Fernando Hierro to coach Spain during World Cup following Julen Lopetegui sacking

Spain FA President Luis Rubiales says the sacking of Julen Lopetegui was in the best interests of the Spanish Football Federation. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti delves into Julen Lopetegui's sacking as Spain manager just two days out from their World Cup opener against Portugal. The FC crew react to Real Madrid's appointment of Julen Lopetegui as manager, questioning the timing as he prepares to lead Spain at the World Cup. Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain at the World Cup following Julen Lopetegui's sacking. It was confirmed that Hierro, who won 89 caps for Spain between 1989 and 2002, will hold a news conference at 6:30 p.m. local time in Krasnodar, Russia. The former Real Madrid defender will then take charge of his first training session ahead of Spain's World Cup opener against Portugal on Friday. World Cup 2018 must-reads - Make your picks with ESPN FC Match Predictor 2018! - Welcome to the Alternative...

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