Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Awakened from coma, Yael Trepy regains consciousness after near-drowning
French striker Yael Trepy of Cagliari has been brought out of an induced coma on Tuesday evening. Hospitalized in intensive care since Sunday after losing consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia, the 20-year-old player shows no neurological deficit.
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Manchester United bid £65m for Brighton's Baleba despite ankle injury ruling him out for three weeks
Manchester United have submitted a £60m bid, plus £5m in add-ons, for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a year after walking away when the Seagulls demanded over £100m. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is currently sidelined with a minor ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season.
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Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa as £20m valuation gap narrows with Aston Villa
Arsenal are advancing talks with Aston Villa over a deal for England defender Ezri Konsa, with dialogue now taking place at ownership level to bridge a gap between Arsenal's £40m valuation and Villa's asking price of around £60m.
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Lawson steps in for injured Hadjar at Zandvoort as Tsunoda earns Racing Bulls recall
Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar sustained a wrist injury during the summer shutdown. The reshuffle also hands Yuki Tsunoda a surprise return alongside Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls.
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Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is suffering from treatable absence seizures after collapsing during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he is receiving specialist medical care and remains optimistic about continuing his career.
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Pogba leaves AS Monaco after just one year and 115 minutes of play
AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have terminated their contract by mutual agreement, one year after the 2018 World Cup winner signed. Hampered by injuries, the midfielder played only 115 minutes in the AS Monaco shirt.
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Everton CEO confirms ongoing contact with Grealish as City future stays unresolved
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has revealed the club remains in contact with Jack Grealish following his injury-hit loan spell last season, though the 30-year-old is still contracted to Manchester City until next summer.
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Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern
Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, later disclosing he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. Harry Kane was widely praised for quickly shielding his team-mate while medical staff attended to him.
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Wrist injury threatens Hadjar's Dutch GP start with Lawson on standby for Red Bull
Isack Hadjar is doubtful for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after sustaining a wrist injury in a gym session. Red Bull has a contingency plan in place, with Liam Lawson set to step up to the senior team should Hadjar be ruled out.
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Thompson warns rivals not to sleep on unbeaten Rakhmonov's return from knee injury
Stephen Thompson, who was submitted by Shavkat Rakhmonov in 2023, says the unbeaten Kazakh welterweight will return from a lengthy knee injury as an even more dangerous fighter — despite being dropped from the UFC rankings during his absence.
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McKenzie trending toward All Blacks return as Ratima's PCL injury clouds halfback depth
All Blacks assistant Tana Umaga says fullback Damian McKenzie came through Tuesday's training session well as he races to be fit for Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, while halfback Cortez Ratima remains doubtful with a PCL injury.
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Ikitau and Suaalii return to bolster Wallabies squad for two-Test Argentina tour
Australia's 2025 John Eales Medal winner Len Ikitau has recovered from an ankle injury to join Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man Wallabies squad for Tests against Argentina, with coach Les Kiss warning the tour presents 'another tough challenge'.
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Doku ruled out for several weeks after calf injury clouds City's Premier League opener
Jeremy Doku faces several weeks on the sidelines after picking up a calf problem in Manchester City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, ruling him out of Sunday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
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Musiala reveals neurological dysfunction after two fainting spells in three days
After suffering two fainting spells during Bayern Munich's matches against Leipzig and Heidenheim, Jamal Musiala broke his silence on Instagram to explain that he suffers from absence episodes caused by a neurological dysfunction, while insisting he wants to continue playing.
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Musiala reveals treatable absence seizures after collapsing twice in four days
Jamal Musiala has disclosed he is experiencing "treatable absence seizures" caused by a neurological dysfunction, after collapsing on the pitch during Bayern Munich's matches against RB Leipzig and FC Heidenheim. The 23-year-old says he has medical clearance to continue playing.
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Musiala collapses again in pre-season after similar Bayern Munich scare days earlier
Jamal Musiala fell to the ground and was removed by medical staff during Bayern Munich's pre-season game against Heidenheim, just days after a similar incident against RB Leipzig that was attributed to extreme heat.
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Lisa Neumann weighs London life against Wales return as club future stays unresolved
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she has yet to sign with a new club following her Harlequins departure, with quality-of-life considerations shaping her decision as much as finances. A return to Wales remains possible but complicated by her established life in London.
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Sesko and De Ligt return to training as Carrick eyes Hull City opener with double boost
Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt were both spotted in training at Carrington on Tuesday, handing Manchester United manager Michael Carrick an encouraging fitness update days before their Premier League opener against Hull City.
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Tchouaméni back in time to launch Real Madrid's La Liga season
Absent from all summer preparation due to muscle pain, Aurélien Tchouaméni has recovered and is called up for Real Madrid's trip to Barcelona against Espanyol, the first La Liga match on Saturday.
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Sesko and De Ligt return to training but Mount doubt for United's Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt both trained at Carrington on Tuesday ahead of Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull City, but Mason Mount remains a doubt after missing sessions this week.
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