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Xavi Simons has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a ruptured ACL, bringing his season with Tottenham Hotspur to an abrupt end.The Dutch midfielder sustained the injury during Spurs’ 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers following a collision with Hugo Bueno. He initially tried to continue but was later stretchered off.Tottenham confirmed he will undergo surgery and begin rehabilitation afterward, with recovery expected to sideline him for several months.Reacting to the setback, Simons expressed heartbreak, noting that the injury has not only ended his season but also dashed his hopes of representing the Netherlands national football team at the tournament.The midfielder, who joined Spurs from RB Leipzig last summer, made 28 league appearances this sea...

Éric Chelle has acknowledged that negotiations over the financial terms of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are ongoing, but insists his main focus remains on managing the Super Eagles.The head coach, whose current contract runs until January 2027, disclosed that his agent is handling discussions with the federation while he concentrates on team duties, following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco earlier this year.Speaking to journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Chelle confirmed that talks are ongoing but stressed that his priority is on-field performance.He explained that while financial matters still need to be resolved, he has delegated those discussions to his representative in order to stay focused on the task ahead.Ami...