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Sunderland star set for another spell out but Le Bris issues positive injury updates on othersSunderland winger Bertrand Traore is set for another spell on the sidelines, Regis Le Bris has confirmed.Traore was forced off in Sunderlands 1-0 win over Leeds earlier this week after coming on as a substitute, having only recently returned from a knee injury.The date is not completed exactly, but it might be a long injury, Le Bris said.Were still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we dont know this yet. But yes, he will be without him for a while, I think so.Jocelin Ta Bi and Romaine Mundle are certainly set to be out for the long-term with their injuries but there were positive updates on Brian Brobbey, Reinildo, Nordi Mukiele and Dennis Cirkin, ahead of the FA Cup clash with Port Vale.Brian trained this morning he wont be available for Port Vale, but next week he should be okay, Le Bris said.Rei should run on the grass this weekend, which is good as well. Hes so close to being back with the squad. Everything is going well. Nordi will probably run next week as well. They are in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle. Dennis, same idea. He ran last week and it was still a bit painful, but not too much, which is normal. Its a symptom-based and we still have to adapt the rehabilitation programme according to what he feels, but hes in a good place.Goalkeeper Robin Roefs also remains sidelined for around a couple of weeks.

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CORTINA D'Iran will not participate in the Milan Cortina Paralympics because its only athlete set to compete can't safely travel to Italy amid the intensifying Middle East conflict, the International Paralympic Committee said Friday.The announcement that Aboulfazl Khatibi won't compete came just hours ahead of the opening ceremony in Verona. The Games are beginning less than a week since the United States and Israel launched a military attack against Iran.The IPC said that due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Paralympian cannot travel safely to Italy.IPC president Andrew Parsons said Paralympic organizers had been working tirelessly behind the scenes with the Iranian National Paralympic Committee to find alternative routes for the safe passage of the Iran delegation to the Games. He said, however, that with the conflict ongoing across the Middle East, the risk to human life is too high.Parsons said dialogue with the Iranian Paralympic Committee was not easy because communication systems were down across much of the nation.We were informed by NPC Iran that safe passage to Milano Cortina 2026 was not possible, and, as a result, they would not be able to come to the Games, Parsons said. "To not compete at a Paralympic Winter Games because of factors outside of his control after years of training and dedication is heartbreaking for the athlete and our sympathies are with Aboulfazl at this difficult time.Khatibi was set to compete in two Para cross-country events beginning next week. He had been announced as Irans flagbearer but was not going to actually carry the flag volunteers will be handed the task for all nations because not all flagbearers will be able to attend the ceremony for logistics and training issues.The IPC said Iran's flag was removed from the nations' parade at the opening ceremony on Friday.___AP Winter Paralympics: https://apnews.com/hub/paralympic-games

CORTINA D'Iran will not participate in the Milan Cortina Paralympics because its only athlete set to compete can't safely travel to Italy amid the intensifying Middle East conflict, the International Paralympic Committee said Friday.The announcement that Aboulfazl Khatibi won't compete came just hours ahead of the opening ceremony in Verona. The Games are beginning less than a week since the United States and Israel launched a military attack against Iran.The IPC said that due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Paralympian cannot travel safely to Italy.IPC president Andrew Parsons said Paralympic organizers had been working tirelessly behind the scenes with the Iranian National Paralympic Committee to find alternative routes for the safe passage of the Iran delegation to the Games. He said, however, that with the conflict ongoing across the Middle East, the risk to human life is too high.Parsons said dialogue with the Iranian Paralympic Committee was not easy because communication systems were down across much of the nation.We were informed by NPC Iran that safe passage to Milano Cortina 2026 was not possible, and, as a result, they would not be able to come to the Games, Parsons said. "To not compete at a Paralympic Winter Games because of factors outside of his control after years of training and dedication is heartbreaking for the athlete and our sympathies are with Aboulfazl at this difficult time.Khatibi was set to compete in two Para cross-country events beginning next week. He had been announced as Irans flagbearer but was not going to actually carry the flag volunteers will be handed the task for all nations because not all flagbearers will be able to attend the ceremony for logistics and training issues.The IPC said Iran's flag was removed from the nations' parade at the opening ceremony on Friday.___AP Winter Paralympics: https://apnews.com/hub/paralympic-games

Cristiano Ronaldo will depart Saudi Arabia for Spain to undergo treatment for a hamstring problem that has proven worse than initially thought, his club has confirmed.Al-Nassr boss Jorge Jesus revealed on Friday that medical examinations had uncovered the true extent of the 41-year-old's muscle injury."After tests, we see the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo was more serious than expected," Jesus stated."Cristiano will now travel to Spain, like other players who went for treatment when they were injured."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe Portuguese star requires specialist care in Madrid from his personal therapist, with the World Cup looming on the horizon."His injury required treatment in Madrid with his personal therapist, and we hope he returns quickly and helps the team," the manager added.Ronaldo picked up the injury during Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory against Al-Fayha last Saturday, and concerns have since mounted over the severity of the muscle issue.The Portuguese forward, who commands an extraordinary daily wage of 488,000 at the Saudi Pro League outfit, had sparked speculation about his location earlier this week.Questions arose after his 61million private aircraft was tracked leaving the country during the early hours of Monday morning.However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was subsequently confirmed to still be in Saudi Arabia when photographs emerged showing him alongside his teammates.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Oscar Pistorius' father gives fresh update on killer two years on from prison releaseIf Tottenham get sucked into the Championship vortex there might be no escapeRugby club erases women's team and plays in new 'open' division to accommodate trans athletesThe timing of this setback raises particular concerns given the approaching World Cup tournament.Ronaldo resides in Riyadh with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children, a city that has found itself in the crosshairs of Iranian military action.Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes across the Gulf following a wave of attacks by the United States and Israel that commenced last Saturday.The American embassy in the Saudi capital sustained damage from two drone strikes during the overnight hours on Monday.Iranian state media also reported the destruction of a command and staff facility in Bahrain.Saudi Arabian forces intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aircraft east of Riyadh on Friday as Iranian attacks continued throughout the region.Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Forces reportedly struck and destroyed the underground bunker of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei in Tehran.Foreign nationals have been departing the Middle East in significant numbers amid the escalating tensions, with the US State Department advising Americans to leave more than a dozen countries in the region due to safety concerns.Flight tracking data revealed Ronaldo's Bombardier Global Express aircraft completed the journey of nearly seven hours to the Spanish capital.The luxury jet, which the footballer acquired in 2024 for 61million after selling his previous Gulfstream G200, departed at 8pm Saudi time and touched down at approximately 1am Spanish time.The Flightradar24 service showed the all-black aircraft's route took it across Egyptian airspace and over the Mediterranean Sea before landing in Madrid.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.