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Donnarumma Suffers Huge Facial Injury vs Monaco With ’10 Staples Required’
Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by the studs of a Monaco player in their Ligue 1 clash.
The Italian goalkeeper had saved an effort from Wilfried Singo in the first half of the match at the Stade Louis II.
Donnarumma was struck in the face by the boot of Singo after making the save, suffering multiple cuts to his face.
The 25-year-old required medical attention following the collision, but was ultimately forced off in the 22nd minute to be replaced by Matvei Safonov.
Donnarumma walked off the pitch after being treated by PSG’s medical staff.
Singo avoided punishment for the challenge from referee Francois Letexier for his challenge on Donnaruma.
The Monaco defender escaped a second yellow card having already been booked in the 14th minute for a foul on Desire Doue.
French outlet RMC Sport shared images of Donnaruma’s face after receiving treatment for his injuries.
The goalkeeper reportedly required 10 staples following the cuts on his right cheek.
Donnaruma had stayed in the tunnel until half-time to remonstrate with the referee over the lack of sanction for Singo’s challenge.
The Italian has made 15 appearances for PSG so far this season, keeping four clean sheets.
The reigning French champions earned a 4-2 win against Monaco on Wednesday.
Doue had opened the scoring for PSG in the 24th minute, before Eliesse Ben Seghir and Breel Embolo struck in the second half to turn the match around for Monaco.
A brace from Ousmane Dembele either side of a strike from Goncalo Ramos saw PSG hit back to secure victory late on.
The result saw Luis Enrique’s side move 10 points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Marseille and Monaco lie second and third in the table, with the former having a game in hand.
Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic retirement from international football.
The 41-year-old Al Nassr striker shocked the footballing world on Thursday by announcing his permanent withdrawal from the Portugal national team, drawing the curtain on a legendary 23-year international career.
Addressing the media fallout during his Friday press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming LALIGA fixture against Valencia, Mourinho offered a supportive perspective on the situation.
Mourinho, who previously managed Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabéu, insisted that the veteran’s controversial exit should not overshadow his monumental contributions to the country.
“His decision must be respected, and I do respect it,” Mourinho daid
However, the Portuguese tactician also expressed visible regret over the sour circumstances surrounding the departure of his nation’s greatest-ever player.
“The only thing I wish for is that the moment of his retirement as a player will be different from his farewell yesterday,” the Real Madrid boss added.
While Ronaldo’s international days are officially over, Mourinho was incredibly quick to remind reporters that the forward remains a devastating force in domestic football.
“He hasn’t ended his career; those who know him are aware that he still has goals,” Mourinho stated emphatically.
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Bursaspor played out a 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor in their TFF 1. Lig encounter on Friday night.
The Nigeria international had previously scored in 12 consecutive league matches for Bursaspor before his remarkable scoring run came to an end against Bandırmaspor last weekend
Iheanacho restored his scoring touch by opening the scoring against Antalyaspor in the 26th minute.
However, an own goal from Tural Bayramov brought the visitors level before the half-time break.
The striker has now recorded an impressive 17 goals and four assists in 14 league appearances for Bursaspor this season.
Despite dropping points, Bursaspor remain top of the league standings with 37 points
England manager Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer and Phil Foden out of his latest squad for the final Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
However, Jobe Bellingham and Fulham midfielder Josh King have received their first senior call-ups.
Tuchel said Palmer had missed too many opportunities to represent England, despite scoring five goals and providing three assists for Chelsea this season.
Jobe Bellingham joins his elder brother, Jude, in the squad after impressing at Borussia Dortmund.
King also earns his first call-up following a strong start to the season, with two goals and one assist in the Premier League.
Defender Ben White returns to the squad for the first time since March, while Declan Rice is also back after missing the previous camp through injury.
Djed Spence has also returned after recovering from injury.
England will host Croatia at Wembley on November 12 before travelling to Madrid to face Spain three days later.
Tuchel’s side are second in Group A4, three points behind leaders Spain. The top two teams will qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
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