Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener
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.
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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.
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