Rodri has made his Barcelona debut in the team’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish League, while Chelsea and Fulham advanced to the third round of the English League Cup.
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense.
Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw.
Lamine Yamal has won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.
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Take a closer look at the rising stars and established players taking part in Group C of the Tokyo Olympics men's soccer tournament, which includes the gold medal favorites.
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