Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Rodri insists Man City future is unresolved but declares himself in best shape of his career
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he has given no thought to his future beyond his final year of contract, while confirming he is in the best physical condition of his career ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.
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McTominay a doubt for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti with stomach illness
Scott McTominay missed training in Charlotte on Thursday and travelled separately from the Scotland squad to Boston after falling ill with an upset stomach, casting doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Yamal and Williams return to Spain training to ease World Cup fitness fears
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams rejoined full Spain training in Chattanooga on Thursday, easing major concerns ahead of the European champions' World Cup opener against Cabo Verde on June 15. Yamal has not played competitively since April 22 due to a hamstring injury.
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Neymar valued at €8M on Transfermarkt, far from his record €222M transfer
Absent from the 2026 World Cup due to injury, Neymar is now valued at just €8 million by Transfermarkt — down from €50 million in October 2023. His 2017 transfer to PSG remains the most expensive in football history.
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Alphonso Davies ruled out of Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia with hamstring injury
Bayern Munich wing-back Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, and is likely to sit out the second group game too, coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed.
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Endo retires from Japan duty after foot injury ends his World Cup dream
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football after a persistent foot injury ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup. The Japan captain expressed pride in leading his country despite his frustration at missing the tournament.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out a Scotland training session in Charlotte with a stomach complaint, though neither he nor Scott McKenna is considered a serious doubt for Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti at Gillette Stadium.
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Koundé suffers thigh issue, but availability for Senegal clash not in doubt
France's right-back sustained a muscular problem during the friendly against Northern Ireland (3-1) last Monday. His participation in the World Cup opener on June 16 against Senegal is not under threat.
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US Soccer Stars Celebrate as Knicks Complete Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History
Members of the United States World Cup squad, including midfielder Tyler Adams, erupted in celebration after watching the New York Knicks complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, with Adams' couch-destroying reaction caught on camera.
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McGregor allegedly used banned drugs to recover from 2021 leg fracture, NYT reports
A New York Times investigation alleges Conor McGregor used banned performance-enhancing drugs during his recovery from the leg fracture he suffered at UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor's surgeon confirmed he wrote a letter supporting a therapeutic exemption application, which was ultimately denied by USADA.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland training in Charlotte on Thursday with a stomach complaint, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup Group C opener against Haiti in Boston. Defender Scott McKenna was also absent with a knock, though both players are expected to be fit.
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Tornado alert and 'corn sweat' humidity threaten England's Kansas City World Cup preparations
England's squad faces severe weather disruption ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, with a tornado watch issued for the Kansas City Metropolitan area and a thunderstorm forecast for Saturday — the day the Three Lions fly in from Florida.
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Mazraoui returns to Morocco training in time for World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has resumed full training with Morocco after a shoulder injury threatened his World Cup participation. He is now expected to be available for Saturday's Group stage clash with Brazil at MetLife Stadium.
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Searle and Steward pass fit to start as Leicester face Northampton in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers will have Billy Searle and Freddie Steward available for Friday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final at Franklin's Gardens, with both players recovering from hamstring and thumb injuries respectively. James O'Connor misses out after being substituted against Bath last week.
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Injury to Baumgartner hands Ljubicic first World Cup call-up after three-year Austria absence
Dejan Ljubicic has been recalled to the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup after Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury requiring surgery during a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia. Ljubicic's last Austria appearance came in September 2023.
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England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern
Thomas Tuchel's England squad will play a private training fixture against Miami FC at West Palm Gardens, Florida on June 11, with the session closed to the public and unavailable on any broadcast platform. Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed after picking up a slight Achilles issue.
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Bensebaïni spotted in orthopedic boot six days before Algeria-Argentina clash
Ramy Bensebaïni suffered a right ankle injury during training and missed Algeria's two warm-up matches. His absence from the opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Argentina next Wednesday is now a serious possibility.
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Itoje's England tour future uncertain as Borthwick waits on Premiership play-off fitness news
England will not decide whether to rest Maro Itoje for the July Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina until after the Premiership play-offs conclude. The 31-year-old has logged more Test minutes than any player since 2016 and endured a gruelling personal year.
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Aguerd and Ezzalzouli ruled out, double blow for Morocco ahead of World Cup
Two days before their opening match against Brazil, the Atlas Lions lose their central defender Nayef Aguerd, sidelined by chronic pubic pain, and Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who suffered a knee sprain against Norway.
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Koundé uncertain for France-Senegal after muscle discomfort at half-time
Jules Koundé asked to be substituted at half-time of France's warm-up match against Northern Ireland due to thigh muscle discomfort. His presence for France's opening World Cup match against Senegal on Tuesday remains uncertain.
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