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# Concern

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2022
Injury rules Ballon d’Or winner out of Euro 2022
Spain’s Alexia Putellas sustained a knee injury in training today.
Michael Obafemi emerges as doubt for Ukraine game after Scotland heroics
Stephen Kenny also praised Ireland’s ‘most significant home win in seven years.’
'Tadhg seems to be OK' - Leinster give update on Furlong's ankle injury
The Wexford man was forced off in the first half of Leinster’s win over Toulouse.
John Hodnett added to Munster’s injury list as Toulouse clash looms
Hodnett joins Andrew Conway, Gavin Coombes, Dave Kilcoyne, RG Snyman and Tadhg Beirne on the absentee list.
Galway sweating over Whelan's fitness for rest of Leinster campaign after hamstring injury
The corner-forward limped off against Wexford after 59 minutes.
No guarantees Chelsea can complete season, says Cech
The technical and performance advisor and former goalkeeper says the club must ‘go day-by-day’.
Galway still manager-less - 'It's extremely disappointing when the league is starting this weekend'
The Tribe face Donegal in their Division 1 opener on Saturday.
Benzema injury sparks fears he may miss PSG clash while Barca leave it late to win in Alaves
Frankie De Jong strikes late for Barca after Real Madrid were pinned back by Elche.
Man Utd to support players in improving security following Victor Lindelof break-in
The defender’s family were subject to a “very traumatic” break-in at their house as he played against Brentford on Wednesday.
Leinster and Ireland await update after Tadhg Furlong suffers fresh calf injury
The tighthead limped off in the early stages of the province’s win against Montpellier today.
Covid-hit Montpellier see Top 14 fixture postponed ahead of trip to play Leinster
The French side are due in Dublin on Sunday week for a Champions Cup meeting with the province.
Bucs coach hopes NFL star gets 'help' after sacking
Antonio Brown’s career has been left hanging in the balance after recent events.
Spurs hit by fresh Covid outbreak ahead of League Cup semis
The London club already had an outbreak that affected nine first-team players in December and saw three games called off.
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Managers and players meeting to discuss Premier League Covid issues
Thursday’s discussion follows a clubs’ meeting on Monday.
Bristol boss Pat Lam worried for Premiership if Covid lockdown comes
‘I don’t mean to be all doom and gloom, but this is not as cosy as people think,’ said the Bears DOR.
Premier League prepares for Covid summit on Monday
Managers have called for clarity on the criteria used to call off matches.
Victor Lindelof breathing struggles gave David de Gea serious cause for concern
The Manchester United defender had to be replaced by Eric Bailly at Carrow Road.
Wigan striker stable in hospital after collapsing during training
Charlie Wyke is being monitored and will be unavailable for selection for the immediate future.
Sheffield United midfielder Fleck taken to hospital after ‘urgent medical care’ during game at Reading
The 30-year-old went down unchallenged in the second half of the game.
Euro 2020 winners Italy's World Cup bid in the balance after penalty miss
The Azzurri remain ahead of the Swiss at the top of Group C on goal difference.
'Al feels pretty good' - Wales deliver positive injury news on Wyn Jones after All Blacks loss
The captain suffered a shoulder injury as his side were defeated 54-16.
Newcastle fan who received emergency treatment at game ‘stable and responsive’
The supporter was taken ill during the 3-2 defeat to Tottenham with the match suspended for 20 minutes.
Former Manchester United star Pallister fears dementia
‘You put it all together and you start thinking, ‘Crikey, I’m a prime candidate for dementia.”
Brazil football icon Pele 'stable' following readmission to intensive care
The 80-year-old left hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this week following an operation to remove a tumour from his colon.
Ronaldo leaves Juventus training with injury a week before Ireland clash
The Irish game offers Ronaldo his first opportunity to become the all-time record goalscorer in men’s international football.
Federer pulls out of Toronto and Cincinnati to raise US Open doubts
Federer, who has played five events this year, underwent two right knee operations in 2020.
Tropical storm nears Japan, disrupting Tokyo Olympics
Irish 49er sailing duo Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove are experiencing a delay as a result.
Monaghan's comfortable win over Fermanagh overshadowed by Conor McManus injury
A 10-point win came at a cost.
Confirmed: Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of South Africa tour
The Wales lock dislocated his shoulder against Japan.
'It's sickening. It's horrible to see' - Another head injury controversy at the Euros
Austria goalscorer Christoph Baumgartner stayed on the pitch while visibly struggling tonight.
FIFPro wants answers from Uefa over handling of Benjamin Pavard’s head injury
Uefa are understood to have made contact with the French federation regarding the incident.
The Congolese Government has rubbished reports of a second volcanic eruption in the country
The latest incident comes just a week after Mount Nyiragongo devastated the area prompting an evacuation of the city.
Former Australian Test cricketer victim of targeted kidnapping
Police said that on 14 April Stuart MacGill was confronted by three men at an intersection and bundled into a vehicle.
Mayo sweating on fitness of AFLW star after shoulder surgery in Australia
Sarah Rowe starred for Collingwood this season, while carrying a shoulder problem.
'I went downhill rapidly' - Sheffield Wednesday boss on coronavirus-induced pneumonia
Darren Moore has no set time scale for a return to work.
Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo three months before Olympics
Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto told reporters on Friday: ‘We’re not thinking about cancellation.’
'I don’t see how any footballer wouldn’t be worried': Gary Lineker wants brain tested for signs of dementia
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Massive blow as Irish international stretchered off in Sheffield United's loss to West Ham
John Egan emerged as a serious injury concern for Stephen Kenny as the Hammers won 3-0.
Steve Bruce questions morality of playing football amid virus spike
Premier League managers have debated the merits of continuing the season amid a coronavirus resurgence.
Allardyce calls for 'circuit break' as positive Covid tests rise in Premier League
The Premier League returned its highest number of positive Covid-19 tests this season on Tuesday.