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​Lopetegui appointed new Real Madrid boss

Real Madrid have appointed Spain manager Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Lopetegui previously managed Porto for two years, before taking over at the Spanish national team in July 2016.

The 51-year-old will take up the position after the World Cup, which begins on 14 June.

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