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Alex Mott·8 December 2022

Spain part ways with Luis Enrique after World Cup exit

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Luis Enrique has been relieved of his duties as the Spanish national team coach.

After three years in charge of Spain, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder has left his position following their World Cup exit on Tuesday.


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La Roja were beaten by Morocco on penalties in their last 16 clash with Luis Enrique’s side winning just once in the tournament as a whole.

The 52-year-old had previously taken his country to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 but they disappointed in Qatar, finishing second in Group E after a draw with Germany and defeat to Japan.

A statement from the Spanish Football Federation said: “The RFEF energetically wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their future professional projects.

“The coach earns the love and admiration of his collaborators in the national team and of the entire Federation, which will always be his home.”