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Llorente retires from Spain duty

Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente has shocked the footballing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international football. Despite being just 31 years old and coming off the back of a historic World Cup victory, the versatile midfielder has decided to hang up his boots for La Roja.

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Officially: shock international retirement for Spain star

The player revealed the behind-the-scenes details of his decision.

'I will return to Real Madrid on one condition' - Modric on '50-year-old Cristiano', Mourinho and the Negreira case

The current AC Milan midfielder was full of praise for England star Jude Bellingham and had plenty of other things to say about his former club

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'He deserves the crown!' - Tebas picks Barcelona star for Ballon d’Or

La Liga president Javier Tebas has thrown his full support behind Barcelona midfielder Rodri to secure the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The league chief believes the Spaniard’s heroic efforts during the recent World Cup have made him the clear frontrunner for football's most prestigious individual accolade.

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'Rodri is the Messi of Spanish football!' - De la Fuente hails midfielder

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lavished praise on Rodri following the midfielder's high-profile switch from Manchester City to Barcelona this year. The national team boss proudly compared his midfield talisman to Lionel Messi, while also taking the opportunity to pay a glowing tribute to the legendary Argentine after his recent retirement from international football.