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Spanish FA hit back at Barca in war over injured Yamal

The Spanish football federation has hit back at Barcelona after Hansi Flick accused the national team of ignoring the possibility of Lamine Yamal suffering a potential injury. The teenager will not be available for the game against Valencia, which made Flick furious. However, the Spanish FA has clarified that they conducted all medical checks on Yamal.

Flick SLAMS Spain's handling of Yamal after confirming injury

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has criticised Spain’s handling of Lamine Yamal after revealing the winger took painkillers to play in their World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey. Flick confirmed the teenager will subsequently miss the Blaugrana’s La Liga clash with Valencia on Sunday evening with a groin injury.

Yamal gets his own F50 boot! adidas launch Barca star's collection

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has received his very own F50 boots as adidas launch the teenager’s second exclusive collection, just days after unveiling his personal logo. The 18-year-old attacker, who already boasts over 100 appearances for Barca, will debut the striking purple-and-pink design this week as his meteoric rise continues both on and off the pitch.

‘I’m very in love' - Nicole lifts lid on Yamal romance

Nicki Nicole has lifted the lid on her blossoming romance with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, revealing that she is “very in love”.

Gavi 'sad' over surgery fears, says Spain boss

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is 'sad' as he faces another knee surgery, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is backing the youngster return stronger.

Yamal’s 'impressive maturity' amazes Spain boss

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed Lamine Yamal’s 'impressive maturity' after the Barcelona winger starred in recent World Cup qualifying wins.

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Williams to miss Arsenal clash as Athletic Club confirm injury

Nico Williams faces around three weeks out of action after the Athletic Club star suffered a muscle injury while on international duty with Spain.

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Yamal's LeBron-inspired celebration sparks ‘boastful’ backlash

Lamine Yamal’s new LeBron James-inspired goal celebration has sparked a “boastful” backlash against the Barcelona wonderkid from the Spanish media.

Tuchel needs a statement win with England miles behind Spain

The Three Lions bored fans into leaving early against Andorra last time out while La Roja look like world-beaters once more after destroying Turkey

Spain boss hails Yamal & Co as the 'insatiable generation'

Spain national team boss Luis de la Fuente has lauded his current crop of players and highlighted the unlimited potential of the team.

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Sparks fly between Yamal and Guler as Spain demolish Turkey

Exciting La Liga stars Lamine Yamal and Arda Guler clashed on the pitch during Sunday's World Cup qualifier between Spain and Turkey.

Yamal offers update on his love life amid talk of split

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal offered a fresh update on his love life after playing a starring role in Spain's demolition of Turkey on Sunday.

📽️ | Yamal stranded?! Barca star fumes after losing PASSPORT

Lamine Yamal faced being left stranded in Turkey after Spain’s latest World Cup qualifying win, with the Barcelona star losing his passport.

Merino bags a hat-trick as slick Spain DESTROY Turkey

The Arsenal man grabbed three goals as the reigning European champions stormed to a comprehensive win in Konya.

Barcelona wonderkid Yamal gets ‘lost along the way’ warning

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been sent a “lost along the way” warning, with Rodri passing on words of advice.

Ballon d’Or successor? Rodri makes four picks

Rodri has picked out four players that could succeed him as the Ballon d’Or winner in 2025, with Lamine Yamal considered to be in the mix.

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Guler responds to Yamal comparison as he prepares for showdown

Real Madrid star Arda Guler opened up on being compared to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal as the young midfielder is preparing to take on Spain with Turkey in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Twenty-year-old Guler, who joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2023, has finally established himself as a first-team starter under new manager Xabi Alonso.

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