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Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his involvement in the post-match altercation following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. His comments come as FIFA continues its disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded after the final whistle. Ayala Issues Public Apology Speaking to Valencia Capital Radio, Ayala acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate and accepted responsibility for the incident. "Of course I'm sorry. Given my position, I cannot allow a feeling, or whatever I might

France captain Kylian Mbappe did not complete Monday's final training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain after suffering a minor ankle injury during Les Bleus' 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. The forward, who was substituted late in the match after taking a knock, was partially rested during training as a precaution. France coach Didier Deschamps reassured fans that the injury is not serious and confirmed Mbappe remains available for Tuesday's clash. Key updates: "Kylian is fine," Deschamps said, adding

France are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps' side is aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and a fifth final appearance in the last eight editions of the tournament. Standing in their way is a formidable Spanish team that has already defeated France twice in recent years and boasts one of the tournament's strongest defensive records. France Chasing Another Historic Milestone France

While stars like Lamine Yamal and Marc Cucurella often grab the headlines, Mikel Oyarzabal continues to let his performances do the talking. The Real Sociedad forward delivered another standout display by scoring twice in Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria, strengthening his position in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot. Despite his match-winning performance, much of the attention remained on Cucurella's assists and Spain's attacking flair. For Oyarzabal, however, staying away from the spotlight has always been part of his character. Just

Trusting the Youth Spain trusted their youngest stars in a massive knockout match. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi started against Austria today. This bold managerial decision made absolute World Cup history. They became the first starting teenage duo since Brazil in 1958. Yamal Terrifies Austria Yamal justified his starting position immediately on the pitch. The 18-year-old winger tormented the Austrian defenders relentlessly. He fired a dangerous shot in the very first minute. He also created numerous scoring opportunities for his veteran teammates. A

Spain's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a frustrating start as the European champions were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Spain struggled to break down a disciplined Cape Verde defence, raising concerns reminiscent of their disappointing World Cup exits in 2018 and 2022. Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, returning from a hamstring injury, started on the bench and was introduced in the second half. Although his

Andres Iniesta believes 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has the skill and character to be among the best players of FIFA World Cup 2026. Iniesta, who has watched the likes of Lionel Messi, Pele and Kylian Mbappe take the footballing world by storm at a young age, believes Barcelona and Spain winger Ansu Fati possesses similar traits. During the Opening of his new Academy in Dubai, Iniesta hailed Yamal as a one-in-ten-million talent with the potential to have an electric impact on the global game,