Spain have been thrown into turmoil on the eve of the World Cup after head coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the dramas which have unfolded at previous tournaments.
Republic of Ireland, 2002
Republic of Ireland skipper Roy Keane walking his dog Triggs after returning prematurely from the 2002 World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)
Argentina, 1994
Diego Maradona in action for Argentina against Nigeria, after which he failed a drugs test (Peter Robinson/Empics)
England, 1970
England captain Bobby Moore talks to the press in Essex after hearing news from Colombia that he may face a trial for allegedly stealing a gold bracelet (PA)
Brazil, 1998
Brazil striker Ronaldo scores against Chile at the 1998 World Cup (Michael Steele/Empics)
France, 2010
France coach Raymond Domenech is left dejected after a 2-1 defeat by hosts South Africa sent his side home (Empics)
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