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Injured Kvaratskhelia pushes PSG towards Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's anterior cruciate ligament rupture, suffered against Barcelona in the Champions League, is forcing PSG to explore the winter transfer market. The Paris club has reportedly intensified its interest in Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old Algerian attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen.

Football Oct 22

United revive Lewis Hall pursuit as Conte sets conditions for his next move

Manchester United are preparing a fresh bid for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and monitoring Rennes defender Adrien Truffert, while Antonio Conte has reportedly outlined squad-rebuilding guarantees he wants before committing to his next club.

Football Oct 22

ACL Rupture: Kvaratskhelia Opts for Surgery, Facing Seven to Nine Months Out

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a severe anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee during PSG's 4-2 victory over Barcelona. The Georgian winger will undergo surgery in the coming days and is expected to miss seven to nine months, effectively ending his season.

Football Oct 22

Raya admits La Liga dream as Arsenal explore Club Brugge striker Tresoldi

David Raya has revealed he would love to play in La Liga one day, despite being under contract at Arsenal until 2028. The Gunners are also reportedly exploring a January move for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who has scored nine goals in 12 games this season.

Football Oct 22

Danis reveals McGregor was in 'a dark place' after ACL ends UFC 329 comeback

Dillon Danis has offered a candid update on Conor McGregor's mental and physical recovery following the knee injury that ended his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway within seconds. Danis says McGregor has since isolated himself in Los Angeles, undergone ACL reconstruction surgery, and is targeting a return as early as International Fight Week 2027.

MMA Oct 22

Arteta admits Saka injury 'does not look good at all' after Arsenal draw with Bayern

Bukayo Saka was forced off in the 10th minute of Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich with a quad injury, leaving manager Mikel Arteta seriously concerned about the England winger's fitness.

Football Oct 21

Kvaratskhelia heading for PSG contract extension until 2032 despite torn ACL

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG's 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona and will miss the rest of the season. Despite the injury, PSG is pressing ahead with contract extension talks that could tie the Georgian winger to the club until 2032.

Football Oct 21

Saka limps off inside 10 minutes as Arsenal draw 2-2 with Bayern in Champions League

Bukayo Saka was forced off with a suspected thigh injury in the 10th minute of Arsenal's Champions League draw at Bayern Munich, with Mikel Arteta admitting there is concern over the severity. Substitute Eberechi Eze scored the opener in the 2-2 result at the Allianz Arena.

Football Oct 21

Rice's late equaliser rescues Arsenal in 2-2 draw as Saka limps off at Bayern

Declan Rice snatched a point for Arsenal with a late equaliser at the Allianz Arena, cancelling out Harry Kane's penalty in a 2-2 Champions League draw. The result was overshadowed by a first-half injury to Bukayo Saka that will concern Mikel Arteta.

Football Oct 21

Saka limps off inside 10 minutes as Arsenal lose talisman to injury in Bayern clash

Bukayo Saka was forced off with an apparent thigh injury in the 10th minute of Arsenal's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich, with Eberechi Eze brought on as his replacement.

Football Oct 21

Kimmich ruled out of Bayern Munich vs Arsenal after death in immediate family

Joshua Kimmich will not feature for Bayern Munich against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday after the club confirmed he has suffered a bereavement in his immediate family. Bayern have asked for his privacy to be respected.

Football Oct 21

Mayweather accuses McGregor of stealing his 'swag' and teases rematch after nine years

Floyd Mayweather claims Conor McGregor copied his persona after their 2017 crossover bout and says a second fight is possible, while McGregor remains sidelined with a knee injury sustained at UFC 309 in July.

MMA Oct 21

Former Junior Boks captain Jeremy Ward earns surprise France Nations Championship call-up

Stade Francais centre Jeremy Ward, who captained the Junior Springboks in 2016, has been named in Fabien Galthié's 42-man France squad for November's Nations Championship fixtures, despite remaining ineligible to play until 2027.

Rugby Oct 21

Sesko ruled out until February as Manchester United's striker crisis deepens

Benjamin Sesko faces months on the sidelines after reports suggest his injury is worse than initially feared, with The Sun claiming the Slovenian striker will not return until February — leaving Manchester United dangerously short of attacking options.

Football Oct 21

Sesko injury could keep him out until February, forcing Man Utd into January striker search

Benjamin Sesko faces up to four months on the sidelines with a shin problem, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of recognised centre-forwards and potentially forcing the club into the January transfer window.

Football Oct 21

Farrell hands first Ireland call-ups to Benson and McNabney for Nations Championship autumn tests

Andy Farrell has named two uncapped Ulster players — fly-half Jamie Benson and back-rower James McNabney — in a 36-man Ireland squad for November tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa. Dan Sheehan continues as captain with Caelan Doris still sidelined by knee and foot issues.

Rugby Oct 21

ACL Rupture: Kvaratskhelia Broken but Vows to Return Stronger

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during PSG's 4-2 victory over FC Barcelona on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The Georgian winger posted an emotional message on Wednesday, promising supporters he would not "waste a second" during his recovery.

Football Oct 21

Injury-hit Manchester United face Como in Champions League with only two senior centre-backs available

Manchester United travel to Como's Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium for a Champions League fixture on Wednesday, with manager Michael Carrick severely short of defensive options. Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are all unavailable.

Football Oct 21

Sesko faces four-month injury absence as United weigh January striker options

Benjamin Sesko could miss up to four months with a shin injury, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of centre-forward cover and prompting the club to consider a January transfer window move for a striker.

Football Oct 21

Lions confirm Hyron Andrews died from aortic dissection before Champions Cup match

The Lions Rugby Company has confirmed that lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died from an aortic dissection — a tear in the aorta — after being found unresponsive at the team hotel on Île de Ré ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle.

Rugby Oct 21