Ex-Barcelona Manager Luis Enrique Named Spain Coach
Luis Enrique will take over from Fernando Hierro, who was appointed as coach a day before the World Cup in Russia.
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Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was named as the new Spain coach on Monday.
Earlier, leading newspaper Marca said on their front cover that the 48-year-old had been chosen by Spanish Football Federation president, Luis Rubiales as the successor to Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked a day before the World Cup.
The story was also echoed by radio station Onda Cero and the website of daily AS.
The Federation announced the new appointment at a media conference on Monday. Enrique will take over from Fernando Hierro, who took charge of the team during the World Cup, leaving his role as sporting director.
The 2010 champions were knocked out of the tournament by hosts Russia in the second round, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
A former midfielder for Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and Barcelona, Luis Enrique won two Liga titles, one Champions League and three King's Cups as Barca coach between 2014 and 2017.
He also coached Celta Vigo and Barca's reserve team and has spent the past year on sabbatical since leaving Nou Camp in May 2017.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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