Blow for Spain as Puyol may miss EUROs

UEFA Tuesday 8th May, 2012

Spain defender Carles Puyol is in danger of missing out on UEFA EURO 2012 after it was revealed that the FC Barcelona captain requires exploratory surgery on a troublesome injury to his right knee.Despite completing all 90 minutes of his side's 4-0 Liga victory against RCD Espanyol at the weekend, Puyol, who is one game away from collecting a century of international caps, complained of discomfort in the joint, prompting club medics to schedule a...

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