{
  "id": 18972411,
  "title": "Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sidelined with partial foot tendon tear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/bayern-munich-goalkeeper-manuel-neuer-sidelined-with-partial-foot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/xgk4ncjra"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a partial tear to his foot tendons, according to the club. The German international suffered the injury during Bayern's Bundesliga match against Mainz, which marked his 550th league appearance and his 40th birthday. Neuer's involvement in the match concluded in the first half following a fall after a corner kick, where he expressed discomfort from his foot injury. He was substituted shortly thereafter. Bayern Munich confirmed Neuer's absence but did not specify the length of his time off the pitch, though reports suggest a two-month recovery period. The newspaper Bild suggested Neuer could be sidelined for approximately two months. Neuer's contract with Bayern Munich expires next June, leaving his future uncertain. The club is eager to provide Neuer with playing opportunities this season, simultaneously preparing backup goalkeeper Jonas Odriozola for the upcoming challenges.",
  "summary": "Bayern Munich confirmed Manuel Neuer suffered a partial foot tendon tear against Mainz and will be out of action, with reports suggesting a two-month absence.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany nearing ‘full recovery’ after collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/bayern-munich-coach-vincent-kompany-nearing-full-recovery-after",
        "published": "2026-11-06T11:10:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}