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Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener

Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener

La Liga
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui has been sacked just two days before their opening World Cup 2018 game against Portugal. It was announced yesterday that the 51-year-old will be taking over from Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid boss after the World Cup. The former Porto manager signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos with the intention of taking over once the tournament was completed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, as of this morning, Lopetegui has been informed that his services to the Spanish international team are no longer needed ahead of their World Cup opener. During a press conference, it was announced by Spain President Luis Rubiales that Lopetegui would no longer be taking charge of the side in Russia. “We have been forced to dispe...
Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid boss

Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid boss

Transfer Info, La Liga
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui will take over as Real Madrid manager after the World Cup, the club have confirmed. Real had been heavily linked with a number of managerial appointments after the shock resignation of Zinedine Zidane, which includes Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Porto manager Andre Villas-Boas. However, they have now decided to appoint Lopetegui, who recently signed a new two-year extension with the Spanish Football Federation just last month . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But after the conclusion of the tournament in Russia, which Spain are considered one of the favourites to win, Lopetegui will move into the role at Santiago Bernabeu. A statement read: "Julen Lopetegui will be the coach of Real Madrid after the 2018 World ...
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