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Barcelona resort to emergency measures to register Marcus Rashford as board members put personal wealth at risk
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The Guardian
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- The Guardian
Manchester United under-21 match abandoned after injury to Sékou Koné
Manchester United Under-21s' National League Cup tie at Tamworth was abandoned because of an injury to the midfielder Sékou Koné. The Group A game at the Lamb Ground on Wednesday night was suspended after Koné went down as a result of a clash of heads as he helped to defend a corner. Koné was treated on the pitch for around 15 minutes and after the half-time whistle had been blown, the 19-year-old Mali youth international was carried off on a stretcher with a mask placed on his face. It was later announced that the game had been abandoned with the score at 0-0. Manchester Evening News reported that a replacement ambulance was needed and the delay forced the fixture to be called off. United issued an update on Koné's condition, saying in a statement: 'We can confirm Sékou is conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team. He has been taken to hospital, as a precaution, for further checks.' A statement on Tamworth's official X account said: 'Due to the medical situation, we are forced to abandon tonight's fixture, details will be revealed in due course. 'We would like to wish safe travels to all the Man United fans, staff and players. We especially wish Sékou Koné a speedy recovery.'
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Man United issue update on highly-rated youth star, 19, after he is taken off on a stretcher with horror head injury - with match abandoned as teenager is rushed to hospital
Manchester United have issued an update on the condition of highly-rated teenager Sekou Kone after he was taken off on a stretcher amid concerning scenes during a National League Cup game against Tamworth. Kone, 19, suffered a horror head injury inside his own box during the U21s match, which was abandoned just before half time as a result. The Red Devils posted an update on the club's official website and social media channels on Wednesday night, delivering positive news after Kone had been rushed to hospital for checks. 'Manchester United's National League Cup game at Tamworth was abandoned close to the end of the first half,' the club reported 'The tie was halted due to a head injury suffered by Reds midfielder Sekou Kone, inside his own box, and the youngster was taken off on a stretcher. 'We can confirm Sekou is conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team. He has been taken to hospital, as a precaution, for further checks. Update on Sekou Kone after he sustained a head injury in tonight's National League Cup game: Sekou is conscious, stable and communicating with United's medical team. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution for further checks. ❤️ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2025 'Everybody at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.' The match was called off with the score level at 0-0 after Kone clashed heads while attempting to clear the ball in the air from a corner. The Malian initially returned to his feet after falling to the floor but was quickly told by medical staff to remain down so he could be assessed appropriately. He was subsequently treated for some time by medics before eventually leaving the pitch on a stretcher with a mask placed over his face. An ambulance came to escort the youngster to hospital, where treatment continued. Tamworth also released a statement on Wednesday night to confirm the abandonment of the fixture and wish Kone well. 'Due to the medical situation, we are forced to abandon tonight's fixture, details will be revealed in due course,' the club said. 'We would like to wish safe travels to all the Man Utd fans, staff and players. 'We especially wish Sekou Kone a speedy recovery.'
