Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down after shock FIFA World Cup exit

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Published 08.12.2022
Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down after shock FIFA World Cup exit

Spain coach Luis Enrique has left his job after the nation’s elimination within the last-16 on the FIFA World Cup, the Spanish soccer federation stated on Twitter on Thursday.

Spain was crushed on penalties by Morocco after a goalless draw on Tuesday in an upset outcome after failing to show its dominance within the recreation right into a victory.

The 52-year-old coach stated after the match that he was responsible for the defeat.

Enrique, who was first appointed Spain coach in 2018, had a contract till the top of the 12 months.