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New York – Thunderstorm warning before the grand finale! Spain had to finish preparations earlier VM-Cancel the final against Argentina. Cause: Severe storm over New York. European champion leaves without final test for last patient Lamin Yamal (19) in the final against Argentina (Sunday, 21:00, Magenta TV/ZDF and live on bild.de).
According to media reports, coach Luis de la Fuente (65) decided to completely cancel the last training session due to lightning and thunder! Instead of waiting for a storm-free window, he sent his team back to the hotel. Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi (39), started their final training session 45 minutes late.
Not the last test for Yamal
Bitter: Spain star Lamin Yamal suffered a blow to the thigh in the semi-final against France (2-0) and only completed a special recovery program on Thursday. De la Fuente said at a press conference before the final that he was on the field with his colleagues on Friday. However, the coach stressed the importance of the last training session scheduled for Saturday. But: now this test has been canceled for Yamal and the also injured Pedro Porro, who scored 2:0 against France.
The team bus leaves the Melanie Lane area after training is cancelled.
Argentines’ training was postponed due to thunderstorms
Finally, the session between Lionel Messi and his team took place.
Finally: Sunday should be sunny again with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. And: Bad weather with thunderstorms, heavy rain and falling temperatures could improve the recently poor air quality and ensure good performance on the final day of the match. The area of low pressure is expected to bring winds that could push the clouds of smoke that have hung over the region for several days north. This should also improve the air quality again!
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