Spain's midfielder Alexia Putellas, who overcame a serious injury last year, has been chosen to represent her country in the Women's World Cup. Putellas underwent surgery and has made a remarkable recovery to rejoin the team. Despite a previous player protest against coach Jorge Vilda, 15 players threatened to quit, but three of them, including Putellas, have been ultimately included in the World Cup squad.

Spain is determined to improve their performance in this upcoming World Cup – their third one so far. In 2019, they reached the round of 16, while in 2015, they could only make it through the group stage. However, they now face a challenging road ahead, placed in Group C alongside strong opponents like Zambia, Costa Rica, and Japan. Prior to the tournament, Spain showcased their dominance by defeating Panama 7-0 in a friendly match, proving their determination and capabilities on the field.

The Digest, 7/1/2023 @330AM, CDT

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