Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Messi hat-trick equals Klose's World Cup record as England prepare for Croatia opener
Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria to match Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16 goals, while England face Croatia in Dallas with Tino Livramento ruled out and Trevoh Chalobah called up as a surprise replacement.
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Flanders returns but concussion rules Delany out of Hurricanes' Super Rugby Pacific final
The Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific final with a mixed injury picture: Devan Flanders is fit to start on the blindside flank after three games out, while Caleb Delany has been ruled out with concussion, forcing a reshaped second row.
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Slipper ends Wallabies retirement to cover injuries ahead of Nations Championship
James Slipper has reversed his international retirement to make himself available for Australia's first three Tests of the Nations Championship, with injuries to Black Schoupp and Tom Robertson opening the door for the record-capped prop's return.
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Semenyo backs Ghana to reach World Cup knockouts after Qatar group-stage exit
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana can progress from their 2026 World Cup group despite the Black Stars finishing bottom in Qatar four years ago. Ghana face England in their second group game in Boston.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold to cover Livramento injury
Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to add Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah to England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento suffered a calf injury in training, opting against recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold or other full-back options.
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Kaka signs with Black Ferns Sevens after third ACL rupture and becoming a mother
Shiray Kaka, the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, has signed a new contract with the Black Ferns Sevens after recovering from a third ACL rupture that forced her to miss the Paris Games and left her questioning her rugby future.
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NHS warns England fans not to skip A&E during World Cup 2026 matches after Euro 2024 data reveals 17,000 missed visits
Nearly 17,000 fewer people than expected attended emergency departments during England matches at Euro 2024, NHS England has revealed. Health officials are urging fans not to delay seeking urgent care during World Cup 2026 fixtures, warning that post-match surges in trauma injuries follow every dip.
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Mbappe inspires France past Senegal 3-1 as VAR controversy clouds World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappe delivered a standout performance as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, though the match was overshadowed by VAR controversy. Elsewhere, Norway face Iraq and holders Argentina begin their campaign against Algeria.
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Canada's federal court dismisses Ghana's visa appeal for Thomas Partey, ruling him out of World Cup opener
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto after Canada's federal court dismissed a motion to review his visa denial. The former Arsenal midfielder faces ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK, though the US has granted him entry.
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Thomas Partey loses visa appeal and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has failed in his appeal against Canada's decision to deny him entry, ruling him out of his country's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday. The 33-year-old faces ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.
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Pulisic in race to be fit for USA's must-win World Cup clash with Australia in Seattle
Christian Pulisic remains day-to-day with a calf injury after being withdrawn at halftime of the USA's 4-1 opening win over Paraguay, casting doubt over his availability for Friday's Group D decider against Australia in Seattle.
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Mitchell targets surprise Prem final return as Northampton chase second title in three years
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is in contention to play in Northampton's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter on Saturday, having been expected to miss the rest of the club season with a hamstring injury sustained in training.
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Saliba fit to face Senegal as Deschamps manages Arsenal defender's back injury at World Cup
William Saliba is available for France's World Cup 2026 opener against Senegal in New Jersey after recovering from a back injury, with manager Didier Deschamps confirming the 25-year-old Arsenal centre-back remains central to his plans.
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Ghana appeal Canada's visa refusal for Thomas Partey ahead of World Cup opener against Panama
Canada denied Thomas Partey entry for Ghana's World Cup match against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday, citing pending rape charges in Britain. Ghana's government called the decision 'high-handed and extremely unfair' and launched a federal court appeal on Tuesday.
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Topuria suffers bilateral orbital fractures after corner stoppage loss to Gaethje at UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has been released from hospital with non-displaced fractures in both orbital bones after his corner stopped his lightweight title defence against Justin Gaethje in Round 4. No surgery is required, but his return timeline remains uncertain.
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Erasmus shields Libbok from Barbarians risk with Nations Championship weeks away
Rassie Erasmus has named utility back Quan Horn at fly-half to face the Barbarians on Saturday, deliberately protecting Manie Libbok ahead of South Africa's Nations Championship opener against England on July 4.
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Chalobah's surprise call-up replaces injured Livramento in England's World Cup squad
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a calf injury, with Thomas Tuchel turning to Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement — a decision that has sparked fierce debate among England fans given the centre-back's single senior cap.
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Tuchel snubs Alexander-Arnold for Chalobah after Livramento's World Cup injury exit
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, but Thomas Tuchel passed over Trent Alexander-Arnold in favour of Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, citing logistical concerns and his policy of not selecting players unlikely to feature.
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Luca Zidane Defies Messi and Argentina on Eve of Algeria's World Cup Opener
Recovered from a jaw fracture sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations, Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane will start in goal on Wednesday as Algeria face world champions Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, displaying measured ambition.
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Neville warns England's back four cannot afford nervous start against Croatia in World Cup opener
Gary Neville has urged England's defence to hit the ground running when Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, warning that a shaky start from the back four could derail their Group L campaign.
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