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The Spanish football federation said Fabregas had medical scans on the leg after hurting it in a closed practice on Monday.

The 26-year-old has been linked to big-spending champions Chelsea and Manchester City in the past.

Spain has never advanced to a semifinal match at a World Cup in four opportunities between 1934 and 2002.

Figo believes the Real Madrid star did not behave like a captain should do in times of adversity.

Manchester City signed the Spain winger on a four-year deal from Valencia.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup adventure ended on a sour note as he faced accusations of spitting at a cameraman.

Spain will face their sternest World Cup test against Portugal on Tuesday.

"We have to try to find the best team, the 'gala team' to play against Germany," Maradona said.

The Netherlands start as strong favourites but will not be taking anything for granted on Monday in Durban.

The 25-year-old playmaker picked up a thigh muscle injury in their final Group D match against Ghana.

The Real Madrid center back fell awkwardly on Saturday and had to be carried off the field at North West University Sports Complex.

Extra time goal from Asamoah Gyan steered Ghana in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

The United States went out of the World Cup four years ago after losing to Ghana in the last group game.

Ivory Coast exit the World Cup despite hammering North Korea 3-0 in their final group match.

Paraguay reached the round of 16 as New Zealand were knocked out.

After one win and one defeat each in their opening games, both nations are level on three points.