Spain's Lamine Yamal 'ready' but 'not the moment to play a full game' - ESPN
Spain forward Lamine Yamal said that he's «ready» to play against Saudi Arabia on Sunday but also acknowledged that now «isn't the moment to play a full game.»
Cape Verde Sport News
Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true
MIAMI, June 19 : Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's remarkable World Cup story took another emotional turn on Friday when his mother arrived in Miami after receiving a U.S. visa, allowing her to watch her son's team face Uruguay on Sunday.
Lamine Yamal says he’s not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain’s second World Cup game
ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. “I’m fine, I feel good, but it’s still too soon,” Yamal told Spanish network RTVE. “It’s unnecessary (to take risks).
Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injury
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 19 : Spain winger Lamine Yamal said on Friday he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he continues his carefully managed return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia.
Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded Uruguay
TAMPA, Florida, June 19 : There's been a feeling in the Cape Verde camp this week that the World Cup debutants can improve even on their opening draw with Spain when they take on Uruguay in their second Group H match in Miami on Sunday.
Spain's worrying lack of cutting edge faces Saudi test
ATLANTA, June 19 : Spain came into the World Cup as a favourite but after an underwhelming display against minnows Cape Verde the European champions need a far sharper attacking edge against Saudi Arabia in their tighter than expected Group H.
Cape Verde's Vozinha delighted with mother's visa but wants to talk football
TAMPA, Florida, June 18 : Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was not too keen to discuss it on Thursday but finally conceded he was very happy his mother had obtained a U.S. visa and would be able to watch him play against Uruguay in the World Cup this weekend.
A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week
NEW YORK: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut.