# Achilles heel

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2022

Nightmare for Aston Villa as €30 million defender ruptures Achilles tendon

Diego Carlos will miss most of the rest of the season with an injury picked up against Everton.

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Aug 15th 2022, 10:26 AM

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Mako Vunipola misses England’s Autumn Nations Cup final clash with France

The Saracens prop has barely trained this week due to a sore achilles and Ellis Genge takes his place at Twickenham.

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Dec 5th 2020, 2:43 PM

'It would have been the ideal opportunity for him' - Keane reveals Arter ruled out for Ireland

The Bournemouth midfielder is set to miss out on this week’s friendly games, while a number of other players are doubts.

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Mar 22nd 2016, 5:00 PM

Messi has now missed the most La Liga penalties in Barcelona's history

The Argentine superstar failed to convert his eighth spot-kick but did score from play against Getafe.

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Mar 12th 2016, 4:48 PM

Girl faceplants at graduation, demonstrates the perils of high heels

Every girl will feel this fall in her very bones.

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May 15th 2015, 6:57 PM

7 common causes of Achilles Tendon injury

From your feet to what you’re doing with them, take this advice to avoid a nasty injury.

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Sep 7th 2014, 6:30 PM

Deferred: Cullen to decide on Six Nations fitness next week

The Leinster captain needs surgery on both of his Achilles, but may be able to play through the pain.

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Jan 19th 2012, 7:29 PM