Nico Schlotterbeck’s World Cup at Risk After Ankle Injury Blow

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Nico Schlotterbeck’s World Cup at Risk After Ankle Injury Blow

BILD reported that doctors strongly suspect Schlotterbeck has a torn ankle ligament. An MRI at Germany’s base will confirm the damage, with his left ankle visibly swollen after substitution. Julian Nagelsmann spoke with the team doctor during recovery training. Germany can't call a replacement, leaving Antonio Rudiger, Waldemar Anton and Malick Thiaw as cover.

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Yamal reflected on his rise after scoring in Spain’s 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia. “In the last World Cup, I was watching the matches while I was in the classroom...” he said. “And now being here is something so great. I am very proud, and so is my family.” Yamal scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia.

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Lucas Bergvall Tells Tottenham He Wants Summer Exit

Spain cruised to a 4-0 Group H win over Saudi Arabia, striking three times before halftime. Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Mikel Oyarzabal doubled the lead at 21' and struck again three minutes later. Hassan Altambakti’s 49th-minute own goal sealed the rout, giving Spain a dominant statement as its World Cup campaign gathers pace in style.

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Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia as Lamine Yamal Sparks Group H Rout

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Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia as Lamine Yamal Sparks Group H Rout

Spain cruised to a 4-0 Group H win over Saudi Arabia, striking three times before halftime. Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Mikel Oyarzabal doubled the lead at 21' and struck again three minutes later. Hassan Altambakti’s 49th-minute own goal sealed the rout, giving Spain a dominant statement as its World Cup campaign gathers pace in style.

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Xavi Hernandez Calls Lionel Messi the ‘Michael Jordan of Football’ in Glowing Tribute

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Xavi Hernandez Calls Lionel Messi the ‘Michael Jordan of Football’ in Glowing Tribute

Xavi praised Messi's longevity after his hat-trick against Algeria, writing: "I like to say that he is the Michael Jordan of football. In football, there is no one to compare to him." Xavi recalled first seeing Messi train at 16, his all-around brilliance, and his unmatched competitive mentality, calling him "incomparable" and "almost inhuman" two decades into his career.

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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal Fire Spain to 3-0 Halftime Lead Over Saudi Arabia

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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal Fire Spain to 3-0 Halftime Lead Over Saudi Arabia

Yamal and Oyarzabal both got on the scoresheet as Spain raced into a commanding lead at the break in their crucial Group H clash. La Roja, held scoreless by Cape Verde in their opener, came out firing this time. Saudi Arabia, who drew with Uruguay in their first match, now face a steep climb in the second half.

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