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Spain name sporting director Fernando Hierro as coach for World Cup

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.

Published: 13th June 2018 07:29 PM  |   Last Updated: 13th June 2018 07:29 PM   |  A+A A-

Sports director of the Spanish Football Federation Fernando Hierro leaves a press conference at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Krasnodar, Russia, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. | AP

By AFP

KRASNODAR: 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.

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