Injury - Soccer Wiretap

Jozy Altidore Declared Ready For USMNT Against Belgium

Jul 1, 2014 10:46 AM

Jozy Altidore has been declared fit and available to play for the United States on Tuesday against Belgium in their Round of 16 match.

Altidore is recovering from an injured hamstring suffered in the USA's opening match against Ghana.

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Tags: United States, Belgium, Injury, World Cup

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Neymar In Doubt For Colombia Match With Swollen Thigh

Jun 30, 2014 8:02 PM

Neymar has a swollen thigh, which puts his status for Brazil's quarterfinals match against Colombia in question. 

"We have four or five days to get Neymar in shape for the next match. It is a big problem, his thigh is swollen," said Luiz Felipe Scolari speaking after the game.

"I remember when I was Portugal coach and, in the fifth minute of the game, Netherlands defender Khalid Boulahrouz broke Cristiano Ronaldo in half and he had to go off 10 minutes later.

"When I saw Neymar after the game today I remembered that. Some people say Neymar falls too easily. He fell three times."

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Tags: Brazil, Colombia, Injury, World Cup

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Nigel De Jong Likely Out For Quarterfinal

Jun 29, 2014 7:21 PM

Nigel de Jong will likely miss the Netherlands' quarterfinal match on Saturday against Costa Rica due to a groin strain.

"De Jong had a small groin strain and I was forced to substitute him," Louis van Gaal explained. 

"I don't know if he will be available for the quarter-final, though to be honest it's very unlikely he will be able to play the next match.

"He is one of my most important players, so this is an enormous loss for us."

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Tags: Netherlands, Costa Rica, Injury, World Cup

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Vincent Kompany Doubtful For Belgium With Groin Injury Against USMNT

Jun 28, 2014 1:30 PM

Vincent Kompany is doubtful for Tuesday's match between Belgium and the United States.

Kompany, captain of Belgium, has a recurring groin injury.

''We will do all within our powers to make sure he comes back at 100 percent,'' Marc Wilmots said Friday.

Wilmots considers him his ''right-hand man'' on the pitch.

AP

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USMNT Optimistic To Have Jozy Altidore Back Against Belgium

Jun 28, 2014 12:45 PM

The United States are hoping to have Jozy Altidore back from his hamstring injury for the knockout stage match against Belgium.

"We are very optimistic. Every day's a big step forward with Jozy," said Jurgen Klinsmann.

The United States don't have a similar option to Altidore as a reserve, so they have been playing with Clint Dempsey up front.

Altidore was spotted running during the United States' training session on Friday.

Janie McCauley/AP

Tags: United States, Belgium, Injury, World Cup

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Sergio Agüero Ruled Out For Remainder Of World Cup With Injury

Jun 27, 2014 12:11 PM

Sergio Agüero has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup with a grade 1 tear in his hamstring.

Agüero has been part of Argentina's potent attack.

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Jozy Altidore Ruled Out For Germany Match

Jun 24, 2014 2:39 PM

Jurgen Klinsmann has confirmed that Jozy Altidore will not play for the United States on Thursday against Germany.

Altidore suffered a hamstring injury in the United States' opening match of the World Cup against Ghana.

Altidore has been hopeful of returning at some point in the World Cup.

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Ronaldo Wears Brace For Portugal's Friday Training Session

Jun 20, 2014 3:14 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo wore a brace on his left knee during Portugal's training session on Friday.

Ronaldo had been doubtful to face Germany in their opening Group G game but declared himself fit to play and was largely ineffective.

Earlier in the week, goalkeeper Beto said he believed Ronaldo would be "100 percent fit" to face the U.S.

Ronaldo's status for the remainder of the World Cup has been the subject of many rumors.

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Beto: Ronaldo 100 Percent Fit, Ready To Play USA

Jun 19, 2014 11:03 AM

Portugal's goalkeeper, Beto, is insisting Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to play the United States on Sunday.

Ronaldo has been dealing with a knee issue for weeks and there had been reports that Portugal's doctor advised him that his career was at risk by continuing to play.

"Ronaldo didn't leave training early," said Beto. "He finished his training at the same time as the rest of the players," Beto said at a press conference. 

"Cristiano is 100 percent fit to play. Every match he starts to play, it's because he's fit to play.

"He loves football but his body is the most important thing for him, to be fit, to be healthy so if he starts the match it's because he's ready, he's fit."

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Tags: Portugal, United States, Injury, World Cup

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Jozy Altidore Ruled Out For Portugal Match

Jun 20, 2014 10:48 AM

Jozy Altidore will miss the United States' match on Sunday against Portugal with a strained left hamstring.

"He will not be available for Sunday's game, but we are hopeful he will be available in the tournament," U.S. Soccer spokesman Michael Kammarman said of the 24-year-old.

Altidore left the Americans' World Cup opener against Ghana after straining his left hamstring in the 21st minute.

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Ronaldo Could Miss Remainder Of World Cup
Portugal's doctor has told Cristiano Ronaldo that he's putting his career in danger by continuing to play with his knee injury.

Manu Saintz/AS

USMNT 'Full Of Hope' Jozy Altidore Won't Be Out For World Cup
Jozy Altidore is the United States' only legitimate option at striker, with Aron Johannsson being a much different player.

Martin Pengelly/The Guardian

Fábio Coentrão Ruled Out For Remainder Of World Cup
Fábio Coentrão suffered an injured groin in Portugal's 4-0 loss to Germany on Monday.

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Luis Suárez '100 Percent Fit To Play Against England
Uruguay lost their opener on Saturday against Costa Rica and Luis Suárez was un unused substitute.

Dominic Fitfield/The Guardian

Clint Dempsey Breaks Nose
Clint Dempsey broke his nose during the first half of the United States' 2-1 win over Ghana.

Matthew Futterman/Wall Street Journal

Altidore Leaves With Hamstring Injury, Will Be Reevaluated On Tuesday
Jozy Altidore strained his left hamstring in the 23rd minute of the United States' 2-1 win over Ghana on Monday.

AP

Ronaldo Declares Himself Ready To Play Against Germany
Cristiano Ronaldo has been battling tendinitis in his left knee over the past two months.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

David De Gea Out For Remainder Of Group Stage With Hip Injury
David De Gea has been ruled out for the remainder of the group stage for Spain with a hip injury.

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Argentina To Play 5-3-2 While Keeping Reason Secret
Argentina has changed its formation from 4-3-3 to 5-3-2 for its opening World Cup match against Bosnia.

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Suárez In Doubt For Match Against England
Luis Suárez is no longer injured but he has not yet reached his needed fitness level.

Robin Bairner/Goal.com

Luka Modric Uncertain For Next Match With Foot Injury
Luka Modric played a full 90 minutes in Croatia's 3-1 loss to Brazil on Thursday, but he suffered a foot injury in the match.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

Suárez Won't Start Against Costa Rica
Luis Suárez will not start for Uruguay in their match on Saturday against Costa Rica.

David Hytner/The Guardian

Buffon Sprains Ankle, Will Sit For Italy Against England
Gianluigi Buffon suffered a sprained ankle during Italy's training session on Friday.

Jason Burt/The Telegraph

Luis Suárez Close To Full Fitness
Luis Suárez is doing triple shifts during training to regain full fitness.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Messi's Habit Of Vomiting On Pitch Could Be Nerves
Lionel Messi says it is just something that happens to him in training, during matches and even when he’s at home.

AP

Marco Reus Out Three Months With Ankle Injury
Marco Reus will be out three months with an injured ankle.

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Arturo Vidal Out For First Match, Could Miss Entire World Cup
Arturo Vidal will sit out Chile's World Cup opener against Australia with a lingering knee injury.

Marco Monteverde/The Courier-Mail

Ronaldo Returns To Training
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training as he continues to struggle with patellar tendinosis.

ESPN

Marco Reus Ruled Out Of World Cup With Ankle Injury
Marco Reus has been ruled out of the World Cup with a partially torn ligament in his left ankle.

ESPN

Franck Ribéry Ruled Out Of World Cup
Franck Ribéry has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup for France due to a persistent back injury.

The Guardian