Spain sack Julen Lopetegui as coach before World Cup after taking Real Madrid job

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. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the tricky situation Julen Lopetegui finds himself in as he coaches Spain before taking over at Real Madrid. Alejandro Moreno explains why the timing of Real Madrid's hiring of Julen Lopetegui as manager could be a detriment to Spain at the World Cup. Julen Lopetegui has been sacked as Spain national coach on the eve of the World Cup, one day after agreeing to take over at Real Madrid. In a news conference, Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales said it was a complicated situation but one that he felt compelled to make. "I very much admire Julen and respect him greatly," Rubiales said. "He seems to be a top coach and that has made it more difficult to make this decision. "To win is very important. To have the best coach very important. But,...

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