Overview
- Spain’s federation said Barcelona performed a medical procedure on Yamal on the day of national-team reporting without prior notification, leading to his dismissal from the squad.
- Yamal will miss Saturday’s qualifier against Georgia, where a Spain win could secure World Cup qualification.
- Former Spain coach Javier Clemente warned that despite Yamal’s talent, poor off-field behavior could shorten his career.
- Clemente said rivals increasingly understand Yamal’s game and will apply specific marking to limit his influence.
- He called for Barcelona, the federation, and the coach to resolve the dispute privately rather than through public confrontation.