New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain forward Lamine Yamal has overcome fitness concerns and will be available for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina, head coach Luis de la Fuente said.Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team’s training session on Thursday.”He had a strong knock, which was very painful,” De la Fuente was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “Just to err on the side of caution, we decided to give him some rest. He was fine in tra…
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New York, July 18 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he wants his teammates to take the spotlight ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, playing down his own role in the team’s bid for back-to-back titles.”I don’t want to be making the headlines,” the 33-year-old was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “I want my teammates and the manager to trust me. That’s more important to me than making the headlines. I want my teammates to be the stars. Goalkeepers are the only ones who do…
New York, July 17 (IANS) Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes Monday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain represents a symbolic passing of the torch, with Lionel Messi carrying the legacy of the club’s golden generation and Lamine Yamal emerging as the face of its future. Speaking ahead of the title clash at MetLife Stadium, Laporta said Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy will once again be in the global spotlight, with Messi captaining Argentina while Spain boasts a squad pac…
New Jersey, July 17 (IANS) Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the Spain squad during the team’s first training session in New Jersey as the team began preparing for the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Both players were seen stretching on the sidelines as their teammates trained at the New York Red Bulls’ facility in New Jersey.Yamal, who was troubled by a hamstring strain before the tournament, had his left thigh strapped, though the extent of his condition …
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn believes reigning champions Argentina are the only team capable of defeating Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing Lionel Scaloni’s side as ‘bulletproof’ ahead of Monday’s title clash.Spain, under Luis de la Fuente, have emerged as one of the standout teams of the tournament, and Kahn admitted he had considered La Roja favourites even before the World Cup began.“For me, the Spanish team was the favourite team befo…
Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages.The Racing Bulls driver shared his thoughts during the host broadcast of the first ODI between England and India at Edgbaston, where Shubman Gill’s side secured a six-wicket victory …
Texas, July 15 (IANS) Spain midfielder Rodri hailed teenage winger Lamine Yamal for his selfless display in the FIFA World Cup semi-final against France while also calling for greater protection from match officials after La Roja secured a 2-0 victory to reach the final.Although Spain booked their place in the title clash with a composed performance, Rodri voiced his concern over the repeated challenges on the 19-year-old Barcelona star, saying referees need to intervene more consistently to pre…
Arlington, July 15 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe lifted his shirt over his face and buried his head in his hands. Moments later he gazed into the middle distance while being consoled by France manager Didier Deschamps. This is not how the script was meant to go for France.Les Bleus, one of the title favourites, had entered the game unbeaten, having conceded just two goals in six matches. The tournament was supposed to provide a fitting farewell for Deschamps and a crowning moment in Mbappe’s career, conf…
Dallas, July 14 (IANS) France coach Didier Deschamps labelled Spain the favourite to win the FIFA World Cup on Monday, a day before the two European powers meet in the semifinals at the Dallas Stadium in Dallas on Thursday (IST).”Forget about their match against Cabo Verde,” Deschamps told a pre-match news conference, referring to Spain’s goalless draw in its opening group game. “Since then, they have shown they are the favourites to win the World Cup.””Spain are capable of playing outstanding a…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Four years ago, Argentina and France delivered arguably the greatest FIFA World Cup final in history. Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy after an unforgettable penalty shootout, while Kylian Mbappé became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. Now, with the 2026 tournament down to the final four teams, the possibility of a repeat has become one of football’s biggest talking points.Argentina’s journey has been anything but straightforw…