{"id":1116009,"date":"2019-11-19T17:24:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1116009"},"modified":"2019-11-19T17:24:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:24:50","slug":"spain-confirm-luis-enriques-shock-return-robert-moreno-tears","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/spain-confirm-luis-enriques-shock-return-robert-moreno-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain confirm Luis Enrique’s shock return amid reports Moreno left job in tears"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has confirmed Luis Enrique’s return as manager of the national team.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrique stepped down from his role as Spain manager in June for personal reasons with his daughter seriously ill and suffering from bone cancer. The nine-year-old sadly lost her battle with the disease and passed away in August.<\/p>\n

The former Barcelona boss was replaced by Robert Moreno who continued to lead Spain on their path to Euro 2020, securing qualification as Group F winners.<\/p>\n

Enrique returns to Spain: Five things to know…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Luis Enrique stood down as Spain manager in June 2019 for personal reasons.<\/li>\n
  • He was replaced by assistant Robert Moreno, who led Spain to Euro 2020 qualification.<\/li>\n
  • Moreno won four and drew two of his six games in charge.<\/li>\n
  • But he reportedly left his final game in tears, refusing to speak to reporters.<\/li>\n
  • Enrique was named as new Spain manager on Tuesday, taking the role until 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n