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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Luis Enrique quits as Spain manager after humiliating World Cup exit

Luis Enrique has quit his role as manager of Spain following their humiliating World Cup exit.

The former Barcelona boss' contract was due to expire at the end of the year and he's already been replaced by now former Spain under-21 manager Luis de la Fuente. In a statement, the Spanish FA said: "The RFEF would like to thank Luis Enrique - and his coaching staff - for being in charge of the national team over the last few years."

During his stint, Enrique took five months out around the tragic death of his nine-year-old daughter, Xana. After returning to his post and guiding Spain to the semi-finals of Euro 2020, the 52-year-old was tipped to lead his nation to a deep run at the World Cup in Qatar. But on Tuesday, La Roja were dumped out at the round of 16 by underdogs Morocco on penalties following a one-sided 0-0 draw.

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