Nigeria, June 16 -- The News Chronicle reports that Spain controlled possession and created numerous scoring opportunities at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but failed to convert their chances against a resilient Cape Verde side. The result has handed Luis de la Fuente's men an early challenge as they seek qualification to the knockout stage.



Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal started on the bench and was brought on in the last minutes as Spain sought a breakthrough. Though Cape Verde's organized defence stayed solid to guarantee a historic point, the young winger brought speed and inventiveness to the attack.



Following the last whistle, Yamal was observed getting support from family members and close friends that came to the ...