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Player injury news, recovery updates.

Iraola's 'all new signings' pledge hands Harvey Elliott a lifeline at Liverpool

Harvey Elliott's Liverpool career appeared to be fading after a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa, but new head coach Andoni Iraola has signalled he will assess every player with a clean slate this summer.

Football Jun 9
Wrampling's debut Super Rugby season ends in suspension and concussion blow for Blues

Blues No.8 Malachi Wrampling has been handed a three-week suspension — reduced from six — just as a concussion already ruled him out of the semi-final against the Hurricanes, casting a shadow over an otherwise promising rookie campaign.

Rugby Jun 8
Spence to play entire World Cup in mask after Delap broke his jaw in final weeks of season

Djed Spence will wear a protective face mask throughout the 2026 World Cup after Chelsea's Liam Delap broke the Tottenham full-back's jaw in the penultimate Premier League game of the season. The defender insists the injury will not prevent him from representing England this summer.

Football Jun 8
Arsenal sack head doctor Iqbal weeks after Champions League final defeat to PSG

Arsenal have terminated head doctor Zafar Iqbal's contract with immediate effect following a season blighted by injuries, while Under-21s coach Max Porter departs after nine years to join Stoke City's backroom staff.

Football Jun 8
McGinn defends Scotland after Norway blast cancelled friendly as 'weak' and 'unprofessional'

Scotland pulled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Norway in Charlotte just two days before kick-off, citing injury concerns. Norway's Brede Hangeland and Alexander Sørloth publicly condemned the decision, prompting a sharp response from Scotland captain John McGinn.

Football Jun 8
Timber ruled out of World Cup as groin injury ends Netherlands hopes

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover sufficiently from a groin injury sustained in March. The 24-year-old will leave the Netherlands' pre-tournament camp in New York following Monday's friendly against Uzbekistan.

Football Jun 8
Monterrey release Martial after training ban, leaving him a free agent for the third time in three years

Anthony Martial has been released by Mexican club Monterrey after being barred from first-team training following a dressing-room confrontation with manager Nicolas Sanchez. The 30-year-old, who managed just one goal in 20 appearances, is now a free agent for the third time since leaving Manchester United in 2024.

Football Jun 8
Eriksen confirms ICD saved him after second on-pitch collapse in five years

Christian Eriksen has returned home and says he is 'feeling good' after his implantable defibrillator activated during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Saturday, five years after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Football Jun 8
Eriksen discharged and 'doing well' after ICD fires during Denmark friendly

Christian Eriksen has been released from hospital and says he is 'doing well' after his implantable defibrillator activated during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, causing the match to be abandoned.

Football Jun 8
Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire to cover World Cup 2026 as Netflix pundit

Harry Maguire, left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, will appear as a special guest pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football', broadcasting daily from New York's Times Square.

Football Jun 8
Eriksen collapses in friendly match but reassures after night under observation

Christian Eriksen suffered a medical episode in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2021. Hospitalized in Odense, the 34-year-old midfielder was cleared by Denmark's team doctor.

Football Jun 8
Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June

Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.

Football Jun 8
Ulster sign injury-hit Argentine prop Bello on one-year deal despite two-year absence

Ulster have secured tighthead Eduardo Bello from Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year contract, with the Argentine international returning from an ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Rugby Jun 8
Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.

Football Jun 8
Morocco winger Ezzalzouli faces tournament exit as knee injury clouds Scotland's World Cup group

Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who scored 15 goals and added 13 assists last season, is facing a three-to-four week layoff after suffering a sprained knee ligament in Morocco's warm-up draw with Norway — potentially ruling him out of the entire World Cup.

Football Jun 8
Eriksen collapses again on international duty, raising fresh fears over his career

Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and reported to be in good spirits, but the incident — five years on from his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 — has renewed uncertainty about his future in football.

Football Jun 8
Haaland silenced by Diop, just four touches against Morocco

Starting for Norway in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Erling Haaland touched the ball only four times before his substitution in the 75th minute — his lowest total since 2019 in a match started as a starter.

Football Jun 8
Amorim had warned of Eriksen heart precautions before Denmark collapse scare

Ruben Amorim revealed Manchester United carefully monitored Christian Eriksen's heart condition during his time at Old Trafford. The 34-year-old midfielder collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but regained consciousness quickly, with his pacemaker reported to be functioning correctly.

Football Jun 8
Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win

Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.

Football Jun 8
Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup, Mazraoui and Aguerd also uncertain for Morocco

Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee ligament sprain during a warm-up match against Norway and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd are also uncertain for Morocco's opening match against Brazil on June 14.

Football Jun 8

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