Soccer Football - World Cup - Spain Training - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 19, 2018 General view during training REUTERS/Sergio Perez
KRASNODAR (Reuters) - The shadow of the dramatic sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup still hung over Spain as they set off for their final Group B game against Morocco in Kaliningrad after midfielder Saul Niguez openly criticised the decision.
The common line from Spain's players since Lopetegui was sacked by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales for negotiating a move to Real Madrid behind his back was that they have accepted the move, while admitting it was far from ideal for their campaign.
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