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Valetini escapes sanction after hip-drop tackle leaves All Blacks winger Carter with ankle injury

Rob Valetini avoided punishment after a hip-drop tackle on Leroy Carter in the 67th minute of New Zealand's 50-19 Bledisloe Cup victory, with World Rugby's new law banning the tackle not coming into force until November 1.

Rugby Oct 11

Wallabies lose Ikitau and Petaia to injury after 50-19 Bledisloe Cup defeat in Auckland

Len Ikitau has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney after suffering a head knock in Australia's 50-19 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park. Jordan Petaia is also absent with an ankle injury, prompting coach Les Kiss to call up Corey Toole and Kadin Pritchard.

Rugby Oct 11

Injury crisis forces All Blacks into four squad changes ahead of second Bledisloe Test

The All Blacks have made four changes to their travelling squad for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, with Du'Plessis Kirifi earning his first 2026 call-up while Ethan Blackadder, Anton Segner, Asafo Aumua, and Leroy Carter all stay behind in Auckland.

Rugby Oct 10

Hincapie carried off during warm-down to cast injury doubt over Arsenal defender

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was carried off the pitch by goalkeeper Illan Meslier during the post-match warm-down after the Gunners' comeback win over Leeds United, clutching his right ankle in concerning scenes at the Emirates.

Football Oct 10

Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after he walked out of international camp

The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his walkout during the recent international break. A suspension exceeding one month would rule the 41-year-old out of Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales.

Football Oct 10

Portugal suspend Ronaldo after he walks out on national team in Jorge Jesus dispute

The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings after the 41-year-old left the national team camp during a row with new manager Jorge Jesus over a lack of playing time.

Football Oct 10

Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese federation after leaving camp without authorization

The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo and imposed a precautionary suspension after he left the national team gathering in Copenhagen on October 7.

Football Oct 10

Sesko faces possible surgery as persistent shin problem hands Carrick fresh selection headache

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has suffered another shin setback weeks after returning from nearly four months out, with club medical staff weighing up whether surgery is the best course of action for the £73m forward.

Football Oct 10

Haaland fatigue warning looms large as City head to Anfield without a reliable backup

Erling Haaland is fit to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday despite Norway boss Stale Solbakken warning the striker is showing signs of fatigue. With Omar Marmoush gone and no natural number nine cover, Manchester City's reliance on their main striker has never been greater.

Football Oct 10

Atlético mock Real Madrid's 'miracle' as Valverde returns just 17 days after grade-three sprain

Atlético Madrid publicly mocked Real Madrid's medical timeline after Federico Valverde was named in the squad for Saturday's Villarreal fixture, just 17 days after being diagnosed with a grade-three ankle sprain sustained in the September derby.

Football Oct 10

Leicester Tigers eye Munster centre O'Brien as Tigers hunt backline reinforcements

Leicester Tigers are weighing a move for Munster outside centre Sean O'Brien when his contract expires next summer, with the 28-year-old among several targets as the Gallagher Premiership club looks to strengthen its midfield.

Rugby Oct 10

Carrick uncertain on Sesko return as Dorgu and Mazraoui join United's injury list

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted he has no clear timeline for Benjamin Sesko's return from a shin injury, with Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also doubts ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Football Oct 10

Tchouaméni admits playing diminished in World Cup semi-final, Obraniak questions decision

The Real Madrid midfielder acknowledged he was not at 100% during France's World Cup 2026 semi-final loss to Spain. His admission raises questions about the management of his physical condition and Didier Deschamps' role in the decision.

Football Oct 10

Eight players ruled out of Liverpool vs Man City as Haaland fitness assessed

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday with both clubs carrying injury concerns from the international break. Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Phil Foden are among eight players set to miss the Premier League clash.

Football Oct 10

Carrick faces 15-player injury crisis as United host Tottenham at Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is sweating over the fitness of up to 15 players ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford, with Dorgu and Mazraoui already ruled out after picking up knocks on international duty.

Football Oct 10

Tchouameni admits playing injured at World Cup, Deschamps faces serious accusations

Aurélien Tchouameni has acknowledged playing through persistent pain during several matches at the 2022 World Cup. His revelations reignite criticism of Didier Deschamps' management of injured players, drawing parallels with the Samuel Umtiti case.

Football Oct 10

Sesko faces second shin injury layoff as United weigh surgery option for £73m striker

Benjamin Sesko has broken down with another shin problem just weeks after returning from a near four-month absence, leaving Manchester United uncertain over his timeline and considering whether surgery is the best path forward.

Football Oct 10

Ben White cherishes Leeds promotion but needed no persuading to join Arsenal for £50m

Arsenal defender Ben White has spoken warmly about his loan spell at Leeds United, where he played all 46 games in their 2019/20 Championship title-winning season, but says the move to Arsenal in 2021 required little convincing.

Football Oct 10

Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese federation after dramatic departure from national team

Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with an automatic suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national squad without authorization on September 27. The disciplinary commission must now determine the length of the ban, which could last up to six months.

Football Oct 9

Mbappé starts against Villarreal despite controversy, Mourinho defends him

Two weeks after suffering a left knee injury with France, Kylian Mbappé is fit and will start for Real Madrid against Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday. José Mourinho firmly dismissed criticism of his striker.

Football Oct 9