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Kevin De Bruyne Fractures Nose, Left Eye Socket

May 30, 2021 2:04 PM

Kevin De Bruyne suffered a fractured nose and an orbital fracture to his eye socket during the Champions League Final.

De Bruyne, who collided with Antonio Rudiger in the match, is questionable for the European Championship.

De Bruyne could return for Belgium wearing a protective mask. 

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez criticized Rudiger for the challenge.

“For me, it was excessive force and it was reckless. And it should have been a red card. Kevin is not a player that goes down for no reason. You can see the pain and it’s a swollen eye," said Martinez.  

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Out For 2020 European Championship

May 15, 2021 1:33 PM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the European Championship this summer due to a knee injury.

Ibrahimovic had come out of retirement to rejoin the team in March after five years.

"Today I have spoken to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has unfortunately communicated that his injury will prevent him from taking part in the Euros this summer," said Janne Andersson in a statement.


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