sports
май 14, 2026
On the Pencil Tip
On the eve of the World Cup, fans anxiously follow the list of called-up (and cut) national team players.
TL;DR
- Estêvão, a 19-year-old forward, suffered a severe thigh injury and was excluded from the preliminary World Cup squad.
- Arrascaeta of Uruguay faces a race against time to recover from a fractured collarbone, potentially benefiting from rest.
- Mbappé's hamstring injury in training raised concerns for the French national team, but a return for the tournament is anticipated.
- Neymar's potential World Cup call-up is a major talking point, with the player needing peace to perform.
- Real Madrid is experiencing a crisis, losing the Spanish Championship to Barcelona and facing internal discord among star players.
- Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni were involved in a training ground altercation.
- President Florentino Pérez is attempting to address the team's turmoil, but has also reignited disputes with La Liga.
- There is speculation about José Mourinho returning as Real Madrid's coach.
- Brazilian player Endrick, on loan at Lyon, was unaffected by Real Madrid's crisis.
- Praia Clube and Cruzeiro were congratulated for their Superliga Volleyball achievements.