In a continuing series, The Athletic breaks down some of the most common football injuries (no pun intended), giving you the lowdown on what exactly it is and what happens after a player picks it up… ...

FC Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, an injury that will require surgery and rule him out of the upcoming World Cup. The news comes ...

A devastating blow ahead of World Cup 2026.

If you fracture the fifth metatarsal bone in your foot, it is called a Jones fracture. This bone is on the outer edge of your foot, connecting to your pinky toe. It is a very common injury, but it ...

Background Jones fractures are common injuries in football players, particularly during the developmental years, and they often become problematic once they progress to complete fractures. Early ...