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Onana hospitalised after high-speed car crash following Trabzonspor's Europa League win

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was taken to hospital on Thursday evening after a high-speed road traffic accident. Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan confirmed the incident but said Onana has 'no problems'.

Football Oct 23

Ganiou undergoes knee surgery, Lens loses most reliable defender for several weeks

Already without Nawrocki (cruciate ligaments) and uncertain about Gradit, RC Lens sees Ismaëlo Ganiou suffer a setback and undergo surgery on his left knee, worsening an already severe defensive crisis.

Football Oct 23

Onana escapes injury after car crash following Trabzonspor's Conference League win

Manchester United loanee Andre Onana was taken to hospital after his car was rear-ended in Turkey following Trabzonspor's 2-0 Conference League victory over Hearts. The goalkeeper was discharged after checks returned clear.

Football Oct 23

Pain-free Griffin starts Bath's Gloucester derby after two years of sesamoid surgery

Archie Griffin makes his first start of the season for Bath against Gloucester after finally resolving a fractured sesamoid bone that left him feeling like he was walking on broken glass. The 25-year-old tight-head is also back in the Wales squad for November's Nations Championship.

Rugby Oct 23

Carrick faces the media as United's winless run stretches to seven games

Michael Carrick addressed reporters at Carrington on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with his future as Manchester United head coach under intense scrutiny after just two wins in 11 games and a heavy Champions League defeat at Como.

Football Oct 23

Kvaratskhelia out with injury: Nuno Mendes repositioned as winger to fill void at PSG

Victim of an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during the clash against Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is ruled out for the rest of the season. Luis Enrique is considering repositioning Nuno Mendes as left winger to compensate for the Georgian's absence.

Football Oct 23

Luca Zidane threatened with fresh exclusion from Algeria squad in November

Already suspended during September's international break, Luca Zidane is not guaranteed a place in coach Brahim Hemdani's next squad list for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo.

Football Oct 23

Limpar urges Arteta to abandon lone-striker system to unlock Gyokeres at Arsenal

Former Arsenal winger Anders Limpar has called on Mikel Arteta to switch to a two-striker formation, arguing that Viktor Gyokeres is ill-suited to playing alone up front and thrives when paired with a partner, as he does for Sweden.

Football Oct 23

Black Ferns lose Du Plessis to concussion and Lolohea to ankle injury before second France Test

New Zealand's Black Ferns have been hit by a double injury setback ahead of their second WXV Global Series Test against France, with starting centre Amy Du Plessis ruled out with delayed concussion and reserve hooker Atlanta Lolohea withdrawn after an ankle injury in training.

Rugby Oct 23

England medical team to overrule Exeter on Feyi-Waboso's hamstring return date

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a fresh scan on his hamstring this weekend as England's medical staff take control of his comeback timeline, leaving Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter uncertain whether his winger will feature against Harlequins next week.

Rugby Oct 22

Sheehan shifts to No.8 and Prendergast absent as Leinster reshuffle for Munster derby

Captain Dan Sheehan moves to No.8 for the first time in his professional career as Leinster cope with a back-row injury crisis ahead of Saturday's URC derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium. Fly-half Sam Prendergast is also absent, with reports suggesting an arm injury, while Jamison Gibson-Park returns from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Rugby Oct 22

Springbok Women reshuffle front row for first Ireland Test in 20 years as captain Latsha ruled out

South Africa's Springbok Women face Ireland in the WXV Global Series 2026 without injured captain Babalwa Latsha, forcing co-head coaches to shift Xoliswa Khuzwayo to tighthead and hand Sanelisiwe Charlie a start at loosehead. Replacement Yonela Ngxingolo is set to earn her 50th cap at Athlone Stadium.

Rugby Oct 22

Van der Merwe ends 18-month injury nightmare with Edinburgh return against Lions

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe makes his first appearance of the season for Edinburgh in their URC clash against the Lions at Hive Stadium on Friday, ending a prolonged ankle problem that has dogged him since March 2024.

Rugby Oct 22

Arteta warns Saka quad injury 'does not look good at all' after Bayern draw

Bukayo Saka was forced off after just 10 minutes of Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with manager Mikel Arteta expressing serious concern over a quad injury to his key winger.

Football Oct 22

Dan Gore returns to Carrington for treatment as Giggs watches United U19s fall to Como

Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore has been receiving injury treatment at Carrington during his season-long loan at Luton Town, where manager Jack Wilshere has praised his impact. Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs attended United's UEFA Youth League defeat to Como.

Football Oct 22

Haaland fit for Aston Villa but Maresca sweating on three more City doubts

Enzo Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is available for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, but Nico O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic remain injury doubts ahead of the lunchtime kick-off.

Football Oct 22

Injured for three weeks, Dembélé at the heart of fresh PSG-France clash

Ousmane Dembélé suffered an injury in the 20th minute of PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona and is expected to miss around three weeks. His expected return around November 11 raises questions about his call-up by Zinédine Zidane and reignites historical tensions between PSG and the French national team.

Football Oct 22

Callender set to earn her 50th Wales cap as Lynn reshuffles for Japan test

Wales co-captain Alex Callender will reach 50 Test caps when Wales face Japan at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, with head coach Sean Lynn also recalling Nel Metcalfe and Seren Lockwood to his starting XV.

Rugby Oct 22

Kvaratskhelia out for the season, PSG accelerates search for left winger in January

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture against Barcelona and will miss the rest of the season. PSG, already exploring the market before the injury, will intensify its efforts during the winter transfer window.

Football Oct 22

Maresca confirms Haaland fit for Aston Villa as Foden form and three injury doubts dominate City press conference

Enzo Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is available to start at Aston Villa on Saturday, while providing updates on Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic. The City head coach also gave a frank assessment of Phil Foden, admitting the midfielder had not been good enough for two seasons before his recent hat-trick against AEK Athens.

Football Oct 22