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The inside story: Spain chief reveals why they sacked coach one day before the World Cup

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Spain arrived at the World Cup as one of the favourites – now their campaign is in disarray following the sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament.

Lopetegui was unbeaten during his two-year reign, but that counted for nothing after it emerged he had negotiated behind his bosses backs to join Real Madrid after the World Cup.

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