Luis de la Fuente Backs Lamine Yamal for Spain Opener

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Luis de la Fuente Backs Lamine Yamal for Spain Opener

Spain coach de la Fuente said Yamal could be ready for Spain’s June 15 World Cup opener against Cape Verde after a torn left hamstring ended his Barcelona season. “Maybe a few minutes, maybe just practice,” he said. Yamal will miss Thursday’s Iraq friendly, but remains on Spain’s 26-man roster after finishing second in 2025 Ballon d’Or voting overall.

By Nischay Rathore

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FIFA Reverses World Cup Water Bottle Policy

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FIFA Reverses World Cup Water Bottle Policy

FIFA will ban reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums this summer after reversing its earlier policy. The rule covers venues, including Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and also bars other bottle types. Officials said the change is tied to safety concerns, citing the risk of bottles causing injury if thrown during matches, with fans needing to follow updated stadium entry rules.

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Alfie Haaland, Rafaela Pimenta Deny Erling Haaland Real Madrid Agreement

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Alfie Haaland, Rafaela Pimenta Deny Erling Haaland Real Madrid Agreement

Haaland’s father Alfie and agent Pimenta dismissed reports of an agreement with Real Madrid before the club’s election, telling Fabrizio Romano, “All very entertaining but NOT true.” They added, “We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections.” The statement shuts down claims linking the City striker to a pre-arranged Bernabeu move this summer.

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Chelsea Shirt Sponsorship Hopes Hit Fair-Value Setback

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Chelsea Shirt Sponsorship Hopes Hit Fair-Value Setback

Chelsea’s search for a long-term front-of-shirt sponsor has hit a setback, The Telegraph reported. The club targeted £60M-£65M ($81M-$87M) per season, but 'The Sponsor’s' annual Premier League fair-market-value index placed their rights at £33.5M ($45M). The gap could complicate negotiations as Chelsea seek a lucrative deal matching their commercial expectations following sponsorship uncertainty.

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Ibrahima Konate Agrees Real Madrid Move After Liverpool Exit

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Ibrahima Konate Agrees Real Madrid Move After Liverpool Exit

Konate has agreed terms with Madrid and is set to join as a free agent, Ben Jacobs reported, after confirming he will leave Liverpool this summer. Al Ittihad showed interest, but the defender chose Spain and could reunite with Alexander-Arnold. Konate leaves Anfield after five years, 183 appearances, a Premier League title, FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.

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Florentino Perez Teases Jose Mourinho Announcement Before Real Madrid Election

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Florentino Perez Teases Jose Mourinho Announcement Before Real Madrid Election

Perez said Madrid will announce their “first big signing” Thursday and promised a coaching update “soon” before Sunday’s presidential election. Mourinho is expected to return on a two-year deal, 13 years after his first Bernabeu spell. “Everyone knows my sporting project: having the best players, and carrying on winning,” Perez told El Espanyol as campaign pressure builds.

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