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Morata has good World Cup chance despite being dropped, Lopetegui confirms
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Cesc Fabregas Spain coach Julen Lopetegui says out-of-form Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will not necessarily be left out of his World Cup squad.

Bravo criticised by Chilean FA chief for rejecting call-up
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Claudio Bravo Muñoz The Chilean Football Federation told Claudio Bravo no players will get special treatment after he asked for a specific goalkeeping coach.

Italy to name new coach in May, Costacurta confirms
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Alessandro Costacurta Alessandro Costacurta has confirmed the new permanent coach of the Italian national team will be named on May 20.

Spain already know their team - Sampaoli seeks Argentina certainty
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Jorge Sampaoli Moya Argentina are still trying to decide on their best XI ahead of the World Cup finals in Russia, Jorge Sampaoli has said.

Mexico 3 Iceland 0: Layun scores brace in friendly win
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Marco Fabián De La Mora Goals from Marco Fabian and Miguel Layun helped Mexico to a win over Iceland.

No Messi, no Magic – Sampaoli playing a risky game ignoring Dybala
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Paulo Dybala Argentina beat Italy 2-0 without Lionel Messi thanks to two late goals, but the display did little to distract from Paulo Dybala's absence.

Aguero to miss Argentina friendlies
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Sergio Aguero After initially being in line to return from a knee injury against Spain, Sergio Aguero has left Argentina's tour squad.

Japan 1 Mali 1: Late Nakajima strike earns a draw
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Abdoulay Diaby Japan needed a last-minute equaliser from Shoya Nakajima to avoid defeat in their first friendly ahead of the World Cup.
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