Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Sesko faces another shin setback as Man United weigh withdrawing striker from Slovenia squad
Benjamin Sesko is undergoing fresh assessment on his shin injury at Manchester United on Monday, with the £73m striker likely to miss Slovenia's Nations League fixtures — a move that risks reigniting tensions between club and country.
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Rashford, Mainoo and Sesko all doubts as United head into international break with injury crisis
Manchester United face a mounting injury list after drawing 1-1 at Fulham, with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Sesko all carrying knocks that put their availability for the Tottenham clash on October 10 in doubt.
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Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad with muscular injury after Chelsea's Brentford defeat
Cole Palmer has pulled out of the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia, citing a small muscular injury days after Chelsea's 3-0 loss at Brentford.
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Cole Palmer, Rashford and Mainoo all set to withdraw from England's September squad
Cole Palmer is reportedly dealing with a minor injury ahead of England's four-game international break, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo also doubts after both were substituted during Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham.
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Rashford and Mainoo doubt for England duty after injuries cloud United's Fulham draw
Marcus Rashford is managing a hip issue and Kobbie Mainoo is also carrying a knock after Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham, putting both players' participation in England's Nations League fixtures in serious doubt.
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Carrick unsure on Rashford injury after Man Utd limp to draw at Fulham
Marcus Rashford hobbled off in the 77th minute of Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday, with interim manager Michael Carrick admitting he had 'a bit of an issue' but unable to confirm the extent of the problem ahead of England's Nations League fixtures.
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Joshua Van defends UFC flyweight title against Pantoja despite torn AC joint in camp
Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, only to reveal he had torn his AC joint in August and was unable to spar for most of his training camp.
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Carrick plays down VAR apology as Saha warns United's season hinges on Baleba
Michael Carrick has downplayed the significance of Pro Ref's apology over the VAR error that allowed Manchester City's derby winner to stand, while Louis Saha says £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is central to United's season.
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Lammens rescues United's point as Sesko injury concern clouds 1-1 Fulham draw
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens making four first-half saves to keep them level against a Fulham side sitting bottom of the Premier League. Benjamin Sesko's absence with a recurring shin problem added to the gloom.
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Savea and Jacobson face lengthy absences as All Blacks reveal full South Africa tour injury toll
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that captain Ardie Savea requires shoulder surgery with his return timeline uncertain, while Luke Jacobson faces four to five months out after elbow surgery. Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, and Anton Segner are all expected back for the Bledisloe Cup.
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Carrick plays down VAR apology as Saha warns United's season hinges on Baleba
Michael Carrick has downplayed the significance of Pro Ref's apology over the VAR error that allowed Manchester City's derby winner to stand, while former striker Louis Saha says Carlos Baleba must fill the void left by Casemiro if United are to salvage their season.
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Caleb Clarke targets Super Rugby return after ruptured shoulder tendon ends South Africa tour
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has confirmed he ruptured a tendon in his shoulder during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour in South Africa, and expects to return for the Blues in rounds two or three of Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.
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Risser injured, Zidane recalls Jean Butez for first France appearance
Injured Robin Risser withdraws before France's squad gathering. Zinédine Zidane turns to Jean Butez, the revelation of Como in Serie A, who will discover the senior team at 31 years old.
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Jourdain waves off UFC 331 loss to Vera after losing eyesight in third round
Charles Jourdain ended his bantamweight unbeaten run at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, signalling to the referee he could not continue against Marlon Vera after losing his vision in the third round.
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Crushed by a Steamroller During Warm-Up, Townsend Still Takes the Pitch
Andros Townsend, a 35-year-old former England international, was hit by a steamroller during warm-ups before a Thai league match. Miraculously unharmed, the veteran still managed to play a few minutes late in the game.
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Gane defends heavyweight title against Hokit as UFC returns to Madison Square Garden in November
UFC 334 is set for Madison Square Garden on November 14, headlined by Ciryl Gane's first title defence against knockout artist Josh Hokit. Kayla Harrison also returns from injury to face Amanda Nunes in a blockbuster bantamweight title bout.
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Carrick confirms Sesko injury scare ahead of Fulham clash as United's problems deepen
Benjamin Sesko missed Manchester United's Premier League trip to Fulham after picking up a pain complaint following Wednesday's 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. Interim boss Michael Carrick confirmed the striker is being assessed, with a shin recurrence a concern.
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Dana White denies Aspinall rift and dismisses Eddie Hearn as 'drowning' in his own business
UFC president Dana White has moved to quash rumours of a falling-out with vacated heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, while taking aim at boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who recently signed Aspinall as a management client.
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Christensen ruled out for several weeks after muscle injury mars Barcelona's win at Sevilla
Andreas Christensen limped off around the hour mark as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 on Saturday, with manager Hansi Flick confirming the Denmark defender faces several weeks out and requires further tests to determine the full extent of the muscle injury.
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Sesko misses Manchester United's clash with Fulham as shin problem flares again
Benjamin Sesko has been left out of Manchester United's Premier League squad to face Fulham on Sunday after feeling discomfort in his shin following Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Brighton.
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