Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Morocco winger Ezzalzouli faces tournament exit as knee injury clouds Scotland's World Cup group
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who scored 15 goals and added 13 assists last season, is facing a three-to-four week layoff after suffering a sprained knee ligament in Morocco's warm-up draw with Norway — potentially ruling him out of the entire World Cup.
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Eriksen collapses again on international duty, raising fresh fears over his career
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and reported to be in good spirits, but the incident — five years on from his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 — has renewed uncertainty about his future in football.
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Haaland silenced by Diop, just four touches against Morocco
Starting for Norway in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Erling Haaland touched the ball only four times before his substitution in the 75th minute — his lowest total since 2019 in a match started as a starter.
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Amorim had warned of Eriksen heart precautions before Denmark collapse scare
Ruben Amorim revealed Manchester United carefully monitored Christian Eriksen's heart condition during his time at Old Trafford. The 34-year-old midfielder collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but regained consciousness quickly, with his pacemaker reported to be functioning correctly.
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Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win
Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.
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Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup, Mazraoui and Aguerd also uncertain for Morocco
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee ligament sprain during a warm-up match against Norway and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd are also uncertain for Morocco's opening match against Brazil on June 14.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Eriksen stable and expected home soon after second collapse stuns Denmark teammates
Christian Eriksen is with his family and expected to be discharged from hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and walked to the ambulance as the match was abandoned after 65 minutes.
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Stroll blames Honda engine for Monaco crash as Aston Martin's driveability woes deepen
Lance Stroll says a Honda engine braking failure pushed him into the wall at Antony Noghes on lap 57 of the Monaco Grand Prix, while team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa offered a more cautious reading of the incident.
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Gloucester's Atkinson 'pretty close' to England squad despite crowded fly-half battle
Gloucester head coach George Skivington says Charlie Atkinson is on the fringe of England selection after a breakthrough season at No.10, despite competition from Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and George Ford.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Eriksen conscious and in good spirits after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after falling unconscious in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The national team doctor confirmed he is doing well, is with his family, and is expected to be discharged soon.
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Mazraoui limps off in Morocco friendly to cast doubt over World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes of Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday with an apparent arm or shoulder injury, putting his availability for Saturday's Group C clash with Brazil at the MetLife Stadium in doubt.
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Mazraoui limps off after 29 minutes in Morocco friendly to cast World Cup doubt
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes in Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of their Group C opener against Brazil on Saturday.
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Eriksen's second collapse prompts cardiac charity to call for universal youth screening
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday, prompting Cardiac Risk in the Young to renew its call for routine heart screening of all young people aged 14–35. The charity warns that 12 apparently healthy young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions in the UK every week.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Hojbjerg reveals dressing room anguish as Eriksen collapse revives Euro 2020 trauma
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in Odense on Sunday brought back harrowing memories of his teammate's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for further tests.
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Endrick scores winner for Brazil then vows to Ancelotti: 'This is where I want to be'
Endrick came off the bench to net the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, then delivered a pointed message to Carlo Ancelotti's staff about his readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injured four days before World Cup, major blow for Morocco
During a friendly match against Norway on Sunday, Morocco lost two key players to injury in the first half: defender Noussair Mazraoui and winger Abde Ezzalzouli, just four days before the Atlas Lions begin their 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Messi sits out Argentina's 2-0 win over Honduras as hamstring concern clouds World Cup bid
Lionel Messi watched from the bench as Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field on June 6, managing muscle fatigue and a mild left hamstring strain ahead of the tournament opening on June 16.
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