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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold after Livramento ruled out of World Cup

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury, forcing England manager Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement — passing over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Football Jun 16

Livramento ruled out of World Cup, Tuchel recalls Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold

The English Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a calf tear. Trevoh Chalobah replaces him in the Three Lions squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined.

Football Jun 16

Injured Livramento ruled out of World Cup ahead of England's opening match

Tino Livramento, Newcastle's right-back, has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury, on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel has called up Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement.

Football Jun 16

Dembélé, Ballon d'Or but a ghost for France: the impossible equation before France-Senegal

Winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or and decisive in the Ligue des Champions with PSG, Ousmane Dembélé has scored only 7 goals in 59 caps and contributed to just two of France's 30 goals in the last two World Cups.

Football Jun 16

Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to England dream as City weigh £40m exit

James Trafford has acknowledged that playing as a first-choice goalkeeper is essential to his World Cup ambitions, with Manchester City reportedly valuing the 22-year-old at £40m after Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival limited his opportunities.

Football Jun 16

Erasmus hands two uncapped players Springbok starts against Barbarians in 2026 opener

Riley Norton, the 20-year-old who captained South Africa to Junior World Championship glory in 2025, and Champions Cup-winning prop Carlu Sadie will make their Springbok debuts when the Boks face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Rugby Jun 16

Chalobah called up as Livramento injury rocks England before Croatia opener

Trevoh Chalobah has been drafted into England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento suffered an injury just one day before the Three Lions' tournament opener against Croatia in Dallas.

Football Jun 16

Livramento ruled out of World Cup with calf injury as Tuchel eyes Chalobah replacement

Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento is expected to miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a suspected calf injury, just one day before the Three Lions' opener against Croatia in Dallas. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is the leading candidate to take his place in the 26-man squad.

Football Jun 16

Livramento injury puts England's World Cup squad spot in doubt before Croatia opener

Tino Livramento has been ruled an injury doubt for England ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, forcing Thomas Tuchel to consider a late squad change under a strict FIFA replacement window.

Football Jun 16

Ekitike targets Christmas return as Achilles injury leaves Liverpool forward in 'immense pain'

Hugo Ekitike has set a Christmas return date as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSG in April — an injury that has also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jun 16

Livramento ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury as Chalobah set for call-up

Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has picked up a hamstring injury that will end his World Cup before it begins, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah expected to replace him in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia.

Football Jun 16

Piardi set to referee fourth straight URC final as Leinster injury doubts cloud Bulls rematch

Italian official Andrea Piardi will become the first referee to take charge of four consecutive URC Grand Finals when Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, with captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan both racing to be fit.

Rugby Jun 16

Neymar misses Brazil training again as calf injury puts World Cup participation in doubt

Neymar attended a clinic for further tests on his injured right calf on Monday rather than rejoining Brazil's training camp in Morristown, New Jersey. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May and has yet to feature as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener.

Football Jun 16

England's World Cup camp hit by kit theft and backlash over ICE deportation plane

Thomas Tuchel's England squad arrived in Missouri for the 2026 World Cup on a charter aircraft previously used by ICE to deport migrants, while $18,000 worth of kit — including boots belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — was stolen in transit.

Football Jun 16

Saka admits fitness gamble ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia

Bukayo Saka has revealed he is willing to 'take the gamble' on his Achilles injury to feature in England's Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, insisting he is feeling better than he has in months.

Football Jun 16

Uruguayan media unanimous that match rustiness cost Nunez in World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia

Darwin Nunez was substituted at half-time as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami, with Uruguayan outlets united in blaming his prolonged absence from competitive football at Al-Hilal for a flat, ineffective display.

Football Jun 16

Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama

Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.

Football Jun 16

Cale eyes Wallabies recall and Bledisloe dream after injury-hit Brumbies season

Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale has opened up on his ambition to reclaim a Wallabies jersey ahead of July's inaugural Nations Championship, having posted nine tries and a 97% tackle success rate despite missing half the Super Rugby season through injury.

Rugby Jun 16

Brazil set to keep Neymar sidelined for entire group stage to protect calf injury

Brazil are planning to keep Neymar out of their World Cup group-stage matches as medical staff manage his grade-two calf injury. The 32-year-old has not trained with the squad since arriving at Granja Comary on May 27, with a return targeting the knockout rounds.

Football Jun 15

Adams insists Pulisic 'will be ready' for USA's World Cup clash with Australia despite calf concern

Christian Pulisic trained separately from the USA squad on Monday after being substituted at halftime against Paraguay with a sore left calf. Midfielder Tyler Adams dismissed concerns, saying the AC Milan forward will be fit for Friday's Group B match in Seattle.

Football Jun 15