Hierro gets job at Spanish FA

Fernando Hierro is to be the new sporting director of the Spanish Football Federation. The ex-Real Madrid and Bolton legend had a short stint at Real Madrid as a sporting director.

The 39-year-old, who retired in 2005 after a season with Premier League Bolton Wanderers, won 89 caps and scored 29 goals for Spain.

The 39-year-old Hierro will become the first person to occupy the new post.