Spanish national team admitted forced to fired Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui fired the Spanish national team one day ahead of the 2018 World Cup roll. (Photo: REUTERS/Sergio Perez)
President of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales has said he was forced to dismiss Julen Lopetegui from the post of coach of Spain ahead of the 2018 World Cup .
The reason, Lopetegui fired a day ahead of the 2018 World Cup on Friday (14/6) or three days before the Spanish national team melakoni his first match against Portugal on Saturday (16/6).
"We thank Julen for everything she does, because she's one of the most responsible to take us to Russia," Rubiales quoted Marca as saying .
"But we are forced to fire him.There should be a clear message to all workers in the RFEF, that there are several forms of action to be met," Rubiales added.
Rubiales did not feel betrayed Julen Lopetegui. (Photo: REUTERS/Susana Vera)
Nevertheless, Rubiales does not feel betrayed Lopetegui who has made a deal and a contract with Real Madrid. In fact, the 51-year coach has just renewed his contract with RFEF until 2020 on May 22nd.
"The problem is how they do these [negotiations with Madrid] without involving RFEF, that's something we can not ignore," Rubiales said.
In addition to highlighting Lopetegui's actions that disregard the Spanish national team, Rubiales also accused RFEF's Sports Director Fernando Hierro of being irresponsible. Because it was also some media called Hierro will be kicked out because of this problem.
"If there is someone who is not responsible then it is our Sports Director," Rubiales quoted from the US .
Related to the replacement of Julen Lopetegui, RFEF will announce it in the next few hours. So far the name of Albert Celades who is coach of the Spanish national team U-21 touted as the strongest candidate.
