Luis Enrique resigns as Spain coach for personal reasons

Spain coach Luis Enrique resigned from the team on Wednesday, three months after temporarily stepping aside for personal reasons, with his number two Robert Moreno taking on the role permanently.

“Owing to the fact that the circumstances which have prevented me from carrying out my role as coach since March continue today I have decided to leave the role,” Luis Enrique said in a brief statement on the Spain team’s website.

“I would like to show my gratitude to everyone at the Spanish football federation (RFEF) for the faith they have shown me and for understanding the situation.