Former Porto coach Julen Lopetegui is named as the next manager for Spain"The Royal Spanish Football Federation has named Julen Lopetegui as new national manager," the national team announced on its official website in a brief statement. MADRID - Former Porto boss Julen Lopetegui was appointed manager of Spain on Thursday, replacing World Cup and European championship winning head coach Vicente del Bosque. He became coach of Rayo Vallecano -- a team in Spain's second tier division -- where he had last played before retiring. The post became vacant after Del Bosque resigned following Spain's defeat to Italy in the Euro 2016 last 16. Former Real Madrid boss Del Bosque led Spain to the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 titles, after taking over from Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones.

Source: Bangkok Post July 21, 2016 13:41 UTC