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Why are Nico Williams, Pedri and Gavi not starting today? Spain vs France lineup explained

Why are Nico Williams, Pedri and Gavi not starting today? Spain vs France lineup explained

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Spain face France today at Dallas Stadium with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on the line. One of the biggest talking points ahead of kickoff is coach Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Nico Williams out of the starting lineup, despite the Athletic Club winger having fully recovered from the injury that sidelined him earlier in the tournament. Nico Williams and Gavi both start on the bench as Spain take on France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. (AFP) Spain have had an outstanding World Cup campaign, advancing to the semifinals after finishing first in Group H and eliminating Austria, Portugal and Belgium in the knockout rounds. However, for this crucial match against France, they have chosen a different approach. Pedri isn’t starting either, as per the report. Also Read: Jayden Adams’ father breaks silence amid suicide rumors after son’s sudden death: ‘Family is struggling’ Could Nico Williams play later against France? Although Williams is no longer dealing with the thigh and groin injury he suffered during the group …

Nico Gonzalez Reveals Father’s Manchester City Link Convinced Him To Make Move

Nico Gonzalez Reveals Father’s Manchester City Link Convinced Him To Make Move

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Manchester City’s new signing Nico Gonzalez has revealed his father’s link with the Premier League champions convinced him leave Porto for the Etihad Stadium. Gonzalez joined Pep Guardiola’s side on Monday’s transfer deadline day in a 49.9 million pounds ($62.5 million) deal. The 23-year-old’s father Fran previously worked as a City academy coach when Gonzalez was a teenager. “He was here for two years,” Gonzalez said on Wednesday. “That is why he always recommended that if I had the chance I should come here. “He always talks so well about Manchester, the city and obviously the team. He told me that I will enjoy it a lot here and I will be so happy here in the city. He loved living here and I even visited once and I really liked the city. “(He) has helped me make the right decisions and he always told me that to come here would be the best thing. “Even a few years ago he always said that he wished that I would play here. So now …

Nico Schlotterbeck First Named To Germany’s Euro 2024 Squad

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Nico Schlotterbeck in action© AFP Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck was the first player revealed as part of Julian Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024, German media reported on Sunday. Football website Kicker, citing a source close to the German FA (DFB), reported that players will be unveiled individually before Thursday’s official announcement in Berlin to reduce the risk of leaks through other channels. Schlotterbeck, 24, appeared twice for Germany at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, but was dropped by Nagelsmann. He came back into contention with impressive performances as Dortmund qualified for the Champions League final to face Real Madrid. Germany open Euro 2024 in Munich against Scotland on June 14. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Source link

‘I Heard Monkey Noises’: Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams Abused At Atletico Madrid

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Nico Williams in action© AFP Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams said he was racially abused by “stupid people” during his team’s 3-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga. Williams spoke with the referee after hearing the alleged abuse when he was preparing to take a corner in the first half, and play was held momentarily as supporters were warned. The Spain winger scored shortly afterwards and celebrated by tapping his arm, indicating the colour of his skin. “I went to take the corner and I heard monkey noises,” Williams told DAZN. “There weren’t many of them. There are stupid people everywhere… I hope this changes bit by bit.” Williams said his celebration was a response to those who insulted him. “It was with a bit of anger, it’s not normal to be insulted for the colour of your skin,” he added. Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke offered Williams “support and strength” after the game. “In our society there is no place for people who insult like that,” said Koke. “Atletico Madrid and all …