Spain were tipped as likely favourites ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to lift the coveted trophy, and – JulenLopetegui at the helm at that time – was keen on guiding them to their second World Cup title in eight years, since they won the prestigious title in 2010, in South Africa.

But the Royal Spanish Football Federation could not sniff the storm ahead, and were knocked off their seats by a shocking stab on the back, when Lopetegui was handed the managerial rudder to steer Real Madrid, after club legend Zinedine ‘Zizou’ Zidane departed the La Liga outfit.
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