Julen Lopetegui is confident that Pique is still committed to Spain

A few days ago it was confirmed and unveiled that Gerard Pique was going to hang up his playing boots for Spain as the veteran defender was going to retire performing at the international scene.


The head coach of the Spanish national side JulenLopetegui has recently confirmed that despite Gerard Pique’s intention to step away from the international stage, the Barcelona defender is currently still committed to Spain and will do everything he can to end his playing career with Spain on a high note.

Predicted England XI Against Lithuania

England are going strong in the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign and are currently at the top of UEFA Group F. The Three Lions have picked up 10 points from four matches so far and are two points clear of second-placed Slovenia. Gareth Southgate’s side will return to action on March 22 when they take on Germany away from home in a friendly international.

Four days later the Three Lions will face Lithuania at the Wembley Stadium in London in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Atletico Madrid’s Troubles Motivating, Says Manager David Simeone

Diego Simeone says that he is left inspired by the difficult season he is encountering at Atletico Madrid.


The former player took over the club as the manager in 2011 and has inspired them to incredible successes. After having won the league title and reached the Champions League final twice, he is probably regarded as one of the greatest managers the club has had in the last few decades. However, there have recently been signs of uncertainty with regards to his future at the club. He recently downgraded the length of his contract much to the surprise of the fans.

How Many Points Will England Pick Up in 2018 World Cup qualifiers?

England are going strong in the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign. The Three Lions are currently at the top of UEFA Group F with 10 points from four matches. As things stand, they will automatically qualify for the world’s prestigious football competition in Russia.

The Three Lions have a relatively easy group. Slovenia and Slovakia are their main challengers for the top spot, with Lithuania, Scotland and Malta the other teams.

Spain’s coach Lopetegui on his job

Spain’s new coach JulenLopetegui said that he is excited to take charge of the Spanish side and he believes that the Spanish team can reinvent itself and challenge again for trophies.


Ever since the generation that has won both the Euro and the World Cup, the Spanish team has experienced a sort of decline and struggle to replicate their performance.

LOPETEGUI HAPPY WITH MACEDONIA WIN

Julen Lopetegui, the coach of the Spanish national team has recently expressed his happiness following his side’s win over Macedonia in the ongoing World Cup 2018 qualifiers.


The game which was held at home and on Saturday evening, saw the injury-laden Spanish side come off with a 4-0 win thus retaining all three necessary points from the match.

ITALY READY FOR SPAIN ONCE AGAIN

You can recall that not too long ago, during the Euro 2016 tournament, a ragtag Italian team beat the almighty Spanish side by two goals to nil in the round of 16, thereby halting their drive towards the finals.


Unfortunately, the Italian team was also forced back when they were beaten by Germany on penalties.
Well, we would be watching these two teams go head to head once again on Thursday, with the both of them looking at the possibilities of picking up one automatic berth in readiness for the next World Cup.

ALLARDYCE HEADS FOR SPAIN NEXT

Disgraced Three Lions manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly heading for Spain to relax after extensive proceedings with the England Football Association (FA).


The former Sunderland manager’s contract with the FA as the national team coach ended by “mutual consent.” He stopped being the coach due to a scandal exposed by the Telegraph.

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