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‘He’s getting better fast’ – Lamine Yamal update offered by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente

‘He’s getting better fast’ – Lamine Yamal update offered by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is “getting better fast” from his hamstring injury ahead of World Cup 2026. There’s been plenty of debate about Yamal’s fitness, with speculation that he may not play in the opening group games. De la Fuente says he expects Yamal to be passed fit in time […]

Barcelona clear Lamine Yamal to play for Spain at World Cup 2026 but set conditions after hamstring injury

Barcelona clear Lamine Yamal to play for Spain at World Cup 2026 but set conditions after hamstring injury

The teenager is ready but his club are urging caution.

‘Ask Ronaldo, ask Messi’ – Patrice Evra tells Lamine Yamal ‘I would eat you alive’

‘Ask Ronaldo, ask Messi’ – Patrice Evra tells Lamine Yamal ‘I would eat you alive’

An interesting claim….

Marc Cucurella ‘believes his time’ at Chelsea ‘is at an end’ — report

Marc Cucurella ‘believes his time’ at Chelsea ‘is at an end’ — report

Choosing to couple up with someone else…

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team

By Joshua McElwee ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, June 6 (Reuters) - Pope Leo may have traded his life in Chicago for the ornate apartments at the Vatican's apostolic palace, but he still plans to root for his old national team at the World Cup this month.

‘Very bad taste’ – Barcelona hit back at Atletico’s social media rant in response to Julian Alvarez talk

‘Very bad taste’ – Barcelona hit back at Atletico’s social media rant in response to Julian Alvarez talk

The club insist their transfer plans have not been affected.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal beats Kylian Mbappe to win La Liga’s Player of the Season award for 2025-26

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal beats Kylian Mbappe to win La Liga’s Player of the Season award for 2025-26

Another trophy for the teenage superstar.

Barcelona star Ferran Torres surpasses Sergio Ramos and Alfredo Di Stefano with latest Spain strike

Barcelona star Ferran Torres surpasses Sergio Ramos and Alfredo Di Stefano with latest Spain strike

He’s now into the top 10.

‘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.

Pedri rested for Spain friendly against Iraq as Marc Bernal gets call-up

Pedri rested for Spain friendly against Iraq as Marc Bernal gets call-up

La Roja are in action later.

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.

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