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Spain's Gavi injures Rodri in training ahead of World Cup preparations

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Spain's Gavi injures Rodri in training ahead of World Cup preparations

Summary

A training session in the United States saw Barcelona midfielder Gavi collide with Manchester City's Rodri, leaving the latter in pain and requiring medical attention. The incident raised concerns about a potential injury setback for Spain ahead of the upcoming World Cup. However, the situation did not result in serious injury, allowing Gavi to apologize to Rodri and for preparations to continue. Crystal Palace winger Yeremy Pino expressed admiration for Gavi, describing him as the team's heart and soul while acknowledging his competitive nature.

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•Gavi collided with Rodri during a training session.
•The incident occurred in the United States.
•Rodri received medical attention, raising injury concerns.
•Fortunately, the injury was not serious.
•Yeremy Pino praised Gavi's contributions to the team.

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Spain’s preparations for the World Cup briefly took an uncomfortable turn after a training-ground incident involving Barcelona midfielder Gavi and Manchester City star Rodri.The incident occurred du...
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