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Yamal dropped by Spain for World Cup qualifiers after more treatment for groin pain

The Royal Spanish Football Federation dropped 18-year-old Lamine Yamal after Barcelona conducted an invasive groin treatment without notifying the national team's medical staff.

  • Monday, the Royal Spanish Football Federation released Lamine Yamal after learning he had an invasive radiofrequency procedure that morning, prioritising his health.
  • On Saturday, Yamal underwent a small procedure in Barcelona without prior notification to Spain's medical staff, following a groin injury in September, as Flick emphasized the need to 'take care about him'.
  • Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has started the club's last six games, scoring four goals and assisting three after missing four matches.
  • Vallecano forward Jorge de Frutos was called up in Yamal's place as Spain can guarantee qualification with four points from the Georgia and Turkey qualifiers.
  • The situation deepens a club-vs-country saga dating to September as the Royal Spanish Football Federation said it was `surprised and upset` to learn of Barcelona's treatment on Yamal's first day, highlighting ongoing communication issues.
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The RFEF announced the release from the National of the 18-year-old ace after an operation without informing her doctors

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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will not play in the Spanish national football team's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey in November.

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Complaints in the shame area have been limiting Lamine Yamal for months. FC Barcelona and the Spanish Football Association therefore argue about the correct change of treatment and relief. After an uncontested treatment, Yamal is now removed from Spain's squad.

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The young star has missed a total of seven matches for club and national team this season due to a recurring health problem.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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