World Cup, FIFA and Davies
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Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on key injuries impacting World Cup teams.
Friday’s news is the most recent setback for Davies after he missed nine months recovering from an ACL injury to his right knee while playing for Canada in the Concacaf Nations League Finals in March 2025. He returned to Bayern in mid-December, but by the end of February tore a muscle fiber in his right hamstring.
From Lamine Yamal to Serge Gnabry and Estêvão, injuries are piling up before the World Cup, fueling concerns that too many games are taking a toll on players.
Lionel Messi believes Neymar belongs among football's elite and that he hopes the Brazil forward returns in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in June.
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Senegal 'capable' of replacing injury-stricken Kalidou Koulibaly for FIFA World Cup - Lamine Sané
Former Senegal defender Lamine Sané is confident that the Teranga Lions could replace captain Kalidou Koulibaly in the backline, should the 34-year-old miss out on the FIFA World Cup due to injury.
A major talking point during Barcelona’s international break was the risk of injuries with so many players away on duty. Raphinha’s injury while playing for Brazil reignited the debate, but Hansi Flick made no excuses despite president Joan Laporta ...