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'It was nothing serious' - Lamine Yamal ready for World Cup after hamstring injury scare

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has revealed he feared his dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be over after suffering a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Espanyol in April.

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal confirms hamstring injury 'improvement' for Spain

Lamine Yamal has handed Spain a major boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup after sharing encouraging footage from his recovery from a hamstring injury.

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Historic first as Spain announce World Cup squad without Real Madrid players

Spain will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup without a single Real Madrid player after head coach Luis de la Fuente unveiled his 26-man squad on Monday.

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Barcelona's Fermin Lopez to miss World Cup after foot operation

Barcelona have confirmed that Fermin Lopez has undergone successful surgery after sustaining a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

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Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy undergoes successful leg surgery

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has undergone successful surgery after suffering another injury setback earlier this month, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday.

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Thierry Henry blown away by Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's footballing maturity

Thierry Henry has delivered glowing praise for Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal ahead of the 2026 World Cup, saying he is "amazed" by the teenager's decision-making.

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