FIFA is considering a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that has already been implemented during the 2025 Arab Cup. Six months ...

The dreaded ‘FIFA virus’ has been a common grievance for elite clubs for years, referring to the physical toll and injuries ...

Multiple La Liga clubs have already had to deal with their players suffering injuries during the international break. Eder Militao and Mikel Oyarzabal are two that have been struck down, and another ...

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Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol has hinted at a minimum five-month lay-off and possibly missing the upcoming FIFA World Cup ...

Ghana's World Cup hopes have taken a hit as Mohammed Kudus suffered a serious injury, sidelining him for three months and ...

© Rich Storry/Getty ImagesLionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium on May 31, 2025 in ...

Real Madrid officially confirmed that forward Kylian Mbappé sustained a left thigh injury. The announcement follows Mbappé’s substitution during Tuesday’s Champions League match against Atalanta.

A single injury helps create unpredictable outcomes within FIFA league competitions. Players’ health affects more than their well-being because it creates significant strategic disruptions. Clubs ...

p "To our very best knowledge, there is currently no true evidence of the negative effect of heading or other sub-concussive blows," football's world body said in response to calls by British ...

Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis joins Robert Siegel to discuss scrutiny that has recently befallen FIFA at the World Cup — both on and off the field. Headaches For FIFA: Injuries On Field And Hate In The ...