After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out through injury.
The AIFF held talks with Genius Sports and ISL clubs on Thursday about the firm’s proposal for the Indian Super League’s commercial rights Genius Sports,
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Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick continues to take a long-term view of management despite the reduced longevity of head coaches.
Rafael Leao is continuing his impressive run of form at AC Milan, forcing Europe’s elite to sit up and take note. Throughout the season, across Serie A and the Italy Cup, the left-winger has made 27 appearances, scoring 10 goals and grabbing three assists, helping them hold second-place in the league.
Borussia Dortmund are considering a move to bring Jadon Sancho back to the club ahead of the summer window. Discussions are already taking place behind the scenes.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the final six matches of the La Liga season due a torn left hamstring, however he is expected to be ready to compete for Spain in the World Cup, his club announced Thursday.
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Los Angeles Galaxy striker Joao Klauss will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage on a foot on Friday and will be sidelined until after the break for the World Cup, head coach Greg Vanney announced.
Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur head to Molineux desperate for their first Premier League victory of 2026, as they bid to drag themselves out of the relegation zone.
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Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have "the edge" in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.
Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are "aware" they can win the Women's Super League title next week - but "it does not affect" their preparation.
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Lamine Yamal’s injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday immediately raised concerns. The timing, with the World Cup approaching, ensured the situation drew significant attention.
Spain are one of the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having won the European Championships in 2024, many expect Spain to complete the double, just as they did back in 2008/2010.
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Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.
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Arsenal and Manchester City are locked on points and goal difference heading into the final five games of the Premier League season.
Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard is posthumously inducted into the Women's Super League Hall of Fame, along with Casey Stoney and Kerys Harrop.
Michael O'Neill admits he "underestimated" the demands of juggling head coach duties at Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers after steering the club to safety in the Championship.
Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.