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Ugarte has 'most serious injury footballer can face'

BBC Sport·June 28, 2026
Ugarte has 'most serious injury footballer can face'

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has suffered a serious knee injury, with the club confirming knee ligament damage. The injury occurred during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain, and it is considered one of the most severe injuries a footballer can face. Ugarte's condition is being assessed, and the full extent of the damage is still being determined. The severity of the injury may have significant implications for Ugarte's football career.

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