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Robert Moreno: 5 Things to Know About Luis Enrique's Successor as New Spain Manager

Following Luis Enrique's abrupt departure as Spain boss on Wednesday, Robert Moreno has become the 56th manager in the national side's history.

Former Barcelona treble-winner Enrique was absent from the sidelines for La Roja's last three matches against Malta, the Faroe Islands and Sweden for personal reasons, and the Spanish football federation has now officially announced in a press conference that he has permanently left the post.

Enrique is succeeded by his long-time assistant Robert - who also filled in the three recent games, winning all three. While he won't take charge of his first game as permanent Spain manager until September, Robert's confirmation makes him the fourth Spain manager in just over one year and the least recognisable name by some distance.