIFA World Cup: Ansu Fati in, Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea left out of Spain's squad
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Ansu Fati in, Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea left out of Spain's squad

India Today  

Luis Enrique called himself the "best coach on the face of the earth" after picking Spain's 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, which does not include Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea. Barcelona's Ansu Fati was named in the squad but Enrique left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago, Manchester United goalkeeper de Gea and Paris St. Germain defender Sergio Ramos. …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded

Firstpost  

Ansu Fati has four caps for his country and one goal, and has spent the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines because of repeated knee injuries. Las Rozas de Madrid: Luis Enrique called up Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for the 2022 World Cup as he announced his squad on Friday. As well as veteran players like …

World Cup 2022: When is Spain playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022: When is Spain playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch

The Hindu  

Spain will look a bit different at this year’s World Cup. Spain coach Luis Enrique, going into his first World Cup in the position, has not been shy about calling up youngsters but will balance it out with the experience of players like Sergio Busquets, César Azpilicueta, Koke Resurrección, Dani Carvajal and Jordi Alba — all 30 or older. Luis …

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: 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 …

Granada appoints former Spain coach Moreno as new boss
3 years, 6 months ago

Granada appoints former Spain coach Moreno as new boss

The Hindu  

Granada has appointed former Spain coach Robert Moreno as its new head coach, the La Liga side said on Friday. Moreno was an assistant to current Spain coach Luis Enrique at AS Roma, Celta Vigo and Barcelona before joining the national team in 2018. He became acting head coach in March 2019 when Luis Enrique temporarily stepped aside after his …

Euro 2020: Spain coach Luis Enrique banks on youth as old guard fades away
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain coach Luis Enrique banks on youth as old guard fades away

Firstpost  

Since winning back-to-back European Championships with the 2010 World Cup title in between, Spain have been a flop at major football tournaments as the team’s aging veterans lost their sheen. ‘Tiki-taka’ is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on. Luis Enrique, who first took over the national team following the debacle at the 2018 World Cup, …

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included
3 years, 7 months ago

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included

News 18  

Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. “It was a very difficult decision but he has not been able to play this season and has hardly trained since January,” Luis Enrique told the press conference as he announced …

Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President
4 years, 3 months ago

Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President

News 18  

Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales was re-elected unopposed, with a new four-year mandate, the federation said on Monday. The federation announced the news on Twitter and posted reactions from other football officials, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Born in Las Palmas, Rubiales played for several lower league clubs after coming through the Valencia and Atletico Madrid youth systems and …

Luis Rubiales defends RFEF's way of handling Luis Enrique return
5 years, 1 month ago

Luis Rubiales defends RFEF's way of handling Luis Enrique return

The Hindu  

Luis Rubiales does not believe the Royal Spanish Football Federation is guilty of mishandling Luis Enrique's return to the role of Spain coach, despite Robert Moreno reportedly being upset at how the situation has been managed. "It was clear that in the moment that Luis Enrique felt strong to return, the door was always open for him," Rubiales told a …

Luis Enrique to replace Moreno as Spain football coach
5 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique to replace Moreno as Spain football coach

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique will return as coach of Spain and replace Robert Moreno ahead of Euro 2020, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday. “Today we can confirm Luis Enrique returns to his position of work,” RFEF president Luis Rubiales said in a press conference at the national team's training base in Las Rozas. He said in September he would be …

Luis Enrique rumoured to be returning to Spain role
5 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique rumoured to be returning to Spain role

The Hindu  

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has called a news conference for Tuesday amid reports Luis Enrique will replace Robert Moreno as Spain coach. Former assistant Moreno took temporary charge of Spain in March when coach Luis Enrique went on a leave of absence after his daughter Xana was diagnosed with bone cancer. READ: Argentina vs Uruguay: Messi's stoppage-time penalty seals …

Who is Spain's new coach Robert Moreno?
5 years, 6 months ago

Who is Spain's new coach Robert Moreno?

The Hindu  

Robert Moreno has been appointed as Spain's permanent head coach after Luis Enrique stepped down from the role. READ | Luis Enrique steps down as Spain coach; Robert Moreno takes over During Wednesday's news conference, Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales confirmed Moreno will be in charge until the end of Euro 2020. But they were back together in …

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 …

LaLiga: Sevilla appoint former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui as manager for next three seasons
5 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Sevilla appoint former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui as manager for next three seasons

Firstpost  

Sevilla said Tuesday they had signed Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked as Spain coach on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, as manager for the next three seasons. Madrid: Sevilla said Tuesday they had signed Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked as Spain coach on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, as manager for the next three seasons. I’m …

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. …

Spain appoint former FC Barcelona boss Luis Enrique as new head coach
6 years, 6 months ago

Spain appoint former FC Barcelona boss Luis Enrique as new head coach

India TV News  

Spain's football federation says former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has been appointed to take charge of the national team. The former FC Barcelona coach replaces Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on the eve of the World Cup after accepting the job at Real Madrid, with Fernando Hierro taking temporary charge for the finals in Russia. Luis Enrique is bringing his …

Spain: Jose Molina named RFEF sporting director
6 years, 6 months ago

Spain: Jose Molina named RFEF sporting director

The Hindu  

Former Spain goalkeeper Jose Molina has been announced as the Royal Spanish Football Federation's new sporting director, succeeding Fernando Hierro. Spain's World Cup campaign was thrown into turmoil just two days before its opener against Portugal on June 15, when Julen Lopetegui was sacked as a result of accepting a post-tournament role with Real Madrid. Hierro stepped in and took …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain parts ways with emergency coach Fernando Hierro
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain parts ways with emergency coach Fernando Hierro

India TV News  

Fernando Hierro is out as coach of Spain's national team after less than a month in charge and a disappointing four-game run at the World Cup. The Spanish federation said Sunday that it wanted "to thank Fernando Hierro for his commitment and for assuming the responsibility of being in charge of the national team during some extraordinary situations." Hierro got …

Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit
6 years, 6 months ago

Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit

Hindustan Times  

Fernando Hierro, who stood in as Spain coach when Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue in the role, the Spanish football federation said Sunday. Spain coach Fernando Hierro looks dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out against Russia in FIFA World Cup 2018. “After travelling many kilometres together, the Spanish Football Federation and …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Garcia says Spain must respect federation's decision to sack Julen Lopetuegi
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Garcia says Spain must respect federation's decision to sack Julen Lopetuegi

Firstpost  

Spain’s preparations for the football extravaganza in Russia was thrown into disarray following the sacking of first-team coach Julen Lopetegui just 48 hours before their first match against Portugal. The Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales decided to part ways with Lopetegui after La Liga giants Real Madrid announced that the 51-year-old coach was taking over at the Santiago Bernabeu …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain backs David de Gea after horror show against Portugual
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain backs David de Gea after horror show against Portugual

India TV News  

David De Gea had a forgettable World Cup debut as a goalkeeper for Spain but quickly turned his focus to the bigger picture for the national team. It was Ronaldo who made De Gea's first World Cup match miserable from start to finish Saturday night. Although he was fantastic this season playing for Manchester United, De Gea also allowed a …

FIFA World Cup 2018: After a difficult outing in 2014, Diego Costa finally making himself at home in Spain set-up
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: After a difficult outing in 2014, Diego Costa finally making himself at home in Spain set-up

Firstpost  

On Friday in Sochi, Costa’s physical presence and penalty-box prowess worked a treat for the Spanish as they ended a chaotic week with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Portugal. Sochi: Diego Costa looked like a misfit at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, where Spain’s inability to accommodate the burly centre-forward contributed to their disastrous campaign. But on Friday …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro-led Spain start tournament campaign against Portugal in much-awaited clash
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro-led Spain start tournament campaign against Portugal in much-awaited clash

Firstpost  

Moscow: Spain and Portugal clash on Friday in an early highlight of the FIFA World Cup as the Spanish camp insist they are united despite this week’s extraordinary sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui. However, Wednesday’s snap decision by the Spanish Football Federation to dump Lopetegui, after he announced he would take over at Real Madrid post-tournament, has left the team …

Julen Lopetegui: Spain firing 'saddest day' since mother's death
6 years, 7 months ago

Julen Lopetegui: Spain firing 'saddest day' since mother's death

India TV News  

Julen Lopetegui said being fired as Spain coach two days before its opening match at the World Cup was possibly "the saddest day of my life" since his mother died, and joining Real Madrid as its new coach was "the happiest day of my life." Rubiales said he felt "compelled" to fire Lopetegui because the coach and Madrid had kept …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal

India TV News  

When the draw for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was made, the match between Spain and Portugal on the borders of the Black Sea looked as if it would decide which of the two sides would finish top of Group G. However, 24 hours before kick-off it has taken on a whole new significance. Hierro was …

World Cup 2018: I can't change anything for Spain, admits Fernando Hierro after Julen Lopetegui sacked
6 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2018: I can't change anything for Spain, admits Fernando Hierro after Julen Lopetegui sacked

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 Fernando Hierro has been left to lead Spain …

Spain in chaos two days before FIFA World Cup 2018 after coach fired
6 years, 7 months ago

Spain in chaos two days before FIFA World Cup 2018 after coach fired

India TV News  

Some people in Spain agree that national team coach Julen Lopetegui had to go. Lopetegui was fired Wednesday, two days before Spain's opening match against Portugal because he accepted a job Tuesday to coach Real Madrid next season. "It is clear to me that this was poorly handled and that the national team will be harmed by it," Spain fan …

FIFA World Cup 2018: After the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, Spain's task of clinching title becomes near impossible
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: After the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, Spain's task of clinching title becomes near impossible

Firstpost  

For Spain, the departure of Lopetegui has made the already-difficult task of winning the World Cup nearly impossible. The Spanish Radio Marca has claimed that six Real Madrid members of the World Cup squad were already aware of the appointment. In the press conference on Wednesday, Rubiales implicitly blamed Madrid, and not Lopetegui, for the crisis when he said, “If …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain sack Julen Lopetegui, appoint Fernando Hierro as new head coach
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain sack Julen Lopetegui, appoint Fernando Hierro as new head coach

India TV News  

With only two days to go before Spain's opening match at the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui was fired as national team coach because he accepted a job to lead Real Madrid next season. Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who made the announcement on Wednesday in Krasnodar, later said Fernando Hierro would replace Lopetegui as coach for Spain's match against …

Spain sack coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of World Cup, appoint Fernando Hierro
6 years, 7 months ago

Spain sack coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of World Cup, appoint Fernando Hierro

Hindustan Times  

Luis Rubiales looked irritated as he addressed a news conference at Spain’s training base in Krasnodar, over 1,300 km from here, on Wednesday. Fernando Hierro was named head coach of the Spain football team for FIFA World Cup 2018. READ: Julen Lopetegui sacked by Spain on eve of 2018 FIFA World Cup Former Real Madrid defender Fernando Hierro, Spain’s sporting …

World Cup 2018: Spain chop off the head and leave a flailing body as Fernando Hierro replaces sacked Julen Lopetegui
6 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2018: Spain chop off the head and leave a flailing body as Fernando Hierro replaces sacked Julen Lopetegui

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. Julen Lopetegui had his Spain contract terminated on Wednesday morning after being …

Spain fire coach Julen Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener
6 years, 7 months ago

Spain fire coach Julen Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener

India TV News  

The Spanish soccer federation has fired coach Julen Lopetegui two days before the country's opening World Cup match against Portugal. Madrid said in a short statement that Lopetegui has agreed to coach the Champions League winners for the next three seasons once Spain's participation in soccer's biggest event is over. The 51-year-old Lopetegui is credited with reviving a Spain team …

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