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Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers

Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal takes part during the team’s first training session at the venue after its renovation at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Nov. 7, 2025, . (AP)
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Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers

Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers
  • A groin problem kept Yamal sidelined for Spain’s games against Georgia and Bulgaria
  • Spain are top of Group E with automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in their grasp

MADRID: Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain squad named Friday after injury forced Barcelona’s young star to miss last month’s World Cup qualifiers.
A groin problem kept Yamal sidelined for Spain’s games against Georgia and Bulgaria.
But after recovering from a groin injury and returning to club duty, Yamal is back in the reckoning to face Georgia on November 15 in Tbilisi followed by Turkiye in Seville three days later.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is also fit again after recovering from a leg injury suffered in the 2-1 Champions League defeat of Barcelona at the start of October.
Spain, the European champions, are top of Group E, with automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in their grasp.
While Yamal returns to national duty, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will be missing his Barca teammate Pedri.
Also out of contention with injury are Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal, Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, and Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand.


Formula E Unveils GEN4: Fastest, most sustainable electric race car

Formula E Unveils GEN4: Fastest, most sustainable electric race car
Updated 07 November 2025

Formula E Unveils GEN4: Fastest, most sustainable electric race car

Formula E Unveils GEN4: Fastest, most sustainable electric race car
  • New model represents a significant leap for electric racing
  • GEN4 set to be fastest, most advanced, and most sustainable car in championship’s history

RIYADH: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has unveiled its new GEN4 car, and fans will only have to wait until the 2026-27 season to see it in action.

The new model represents a significant leap for electric racing, emphasizing the championship’s commitment to continued innovation and sustainability, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Friday.

The GEN4 is set to be the fastest, most advanced, and most sustainable car in the championship’s history.

It boasts up to 600 kW of power (over 815 horsepower) and features an active all-wheel-drive system operational during all phases of the race.

The car has a strong emphasis on sustainability, having been designed using 100 percent recyclable materials and incorporating at least 20 percent recycled components, reaffirming the championship’s leadership as the most sustainable motorsport series in the world.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said the GEN4 is far more than a race car. Co-developed with the FIA, he said that “it stood as the most advanced, demanding, and sustainable machine Formula E ever built, redefining what is possible in performance and environmental responsibility while meeting the aspirations of professional drivers and inspiring future talents.”