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England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - England midfielder Jordan Henderson said on Wednesday that he was shocked by the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the FIFA World Cup gets underway in Russia. 14 Jun 2018
Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Spain's sporting director Fernando Hierro has been appointed the national team's new head coach following the firing of Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup kick-off. 13 Jun 2018
Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain have replaced head coach Julen Lopetegui with Fernando Hierro just over 24 hours before the start of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said that changing coach a day before the World Cup would not be an excuse if Spain fail at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that he was "shocked" by the decision to fire Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2018
Spain's Carvajal Resumes Training

Spain's Carvajal Resumes Training

Real Madrid and Spain defender Dani Carvajal, who picked up an injury in late May, has resumed group training at the national team's base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, the team said on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Spanish giants Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the club announced on their official website Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Pique leaves training after knee blow

Pique leaves training after knee blow

Spain defender Gerard Pique left the pitch shortly before the end of the team's training session at their base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar on Monday after suffering a blow to his left knee, Spanish media reported. 11 Jun 2018
Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Real Madrid and Spain defender Dani Carvajal missed the team's training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, the France-Presse news agency reported Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

The two greatest players in the world have touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Pictures by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2018
Spain edge Tunisia in final friendly in Russia

Spain edge Tunisia in final friendly in Russia

Spain defeated Tunisia 1-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Russia's Krasnodar Stadium on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Yaya Toure backing Brazil and Spain

Yaya Toure backing Brazil and Spain

Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure told Sputnik on Friday that he believed Brazil and Spain were the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 9 Jun 2018
Spain’s World Cup base lauded by Russia's top striker

Spain’s World Cup base lauded by Russia's top striker

FC Krasnodar and Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that his club's academy, where Spain will be based during the World Cup, is the best team base camp in the country. 8 Jun 2018
Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Fans in Krasnodar flocked to greet Spain's football team who arrived in the southern Russian city on Thursday. The Spanish team were greeted with Spanish and Russian flags and a giant mural, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Spanish national football team said on Thursday that they have arrived in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, where they will be based during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018

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