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Miller, Binder, Quartararo escape injury after Malaysian GP crash

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ack Miller, Brad Binder and Fabio Quartararo all emerged from the second-corner incident at Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix without serious injury.

The race was red-flagged following the multi-rider crash, with Miller receiving attention on the circuit after his head appeared to hit the back of Quartararo’s Yamaha as he fell from his factory KTM. Honda’s Joan Mir also ran over the Australian’s leg during the incident.

Miller’s situation caused concern in the paddock, but after being taken to the medical centre he was able to walk back to his garage minutes later, even before the race was restarted.

There was nonetheless no question of Miller riding again on Sunday after such a heavy accident.

Miller’s team-mate Binder did attempt to return to the track despite some pain in his left shoulder, but the South African brought his bike back to the pits after the discomfort proved too much on his way to the grid.

Quartararo escaped the incident with nothing more than a limp, and was able to take the restart, albeit on his second Yamaha. He finished the race in sixth position.

The Frenchman was the only one of the three riders to speak to the media on Sunday.

Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Crash

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“I didn’t even see what happened,” said Quartararo. “It just felt like somebody hit me on the inside. It felt like a lot, and it was Jack’s head.

“I didn’t know how he was but I saw him in the paddock just before the restart so I was really happy that he was fine because [the crash] was a really scary one.”

KTM team manager Francesco Guidotti summed up his squad’s short Sunday after the race.

“It was very bad to see but luckily nobody is injured,” said Guidotti. “Everything is fine.

“Jack went to the medical centre to have his foot checked but he is fine. He has no pain anywhere.

“Brad tried to take the second start but the pain in his left shoulder didn’t allow it. It wasn’t safe for him and for the others.

Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing, Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Crash
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Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing, Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Crash

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“If the pain is still there tomorrow, maybe Brad will go to have the shoulder checked.

“We have to be happy that both of them are fine and now look toward the last race.”

While noting that the incident had been triggered by contact between Binder and Alex Marquez(Gresini Ducati), the stewards announced after the race that there would be no further action.

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Guidotti agreed with the assessment from race control.

“From the images we have, it’s not really clear what happened,” he said. “It looks like Brad was far to the inside and touched someone [Marquez] in front. He had to pick up the bike and he hit Fabio. Then Fabio hit Jack.

“It was like a domino [effect]. I think it’s just a racing incident.”

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

 

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EPL: Arsenal’s starting XI against Man Utd unveiled

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Arsenal’s starting XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening has been unveiled.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres to lead the Gunners’ attack against the Red Devils.

This comes after Jesus scored a brace against Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.

The Brazilian will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Leandro on the wings.

In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard return to join Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal’s starting XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.

Substitutes:  Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres.

The kick-off time for the match is 5.30 pm.

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