Fernando Hierro will be Spain’s manager for the 2018 World Cup after it was announced the former Real Madrid and Bolton man would replace Julen Loptegui just two days before the tournament kicks off.
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Germany Provisional Squad Fight for Contention, Literally
Tempers flare at Germany World Cup camp as Antonio Rudiger and Joshua Kimmich clash during training.
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Messi Would Swap Barcelona Titles for World Cup
Lionel Messi is so desperate to win the World Cup with Argentina that he would trade success with Barcelona to triumph in Russia this summer.
