Spain sack coach one day before start of World Cup

Spain will begin the 2018 World Cup in a crisis after sacking coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament due to his appointment as Real Madrid manager

Lopetegui represents a smart and level-headed hire from Real Madrid

Real appoint Spain head coach Lopetegui as new manager
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