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Dani Carvajal in race against time to make Spain World Cup squad, says De la Fuente
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has not ruled Dani Carvajal out of his World Cup squad but said the right back must prove his fitness and form after the Real Madrid captain suffered a right foot…
Barcelona coach Flick confident injured talent Lamine Yamal will return stronger
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that injured teenage star Lamine Yamal would return to action at the World Cup this summer with Spain, even "stronger" than he is now.
Luis Enrique reveals indifference to World Cup preparations and turns down player rotation
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has no intention of easing up on his players ahead of the World Cup as his Ligue 1 leaders look to defend their Champions League crown.
Lamine Yamal to miss rest of season with Barca through injury but will be fit for World Cup
Barcelona's teenage phenomenon Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Thursday, but he is expected to be fit for Spain's World Cup campaign.
Norwegian manager Solbakken thought about stepping down before triumphant World Cup qualifying effort
In a new book, Stale Solbakken says that he came close to quitting his job as Norwegian national team coach when Norway were in the midst of a huge crisis after failing to qualify for the European Ch…
FIFA initiates disciplinary action against Spanish FA over Islamophobic chants
FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt on March 31st, the globa…
Police to investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match as Lamine Yamal responds
Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew sharp criticism from Spain's football officials…
Profligate Spain shares scoreless stalemate with reduced Egypt side in pre-tournament friendly
Mostafa Shobeir staked his claim for Egypt’s number one shirt at the upcoming 2026 World Cup after making a string of vital saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, who relinquish their spot as the world’s to…
Teenager Erica Meg Parkinson called up to England squad for Women's World Cup qualifiers
Teenage midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson was included in the England squad announced Tuesday for April's Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.