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The coach of the national soccer team of Spain, Julen Lopetegui (r) with RFEF's President Luis Rubiales, during the signing of the renewal of his contract until 2020. May 22,2018. (Photo by
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The President of RFEF Luis Rubiales (l), President of Telefonica Spain Emilio Gayo (c) and the coach of the national soccer team of Spain, Julen Lopetegui, during the presentation of the list
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