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Knee Tendon Injury: Mbappé Faces Lengthy Absence After Turkey-France

Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during France's 0-1 victory over Turkey on Friday in the Nations League and will miss the rest of the international break. A specialist physiotherapist warns the injury could sideline him for an extended period, depending on the severity of the damage.

Football Sep 26

Mbappé ruled out, Dembélé inherits captain's armband against Belgium

Injured in the knee during France's victory in Turkey (0-1), Kylian Mbappé has left the national team gathering. Zinédine Zidane has appointed three vice-captains, and Ousmane Dembélé, with 67 caps to his name, should wear the armband on Monday in Brussels.

Football Sep 26

Knee Tendon Injury: Mbappé Out for France's Next Three Nations League Matches

Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during France's 1-0 victory in Turkey on Friday night in Zinédine Zidane's first match as head coach. The captain will miss the next three Nations League matches and will not be replaced in the squad.

Football Sep 26

Klopp calls up Wirtz ahead of schedule after Musiala and Havertz injuries hit Germany

Jurgen Klopp has been forced to fast-track Florian Wirtz into his Germany squad after Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz both picked up injuries during the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Klopp's first game as national team manager.

Football Sep 26

Bath move to extend Max Ojomoh contract amid Leicester Tigers interest

Bath have opened early contract talks with England centre Max Ojomoh, whose deal expires at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has previously resisted advances from Leicester Tigers and the club hopes to secure an extension within weeks.

Rugby Sep 26

Mbappe scores France winner on Zidane's debut but limps off with knee injury in Turkey

Kylian Mbappe gave Zinedine Zidane a winning start as France manager with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Turkey, but the striker immediately sustained a left knee tendon injury and will return to Real Madrid for treatment.

Football Sep 26

Zidane misses French national anthem in winning debut as France coach

Zinédine Zidane won his first match as France manager, beating Turkey 1-0 in Nations League action on Friday, but arrived on the pitch a few seconds late and missed the opening notes of the national anthem.

Football Sep 26

Tuchel retains just 15 players from his first England squad as 11 axed after 18 months

Thomas Tuchel has made sweeping changes to his England squad since taking charge 18 months ago, with only 15 players surviving from his original 26-man selection. Injuries, retirements, and form drops account for the 11 departures.

Football Sep 26

Carlton Cole urges Tuchel to hand Jarrod Bowen England recall despite Championship status

Former England striker Carlton Cole believes Jarrod Bowen deserves a Three Lions call-up after four goals and three assists for second-placed West Ham in the Championship, despite Thomas Tuchel leaving the 29-year-old out of his Nations League squad.

Football Sep 26

Maza saves Algeria against Zambia despite Luca Zidane's notable absence

Suspended for two matches by the CAF following an altercation at the Africa Cup of Nations, Luca Zidane missed Algeria's 3-1 victory over Zambia on Friday in Tizi Ouzou. It was Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza who made the difference with a goal and an assist.

Football Sep 26

Gouiri exits with thigh injury, another blow for crisis-hit OM

Amine Gouiri left the pitch limping in the 18th minute of Algeria's 3-1 win over Zambia on Friday in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, suffering a left quadriceps injury. The setback deepens Olympique de Marseille's concerns during the international break, with the club already without Derek Cornelius and struggling near the bottom of Ligue 1.

Football Sep 26

Arsenal assistant confirms Vinicius Junior pursuit as Havertz faces hamstring scare

Mikel Arteta's assistant Miguel Molina has publicly confirmed Arsenal held genuine interest in Vinicius Junior before Real Madrid's contract U-turn ended the chase. Separately, Kai Havertz is returning to the club for assessment after a suspected hamstring injury in Germany's Nations League draw with the Netherlands.

Football Sep 26

Mbappé suffers knee injury while scoring winning goal against Turkey

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute but sustained a tendon injury to his left knee during France's 1-0 victory in Turkey on Friday. Head coach Zinédine Zidane confirmed the 27-year-old attacker's early return to Madrid.

Football Sep 26

Wallabies lose lineout caller Canham to hamstring strain before Springboks clash in Perth

Josh Canham has been ruled out of Australia's Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday with a minor hamstring strain, forcing Lukhan Salakaia-Loto into the starting lineup opposite Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert.

Rugby Sep 26

Sam Underhill faces months out after biceps injury clouds Bath's win at Harlequins

England flanker Sam Underhill sustained a biceps injury during Bath's 33-17 Premiership victory at Harlequins, with head of rugby Johann van Graan warning the damage could rule him out for several months and jeopardise his place in England's autumn Nations Championship campaign.

Rugby Sep 25

Mbappé breaks the deadlock in Turkey as Zidane begins France reign

France secured a narrow 1-0 victory in Turkey during Zinédine Zidane's debut as head coach, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in the 54th minute on the opening night of the Nations League. However, the French captain left the pitch with a knee injury, casting a shadow over an otherwise satisfactory result.

Football Sep 25

Mbappé scores first goal under Zidane before leaving with knee injury

Kylian Mbappé scored France's opening goal in Zinédine Zidane's first match in charge against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday, before being forced off with a left knee injury in the 54th minute.

Football Sep 25

Mbappé scores then exits with knee injury against Turkey

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for France against Turkey (54') in Nations League play before leaving the pitch five minutes later with a knee injury. His participation in Monday's Nations League match against Belgium is uncertain.

Football Sep 25

Hip injury: Cornelius out for several months and OM's squad depleted further

Canadian defender Derek Cornelius suffered a hip injury during training with the Canadian national team. Olympique de Marseille confirms a prolonged absence, with the Canadian coach mentioning "several months" out.

Football Sep 25

Kvaratskhelia Misses Penalty as Georgia Falls to Northern Ireland in Extra Time

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a penalty in the 65th minute on Friday as Georgia suffered a 0-1 defeat to Northern Ireland in extra time in the Nations League, with Shea Charles scoring the winner in the 99th minute.

Football Sep 25