Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Koundé suffers thigh issue, but availability for Senegal clash not in doubt
France's right-back sustained a muscular problem during the friendly against Northern Ireland (3-1) last Monday. His participation in the World Cup opener on June 16 against Senegal is not under threat.
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US Soccer Stars Celebrate as Knicks Complete Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History
Members of the United States World Cup squad, including midfielder Tyler Adams, erupted in celebration after watching the New York Knicks complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, with Adams' couch-destroying reaction caught on camera.
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McGregor allegedly used banned drugs to recover from 2021 leg fracture, NYT reports
A New York Times investigation alleges Conor McGregor used banned performance-enhancing drugs during his recovery from the leg fracture he suffered at UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor's surgeon confirmed he wrote a letter supporting a therapeutic exemption application, which was ultimately denied by USADA.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland training in Charlotte on Thursday with a stomach complaint, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup Group C opener against Haiti in Boston. Defender Scott McKenna was also absent with a knock, though both players are expected to be fit.
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Tornado alert and 'corn sweat' humidity threaten England's Kansas City World Cup preparations
England's squad faces severe weather disruption ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, with a tornado watch issued for the Kansas City Metropolitan area and a thunderstorm forecast for Saturday — the day the Three Lions fly in from Florida.
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Mazraoui returns to Morocco training in time for World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has resumed full training with Morocco after a shoulder injury threatened his World Cup participation. He is now expected to be available for Saturday's Group stage clash with Brazil at MetLife Stadium.
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Searle and Steward pass fit to start as Leicester face Northampton in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers will have Billy Searle and Freddie Steward available for Friday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final at Franklin's Gardens, with both players recovering from hamstring and thumb injuries respectively. James O'Connor misses out after being substituted against Bath last week.
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Injury to Baumgartner hands Ljubicic first World Cup call-up after three-year Austria absence
Dejan Ljubicic has been recalled to the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup after Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury requiring surgery during a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia. Ljubicic's last Austria appearance came in September 2023.
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England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern
Thomas Tuchel's England squad will play a private training fixture against Miami FC at West Palm Gardens, Florida on June 11, with the session closed to the public and unavailable on any broadcast platform. Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed after picking up a slight Achilles issue.
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Bensebaïni spotted in orthopedic boot six days before Algeria-Argentina clash
Ramy Bensebaïni suffered a right ankle injury during training and missed Algeria's two warm-up matches. His absence from the opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Argentina next Wednesday is now a serious possibility.
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Itoje's England tour future uncertain as Borthwick waits on Premiership play-off fitness news
England will not decide whether to rest Maro Itoje for the July Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina until after the Premiership play-offs conclude. The 31-year-old has logged more Test minutes than any player since 2016 and endured a gruelling personal year.
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Aguerd and Ezzalzouli ruled out, double blow for Morocco ahead of World Cup
Two days before their opening match against Brazil, the Atlas Lions lose their central defender Nayef Aguerd, sidelined by chronic pubic pain, and Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who suffered a knee sprain against Norway.
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Koundé uncertain for France-Senegal after muscle discomfort at half-time
Jules Koundé asked to be substituted at half-time of France's warm-up match against Northern Ireland due to thigh muscle discomfort. His presence for France's opening World Cup match against Senegal on Tuesday remains uncertain.
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Richards declares himself fit to anchor USA defence for Paraguay World Cup opener
Crystal Palace centre-back Chris Richards has cleared his sore left ankle in time to start the United States' World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, two days after confirming his availability at a press conference in Irvine.
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How Christian Eriksen's implanted heart device saved him during his second collapse
Christian Eriksen walked off the pitch after collapsing during a recent friendly, protected by the implantable cardioverter defibrillator fitted after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 in 2021. The Danish midfielder confirmed the device "did exactly what it was designed to do."
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Gane dismisses Aspinall's cheater claims ahead of Pereira interim title fight
Ciryl Gane has shrugged off Tom Aspinall's accusations of deliberate eye poking, saying 'this is his opinion' as the French heavyweight prepares to face Alex Pereira for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the UFC White House card on Sunday.
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Saka injury concern clouds England's World Cup eve as Infantino prepares press conference
Thomas Tuchel has raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, revealing the Arsenal forward is being managed through an Achilles issue as England face Costa Rica in their final warm-up. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is also set to address the media on the eve of the tournament.
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Japan's leading points scorer Lee ruled out of Nations Championship with surgery needed
Fly-half Seungsin Lee, international rugby's top points scorer in 2025 with 122 points, will miss Japan's Nations Championship campaign after head coach Eddie Jones confirmed he requires surgery on an undisclosed injury.
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Injury-hit Springboks lose Moerat from squad as uncapped Van Heerden earns first call-up
Salmaan Moerat has been ruled out of the South Africa squad through injury just days after being named in Rassie Erasmus' 51-man group, with uncapped Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden called up as his replacement.
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Anscombe leaves Bayonne after injury-hit season leaves Wales fly-half at career crossroads
Gareth Anscombe has confirmed he will leave Bayonne this summer after a single frustrating season in the Top 14 was derailed by a calf injury, a serious shin wound, and coaching upheaval at the club. The 35-year-old says he remains motivated to play on.
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