Spanish Federation Chief Reveals Newcastle Offered Rafa Benitez During World Cup Chaos

Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales has revealed that ​Newcastle offered the opportunity to take Rafa Benitez as their coach for this year's World Cup after Julen Lopetegui's sacking. Lopetegui was given his marching orders on the eve of said competition in June after accepting an offer to become Real Madrid boss, with Fernando Hierro stepping up to take charge in the wake of his departure. Spain ultimately bowed out in the round of 16 to hosts Russia, losing on a penalty shootout.... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/