{
  "id": 1796192,
  "title": "Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals ‘neurological’ issue after collapse during game for 2nd time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bayern-midfielder-musiala-reveals-neurological-issue-after-collapse-1796192",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T20:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/jamal-musiala-bayern-munich-5ce624985d097154b2b166c3f320d162"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala revealed he is dealing with a neurological issue after collapsing during a pre-season soccer match for the second time. The 23-year-old Germany international had a similar incident three days ago against Leipzig. Musiala went down shortly after entering the friendly as a substitute in the second half and received medical treatment before walking off the pitch. Initially, only Bayern reported that Musiala had to be substituted off with a knock minutes after coming on. However, Musiala later explained through an Instagram post that he has suffered \"treatable absence seizures\" due to a neurological problem. He expressed optimism and is receiving excellent medical treatment.",
  "summary": "MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he’s dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game Tuesday at…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals ‘neurological’ issue after collapse during game for 2nd time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bayern-midfielder-musiala-reveals-neurological-issue-after-collapse",
        "published": "2026-08-18T20:34:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Musiala collapses on pitch again during Bayern Munich match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/musiala-collapses-on-pitch-again-during-bayern-munich-match",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:03:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}