Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway threatened by Miami thunderstorms after Henderson injury blow
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday faces potential delays due to severe thunderstorms forecast at kick-off, while midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to miss the rest of the tournament with a wrist injury.
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Henderson fractures arm in post-match celebrations and vows to rejoin England's World Cup camp
Jordan Henderson suffered a suspected broken arm after slipping and falling over advertising boards during England's post-match celebrations following their Round of 16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Despite facing the end of his World Cup, the 36-year-old midfielder is determined to return to camp and support his teammates.
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Infantino fires back at Trump as Ronaldo, Henderson and Balogun dominate World Cup day
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to comments from US President Donald Trump amid ongoing fallout over Folarin Balogun's eligibility for the United States. England await news on Jordan Henderson's injury after their 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, while Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for Portugal's clash with Spain.
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Topuria's coach targets December return after Gaethje stoppage loss
Ilia Topuria is recovering well from his first professional defeat, with trainer Jesus Gallo revealing the former two-division champion could return to the Octagon as early as December for a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.
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Eblen questions van Steenis injury after PFL Austin withdrawal forces interim title bout
Johnny Eblen has publicly doubted the severity of Costello van Steenis's injury after the PFL middleweight champion withdrew from their July 18 rematch in Austin. Eblen will now face Impa Kasanganay for the interim title at Moody Center.
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McGregor reveals broken toe from unprotected sparring ended Chandler fight at UFC 303
New footage released by the UFC shows the exact moment Conor McGregor broke his toe during a training session ahead of UFC 303, explaining his withdrawal from the Michael Chandler bout 16 days before the scheduled date in 2024.
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Injury-hit England call up Roebuck to cover Furbank's appendicitis absence against Fiji
Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck has been added to the England squad after George Furbank was hospitalised with appendicitis. With Freddie Steward also a fitness doubt, England could face Fiji on Saturday without a specialist full-back.
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Penaud's France comeback lasts 40 minutes as calf injury rules him out of July Tests
Damian Penaud, France's record try scorer, was forced off at half-time during last weekend's Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand and will now miss the remaining July Tests against Australia and Japan.
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Henderson set to miss rest of World Cup after freak post-match injury
Jordan Henderson is facing an early exit from the World Cup after sustaining an injury shortly after the final whistle in England's win over Mexico, despite not featuring in the match itself.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak injury mars England's 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off and taken to hospital after slipping on advertising hoardings during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico. An injury expert says the midfielder would be 'really lucky' to play again at the tournament.
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Unbeaten Garza steps in to face Basharat at UFC 329 after Ewing injury withdrawal
Farid Basharat will now face debutant John Garza in a bantamweight prelim at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, after original opponent Ethyn Ewing withdrew last week with a training injury.
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Henderson suffers wrist injury in World Cup celebrations after England beat Mexico
Jordan Henderson was hospitalised overnight after tumbling over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, casting serious doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury tumbling over the advertising hoardings at the final whistle of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was hospitalised in Mexico City and is highly unlikely to feature again this summer.
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Henderson hospitalized after fall celebrating England's World Cup qualification
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Mexico, but the evening was marred by Jordan Henderson's wrist injury. The 36-year-old midfielder was hospitalized after falling during post-match celebrations.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak post-match fall leaves wrist badly injured
Jordan Henderson suffered a nasty wrist injury after slipping on an advertising board while celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. With FIFA rules preventing squad replacements after the group stage, the 36-year-old midfielder could miss the rest of the tournament.
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Henderson stretchered off with broken wrist after freak fall in England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital after landing badly on his wrist while celebrating England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad" and suggested surgery may be required.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak arm injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a serious wrist injury when he fell over advertising boards celebrating England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was stretchered off, given oxygen, and taken to hospital while his teammates returned to their base in Kansas City.
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Erasmus makes 10 changes as injury-hit Springboks face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld
Rassie Erasmus has overhauled his Springboks starting XV for the Nations Championship clash against Scotland in Pretoria, with only five survivors from the side that beat England 45-21 last weekend and seven senior players sidelined through injury.
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Five England players one booking away from semi-final suspension after Mexico win
Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and Jordan Henderson must all avoid a yellow card against Norway in the quarter-final to remain eligible for the semi-finals. Jarell Quansah is already suspended for that tie after his red card against Mexico.
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Saibari uncertain, Riad likely out: Morocco faces France in World Cup quarter-final depleted
Ismael Saibari, who suffered a thigh injury in the 21st minute against Canada, awaits MRI results to determine if he can face France on Thursday in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Chadi Riad's availability is also highly uncertain.
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