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Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente has named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring eight Barcelona players and none from Real Madrid. It is the first time in history that Spain will travel to a World Cup without a single Real Madrid player in their roster. The selection for next month's tournament relies heavily on the Catalan contingent, despite Real Madrid's status as 15-time Champions League winners and Spain’s position as a tournament favorite.

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Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season after a standout campaign for Manchester United F.C..
The Portugal international adds the award to the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year honour he received earlier this month. Fernandes played a key role in helping Manchester United secure third place in the Premier League and qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

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Lionel Messi left Inter Miami CF’s MLS clash against Philadelphia Union on Monday morning, May 25, with a muscle issue, raising serious concern ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to beIN Sports. 

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Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich’s German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico has agreed to host the Iranian national soccer team during the World Cup. According to Sheinbaum, FIFA approached the Mexican government after the United States declined to allow the Iranian squad to stay on U.S. soil. Under this arrangement, the team will be based in Mexico despite playing all three of its group-stage matches in the United States.

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Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving “extraordinary talents” out of England’s World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.

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Khadija Shaw has committed her future to Manchester City Women after signing a new four-year contract, completing a dramatic turnaround after it had appeared she was close to leaving the club this summer.

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Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo burst into tears as he finally ended his three-year wait for a trophy at Al-Nassr.