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Spain withdraws Lamine Yamal and targets Barcelona in official statement
The Royal Spanish Football Federation expressed its “surprise and discomfort” after being informed that the young winger had undergone an invasive treatment for pubalgia administered by Barcelona, which requires a rest period of seven to ten days, forcing the federation to withdraw him from the squad.
Messi steps onto the new Camp Nou: I hope I can return
Lionel Messi visits the new Spotify Camp Nou and expresses hope of returning, as Joan Laporta proposes a future tribute match. Four years after his departure, Barcelona and Messi move closer to the long awaited farewell celebration.
Koeman calls up Emegha for the Dutch national team after all
Emmanuel Emegha has been called up to the Dutch national team for the first time. The selection of the 22-year-old Strasbourg striker is linked to the physical condition of Wout Weghorst, who may not be available for the World Cup qualifier against Poland.
Barcelona win in Vigo and reduce the gap to leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 as Lewandowski hits a hat trick and Yamal scores, cutting the gap to Real Madrid to three points after Madrid draw with Rayo.
De Ligt highlights an overlooked aspect in football
The mental aspect is hugely underestimated in football, says Matthijs de Ligt. To ensure he feels good in his own skin, the Manchester United and Netherlands defender talks a lot with people around him.
Brazilian Oscar admitted to hospital: He is stable
The Brazilian footballer Oscar is in hospital. His club São Paulo confirmed this in a statement. Oscar is stable but still needs further examination.
Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
Gladbach’s Hack makes his comeback against Lierse
Borussia’s attack has recently gained significantly in firepower. Another option for the offensive is already waiting in the wings.
From Unai’s 'leave it in the stands' to Álvaro’s 'beach ball' with Vinicius
Vinicius Jr. steals headlines at Vallecas, trading barbs with Rayo fans and players while urging Madrid to play short, sparking tense duels with Unai, Ratiu and Álvaro.
Turkish match-fixing scandal reaches unprecedented scale, with Turkey international also involved
The Turkish Football Federation has referred 1,024 of the 3,700 players to the disciplinary committee as a precaution due to an ongoing investigation into involvement in betting activities. Among them is Galatasaray player Eren Elmali (pictured), who came on as a substitute against Ajax just last week.