Manchester United have confirmed that defender Matthijs de Ligt underwent successful surgery on a back issue. The 26-year-old Dutch player will miss the Netherlands' campaign at the 2026 World Cup.
De Ligt has made just 16 appearances for United this season. His last game came in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on November 30. United announced the corrective procedure on Friday as the best option after months of treatment failed to resolve the problem.
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Malmö FF defender Pontus Jansson has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during the away match against Djurgården, ruling him out for the rest of the season. The 35-year-old was carried off on a stretcher following a collision in overtime. Jansson has shared emotional messages on Instagram about his upcoming journey.
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering an ankle injury that requires surgery. Atletico Madrid confirmed the news in a statement on Monday.
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Club América goalkeeper Luis Malagón's Achilles injury, confirmed with successful surgery and a 6-to-8-month recovery, ensures he will miss the 2026 World Cup. This adds to Mexico's mounting player absences, testing the national team's depth under Javier Aguirre.
Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of Jürgen Klinsmann and goalkeeper for Serie B club AS Cesena, suffered a fractured vertebra in a match against Palermo. The injury, sustained after colliding with opponent Filippo Ranocchia, will sideline him for an extended period. As a member of the US national team, he was in contention for this summer's World Cup on home soil but will now miss the tournament.
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Harry Maguire has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until June 2027 with an option for another year. The 33-year-old defender declared himself one of the best in the world while expressing desperation to make England's World Cup squad. Speaking from the team's training camp in Dublin, he highlighted his recent form and international ambitions.
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has resumed training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Brazilian missed Monday's 2-1 win over Brentford due to a hip flexor injury but rejoined group sessions on Thursday. His return provides a significant boost as United chase Champions League qualification.
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Didier Deschamps has revealed France's final 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, led by captain Kylian Mbappé and excluding Eduardo Camavinga due to injury.