Spain's Fermin Lopez to Undergo Foot Surgery, World Cup in Doubt
Barcelona said Fermín López fractured his right foot in a 3-1 win over Real Betis and will undergo surgery, ruling him out of Spain’s World Cup squad.
- Barcelona confirmed on Monday that 23-year-old midfielder Fermín López will miss the upcoming World Cup after sustaining a foot fracture requiring surgery.
- López sustained the fracture to his right foot during Sunday's 3-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga, prompting Barcelona to announce surgical treatment.
- The midfielder earned seven Spain caps and played key roles in Spain's 2024 European Championship victory and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal run.
- Spain will make its World Cup debut against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta, forcing the national team to adjust its roster without López.
- Barcelona provided no recovery timeline, though López is not expected to regain fitness before next month's World Cup, marking a significant blow to the team's tournament prospects.
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On Monday, Barcelona announced the fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the right foot of the sock Fermín López. The Spanish player was injured on Sunday, the 17th, during the team's 3-1 victory over Real Betis. At the end of the season, La Liga accumulates about 50 players away from the grasses because of bruises, and the Spanish team was injured: López, Dani Vivian and Ander Barrenetxea had injuries confirmed in the last days; Yamal is doubtles…
Yamal will miss Spain's World Cup opener, while his Barcelona teammate Fermin Lopez was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a fractured metatarsal.
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Independent EspañolSpanish midfielder Fermín López will miss the World Cup due to a fracture in the right foot.
Fermín López, the Euro-winning midfielder of Spanish champions FC Barcelona, will need surgery due to a metatarsal fracture and will miss the World Cup.
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