Lopetegui lauds Pique crowd response

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was buoyant, despite a mixed reception for Gerard Pique during Friday’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania. La Roja secured automatic qualification for Russia 2018 with the win, while the Alicante crowd gradually warmed to Pique, prompting Lopetegui to praise the local fans. Outspoken defender Pique – who voted in […]