Incidents & injuries
Injuries, cards and off-pitch incidents.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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Cody Gakpo asks for privacy after miscarriage news
Cody Gakpo has asked for privacy after partner Noa van der Bij said the couple lost their unborn son during pregnancy.
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Declan Rice injury update as Tuchel confirms Panama availability
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are both available for England’s Panama match, while Reece James is out with a hamstring issue.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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England's right-back crisis deepens ahead of Panama
England's right-back crisis deepens with James's hamstring injury, reviving questions about Tuchel's controversial decision to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Derek McInnes finally returns to Rangers, with Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing
Derek McInnes answers Rangers' call after nine years with Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing, but faces a four-match ban for VAR criticism.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Monday, 22 June 2026
Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Mark Hughes mourns son Alex, who died suddenly aged 38
Mark Hughes confirmed his son Alex died suddenly aged 38. The family asked for privacy, and Alex was Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town.
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Miguel Almiron red card for mouth covering becomes World Cup first
Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at a World Cup for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent, with Paraguay under pressure.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Monday, 15 June 2026
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Friday, 12 June 2026
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Old Firm violence arrests reach 40 after Ibrox disorder
Three more men have been charged after ugly Old Firm scenes at Ibrox, taking the total number of arrests to 40 following the Scottish Cup quarter-final
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Thomas Partey ruled out of Ghana opener after Canada visa refusal
Thomas Partey is out of Ghana's 17 June opener vs Panama after Canada refused his visa, but he remains available for the next two US group games.
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Scott McTominay races against time in Scotland's World Cup opener
Scott McTominay travels separately with medical staff after stomach upset as Scotland prepare for first World Cup in 28 years. Latest on Haiti opener fitness.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Wataru Endo retires from international football, Japan loses its captain
Endo retires from international football due to foot injury, withdrawing from 2026 World Cup squad after 73 caps for Japan.
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Scott McTominay misses Scotland training but Haiti worry looks limited
Scott McTominay missed Scotland training with a stomach issue, but reports say he should still be available for the Haiti opener.
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Celtic punished after Hearts pitch invasion
Celtic have been handed a suspended 1,000-seat reduction and £7,500 fine after the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching win over Hearts.
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Harry Maguire fine adds to his England World Cup week disappointment
Harry Maguire was fined £1,000 for speeding weeks after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad. He asked for a speed awareness course.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Monday, 8 June 2026
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Christian Eriksen says he is home and recovering after Denmark scare
Christian Eriksen says he is home with his family after collapsing in Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine, and says his ICD protected him.
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Ederson’s Brazil call-up could delay Manchester United move
Ederson’s Brazil call-up has delayed the final steps of his agreed Manchester United move, with medical and paperwork now likely after the World Cup.
Sunday, 7 June 2026
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Christian Eriksen conscious after Denmark friendly collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, but the Danish FA and team doctor said he was conscious, walking off and due checks.
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Martin O'Neill staying at Celtic will help, but the rebuild is the real issue
Martin O'Neill is set to stay at Celtic on a one-year deal, but more than 10 possible exits make the summer rebuild the real issue.
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Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup debate is now wide open
Cristiano Ronaldo has 143 international goals and is heading to a record sixth World Cup, but Portugal’s debate over his role is now fully open.
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Wesley injury leaves Brazil waiting on World Cup fitness test
Brazil are waiting on tests after Wesley left in tears with a left groin injury, and Carlo Ancelotti will decide on his World Cup place after diagnosis.
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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga player of the season at 18
Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga player of the season at 18, with 16 goals, 11 assists and a record three monthly awards.






