Spain at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Luis Enrique's 26-man squad?
Spain are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here's what you need to know about their squad:
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Ansu Fati makes Spain World Cup squad, Ramos excluded
Luis Enrique called up Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for the 2022 World Cup as he announced his squad on Friday.
Ansu Fati makes Spain World Cup squad, Sergio Ramos excluded
LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, Spain: Luis Enrique called up Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for the 2022 World Cup as he announced his squad on Friday. The 20-year-old Barcelona forward was not used in September’s Nations League clashes and has not been at his best for his club this season. Fati has four caps for his country and one goal, and has spent the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines because of repeated knee injuries. Luis Enrique included him in a list of 26 players for the tournament in Qatar, which did not include veteran Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos, despite speculation he could return. Ramos, who is Spain’s record appearance-maker on 180 games for the national team, has found fitness and form with his club this season. Luis Enrique, who only brought 24 players to Euro 2020 out of a possible 26, has elected to select his full complement this time around. As well as veteran players like Barcelona duo Sergio Busquets, who was in Spain’s World Cup winning squad in 2010, and Jordi Alba, the coach opted for younger, relatively untested options. Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams and Valencia defender Hugo Guillamon were selected, along with Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino. Luis Enrique has been criticized in the past for not calling up Real Madrid players, but Los Blancos pair Dani Carvajal and Marco Asensio were included.
Spain World Cup squad
MADRID : Spain coach Luis Enrique named his 26-man squad on Friday for the World Cup in Qatar.
Superb Dembele guides Barcelona to win over Athletic Bilbao
Ousmane Dembele scored and provided assists for Sergi Roberto, Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres as Barcelona cruised past Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in La Liga on Sunday (OCt 23).
Soccer-Superb Dembele guides Barcelona to win over Athletic Bilbao
(Reuters) - Ousmane Dembele scored and provided assists for Sergi Roberto, Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres as Barcelona cruised past Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in LaLiga on Sunday.
Antoine Griezmann's strike sees Atletico Madrid leapfrog Bilbao to third in La Liga
Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, moving them above their opponents into third place in La Liga on Saturday. Atletico now have 19 points from nine games, overhauling Bilbao who slipped to fourth on 17 points. Leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid, both on 22 points, face each other in the Clasico at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
Soccer-Griezemann strike sees Atletico edge Bilbao 1-0 and move up to third
BILBAO : Frenchman Antoine Griezmann struck early in the second half to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, moving above their opponents into third place in LaLiga on Saturday.