US star Christian Pulisic fractured right leg during World Cup loss to Belgium
- 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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U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MRI on Tuesday. He would not have been able to play during the remainder of the tournament had the U.S. advanced. Pulisic is expected to resume training …
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France24US 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…
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