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Spain boosted as Lamine Yamal returns for Austria World Cup clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino were all fit and available for Thursday's FIFA World Cup last-32 clash against Austria, giving his side a welcome lift ahead of the knockout stages.

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Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski signs for MLS team Chicago Fire

Robert Lewandowski has joined Chicago Fire on a two-year contract after his Barcelona deal expired, bringing his four-year spell in Spain to a close.

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Manuel Ugarte injury blow leaves Man Utd facing 'anxious' wait

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Luis de la Fuente salutes Spain's fighting spirit in hard-earned Uruguay victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised his players' determination after they battled to a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Uruguay to finish top of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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History-making Cape Verde power into World Cup knockouts with Spain

Spain and Cape Verde secured their places in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after finishing first and second respectively in Group H.

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Marcelo Bielsa takes responsibility as Uruguay face must-win Spain clash

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has accepted responsibility for his side’s frustrating start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting costly mistakes have left La Celeste chasing qualification despite performances he believes deserved more.

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