United's Rashford Returns to Full Training after Shoulder Operation

Marcus Rashford. (Reuters)
Marcus Rashford. (Reuters)
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United's Rashford Returns to Full Training after Shoulder Operation

Marcus Rashford. (Reuters)
Marcus Rashford. (Reuters)

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford returned to full training after a recent shoulder operation and should be available after the international break, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

Rashford said in August he had undergone surgery on a shoulder injury, which he picked up during the latter part of the 2020-21 season.

The injury cut short his game time, with the 23-year-old playing only a limited role with England during their run to the Euro 2020 final in July, where they lost to champions Italy.

"Marcus trained fully for the first time today (Friday) with contact," Solskjaer said ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game with Everton.

"There were a few tackles flying in on him and he seemed okay, which was nice to see. Marcus is fit, he's worked really hard, but he's not had any contact (until now).

"If his shoulder can take the contact now, he should be ready after the internationals."

The international break begins on Monday, with United returning to action in the league on Oct. 16 against Leicester City.

Defender Luke Shaw, who suffered a shoulder injury in last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa, will undergo a late fitness test for Saturday's game. He also missed Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League win over Villarreal due to illness.

"Luke feels better in himself. He's been ill but he's still got the shoulder injury," Solskjaer said. "We've got to make a decision on him."

United are fourth in the league standings on 13 points on goal difference, one point behind leaders Liverpool.



Saudi Games Torch Returns to Riyadh After Month-Long Journey Across the Kingdom

The torch traveled to various regions of the Kingdom and was celebrated in at least 17 cities. SPA
The torch traveled to various regions of the Kingdom and was celebrated in at least 17 cities. SPA
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Saudi Games Torch Returns to Riyadh After Month-Long Journey Across the Kingdom

The torch traveled to various regions of the Kingdom and was celebrated in at least 17 cities. SPA
The torch traveled to various regions of the Kingdom and was celebrated in at least 17 cities. SPA

The torch of the Saudi Games 2024 has returned to the capital Riyadh, after a 30-day journey across the Kingdom, covering over 3,500 kilometers.

The torch is not just a sports symbol but also represents the noble values embodied by the Saudi Games and spreads a message of peace and friendship to all it reaches. Similarly, it is not simply a celebration of the Olympic spirit but a symbol of human unity, spreading messages of motivation to every individual in the Kingdom to participate in this exceptional annual sporting event.

The torch traveled to various regions of the Kingdom and was celebrated in at least 17 cities.

The torch also visited at least 47 cultural and historical landmarks, including the Bujairi District in Diriyah, Jabal Ikmah and the Mughayra Heritage Sports Village in AlUla, the Bajdah Desert in NEOM, and Wadi Lajab in Jazan.

Athletes participating in the games this year will compete for prizes totaling SAR200 million. Gold medalists will receive SAR1 million, silver medalists SAR300,000, and bronze medalists SAR100,000.

In the youth category, gold medalists will receive SAR100,000, silver medalists SAR50,000, and bronze medalists SAR25,000.