Manuel Ugarte suffers serious knee injury during World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustained a significant knee ligament injury in Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain during the World Cup group stage. The injury means Ugarte will miss several months of action, ending the tournament for both him and his team. He expressed his heartbreak on Instagram, reflecting on the impact of this injury during a crucial match in his nation's history. Ugarte remains optimistic about his recovery, stating he will return stronger. Manchester United's plans to sell Ugarte this summer may now need reassessment due to the injury.
- •Ugarte suffers knee ligament damage during World Cup group stage match.
- •Uruguay loses 1-0 to Spain, eliminating them from the tournament.
- •Ugarte vows to return stronger after expressing his emotions on Instagram.
- •Manchester United's summer transfer strategy may be impacted by his injury.
- •Initial scans confirm the severity of Ugarte's injury, requiring months of recovery.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Manuel Ugarte: United midfielder pens emotional response to horror injury
"Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered immense heartbreak at the weekend.Horrible injuryThe Uruguayan star suffered a horribly unfortunate injury in his nation’s 1-0 loss to Spain in th...
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