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The inside story of Julen Lopetegui's sacking as Spain boss just two days before World Cup 2018 opener with Portugal - Mirror Online
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World Cup 2018: Spain Was One of the Favorites—Then They Fired Their Coach the Day Before the Tournament
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Spain star Alexia Putellas swats away her manager Jorge Vilda in their Women's World Cup semi-final win as signs of squad mutiny continue amid anger at his bizarre methods | Daily Mail
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Luis Enrique: Spain head coach leaves role after World Cup exit and replaced by U21 boss Luis de la Fuente | Football News | Sky Sports
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Fernando Hierro to replace sacked Julen Lopetegui as Spain manager for World Cup 2018 in Russia | Goal.com UK
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Luis Enrique: Spain head coach leaves role after World Cup exit and replaced by U21 boss Luis de la Fuente | Football News | Sky Sports
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Spain SACK their World Cup-winning manager Jorge Vilda, just 11 days after disgraced Luis Rubiales offered him a new contract on stage, as FA apologise to the 'world of football' for president's
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I tried everything to get Messi to play for Spain': La Roja's World Cup-winning manager Del Bosque | The Business Standard
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Fernando Hierro quits Spain manager's job after disappointing stint in charge at World Cup 2018 - Mirror Online
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Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit | Football News - Hindustan Times
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Spain manager Fernando Hierro says he would not trade any of his players for the Portugal superstar | Goal.com
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World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique named Spain coach following shambolic campaign in Russia | The Independent | The Independent
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Spain manager Luis Enrique makes important decision involving Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup: Reports
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