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Fernandes named in Portugal squad for Denmark clash after injury scare

Bruno Fernandes has been included in Portugal's UEFA-submitted squad for their Nations League fixture against Denmark, easing concerns after the Manchester United captain missed Sunday's 2-1 win over Norway through injury.

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Mbappé at Paris nightclub while injured: Real Madrid approves, controversy grows

Ruled out of France duty after a left knee hyperextension suffered against Turkey, Kylian Mbappé was spotted Wednesday night at a Parisian nightclub. Real Madrid responded to the controversy by confirming his condition requires only active rest.

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Nico O'Reilly leaves England squad with injury ahead of Croatia clash

Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly has been released from the England squad for further assessment after picking up a training injury, ruling him out of Saturday's Nations League fixture in Rijeka and next Tuesday's home game against Czechia at Wembley.

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O'Reilly ruled out of England's remaining Nations League fixtures with injury

Nico O'Reilly has flown home from Croatia to receive treatment at Manchester City, becoming the sixth player to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel's England squad this international window. The 21-year-old left-back missed the 2-0 win over Czechia in Prague and will also sit out Saturday's game in Rijeka and next Tuesday's clash at Wembley.

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Ellis Genge ruled out two to three weeks with wrist injury suffered against Sale

Bristol Bears will be without England and Lions loosehead Ellis Genge for Saturday's Premiership clash against champions Northampton Saints. Genge sprained his wrist in the opening tackle of last weekend's win over Sale Sharks and played on for over an hour before signalling to come off.

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Sunderland's Brobbey faces 'very serious' hamstring injury after Netherlands withdrawal

Brian Brobbey left the Netherlands squad during the international break after pulling up with a hamstring strain against Germany. A former PSV doctor has since described the 24-year-old's injury as 'very serious' and a 'typical example of overuse'.

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Harlequins' Chisholm forced to retire as Smith nears return from finger injury

Back-rower James Chisholm has retired after failing to recover from an Achilles rupture, while Marcus Smith edges closer to a comeback and George Furbank is set to make his Harlequins debut against Gloucester.

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O'Reilly sent home from England squad with injury ahead of Croatia clash

Manchester City left-back Nico O'Reilly has been released from the England squad and will miss their remaining UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Czechia after picking up a training injury.

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Fernandes, Martinez, Maguire and Shaw all face contract uncertainty at Manchester United

Manchester United must resolve the futures of four senior players — Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw — before the end of the 2026/27 season, with only Shaw lacking a club option to extend.

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Muncaster faces 10-week absence as teenager Blyth-Lafferty eyes Scotland RWC spot

Edinburgh flanker Ben Muncaster will miss at least five club games and Scotland's November Nations Championship matches after ankle surgery, his third serious injury in 12 months. His misfortune opens the door for 20-year-old tighthead Ollie Blyth-Lafferty to strengthen his Scotland World Cup credentials.

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Vettori admits 'I looked like sh*t' as he targets end of four-fight UFC skid at UFC 332

Marvin Vettori faces Ismail Naurdiev at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, desperate to snap a career-worst four-fight losing streak. The former middleweight title challenger has been brutally self-critical after reviewing his recent performances.

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Gabriel trains in Barcelona as 16th birthday triggers race between Barca and Real Madrid

Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel is sharpening his fitness in Castelldefels with a private coach as his exit from the club edges closer. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both pursuing the teenager, who turns 16 on Tuesday.

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Saliba still sidelined with back injury, ruled out for France in November

The Arsenal defender, absent since the World Cup semi-final against Spain, will not be available for France's final two Nations League matches in November. A return to training is targeted for mid-November.

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Asencio surgery leaves Real Madrid with just one fit centre-back for weeks

Real Madrid confirmed Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his right tibia, with the Spanish defender facing up to four months out. Dean Huijsen is suspended and Ibrahima Konaté is injured, leaving Antonio Rüdiger as the only available centre-back.

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Hooper dropped from Wallabies squad to return early and boost Exeter Chiefs

Flanker Tom Hooper has been left out of Australia's squad for the two Tests against New Zealand, with Exeter head coach Rob Baxter confirming the 25-year-old will be available for the Premiership clash against Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park next Sunday.

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Injured Mbappé spotted in Paris instead of Real Madrid training ground, reigniting controversy

Absent from France's Nations League squad due to a left knee hyperextension, Kylian Mbappé was photographed in Paris with actress Ester Exposito while he was supposed to be undergoing rehabilitation at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training centre.

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Barnes defends Barrett's All Blacks recall as 'next best player' ahead of Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes has backed the selection of 145-cap Beauden Barrett in New Zealand's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, insisting the veteran playmaker earned his place on merit rather than reputation.

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Raphinha faces Friday fitness tests to determine Getafe availability after thigh scare

Raphinha left Brazil's squad early with thigh discomfort and returned to Barcelona for medical checks. The results of Friday's examinations at the Joan Gamper complex will decide whether the captain is fit to face Getafe.

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Ronaldo leaves Portugal before Denmark match and risks six-month ban

Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portuguese national team camp without official justification on the eve of the Denmark match. The Portuguese Football Federation's disciplinary regulations provide for an automatic suspension of up to six months.

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Dorgu hamstring scare leaves Manchester United dangerously short at left-back

Patrick Dorgu is returning to Manchester United for assessment after limping off during Denmark's game against Wales, with Noussair Mazraoui also a doubt following his early exit for Morocco — leaving Michael Carrick with a threadbare left-back options.

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