Julen Lopetegui Argote

Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui's move to Real Madrid cost him a World Cup with Spain, but he has retained the admiration of new signing Alvaro Odriozola.

Roberto Martinez Spain could become even stronger, according to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, following the news of Julen Lopetegui's sacking.

Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui and Real Madrid did not show any disloyalty towards Spain, according to Florentino Perez.

Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui spoke of a "surreal day" as he reflected on the moment he was sacked as head coach of Spain before joining Real Madrid.

Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui will be presented to the media as Real Madrid's new head coach a day before he was due to be leading Spain in the World Cup.

Luis Rubiales Béjar Despite the sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui, Spain's players are focused and eyeing success according to Luis Rubiales.

Zinedine Zidane Julen Lopetegui is the new Real Madrid coach but Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri claims he was offered the position first.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Spain may be in disarray heading into Russia 2018 but Gerard Pique is taking inspiration from a basketball triumph almost 30 years ago.

Fernando Hierro Brazil's Paulinho feels Spain are among the challengers for World Cup glory, even without axed boss Julen Lopetegui.

Sergio Ramos García With Spain having sacked Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament, they are staring at a second nightmare World Cup in a row.