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Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 2 Jul 2026

From 'invisible man' to Spain's 'most decisive player'

From 'invisible man' to Spain's 'most decisive player' — Photo: BBC Sport

Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

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