Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury, dealing a major blow to the club’s hopes of winning a fifth straight Premier League title.

Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri suffered an ACL injury during last week’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal and underwent surgery on Friday.

Guardiola, speaking before their match against Newcastle, called Rodri “irreplaceable” but stressed the team must adapt. Rodri played a crucial role in City’s title defense last season and was named player of the tournament at Euro 2024 as Spain won.

Getafe president Angel Torres has expressed his disagreement with Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche’s recent remarks regarding racism and unfair treatment by referees in La Liga. Uche, who transferred to Getafe from Ceuta, shared his experiences of racism from fans and frustration with perceived biased officiating during his first season.

In response, Torres countered Uche’s claims, suggesting that the midfielder is too new to the league to make such statements. He advised Uche to hold off on making such accusations until he has gained more experience in Spain.

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose has announced his retirement from basketball, concluding a remarkable 16-year career. He began his journey in the league by winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2009 and made history in 2011 as the youngest player to win the MVP title at just 22 years old.

However, his career faced significant challenges after a severe knee injury during the 2012 playoffs, which sidelined him for nearly two full seasons. In a heartfelt message on social media, Rose expressed gratitude for basketball, calling it his “first love” and reflecting on the joy and solace it brought him.

He played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 17.4 points and 5.2 assists over 723 regular-season games. Despite the ups and downs, including a resurgence as a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year in multiple seasons, Rose remains grateful for the time he spent on the court.