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Soccer-De la Fuente pleased with injury-free friendly as Spain turn focus to US

Soccer-De la Fuente pleased with injury-free friendly as Spain turn focus to US

June 5 (Reuters) - Coach Luis de la Fuente was happy Spain came through their final home friendly without injuries and used the opportunity to hand debuts to several youngsters, but said the intensity would step up a notch once they arrived in North America for the World Cup.
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Ferran Torres scores a beauty, Marc Bernal makes debut as Spain draw against Iraq in World Cup 2026 warm-up

Ferran Torres scores a beauty, Marc Bernal makes debut as Spain draw against Iraq in World Cup 2026 warm-up

Six Barça players featured in La Roja’s last home game before the trip to North America
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Soccer-Belgian Trossard raring to get started at World Cup

Soccer-Belgian Trossard raring to get started at World Cup

BRUSSELS, June 5 (Reuters) - Fresh from Premier League title success, Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard now wants to play a significant role for Belgium at the World Cup.
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‘A very important player for the future’ – Marc Bernal impresses Luis de la Fuente on Spain debut

‘A very important player for the future’ – Marc Bernal impresses Luis de la Fuente on Spain debut

A strong show of faith in the youngster.
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Barcelona set record straight on talk of lowball Marcus Rashford offer

Barcelona set record straight on talk of lowball Marcus Rashford offer

The forward’s future remains unclear heading into the World Cup.
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
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Soccer-Ghana's late coaching switch to Queiroz could boost World Cup hopes

Soccer-Ghana's late coaching switch to Queiroz could boost World Cup hopes

By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - A late change of coach ahead of the World Cup might provide a boost to Ghana, who have turned to veteran Portuguese Carlos Queiroz after a run of poor results eroded confidence in his predecessor.
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Soccer-Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

Soccer-Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

By Hatem Maher CAIRO, June 2 (Reuters) - When Egypt's all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation.
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Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup

Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup

Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup
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Marcus Rashford Trains at Inter Miami Facility Ahead of World Cup

Marcus Rashford Trains at Inter Miami Facility Ahead of World Cup

Marcus Rashford Trains at Inter Miami Facility Ahead of World Cup
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Barcelona prepare new and improved contract for Marc Bernal

Barcelona prepare new and improved contract for Marc Bernal

The club are set to reward the youngster.
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‘He brings joy’ – Luis de la Fuente goes crazy for Gavi and tips Barcelona star to be future Spain captain

‘He brings joy’ – Luis de la Fuente goes crazy for Gavi and tips Barcelona star to be future Spain captain

A great player and a great person.