Barcelona’s goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen sustained a serious injury during their 5-1 win over Villarreal. The injury could potentially sideline him for the remainder of the season. While coach Hansi Flick expressed sadness over the situation, he declined to speculate about a replacement or the severity of the injury.
World No. 4 Elena Rybakina has pulled out of the upcoming Beijing and Wuhan tournaments due to a back injury. She aims to return to competition before the WTA Tour’s season finale in Riyadh in November.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is facing a race against time to be fit for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, after suffering a muscle injury. Manager Arne Slot revealed the Brazilian’s status remains uncertain, leaving Caoimhin Kelleher poised for a potential starting role.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a significant ankle injury while playing for Norway, putting him out for an extended period. The injury comes as a major blow to Arsenal, who are currently second in the Premier League and facing a crucial Champions League opener.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her 2024 season due to a persistent foot injury that required surgery. The 30-year-old expressed her determination to recover fully and return stronger in 2025.
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has announced she will miss the remainder of the 2024 WTA season due to a persistent shoulder injury. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up has struggled with form and fitness throughout the year, and the injury forced her to withdraw from the recent US Open. She plans to return for the start of the 2025 season in Australia.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard sustained a right ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League victory against Austria, potentially sidelining him for several weeks. The injury comes at a crucial time for Arsenal, who face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend.
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Colombia due to a high-ankle injury sustained in July. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently recovering in Miami, but is yet to be cleared for a return to action.
Germany will be without striker Niclas Fuellkrug for their crucial Nations League match against the Netherlands on Tuesday due to an Achilles tendon strain. The 31-year-old, who recently joined West Ham, was a key figure in Germany’s recent success, scoring the opening goal in their 5-0 victory over Hungary just days ago. This injury could open the door for Kai Havertz to return to his familiar center-forward role.
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori will miss Italy’s upcoming Nations League fixture against Israel due to a calf injury sustained in a freak accident during the match against France. The injury occurred when Ousmane Dembele was tackled by Alessandro Bastoni, resulting in a collision with Calafiori’s calf.
