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The top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournament

Having won just one of his four matches in charge, the Real Madrid great will not continue in the role he held for a matter of weeks

After La Roja suffered a disastrous exit in the round of 16, a rethink is now needed and here is a look at some of the changes that should be made

Efforts are being made to take advantage of what has been a more open and tolerant country this summer by a community seeking equality and fairness

The Manchester United goalkeeper was uninhibited in his summation of the feeling within his national team's camp

Fernando Hierro took charge two days before the tournament, but his lack of experience left La Roja with few ideas as they crashed out on Sunday

The host country of the 2018 World Cup defeated Spain on penalties in the last 16, much to the delight of their midfielder

The decision to remove Julen Lopetegui 48 hours before the action started in Russia proved catastrophic after replacement Fernando Hierro flopped

After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots

The Chelsea star was shocked to see his country bounced from the World Cup by the host nation, who he claims had prayer as part of their gameplan

The midfielder tasted World Cup glory with La Roja in 2010 as they passed and moved their way to the title, but they went out in the last 16 in 2018

These players try to play the same kind of football which got trophies in 2008, 2010 and 2012 but they are missing the characteristics of champions

The host nation became the first in history to use a fourth player from the bench, with their opponent soon following suit