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Rodri discusses Gavi's training tackle ahead of Spain's World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:28 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Rodri discusses Gavi's training tackle ahead of Spain's World Cup match
Summary

Spain midfielder Rodri addressed the recent viral tackle by Gavi during training. The Barcelona star has garnered significant attention, leading to comments from Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente, who defended Gavi, emphasizing that no apology was necessary. De la Fuente stated, 'I want this Gavi,' highlighting the midfielder's competitive nature. Spain is preparing for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday night in Atlanta.

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  • •Rodri spoke about Gavi's aggressive approach in training.
  • •Luis de la Fuente defended Gavi, asserting it was just training.
  • •Spain's first World Cup match is against Cape Verde on Monday night.
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  • 7:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He has no filter’ – Rodri speaks out on Gavi’s training ground tackle ahead of Spain’s World Cup opener
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