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Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was released from the Spain national team camp with immediate effect on November 11, 2025, in a heated conflict between the club and the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The 18-year-old forward withdrew from the squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey due to ongoing groin discomfort. Officials confirmed the decision after medical assessments revealed the issue.
Yamal arrived at the national team’s facilities earlier in the day. He underwent a check-up with team doctors, who found symptoms of pubalgia. The doctors were astounded by Barcelona’s treatment on the player over the last few days without giving them prior warning. This was done to try and cure his nagging injury, but caught the Spain staff by surprise.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente appeared frustrated at a news conference. He blamed Barcelona for going it alone. The De la Fuente called for much greater dialogue between the clubs and national sides. Player welfare will always be the first consideration, but that has disrupted the preparation for Spain.
A statement was released by Barcelona, defending themselves. The club’s medical team focused on the long-term health of Yamal. The club claimed the treatment was per standard procedures for those types of injuries. The club mentioned that Yamal had been heavily used this season.
This is the second consecutive international break that Yamal will miss because he sat out October’s fixtures when he aggravated the groin problem. Despite his recent starts for Barcelona, the issue did not improve. Spain called him up initially, expecting full fitness.
The federation released Yamal back to Barcelona for rest and recovery. They summoned Jorge de Frutos from Osasuna as a replacement. This move ensures squad depth for the crucial qualifiers.
