# absence

This year

2023

# absence

Allaho to miss Cheltenham due to abdominal bleed

A rare problem has surfaced for Willie Mullins’ chaser.

2.1k

Feb 13th 2023, 11:31 AM

Last year

2022

# absence

Raheem Sterling leaves Qatar after armed break-in at family home

Manager Gareth Southgate is unsure if the forward will return for the remainder of the World Cup.

31.9k

Updated

Dec 4th 2022, 10:11 PM

# query

Anti-homophobia group demands PSG explain Gueye absence

All 20 teams in Ligue 1 had the rainbow colours of the LGBTIQ+ movement on their shirts.

12.7k

May 16th 2022, 4:47 PM

All time

# Ready to go

Wallabies 'pumped' as Quade Cooper set for shock return after 4-year absence

Michael Hooper on Saturday warned South Africa to prepare for ‘a real test’.

5.3k

Sep 11th 2021, 1:53 PM

# absence

Fabinho to miss Liverpool’s clash with Burnley due to family bereavement

The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder’s wife, Rebeca Tavares, confirmed on social media that his father has died.

4.2k

Aug 20th 2021, 2:28 PM

# absence

Klopp says Liverpool ‘got lucky’ with Andy Robertson’s ankle injury

The Scot will miss the start of the season.

7.6k

Aug 10th 2021, 8:08 AM

# absence

Virgil Van Dijk 'not likely' to play again this season

Liverpool’s defensive rock has been out with an ACL injury since mid-October.

4.9k

Feb 2nd 2021, 2:57 PM

# absence

Spain assistant boss hopes he's filled in for Luis Enrique for the last time

Luis Enrique missed a third successive Spain game on Monday. His assistant hopes the former Barcelona coach returns in September.

9.7k

Jun 11th 2019, 12:14 AM

# absence

Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss 2019 Irish Open

The 29-year-old denied he was discrediting the event by not participating in it.

32.7k

Feb 21st 2019, 12:29 PM

# absence

Alisson: Liverpool can cope with Virgil van Dijk loss

The star defender will not be available for the Reds’ first-leg Champions League clash with Bayern.

16.7k

Feb 18th 2019, 12:43 AM

# absence

Martin O'Neill confirms Harry Arter to take break from international football

The Cardiff midfielder was previously involved in an altercation with Roy Keane.

37.2k

Sep 3rd 2018, 12:43 PM

# absence

Highly-rated Dortmund star will not travel to Dublin for Ireland clash

USA’s Christian Pulisic is considered one of the hottest prospects in world football.

13.0k

May 29th 2018, 7:03 PM

# absence

Conor McGregor inexplicably moves up UFC rankings despite not having fought in 17 months

The former two-weight champion was formally stripped of both of his titles after not having defended either belt since November 2016.

13.2k

Apr 25th 2018, 11:50 PM

# uncertainty

'I would lie if I said it was a pure tactical decision' - Mourinho explains Mkhitaryan's absence

It is believed the Armenia international will be part of a player swap that will bring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford.

11.4k

Jan 15th 2018, 8:39 PM

# absence

Is Johnny Sexton being punished for a recent poor performance?

The Irishman has not had the best of times in France.

10.5k

May 16th 2015, 9:56 AM

# dwindling resources

5 more things Southampton boss Ronald Koeman might tweet during this transfer window

The Dutch coach may have no choice but to play a false nine this season.

9.0k

Jul 28th 2014, 6:53 PM

# at a loss

11 ways to ease the World Cup withdrawal symptoms we're all feeling today

It’s okay, buddy. We’re all in this together.

3.7k

Jun 27th 2014, 8:30 AM

# absence

Gareth Bale set to miss Ireland friendly with foot injury

The Tottenham winger will sit out Wednesday’s game against Trap’s side in Cardiff.

1.5k

Aug 11th 2013, 4:15 PM

# HSE

Three HSE staff dismissed over "very poor attendance records"

More than 100 staff have also had their sick leave scheme suspended in the last six months.

15.9k

Sep 28th 2012, 2:00 PM

# absence

Van der Vaart to miss Rovers tie following Europa League snub

The midfielder expressed bewilderment after he was left out of his side’s squad for the competition.

290

Sep 13th 2011, 11:06 AM