Spain Sack head coach

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THE ROCK
wrote on 14-Jun-18 01:01

Spain have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup. It comes just days after it was revealed he would take over at Real Madrid next season. The 51-year-old has been appointed at the Bernabeu following the shock resignation of Zinedine Zidane - a move which reportedly left Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales feeling "betrayed". Rubiales said: "We want to thank Julen for all he's done and he's a big reason behind us being in Russia, but we feel obliged to dispense with his services. Spanish football president Luis Rubiales Image: Spanish football president Luis Rubiales "The negotiation occurred without the RFEF having any information. (We were told) just five minutes before the press release. We have a way of behaving that needs to be adhered to. "There has to be a message to all RFEF employees and there are ways of behaving that you need to abide by." He added: "You can't do things this way, two or three days before the World Cup. We have been obliged to make this decision.

THE ROCK
wrote on 14-Jun-18 01:02

"We wish him the best of luck." Lopetegui - who previously managed Porto - led his country to 28 points from a possible 30 as they cruised to top spot in their World Cup qualifying group. Spain begin their campaign to regain the trophy from holders Germany on Friday evening, when they take on Portugal. Albert Celades - manager of Spain's under-21s team - will be in the dugout. Spain were third favourites to take the most-prized trophy in football but their odds lengthened dramatically on Wednesday after the announcement.

THE ROCK
wrote on 14-Jun-18 01:03

Massive news 1 day before the biggest tournament on Earth!

TG
wrote on 14-Jun-18 09:00

Bert's next job.

petza
wrote on 14-Jun-18 09:01

Huge news! Hierro taken over

Grant Night
wrote on 17-Jun-18 17:07

Looks like Aussies don't didn't learnt from their mistakes.. again sliding around in the penalty box.. and again unlucky (?) to give away a penalty.

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