Fernando Hierro leaves his coaching post from Spain after the tournament's release

Fernando Hierro refused to return to his previous job Fernando Hierro, who was coach of Spain when Julen Lopetegui was fired on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue to play this role, said Sunday the Spanish Football Federation. Under the former defender of Real Madrid and Spain, who had little experience as a coach, Spain lost on penalties against Russia in 16th from final. "After several kilometers, the Spanish Football Federation and Fernando Hierro put an end to"

Hierro refused to return to his former position as technical director of the federation and "will undertake new professional challenges," writes the federation. Lopetegui caused chaos by announcing that he would become Real Madrid's new coach after the World Cup.

The federation, fearing a division between the Barcelona and Real players, sacked Lopetegui two days before the opening match against Portugal.

He described it as the saddest day of his life since the death of his mother.

Andres Iniesta, the former great Barcelona player who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, retired to Russia.