Barcelona frustrated as Ronald Araujo suffers injury with Uruguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Ronald Araujo sustained an injury while on international duty with Uruguay ahead of World Cup 2026. Barcelona expressed frustration after warning the national team that he had a prior calf issue and should train separately. Despite this, Araujo participated in double training sessions, aggravating his condition. He has returned to Barcelona for treatment, citing a loss of confidence in Uruguay's medical staff. His availability for Uruguay's World Cup opener is now uncertain, but he hopes to play in subsequent matches against Cape Verde and Spain.
- •Ronald Araujo injured while with Uruguay despite prior calf issue.
- •Barcelona warned national team about Araujo's condition.
- •Araujo has returned to Barcelona for treatment.
- •Player's confidence in Uruguay's medical staff reportedly diminished.
- •Availability for World Cup opener against Cape Verde is uncertain.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona furious over national team’s handling of club captain’s injury situation
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona unhappy with Ronald Araujo injury after Uruguay ignore warnings
"Barcelona are reportedly far from pleased with how Ronald Araujo’s physical condition has been managed during his time with the Uruguay national team.According to SPORT, the Catalan club is increasi...
"The club feel the defender was pushed too hard.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:10 PMBarcelona furious over national team’s handling of club captain’s injury situation
Barcelona are reportedly far from pleased with how Ronald Araujo’s physical condition has been managed during his time with the Uruguay national team.According to SPORT, the Catalan club is increasi...
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:00 PMBarcelona unhappy with Ronald Araujo injury after Uruguay ignore warnings
The club feel the defender was pushed too hard.
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