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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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Sergio Ramos edges closer to Sevilla takeover as talks advance on 450 million euros deal

Sergio Ramos says he expects "news in a few months, or even weeks" as the former Real Madrid and Spain defender moves closer to completing a proposed takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla.

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FIFA Friendlies: Mikel Oyarzabal bags brace for Spain, Florian Wirtz in top form for Germany

Spain dominated Serbia in Villarreal, while Germany edged out Switzerland in a seven-goal thriller as part of Friday night's international friendlies.

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