Former Japan and Celtic star Nakamura to retire at 44
Former Japan international and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura will retire from football at the end of the season, his club said on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on his 26-year career.
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Spain's Koke suffers thigh injury ahead of FIFA World Cup
Atletico Madrid said Koke picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, leaving the Spain midfielder just weeks to recover before the World Cup in Qatar. Koke had started physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions, Atletico said on Monday without providing a timeline for his return, but reports in Spanish media said he would be out for three weeks.
Hibs players can make themselves monsters like Celtic stars then Lee Johnson won't have to go full John Collins - Tam McManus
John Collins was famously never shy of whipping off his top to flaunt his six pack as he drove his Hibs stars to rebellion with never ending gym sessions.
Soccer-Spain's Koke suffers thigh injury ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid said Koke picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, leaving the Spain midfielder just weeks to recover before the World Cup in Qatar.
Raka, Bouthier earn France recalls for November internationals
France have recalled Clermont winger Alivereti Raka and Montpellier full back Anthony Bouthier for next month's autumn international series, with coach Fabien Galthie also naming eight uncapped players in his 42-man squad on Monday.
Ntamack named in France's Autumn squad despite ankle injury
Romain Ntamack was on Monday included in France's 42-strong squad for Autumn internationals against Australia, South Africa and Japan.
Bayern's Germany forward Sane sidelined with torn muscle
Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane tore his thigh muscle in Sunday's 5-0 home win over Freiburg, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, casting doubt over his inclusion in the Germany squad for the World Cup that kicks off next month.
Soccer-Bayern's Germany forward Sane sidelined with torn muscle
(Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane tore his thigh muscle in Sunday's 5-0 home win over Freiburg, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, casting doubt over his inclusion in the Germany squad for the World Cup that kicks off next month.