Spain name Fernando Hierro as coach for World Cup

Wed, Jun 13, 2018 | By publisher


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SPAIN on Wednesday named federation sporting director Fernando Hierro as its World Cup coach to replace Julen Lopetegui, who was sensationally sacked after his appointment as Real Madrid manager.

“Fernando Hierro will assume coaching responsibilities at the World Cup in Russia,” the Spanish football federation announced.

The 50-year-old Hierro’s only real coaching experience came when he was in charge of second division Spanish outfit Oviedo for one season

June 13, 2018 @ 17:35 GMT |

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