Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente has announced a 26-man World Cup squad that notably excludes any Real Madrid players for the first time in 76 years. Teen star Lamine Yamal and winger Nico Williams both earned call-ups despite recent fitness concerns, with De la Fuente expressing confidence they will be ready.

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Benfica's Mourinho Denies Contact with Real Madrid Over Managerial Role

Jose Mourinho, manager of Benfica, has denied any contact with Real Madrid amid speculation he could return to the Bernabeu to replace current coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Portuguese veteran, who led Real to a La Liga title in 2012, insists no one from the Spanish club has reached out to him. Real Madrid are struggling in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

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