Former Spain and Premier League club coach Julen Lopetegui has been appointed Qatar helmsman with the first aim of leading the team to next year's World Cup. The Qatar FA said on Thursday that ...

Born on August 28, 1966, in Asteasu, Spain, Lopetegui has built a distinguished career both on the pitch and on the sidelines. Appointed as the head coach of the Spanish national team on July 21, 2016 ...

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar appointed former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen Lopetegui as the national coach on Thursday ... throughout his time with the team,” the QFA wrote on social media.

Then Real Madrid's coach Julen Lopetegui gestures ... as the head coach of the national team, succeeding his compatriot Luis Garcia. Marius Becker/dpa Former Spain and Premier League club coach ...

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar appointed former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen Lopetegui as the national coach on Thursday ... professionalism and dedication throughout his time with the team,” the QFA ...

Lopetegui coached Spain 2016-2018, having to go a few days before the 2018 World Cup in Russia because he was in talks with Real Madrid without the knowledge of the Spanish FA.