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Players who missed this year’s football world cup due to injuries
The details of the last players who missed this year’s football world cup due to injuries have been mentioned.
- Marcus Reus (Germany)
Marcus Roos, unfortunately, had to withdraw from this year’s World Cup.
The 33-year-old also missed the 2014 World Cup due to injury and his team went on to win the trophy. Reus was coming back from injury and was set to be part of the 2022 World Cup squad when he suffered an acute ankle injury that forced him out of the tournament.
- Diogo Jota (Portugal)
Portugal’s main attacking player Diogo Jota was expected to play in their World Cup opener, but Jota picked up an injury during a league match for Liverpool in October.
Although Jota did not need surgery, his injury took time to heal and forced him out of the World Cup. The loss of Jota could have a huge impact on the Portugal team.
- Paul Pogba (France)
Paul Pogba can be known as one of the most important players of the French team and he will also miss the World Cup this year due to an injury.
Pogba underwent surgery on a knee injury in September and is uncertain of his recovery ahead of France’s title defence against Australia on November 22.
- Sadio Mane (Senegal)
Senegalese forward Sadio Mane was included in this year’s World Cup squad but was forced to withdraw two days before the opening day of the tournament on Sunday. Mane suffered a foot injury while playing for his club Bayern Munich earlier this month.
The news did not go down well with Senegalese sports fans. Senegal will play their first match against the Netherlands on November 21.
- Arthur Melo (Brazil)
Melo, who was a strong midfielder in Brazil, suffered a left thigh injury during training with the Liverpool team.
The injury occurred in October and Melo was left out of the World Cup squad.
The 22-year-old said in an Instagram post: “It comes after a lot of effort and a lot of hard work, I’m ready to establish myself in my new team and I’m playing at the World Cup without giving up fighting for my dream.”
The 22-year-old Melo has a great opportunity to play in the upcoming World Cup.
ආබාධ හේතුවෙන් මෙවර පාපන්දු ලෝක කුසලානය අහිමි වූ ක්රීඩකයන්
ආබාධයන් හේතුවෙන් මෙවර පාපන්දු ලෝක කුසලානය අහිමි වූ අවසනාවන්ත ක්රීඩකයන් පිළිබද විස්තර සදහන් කර ඇත.
- Marcus Reus (Germany)
මාකස් රූස් මෙවර ලෝක කුසලානයෙන් අවාසනාවන්ත ලෙස ඉවත් වීමට සිදු විය.
33 හැවිරිදි ඔහුට ආබාධයක් හේතුවෙන් 2014 ලෝක කුසලානයද අහිමි වූ අතර ඔහුගේ කණ්ඩායම කුසලානය ලබා ජයග්රහණය කිරීමට සමත් විය. රියස් තුවාලයෙන් පසු නැවත පැමිණීම සහ 2022 ලෝක කුසලානු කණ්ඩායමේ කොටසක් වීමට සූදානම්ව සිටියේ ඔහුට ඔහුගේ වළලුකරේ ඇති වූ උග්ර ආබාධයක් හේතුවෙන් ඔහුට තරගාවලියෙන් ඉවත් වීමට සිදු විය.
- Diogo Jota (Portugal)
පෘතුගාලයේ ප්රධානතම attacking තරගකරුවෙකු වන ඩියෝගෝ ජෝටා ඔවුන්ගේ ලෝක කුසලාන ආරම්භක තරගයේදීම දීම ක්රීඩා කිරීමට නියමිතව තිබූ ක්රීඩකයෙකු වූ නමුත් ජෝටා ඔක්තෝම්බර් මාසයේදී ලීග් තරඟයක් අතරතුර ලිවර්පූල් කණ්ඩායම නියෝජනය කරමින් පැවැත්වූ තරගයකදී ඔහු ආබාධයක්ට ලක් විය.
ජෝටාට ශල්යකර්මයක් අවශ්ය නොවූවත්, ඔහුගේ ආබාධය සුව වීමට කාලය අවශය බැවින් ඔහුව ලෝක කුසලානයෙන් ඉවත් කිරීමට සිදු විය. ජෝටා අහිමි වීම පෘතුගාලය කණ්ඩායමට විශාල බලපෑමක් ඇති කළ හැකිය.
- Paul Pogba (France)
ප්රංශ කණ්ඩායමේ වැදගත්ම ක්රීඩකයෙකු ලෙස Paul Pogba හැදින්විය හැකි අතර ඔහුටද අබාධ තත්වයක් හේතුවෙන් මෙවර ලෝක කුසලාන තරගාවලිය මග හැරී යනු ඇත.
දණහිසේ ආබාධයක් හේතුවෙන් පොග්බා සැප්තැම්බර් මාසයේදී ශල්යකර්මයකට භාජනය වූ අතර ප්රංශය ඔස්ට්රේලියාවට එරෙහිව නොවැම්බර් 22 වැනිදා තරග වැදීමට නියමිත අතර සිය ශූරතා ආරක්ෂා කරගැනීමේ තරගාවලියට පෙර ඔහු සුව වීම අවිනිශ්චිතය.
- Sadio Mane (Senegal)
සෙනගාලයේ සුපිරි ඉදිරිපෙළ ක්රීඩක Sadio Mane මෙවර ලෝක කුසලාන සංචිතයට ඇතුළත්ව සිටි නමුත් ඉරිදා තරඟාවලියේ ආරම්භක දින දෙකකට පෙර ඉවත් වීමට සිදුවිය. මේ මස මුලදී ඔහුගේ ක්රීඩා සමාජය Bayern Munich සඳහා ක්රීඩා කරමින් සිටියදී මානේ පාදයේ ආබාධයකට ලක් විය.
මෙම ප්රවෘත්තිය සෙනගාල ක්රීඩා ලෝලීන්ට එතරම් ප්රිය කළේ නැත. සෙනගාලය ඔවුන්ගේ පළමු තරගය නෙදර්ලන්තයට එරෙහිව නොවැම්බර් 21 වැනිදා පැවැත්වේ.
- Arthur Melo (Brazil)
බ්රසීලයේ මැදපෙළ ප්රබල ක්රීඩකයෙතු වූ මෙලෝ ලිවර්පූල් කණ්ඩායම හා පුහුණුවීම් අතරතුර වම් කලවයේ ආබාධයකට ලක්විය.
ආබාධය ඔක්තෝම්බර් මාසයේදී සිදු වූ අතර මෙලෝ ලෝක කුසලාන සංචිතයෙන් ඉවත් කර ඇත.
22 හැවිරිදි ඔහු ඉන්ස්ටග්රෑම් සටහනකක් තබමින් ප්රකාශ කර සිටියේ “එය පැමිණෙන්නේ විශාල උත්සාහයකින් සහ බොහෝ වෙහෙස මහන්සි වී වැඩ කිරීමෙන් පසුව, මම මගේ නව කණ්ඩායම තුළ ස්ථාපිත වීමට සූදානම් වූ අතර මගේ සිහිනය වෙනුවෙන් සටන් කිරීම අත්නොහරී මම ලෝක කුසලානයට ක්රීඩා කරනවා.”
වයස අවුරුදු 22 මෙලෝ හට ඉදිරි ලෝක කුසලාන ක්රීඩා කිරීමට විශාල අවස්ථාවක් පවතී.
காயம் காரணமாக இந்த ஆண்டு கால்பந்து உலகக் கோப்பையை தவறவிட்ட வீரர்கள்
உபாதை காரணமாக இவ்வருட உதைபந்தாட்ட உலகக் கிண்ணத் தொடரை தவறவிட்ட கடைசி வீரர்களின் விபரம் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டுள்ளது.
- மார்கஸ் ரியஸ் (ஜெர்மனி)
துரதிர்ஷ்டவசமாக இந்த ஆண்டு உலகக் கோப்பையில் இருந்து மார்கஸ் ரூஸ் விலகினார்.
33 வயதான அவர் காயம் காரணமாக 2014 உலகக் கோப்பையையும் தவறவிட்டார், மேலும் அவரது அணி கோப்பையை வென்றது. காயத்தில் இருந்து மீண்டு வந்த ரியஸ், 2022 உலகக் கோப்பை அணியில் இடம்பிடித்திருந்தார்.
- டியோகோ ஜோட்டா (போர்ச்சுகல்)
போர்ச்சுகலின் முக்கிய தாக்குதல் வீரர் டியோகோ ஜோட்டா அவர்களின் உலகக் கோப்பை தொடக்க ஆட்டத்தில் விளையாடுவார் என்று எதிர்பார்க்கப்பட்டது, ஆனால் அக்டோபரில் லிவர்பூலுக்கான லீக் போட்டியின் போது ஜோட்டாவுக்கு காயம் ஏற்பட்டது.
ஜோட்டாவுக்கு அறுவை சிகிச்சை தேவையில்லை என்றாலும், அவரது காயம் குணமடைய நேரம் எடுத்தது மற்றும் உலகக் கோப்பையிலிருந்து அவரை வெளியேற்றியது. ஜோட்டாவின் இழப்பு போர்ச்சுகல் அணிக்கு பெரும் பாதிப்பை ஏற்படுத்தும்.
- பால் போக்பா (பிரான்ஸ்)
பால் போக்பா பிரெஞ்சு அணியின் மிக முக்கியமான வீரர்களில் ஒருவராக அறியப்படுகிறார், மேலும் அவர் காயம் காரணமாக இந்த ஆண்டு உலகக் கோப்பையையும் இழக்கிறார்.
செப்டம்பரில் போக்பா முழங்காலில் ஏற்பட்ட காயத்தில் அறுவை சிகிச்சைக்கு உட்படுத்தப்பட்டார் மற்றும் நவம்பர் 22 அன்று ஆஸ்திரேலியாவுக்கு எதிரான பிரான்சின் பட்டத்தை பாதுகாப்பதற்கு முன்னதாக அவர் குணமடைவார் என்பது நிச்சயமற்றது.
- சாடியோ மானே (செனகல்)
செனகல் முன்கள வீரர் சாடியோ மானே இந்த ஆண்டு உலகக் கோப்பை அணியில் சேர்க்கப்பட்டார், ஆனால் ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை போட்டியின் தொடக்க நாளுக்கு இரண்டு நாட்களுக்கு முன்பு விலக வேண்டிய கட்டாயம் ஏற்பட்டது. இந்த மாத தொடக்கத்தில் மானே தனது கிளப்பான பேயர்ன் முனிச்சிற்காக விளையாடும் போது காலில் காயம் ஏற்பட்டது.
இந்தச் செய்தி செனகல் விளையாட்டு ரசிகர்களுக்குப் பிடிக்கவில்லை. செனகல் அணி தனது முதல் போட்டியில் நெதர்லாந்தை நவம்பர் 21ஆம் தேதி எதிர்கொள்கிறது.
- ஆர்தர் மெலோ (பிரேசில்)
பிரேசிலில் வலுவான மிட்ஃபீல்டராக இருந்த மெலோ, லிவர்பூல் அணியுடன் பயிற்சியின் போது இடது தொடையில் காயம் அடைந்தார்.
அக்டோபரில் காயம் ஏற்பட்டது மற்றும் மெலோ உலகக் கோப்பை அணியில் இருந்து வெளியேறினார்.
22 வயதான அவர் இன்ஸ்டாகிராம் பதிவில், “இது நிறைய முயற்சி மற்றும் கடின உழைப்புக்குப் பிறகு வருகிறது, எனது புதிய அணியில் என்னை நிலைநிறுத்த நான் தயாராக இருக்கிறேன், நான் கைவிடாமல் உலகக் கோப்பையில் விளையாடுகிறேன். என் கனவுக்காக போராடுகிறேன்.”
22 வயதான மெலோவுக்கு எதிர்வரும் உலகக் கோப்பையில் விளையாட சிறந்த வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்துள்ளது.
Football
AIFF Faces FIFA, AFC Ban Threat as October 30 Deadline Looms
Indian football is staring at yet another international suspension as FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly warned the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to ratify its long-pending constitution by October 30, 2025, or risk a complete ban from world football.
In a strongly-worded two-page letter sent on Tuesday (August 26) to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA and AFC expressed “profound concern” over the failure to finalise and implement a revised constitution, a matter pending before India’s Supreme Court since 2017.
If suspended, India’s national teams and clubs would be barred from all international competitions, while the country’s ambitious 2036 Olympic Games bid in Ahmedabad could also be thrown into uncertainty.
FIFA & AFC Ultimatum
The letter, signed by FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and AFC Deputy General Secretary Vahid Kardany, set out three urgent requirements for the AIFF:
1. Obtain a definitive Supreme Court order approving the revised constitution.
2. Ensure full compliance with FIFA and AFC statutes.
3. Formally ratify the constitution at the next AIFF General Meeting.
Failure to comply, they warned, would trigger sanctions, including full suspension of AIFF membership.
Previous Suspension in 2022
This is not the first governance crisis to hit Indian football. In August 2022, FIFA suspended the AIFF for “third-party interference” after a court-appointed Committee of Administrators temporarily ran the federation. That ban lasted just two weeks, lifted only after fresh elections were held in which Kalyan Chaubey defeated football legend Bhaichung Bhutia.
Domestic Fallout – ISL in Crisis
The deadlock has already disrupted Indian football at the domestic level. The Indian Super League (ISL), India’s top-tier professional league, has been put “on hold” by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the AIFF’s commercial partner, due to uncertainty over its Master Rights Agreement, which expires in December 2025.
At least three clubs have suspended operations or delayed salaries, while all 11 ISL clubs have warned of an “existential crisis.” Reports from FIFPRO further highlight cases of players’ contracts being terminated, leaving livelihoods at risk.
The Supreme Court of India will hear the matter again on August 28, a session that could determine the immediate future of the ISL and India’s football calendar.
What’s at Stake
If AIFF fails to meet the October deadline, India could lose:
• Participation in FIFA and AFC tournaments.
• Entry rights for national teams and clubs in international competitions.
• Momentum in its 2036 Olympics bid.
• Credibility with players, fans, and commercial partners.
For now, the football fraternity in India waits anxiously for the Supreme Court’s verdict and AIFF’s ability to steer through yet another governance storm
Football
Heritage Derby Trophy Goes to Hameed Al Husseinie College
Colombo – Hameed Al Husseinie College emerged victorious in the prestigious Heritage Derby Trophy football encounter against Zahira College, Maradana, securing a 3–1 win at the Colombo Racecourse grounds yesterday.
The match kicked off under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, adding special significance to this annual football rivalry.
Hameed Al Husseinie College took control early, leading 2–0 at halftime before sealing the victory with a third goal in the second half. Zahira College managed to pull one back, but it was not enough to challenge the dominant performance of the winners.
The trophy presentation was held soon after the final whistle, with the principals of both schools — Rizvi Marikkar of Zahira College and Mrs. Dain of Hameed Al Husseinie College — present to witness the celebrations.
This latest victory adds another chapter to the rich history of the Heritage Derby, further cementing Hameed Al Husseinie College’s reputation in school football.
Football
Exclusive: AFC Fines Sri Lankan Footballer Over “Free Palestine” Message
Colombo – June 13
Sri Lankan national footballer Mohamed Thilham, who recently made headlines after displaying a “PRAY FOR FREE PALESTINE” message on his undershirt during post-match celebrations, has now been officially penalized by international football authorities.
Following Sri Lanka’s 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on June 10 at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium, Thilham—a non-playing substitute—unveiled the message, drawing both praise and criticism from various quarters.

⚠️ AFC Sanctions Player with USD 2,000 Fine
FIFA, in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has now issued a formal disciplinary notice to the player, imposing a USD 2,000 fine. This letter, according to sources within the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), was sent addressing to Thilham, underscoring AFC stance on politically charged expressions at official matches.
According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, players are prohibited from displaying political, religious, or personal slogans during matches or official ceremonies. While Thilham’s gesture occurred after the final whistle, FIFA and AFC treat any action within the stadium environment as part of official conduct.
⚽ FFSL Under Scrutiny for Disciplinary Action
FFSL President Jaswar Umar previously stated that the act “was not authorized by the federation” and “violates international football disciplinary norms.” He also confirmed that the FFSL would take internal disciplinary action against the player.
However, this incident has reignited public debate over the role of athletes in social advocacy and the limits imposed by international sports law. While some supporters see Thilham’s actions as courageous and morally driven, others have raised concerns about the player’s career stability and future opportunities under increasing scrutiny.
📝 Editorial Insight
At Sri Lankan Sports TV, we initially chose to withhold the content of the message in our match coverage—out of responsibility to the player’s career and to respect global sports protocol. However, the message went viral after several social media users circulated the full image, seemingly with the intention of sparking controversy.
The resulting spotlight has unfortunately led to a formal penalty, underscoring the real-world consequences that athletes may face when international regulations intersect with personal conviction.
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