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'There's no mutiny' - Rubiales calms fears after Spain's Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales insisted there was "no mutiny" from the players after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui .

Lopetegui was stunningly sacked as Spain coach on Wednesday, just a day before the beginning of the World Cup.

It came just a day after it was revealed Lopetegui was taking over as Real Madrid boss , news Rubiales says he only found out minutes before the announcement.

Amid reports the players had pleaded for Lopetegui to remain in charge , Rubiales insisted the squad were happy ahead of the showpiece tournament.