Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams Ruled Out of Peru Friendly

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Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams Ruled Out of Peru Friendly

Spain will face Peru without Yamal, Williams and Victor Muñoz, who are recovering from muscle injuries. None played against Iraq, and all three missed Sunday’s open training grass work in Chattanooga. They will stay at Spain’s US base instead of traveling to Puebla, leaving De la Fuente with 23 players for Tuesday’s friendly.

By Tanish Chachra

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Denmark NT Doctor Reveals Christian Eriksen Is Doing Well After Collapse

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Denmark NT Doctor Reveals Christian Eriksen Is Doing Well After Collapse

Eriksen collapsed in the 65th minute of a friendly against Ukraine, but his pacemaker responded as it should. "He regained consciousness very quickly," said Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen. The midfielder walked off the pitch by himself and will undergo further hospital examinations after the match was abandoned. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game, too.

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Thomas Tuchel Names Declan Rice England Vice Captain

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Thomas Tuchel Names Declan Rice England Vice Captain

“I'd say Declan is my vice-captain,” Tuchel announced. Rice has earned 72 caps for his country and remains one of the cornerstone figures in the national team under his current form. Tuchel sees the 27-year-old as a future skipper. “We started with Ollie [Watkins], and Declan was captain. That was where I told him.” Harry Kane is the team captain.

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Nine Injured in Shooting Near England’s World Cup Base in Kansas City

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Nine Injured in Shooting Near England’s World Cup Base in Kansas City

A shooting near England's World Cup base in Kansas City injured nine people on Saturday. Officers responded to Troost Avenue after reports of shots fired and found a dispersing crowd. The nine adults sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects are in custody. The team is still in Florida after beating New Zealand on Saturday and will arrive on June 13.

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Christian Eriksen Collapses During Match Against Ukraine

Danish midfielder Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during the Ukraine match on Sunday. Danish FA confirmed he was conscious, with medical staff responding quickly. Eriksen stood up by himself as the crowd celebrated. His wife was on the pitch with him. The match was cancelled following the incident. He previously suffered cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

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Lamine Yamal Says Ballon d’Or Loss to Ousmane Dembele Helped Him Grow

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Lamine Yamal Says Ballon d’Or Loss to Ousmane Dembele Helped Him Grow

Yamal said he thought he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, but now believes Dembele’s victory was “very good” for him. He admitted he was “still a kid” and may not have appreciated the award’s meaning then, adding, “Let’s see if this year is mine,” as he eyes another push as Spain's possible World Cup win could push his case.

By Tanish Chachra

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