- Madrid urge teams to leave out star players
- Spanish side hoping to rest Euro 2024 players
- Germany left out Rudiger but France called up Mbappe
GettyReal Madrid pressure France and Germany to leave out likes of Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger for upcoming Nations League clashes
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
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✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
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✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
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IMAGOWHAT HAPPENED?
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann surprisingly left out defender Antonio Rudiger as he announced his team for the upcoming matches against Hungary and Netherlands, with Sky reporting that the decision comes following a request from Madrid, who wish to give some of their big names another chance to rest after competing at Euro 2024.
GettyDID YOU KNOW?
While Germany granted Madrid their wish, France coach Didier Deschamps decided against leaving out Mbappe as he named the attacker in his team, insisting that it was the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star's choice to join up with the squad.
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