It’s a huge blow for the Spanish selection, defending champion. Star Ricky Rubio will not take part in the World Cup which is being played in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10. The federation (FEB) supported him and published a press release this Saturday which transcribed the words of the leader of Cleveland, MVP of the last edition, in 2019.
“I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health”, writes in particular the silver medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games, European champion in 2011 and 2013. to be able to face this period and to be able to give more information when the time comes. »
Rubio (32) had already missed Euro 2022 due to a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee. He was then replaced by the naturalized American Lorenzo Brown, decisive in winning the title, at the expense (for a change…) of France in the final (88-76). But Brown, injured, is also forfeited for this World Cup…