Spain's under-20 women win World Cup, Lamine Yamal shines for men

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Spain's under-20 women win World Cup, Lamine Yamal shines for men
Summary

Spain's under-20 women's national team secured their second World Cup title, defeating North Korea in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Laia López made headlines as the standout goalkeeper by saving two crucial penalties. In men's soccer, Lamine Yamal generated buzz with his impressive performance for Spain at Wembley, emerging as a leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or. However, Eric García's knee injury will keep him out of the national squad, prompting Le Normand's inclusion. Off the pitch, clubs like Real Betis and Valencia CF are making strategic moves, focusing on contract stability and leadership changes, respectively.

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  • •Spain's under-20 women win World Cup in penalty shootout against North Korea
  • •Laia López saves two penalties to secure the title
  • •Lamine Yamal impresses at Wembley, a top Ballon d'Or contender
  • •Eric García ruled out of national squad due to a knee injury
  • •Real Betis and Valencia CF make coaching and organizational changes
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Women’s football once again lifts Spanish sport to the very top on a Monday marked by international glory and the standout names of the senior national team and LaLiga clubs.The sports front pages t...

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