Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Madrid Derby. The injury adds another concern for Real Madrid after a difficult night at the Metropolitano, but the latest reports suggest Valverde could return sooner than some of…
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to the Super Eagles squad after Victor Osimhen was ruled out of Nigeria’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Awoniyi’s return on Sunday, September 20, after Osimhen’s recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected. The change gives coach…
Romeo Lavia is beginning to look like the Chelsea midfielder the club hoped it signed in 2023. After several difficult spells with injuries, the 22-year-old says he now feels free to play, take responsibility and embrace leadership under new manager Xabi Alonso. That change in mindset could be just as important as his return to…
The latest Moises Caicedo injury update has given Chelsea fans some encouragement, with the midfielder back in training after a calf problem. However, manager Xabi Alonso is taking no chances with his return. Caicedo will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup meeting with Leeds United on Wednesday despite returning to training. Alonso’s decision comes after the midfielder…
Barcelona have been hit by worrying news in preseason after Roony Bardghji suffered a potentially serious knee injury in training. The 20-year-old reportedly went down without contact and was in significant pain, with further medical examinations needed before the club can determine the extent of the damage. The biggest concern is Bardghji’s history. The Sweden…
Tottenham’s biggest concern over James Maddison’s latest hip problem is not simply whether he makes the opening-day squad. It is what the recurrence could mean for a team trying to build a new identity under Roberto De Zerbi. Maddison is coming off a difficult period after missing much of last season with a serious knee…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan showed remarkable resilience at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fighting through a knee injury to claim the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning world record holder and two-time defending Commonwealth champion finished third in 12.60 seconds, extending her impressive medal streak at the Games after winning gold in…
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car crash earlier this month, with the team confirming he will have a limited role as training camp begins this weekend. The accident occurred on July 14 near Shanahan’s home in Northern California when his vehicle collided with an SUV….
