Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami’s upcoming match against Chicago, extending his recovery from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final. This will mark his ninth consecutive MLS game missed, with a potential return date set for September 14th against Philadelphia.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that new signing Mikel Merino will be sidelined for several weeks due to a shoulder injury sustained in training. The midfielder, who joined from Real Sociedad this week, will miss the upcoming match against Brighton.
Former world number one Karolina Pliskova was forced to retire from her US Open second-round match due to an ankle injury after just three points. The Czech player twisted her ankle and was unable to continue, handing the victory to Jasmine Paolini. Paolini, who expressed sympathy for Pliskova, will now face Yulia Putintseva in the round of 16.
Lionel Messi returned to limited practice with Inter Miami, aiming for a return before the regular season ends on October 19. The 37-year-old superstar has been sidelined since July due to an ankle injury, but is progressing in his recovery. Inter Miami remains atop the MLS Eastern Conference standings despite his absence.
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra overcame a lingering groin injury to clinch second place at the Lausanne Diamond League. Despite struggling throughout the competition, Chopra delivered two clutch throws in his final two attempts, securing his spot on the podium and securing his second-best throw ever.
Keely Hodgkinson, the reigning Olympic 800m champion, has announced she is ending her season early due to an injury. The 22-year-old British runner, who triumphed in Paris just two weeks ago, had an undefeated season with nine wins in nine races. She will now focus on recovering and preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025.
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers due to an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final. The 37-year-old star is currently recovering at his club, Inter Miami. Coach Lionel Scaloni has called up several young players, including Alejandro Garnacho, Valentin Carboni, Valentin Barco, and Matias Soule, to fill the void left by Messi and other notable absences.
Lille midfielder Angel Gomes has been released from the hospital after being knocked unconscious during a Ligue 1 match against Stade Reims. The 23-year-old sustained the injury after a collision with Reims midfielder Amadou Kone. Gomes expressed his gratitude for the medical staff and fans’ support, highlighting the importance of his recovery.
An 18-year-old boy tragically died in Delhi after an air conditioner unit fell from a second-floor building, highlighting the potential dangers of poorly maintained infrastructure. The incident, caught on CCTV footage, also injured his friend and sparked investigations into the cause of the accident.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra has confirmed he will compete in the upcoming Diamond League meet in Lausanne on August 22, despite a nagging groin injury. Chopra, the reigning World Champion, had hinted at a possible early end to his season and surgery after his silver medal in Paris but said the injury has not worsened. He plans to continue his season, focusing on the Zurich Diamond League and the final in Brussels.
