US star Christian Pulisic fractured right leg during World Cup loss to Belgium
The U.S. star will miss several weeks after a bone bruise and microfractures in his tibia and fibula, a person familiar with the injury said.
- U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium on Monday in Seattle, with a person familiar with the diagnosis confirming the injury Thursday.
- Expectations were high for the United States as a host nation, but Pulisic struggled with injuries throughout the tournament, missing one match due to a calf injury and being substituted early in others.
- Pulisic hit a leg of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans while attempting a shot in the 52nd minute; medical reports indicate a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, though he should resume training before Milan's August season opener.
- "Tough to find the words," Pulisic said in a Wednesday Instagram post, taking accountability for the team's early exit while thanking fans for their support and emphasizing the tournament as just the start for the sport in America.
- Despite the loss, FOX reported 30 million people tuned in to the broadcast, setting a new record for a soccer match in United States history, providing the USMNT with its largest platform yet.
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US star Pulisic fractured leg in Belgium loss: team
Pulisic appeared to suffer the injury early in the second half of Monday's game as he attempted a shot but instead kicked the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tieleman's leg. The US team's talisman attacker attempted to play through the injury but was substituted several minutes later, soon after the co-hosts went 3-1 down. The thrashing in Seattle meant the US were eliminated from the tournament in the round-of-16 for the second consecutive Wor…
The United States star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the defeat of his selection to Belgium in the World Cup and will be out of action for several weeks, reported on Thursday a person familiar with the injury. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the diagnosis, first reported by The Athletic, had not yet been announced by the United States Football Federation. Pulisic has a bone contusion …
Christian Pulisic suffers fractured leg in USA’s World Cup loss to Belgium
Christian Pulisic Out with Fractured Leg After USA’s Painful World Cup Exit Against Belgium Christian Pulisic’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as the American talisman suffered a fractured right leg during the United States’ crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16. The injury, confirmed by an anonymous source and first reported by The Athletic, is expected to sideline the AC Milan star for several weeks, jeopardizing his prepar…
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