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Kulusevski ends 526-day injury nightmare with emotional Tottenham return against Coventry

Dejan Kulusevski came off the bench in Tottenham's 3-1 win over Coventry City on Monday, ending a 526-day absence caused by a serious knee injury. The Sweden international revealed he had warned his family just months ago that he might never play again.

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Rashford, Mainoo and Shaw among eight doubts as United travel to face Como

Manchester United face a depleted squad for their Champions League trip to Como, with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Leny Yoro among eight players absent from Tuesday's training session at Carrington.

Football Oct 20

Akliouche available for PSG-Barça despite ankle injury

Luis Enrique has an almost complete squad to host FC Barcelona in the Champions League. Maghnes Akliouche, who suffered an ankle injury at Strasbourg, is included in the PSG group.

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Flick eyes midfielders in defence and teenage debut as Barcelona face PSG with three defenders out

Three first-choice defenders unavailable for Barcelona's Champions League clash with PSG on Tuesday has forced Hansi Flick to consider playing Rodri Hernández or Frenkie de Jong at centre-back, while 18-year-old Alex Campos is in the squad for a potential senior debut.

Football Oct 20

Maddison ends 526-day wait with dream goal as Tottenham climb off Premier League bottom

James Maddison scored on his first start in 526 days as Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 at home to record their first Premier League win of the season. Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies also scored, while Dejan Kulusevski made his own comeback after 17 months out.

Football Oct 20

Nuno Mendes Injured, Zaïre-Emery to Start on Left Against Barcelona on Tuesday

Nuno Mendes suffered a thigh injury during PSG's 3-1 victory at Strasbourg on Saturday and will be sidelined for several weeks, missing the crucial Champions League clash against FC Barcelona. Luis Enrique has reportedly decided to start Warren Zaïre-Emery on the left wing in place of Lucas Digne.

Football Oct 20

Thauvin on fire with Lens, but Ménès already rules him out of Zidane's plans

Author of seven assists in Ligue 1 this season, Florian Thauvin is shining with RC Lens. But according to Pierre Ménès, his age — 33 years old — would exclude him from the plans of new manager Zinedine Zidane.

Football Oct 20

Barrett and Holland reunion gives All Blacks second-row clarity ahead of World Cup

Forwards coach Jason Ryan has praised the returning Scott Barrett and Fabian Holland after both locks delivered commanding performances in the second Bledisloe Test in Sydney, easing a selection headache that has plagued New Zealand throughout 2026.

Rugby Oct 20

Ngumoha plays down Bayern and Arsenal links as Ndukwe's work permit ban is lifted

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has addressed transfer interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal, insisting he is focused on his football. Separately, defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has become eligible for a UK work permit after his loan spell at Levante.

Football Oct 20

Maresca set to rest Haaland and rotate squad as City host AEK Athens in Champions League

Manchester City face AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday with Enzo Maresca expected to rotate his squad heavily. Erling Haaland is among those due a rest, while Antoine Semenyo faces eight weeks out with a knee injury.

Football Oct 20

Haaland doubt and Semenyo injury leave Maresca scrambling for a striker vs AEK Athens

Manchester City face a makeshift attacking line-up for their AEK Athens fixture after Erling Haaland limped off against Ipswich and Antoine Semenyo was ruled out until mid-December, leaving Enzo Maresca without a recognised centre-forward.

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Martinez, Rashford and Mainoo in doubt as United face Como with six-game winless run

Manchester United travel to Como on Wednesday in the Champions League carrying a growing injury list, with Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and Kobbie Mainoo all doubts after a 1-1 draw at Leeds left Michael Carrick's side winless in six.

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Haaland doubtful and Semenyo out eight weeks as Man City host AEK Athens

Manchester City face AEK Athens in the Champions League with a growing injury list. Erling Haaland is a doubt with a foot problem, Antoine Semenyo is ruled out for around eight weeks, and Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic are all being assessed.

Football Oct 20

Ryan warns All Blacks 'got to be careful' as Rennie-ball intensity takes injury toll

Forwards coach Jason Ryan has praised New Zealand's best 60-minute performance of the Dave Rennie era after a Bledisloe Cup sweep over Australia, but cautioned that the high-tempo style is physically demanding as injuries continue to mount.

Rugby Oct 19

Maddison ends 536-day absence with wonder goal as Spurs climb off the bottom

James Maddison marked his first Premier League start in 536 days with a curling opener as Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1 to secure Roberto De Zerbi's first league win and lift Spurs off the foot of the table.

Football Oct 19

Springbok Women lose captain Latsha to ankle injury ahead of Ireland home series

South Africa captain Babalwa Latsha has been ruled out of the two-match WXV Global Series home series against Ireland after sustaining an ankle injury against Spain. Back-row Sizophila Solontsi steps up as sole captain at Cape Town's Athlone Stadium.

Rugby Oct 19

Leinster face back-row crisis as Jack Conan adds shoulder injury to Doris absence

Leinster have confirmed Jack Conan sustained a shoulder injury scoring a try in their 48-23 Champions Cup win over Clermont, leaving the province and Ireland coach Andy Farrell short of options at No.8 with Caelan Doris already sidelined long-term.

Rugby Oct 19

Baxter confirms Exeter pursuit of Pumas lock Goedhals but warns deal is not yet done

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has acknowledged the club's interest in signing English-qualified Pumas lock André Goedhals as cover for the injured Andrea Zambonin, but stresses the move hinges on a decision from the Mbombela-based franchise.

Rugby Oct 19

Maresca insists Haaland remains his first-choice striker despite Champions League fitness doubt

Enzo Maresca repeatedly deflected questions about alternatives at his pre-match press conference, stating Erling Haaland is still his number nine ahead of Manchester City's Champions League tie against AEK Athens despite the Norwegian limping off in a recent match.

Football Oct 19

Haaland misses training to cast doubt over Manchester City's Champions League clash with AEK Athens

Erling Haaland did not train with Manchester City on Monday after limping off in Saturday's Premier League win over Ipswich, leaving him likely to sit out the Champions League home fixture against AEK Athens. Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo were also absent.

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