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Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain coach – federation
MADRID, July 8, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Fernando Hierro, who stood in as Spain coach when Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue in the role, the Spanish football federation said Sunday.
Under the former Real Madrid and Spain defender, who had little previous coaching experience, 2010 winners Spain lost on penalties to host nation Russia in the last 16.
BSS/AFP/AU/17:40 hrs