Fede Valverde: from storm at Real Madrid to do-or-die with Uruguay at the World Cup
Fede Valverde, de la tormenta en el Real Madrid a la situación límite con Uruguay
Summary
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde faces a make-or-break situation at the 2026 World Cup with Uruguay, Spain's next group stage opponent. The Uruguayan captain is on the brink of elimination with tensions running high within the squad and its environment.
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