<\/div>\nThe AUF, however, has clarified in a statement that a charter flight for the return to Uruguay was never organised in the first place.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe outbound trip required an exclusive charter flight due to the volume of the delegation (more than 150 people) and the need to move more than 5,000 kg of luggage and props. As planned from the beginning, The return route never contemplated the charter flight option due to not knowing where the return would start from,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor this reason, as the number of passengers is significantly reduced, the remaining members of the official delegation will begin the return to their homes starting tomorrow 28\/6 on commercial airline flights, this being the fastest and most efficient way for each individual destination. They will arrive on Monday in different groups.\u201d<\/p>\n
SPAIN PLAYER HITS OUT AFTER \u2018ONE OF THE WORST DAYS OF MY LIFE\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n
Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was \u201cone of the worst days of his life\u201d as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat that ended their World Cup.<\/p>\n
Williams could miss the rest of the tournament if Spain do not go far after picking up a muscle injury that was provoked by a lunge from Nicolas de la Cruz.<\/p>\n
Moments later, Agustin Canobbio was shown a straight red card for diving in on Pau Cubarsi as the two-time World Cup winners bowed out in disgrace.<\/p>\n
Williams has had an injury-disrupted season at Athletic Bilbao and only made brief appearances as a substitute in Spain\u2019s three group games.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is one of the worst days of my life. I am injured again after a very difficult year,\u201d the 23-year-old posted on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday, I suffered a new injury following an incident where a fellow professional acted out of frustration, unhappiness, and sadness over the situation he was going through.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn my opinion, it was a play that could have been avoided, as it was completely unnecessary. But this won\u2019t stop me.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Spain’s Nico Williams (17) battles for the ball with Uruguay’s Nicolas de la Cruz (7) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)<\/span>Source: AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Spanish Football Federation said Williams had suffered a \u201cmoderate\u201d injury and still had a chance to return later in the tournament.<\/p>\n
There was better news for the European champions as a scan on Yeremy Pino ruled out a fractured collarbone.<\/p>\n
The Crystal Palace midfielder also now has a chance of returning before the end of the World Cup.<\/p>\n
The loss of both players would have been a major blow to Spain\u2019s chances of winning the tournament with Luis de la Fuente\u2019s options in wide areas already limited.<\/p>\n
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has not played a full 90 minutes in over two months as he is nursed back to fitness after a hamstring injury, while new Liverpool signing Victor Munoz is yet to feature at the World Cup due to fitness problems.<\/p>\n
After topping Group H, Spain will face either Austria or Algeria in the last 32 in Los Angeles on Thursday.<\/p>\n
NETHERLANDS STAR\u2019S HEARTBREAKING LOSS<\/b><\/p>\n
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for \u201cprivacy and space\u201d following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij.<\/p>\n
Van der Bij posted a picture on Instagram of the pair holding hands over a blanket and knitted hat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son.\u201d <\/p>\n
She also posted a photo of a candle and cross, with the message: \u201cWe went to church to light a candle. Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was only one other child there. His name was Elijah. There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God. He reminded us that our little boy is never far away.\u201d <\/p>\n
In a post of his own, Liverpool forward Gakpo, who is on World Cup duty, wrote: \u201cThis is an incredibly difficult time for our family.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe kindly ask for our privacy and space. Thank you for your understanding.\u201d <\/p>\n
Gakpo, 27, has started all three of the Netherlands\u2019 games in the United States, scoring twice.<\/p>\n
Ronald Koeman\u2019s team, who topped their World Cup group, play Morocco in the last 32 in Mexico on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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