Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Disappointing Draw and Jackson's Red Card: Senegal Concerns Mount Before France Clash
Held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia ten days after their 3-2 defeat to the United States, the Lions of Teranga approach the 2026 World Cup lacking confidence, just a week before their opening match against France.
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Murley targets outside centre switch to secure spot in England's 2027 World Cup squad
Harlequins vice-captain Cadan Murley believes developing as an outside centre alongside his natural wing game will strengthen his case for England's 2027 Rugby World Cup squad, with head coach Steve Borthwick actively encouraging the positional shift.
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Arsenal appoint former Olympic sprinter Abrantes as head doctor after shock Iqbal sacking
Arsenal have moved quickly to reshape their medical department this summer, with former Olympic sprinter Arnaldo Abrantes set to become the club's new head doctor following the surprise dismissal of Zafar Iqbal, who held the role for two years.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up ahead of World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is training with England's World Cup squad but remains short of full fitness after an Achilles injury that restricted his involvement in Arsenal's title run-in. Thomas Tuchel confirmed the winger is being carefully managed ahead of the Group L opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel sweats on Saka's fitness as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel has admitted concerns over Bukayo Saka's achilles ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica, casting doubt over the Arsenal winger's availability for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has received a heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of Scotland's tournament debut.
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Messi scores 117th goal and becomes Argentina's oldest goalscorer
Back after a two-week absence due to muscle fatigue, Lionel Messi converted a penalty 53 seconds after coming on as a substitute against Iceland, setting a new age record for the Argentine national team.
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Newell returns from MCL injury to start Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against Chiefs
Fletcher Newell has recovered from an MCL injury sustained just two weeks ago to reclaim his tighthead prop berth for the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Braydon Ennor also comes back into the starting backline to replace the injured Dallas McLeod.
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Injured Barrett returns at fullback as Blues make five changes for Hurricanes semi-final
Beauden Barrett ends a three-week absence from a quad injury to start at fullback for the Blues against the Hurricanes on Saturday, with Stephen Perofeta retained at fly-half and four further changes forced by injury and suspension.
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Chiefs make two concussion-enforced changes as McKenzie reaches 150-game milestone against Crusaders
Jono Gibbes has reshaped his Chiefs squad for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders after Wallace Sititi and Kyle Brown were ruled out with concussions, with Lalakai Foketi stepping into the starting XV at centre. Damian McKenzie will mark his 150th Chiefs appearance in the process.
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Tuchel confirms Saka's Achilles concern leaves England sweating before World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles problem and is not yet at full fitness, Thomas Tuchel confirmed ahead of England's final warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England are taking precautions with Bukayo Saka following a March injury, gradually building up the Arsenal winger ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The other three Arsenal players in camp — Madueke, Eze and Rice — are fully fit.
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Timber ruled out of World Cup as groin injury dashes lifelong Netherlands dream
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands' World Cup squad after failing to recover sufficiently from the groin injury he sustained in March. Lutscharel Geertruida has been named as his replacement.
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Pereira vows to skip Aspinall unification if he claims third-division UFC title at Freedom 250
Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title on June 14 in Washington, D.C. A win would make him the first fighter to hold UFC gold in three weight classes — but he says he will not wait for an injured Tom Aspinall to unify the belts.
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Kane reaches out to Eriksen after 'scary' ICD activation ends Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday before his ICD device activated and he walked off the pitch. Former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane said he was shaken by the news and has since contacted Eriksen to wish him well.
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White confirms Aspinall would have faced Pereira at UFC White House if fit
Dana White has revealed that a healthy Tom Aspinall would have defended his UFC heavyweight title against Alex Pereira at Freedom 250 on June 14, with Ciryl Gane only entering the picture due to Aspinall's eye injuries.
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Why Manchester United are unlikely to sign a centre-back despite persistent injury concerns
Manchester United have been linked with defensive reinforcements this summer, but the club's plan is to work with their existing five centre-backs — Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven — despite a troubling injury record across the group.
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Kai Rooney's gym post sparks buzz over potential Man Utd senior breakthrough
Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, has set fans talking after a cryptic gym image on Instagram, with new manager Michael Carrick reportedly keeping a close eye on the academy striker.
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Baxter hands England final say on Feyi-Waboso return with South Africa tour looming
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will not be rushed back after jaw surgery, with England holding final authority over the winger's availability ahead of the July 4 Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Nathan Ake faces Man City exit with one year left on contract after Netherlands snub
Nathan Ake's future at Manchester City is in doubt as the 31-year-old defender enters the final year of his contract and finds himself an unused substitute for the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up win over Uzbekistan.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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