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Rafael Nadal admits playing through severe injuries cost him nearly half his Grand Slam titles, with a rare foot condition forcing him to push his body beyond limits. The 39-year-old reveals how painkillers and anaesthetics became routine as he won 22 majors despite constant agony.
Arsenal faces a daunting Champions League final against a resurgent PSG, with injuries decimating the Gunners’ squad. A last-minute form surge from the French side has left bookmakers favouring Mbappé’s team by a narrow margin.
Tottenham Hotspur has launched an internal audit into its alarming injury crisis after key players including James Maddison and Xavi Simons suffered anterior cruciate ligament tears. The club is examining pitch conditions, medical protocols and squad management as it seeks to halt the pattern that has cost them dearly over the past 12 months.
Wales manager Rob Page has drafted Connor Roberts and Ben Davies back into the senior squad despite lingering fitness concerns. The move comes as injuries ravage the defense, leaving just 18 fit players ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers.
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu suffered a shock first-round exit at Roland-Garros on Monday, losing 6-2, 6-3 to Czech qualifier Tereza Martincová. The 23-year-old former US Open champion, ranked 120th in the world, admitted her preparations were disrupted by persistent allergies.