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The Spanish squad at Euro 2012 held a minute's silence in memory of the former Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado who died of a heart attack, aged 54 on Thursday (7 June).

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Spain's players held a minute's silence for the former Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado, who died of a heart attack earlier on Thursday.

Preciado's death comes just 24 hours after he agreed a deal with relegated Villarreal to take over for the 2012-13 season.

The 54-year-old was sacked by Sporting Gijon in January after twice earning them promotion into Spain's top flight.

A Villarreal club statement said: "Villarreal want to express their deepest sorrow at the sad loss and want to offer their condolences to his family and all his relatives."