Athletic Club Edge Real Sociedad in Derby Marred by Penalty Row
Athletic Club secured a 2-1 victory over rivals Real Sociedad in a fiery Basque derby, but the win was overshadowed by a disputed first-half penalty decision that angered the visitors.
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Spain Reach Nations League Quarters; Workload Questions Emerge
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. The victory, however, brings player workload into focus, with several key defenders reaching a minute ceiling set by coach Luis de la Fuente.
Spain 2026 World Cup Squad Prediction: De La Fuente’s Likely Starting XI
Spain enter the 2026 World Cup as favourites following their Euro 2024 success, but injury concerns over Lamine Yamal and Rodrigo Hernández threaten to derail Luis de la Fuente’s plans for global glory.