Las Rozas (Spain), July: Former midfielder Luis Enrique has been appointed head coach of Spain’s football team, the football federation RFEF said on Monday. Enrique, who played for Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and most notably FC Barcelona before becoming the Catalan powerhouse’s head coach, has agreed to be Spain’s coach for the next two years, federation […]
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Ex-Barcelona Coach Luis Enrique Named as New Spain Manager
Former Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique named as Spain’s new coach on Monday. Spanish Football Federation president, Luis Rubiales chose Enrique as the successor of Julen Loptegui. Luis Enrique managed Spanish club, Barcelona from 2014 to 2017. Loptegui was sacked just hours before the FIFA World Cup 2018 after Real Madrid named him the manager. The Federation have scheduled a […]
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Fernando Hierro Steps Down as Spain Manager Post World Cup Exit
The Spanish FA (RFEF) has announced that Fernando Hierro will not continue in the post of Spain’s head coach following the country’s last-16 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2018. Hierro took charge of Spain after Loptegui was sacked just before the FIFA World Cup 2018. Hierro was hastily ushered into the position after the sacking […]
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Argentine manager Mohamed joins Spain’s Celta
Vigo (Spain), July 8: New Celta manager Antonio Mohamed said he planned to make the Spanish club competitive and qualify for a European tournament. “I like to dream big. I’m coming here with that hope. Champions have emerged from the last teams I’ve been with, although I know this league is really hard,” the 48-year-old Argentine […]
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FIFA World Cup2018: Russia goalkeeper says he knew what to expect from Spain’s penalty shots
Moscow, July4: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev said on Tuesday that he had been prepared for how Spain players would shoot their penalties in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which proved decisive when their last-16 clash ended in a 1-1 tie, triggering a penalty shootout that Russia won 4-3. Akinfeev saved two spot kicks from Spain’s Jorge […]
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FIFA World Cup2018: Russia’s celebration of win over Spain akin to WWII victory euphoria: Kremlin
Moscow, July3; Russia’s celebration of the national team’s win over Spain in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 is comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. “Enthusiastic and epic assessments of yesterday’s triumph are understandable from the emotional point of view. If you look at […]
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FIFA World Cup2018: De Gea reputation at all-time low as Spain exit FIFA World Cup
Moscow, July3: Spain were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 3-4 on penalties to Russia on Sunday after their round of 16 game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Although few members of the Spain’s football squad travel home with their reputation enhanced following their disappointing World Cup campaign, there is one player whose image […]
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FIFA World Cup2018: Spain legend Iniesta retires after ‘saddest day’
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) A Spain legend Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from international football here on Sunday after their shocking loss to hosts Russia in the pre-quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “It’s a reality that today is my last match with the national team. At the individual level, a wonderful stage ends,” the […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain’s World Cup exit not linked to off-field turmoil: Hierro
Moscow, July 2: Spain’s interim head coach Fernando Hierro denied his team has been affected by off-field turbulence following their FIFA World Cup elimination in the pre-quarterfinals on Sunday. Hosts Russia sent the 2010 champions packing with a 4-3 penalty shootout win after the scores were tied 1-1 at the end of extra time in their […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia Knocks Out Spain on Penalties
Hosts Russia advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals on penalties (4-3) after a 1-1 draw against Spain on a dramatic afternoon in Moscow. Igor Akinfeev’s stunning two saves ensured a dramatic win for the hosts Russia. Sergei Ignashevish’s own goal gave Spain an early lead before Artem Dzyuba levelled. But neither side could […]