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Luis Enrique explains decision to axe 'disloyal' Moreno from Spain coaching staff

Luis Enrique accused his ex-assistant Robert Moreno of being "disloyal" as the fallout from Spain's shock coaching change continued on Wednesday.

The former Barcelona boss faced the media for the first time since returning to the role on November 19 and took aim at Moreno's character.

Moreno served as Enrique's assistant until the latter stepped down from the top job in June to care for his young daughter, Xana, who died in August following a battle with bone cancer.

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Spain qualified for Euro 2020 under Moreno but he will not be part of the backroom team moving forward after a falling out with the reinstated manager.