Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Wolfsburg confirm Eriksen rehabilitation plan after second on-pitch collapse in Denmark
Christian Eriksen will complete an individual rehabilitation programme in his native Denmark after losing consciousness during a Denmark vs Ukraine friendly on June 8, his second serious on-pitch medical incident since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Quansah handed two-game ban after red card leaves England short for World Cup qualifiers
FIFA have confirmed Jarell Quansah will serve a two-match suspension after his red card in England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, dealing a defensive blow to the national side.
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Doping ban, knee injuries and Monaco exile: why Pogba missed France's World Cup squad
Paul Pogba, a key figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 tournament after persistent knee injuries limited his playing time at AS Monaco following his return from an 18-month doping suspension.
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Burn admits guilt after Henderson breaks wrist celebrating England's World Cup win over Mexico
Dan Burn has revealed he feels partly responsible for Jordan Henderson's freak injury, having vaulted the same advertising hoarding moments before the veteran midfielder slipped and broke his wrist and forearm at the Azteca Stadium.
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Pulisic fractures tibia and fibula as USA crash out of World Cup in 4-1 loss to Belgium
Christian Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and microfractures to his tibia and fibula during the United States' 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium in Seattle on Monday. The AC Milan winger is expected to be sidelined for several weeks but could return before the Serie A season opener on 23 August.
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Fiji recall Twickenham hero Caleb Muntz to plot another England upset
Fly-half Caleb Muntz, who steered Fiji to a famous victory over England at Twickenham in August 2023, returns to the starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Liverpool after missing the opening-round defeat to Wales.
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De Bruin hands Webb starting berth as Springbok Women make one change for USA rematch
South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named Eloise Webb at full-back for Saturday's second Test against the USA Women's Eagles in Pretoria, the only change to the starting XV that won 34-21 in Johannesburg last week.
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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Meredith set for Wallabies debut as Schmidt laments 'curse of the 10 jersey'
Declan Meredith will win his first Wallabies cap against France in Brisbane on Saturday, stepping in at fly-half after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain. Coach Joe Schmidt admitted Noah Lolesio was briefly considered before the uncapped Brumbies playmaker was named in the starting side.
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Rashford, Mainoo and three others to miss Man Utd pre-season as Carrick begins first full campaign
Manchester United return to pre-season training on Thursday without at least five players still involved in the 2026 World Cup, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first full campaign in charge following a third-placed Premier League finish.
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Maguire, Shaw and United's contract fringe players face defining pre-season at Carrington
Manchester United's first wave of players returned to Carrington on Monday for pre-season training under Michael Carrick, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw among those entering the final year of their contracts and needing strong campaigns to secure their futures.
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Rogers and Burn insist Henderson could still play at World Cup despite wrist fracture
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery in Kansas City after fracturing his wrist in England's 3-2 Round of 16 win over Mexico, but teammates Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn say the 36-year-old has not ruled out returning to action before the tournament ends.
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Saibari Out, Morocco Deprived of Top Scorer for France Clash
Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals since the start of the tournament, will not be available for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday. His thigh injury, sustained against Canada, has not healed in time.
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Palmer returns as five Chelsea stars miss Alonso's first pre-season session due to World Cup
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first Chelsea training session at Cobham on Thursday, but at least five players remain absent due to World Cup commitments. Cole Palmer, omitted from England's squad, is among those available to the new head coach.
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Rennie makes five changes as Will Jordan closes in on All Blacks try record against Italy
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington, with Tyrel Lomax reaching his 50th cap and two uncapped players named among the reserves.
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Uncapped Meredith handed Wallabies No. 10 debut against Six Nations champions France
Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia against France on Saturday, earning a debut straight into the run-on side after a breakout Super Rugby Pacific season with the ACT Brumbies. The 27-year-old steps in after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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Pulisic breaks social media silence to thank fans after USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium
Christian Pulisic posted a message on Instagram thanking supporters following the United States' elimination from the World Cup, days after his subdued postgame comments drew criticism. The AC Milan forward failed to score in four matches, managing just two shots on target and one assist.
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Sesko signals return to fitness after shin injury cut short his debut Man United season
Benjamin Sesko has posted on Instagram that he is back in preparation after a shin injury ruled him out of Manchester United's final three Premier League matches. The Slovenian striker scored 11 league goals in his first season at Old Trafford following his £73m move from RB Leipzig.
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