Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Arteta confirms Mosquera is fine after Arsenal grind out 1-0 win at Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta revealed Cristhian Mosquera was substituted as a precaution during Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Monday, with new signing Ezri Konsa making his debut against his former club after Bukayo Saka's second-half winner.
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Güler, Camavinga and Bernardo Silva all suspended as Madrid host Inter in Champions League opener
Real Madrid will be without three midfielders for their Champions League opener against Inter at the Santiago Bernabéu on September 8, with Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva all serving bans carried over from red cards in last season's competition.
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Injury-return Taufete'e named in USA Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup in Japan
Hooker Joe Taufete'e, once shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year, has been selected in USA's 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, ending a two-year absence from Eagles duty.
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Rice and Mosquera limp off as Arsenal sweat double injury blow at Aston Villa
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win at Aston Villa thanks to Bukayo Saka's 59th-minute goal, but the victory was overshadowed by injury concerns over Declan Rice and centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, both of whom were substituted in the final quarter.
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Recovered Borralho targets UFC 334 return and top-10 fight after rib surgery
Caio Borralho says he is back to full training following rib surgery that forced him off UFC 330, and is targeting a top-10 middleweight opponent at UFC 334 in New York on November 14, believing he is one or two wins from a title shot.
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Perry breaks silence after shoulder injury ends his Duel Arena 1 main event in round one
Mike Perry suffered a first-round stoppage loss to short-notice replacement Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando on Saturday, with a dislocated shoulder proving decisive. Perry has since posted a brief reflective statement on Twitter.
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Knee Injury: Khéphren Thuram Facing Extended Absence at Juventus
The 25-year-old French midfielder, sidelined with a knee injury since the end of last season, will consult a specialist in Lyon. Surgery or prolonged rest is being considered, prompting Juventus to explore the transfer market.
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Facial injury rules Moroni out of Argentina's 100-cap milestone against Australia
Matías Moroni will have to wait until at least November to become Argentina's seventh centurion after a facial injury sustained in the Pumas' 27-21 loss to the Wallabies in Jujuy ruled him out of Saturday's rematch in Mendoza.
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Pavard starts at Cagliari, his Inter future definitively settled
Absent from the starting lineup on the opening day against Monza, Benjamin Pavard started Inter's trip to Cagliari (0-1 victory). Coach Cristian Chivu has cleared up the doubt: the 2018 World Cup winner will stay in Lombardy this season.
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Van Dijk warns he could retire from Netherlands if Xavi fails to show him respect
Virgil van Dijk has raised the prospect of ending his international career after the Netherlands' World Cup exit, saying his future with the national side hinges on whether new coach Xavi makes him feel valued in upcoming talks.
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Willemse injury forces Kolbe to full-back as Springboks make four changes for third All Blacks Test
Rassie Erasmus has reshuffled his South Africa XV for the third Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg, with Damian Willemse ruled out through injury and Cheslin Kolbe moving to full-back, while an overhauled front row also comes in.
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Defeat at Monaco, Injuries Piling Up: Marseille in Crisis by Matchday Two
Beaten 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday with three additional injuries and no reinforcements expected, Marseille are raising serious concerns. Consultant Walid Acherchour fears a catastrophic season comparable to Nice's last year.
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Vern Cotter targets New Zealand's Super Rugby dominance in first Queensland Reds address
New Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has set his sights on closing the physical gap with New Zealand's Super Rugby sides, warning that results matter more than style as he prepares for a pre-season opener against the Western Force on September 12.
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Konsa set for Aston Villa return as seven players face fitness doubts ahead of Arsenal clash
Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against his former club on Monday, but Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, and Bruno Guimaraes are all racing to be fit. Aston Villa are also short-handed, with Tammy Abraham, Amadou Onana, and Johan Manzambi among those unavailable.
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McAidoo's Palace cameo signals breakthrough season ahead for Man City teenager
Ryan McAidoo, 18, caught the eye with a lively late substitute appearance against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, reinforcing Enzo Maresca's belief in the winger as a genuine first-team option this season.
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Brunner scores twice as Monaco crushes Marseille and takes sole lead in Ligue 1
AS Monaco dominated Olympique de Marseille 2-0 on Sunday evening at Stade Louis-II, closing out Matchday 2 of Ligue 1. Paris Brunner, who scored twice, gave the Monégasques first place in the championship, the only team with six points after two matches.
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Injured hands keep champion Gaethje sidelined until 2027 after stopping Topuria
Justin Gaethje says both hands remain too damaged to train following his June stoppage of Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House, ruling him out for the rest of 2026. The lightweight champion is weighing his options but does not expect an immediate Topuria rematch.
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Springbok Women name 32-player squad to face Black Ferns in historic South Africa debut
South Africa's Springbok Women have selected a 32-player training squad for next Saturday's clash with the Black Ferns at Soweto's FNB Stadium — the first time the two sides will meet on South African soil in a Test match.
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Lawson's strong Red Bull return at Zandvoort may have rescued his F1 career
Former F1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes Liam Lawson's composed performance at the Dutch Grand Prix — qualifying eighth and finishing seventh in a stand-in Red Bull drive — saved his Formula 1 future after being dropped by the team after just two races earlier in 2025.
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All Blacks forwards coach flags fresh bodies needed for Soweto decider after brutal RGR schedule
Jason Ryan says New Zealand selectors face a tough but welcome task ahead of the third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with seven All Blacks having played all 160 minutes across the opening two matches and several others managing injuries and illness.
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