{
  "id": 19659105,
  "title": "Yamal gets no special treatment, says Spain coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/yamal-gets-no-special-treatment-says-spain-coach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:18:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/yamal-gets-no-special-treatment-says-spain-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has clarified that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal did not receive any special treatment when he was allowed to join the national team squad later than his teammates. The 19-year-old was kept off the travelling team for Spain's match against the Czech Republic due to discomfort and inflammation in his right knee, which he sustained after Barcelona's La Liga win over Atletico Madrid. De la Fuente explained that the decision was made to prevent unnecessary travel and enable Yamal to continue his recovery under Barcelona's medical supervision. He emphasized that the same approach would have been applied to any other player under similar circumstances. De la Fuente also dismissed claims that the decision was influenced by Yamal's role in the national team, expressing frustration over the \"lying, lack of rigour, and lack of truthfulness\" surrounding the matter.",
  "summary": "Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has dismissed claims that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal received special treatment after joining the national squad lat Read More: https://punchng.com/yamal-gets-no-special-treatment-says-spain-coach/",
  "key_points": [
    "Spain coach Luis de la Fuente clarified Lamine Yamal's late inclusion in the national team squad.",
    "Yamal's knee injury prevented him from traveling with the squad to the Czech Republic match.",
    "De la Fuente stated the decision applied equally to any player with similar circumstances."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}