Spain’s adventure at the World Cup in Qatar turned out to be shorter than the 2010 world champions had hoped: the Iberians were eliminated by Morocco in the round of 16 on penalties (3-0, after being 0-0 at the end of 120 matches). minutes).

Luis Enrique and the disappointment of being eliminated from the 2022 World Cup in QatarPhoto: Bagu Blanco/Pressinphoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Luis Enrique is no longer the coach of the Spanish national team

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday that Luis Enrique is no longer coach of the Iberian national team. According to the forum, the former FC Barcelona coach “will not renew his contract.”

“The RFEF would like to thank Luis Enrique and his entire coaching staff who have managed the national team in recent years.

The sports management of the Federation submitted a report to the president, which found that a new project should be launched for the Spanish national football team in order to continue the growth achieved in recent years thanks to the work done by Luis Enrique and his staff. Both president Luis Rubiales and athletic director Jose Francisco Molina communicated the decision to the coach.

The Asturian technician managed to give new impetus to the national team after his arrival in 2018 through a deep renovation that cemented a generational change in the team and in Spanish football.

Luis Enrique has twice qualified for the UEFA Nations League Final Four, among the three editions he has covered as a coach; he reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with his own stamp and certain style. He made a choice in favor of youth and sowed hope for the future of the Spanish national team.

The RFEF wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their future professional endeavours. The coach won the love and admiration of his colleagues in the national team and the entire Federation, which will always be his home” – Spanish Football Federationon the official website.

According to Spanish media, Luis Enrique will be replaced by Luis de la Fuente, who coached the U21 youth team.

Earlier, Otto Addo (Ghana), Paula Benta (South Korea), Carlos Queiros (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) left the national team after participating in the World Championship in Qatar.