{
  "id": 19470809,
  "title": "I had emergency heart treatment before World Cup opener — McTominay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/i-had-emergency-heart-treatment-before-world-cup-opener-mctominay",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T09:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-had-emergency-heart-treatment-before-world-cup-opener-mctominay/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay revealed he underwent emergency treatment for an irregular heartbeat just before his country's World Cup opener against Haiti. The 29-year-old Napoli player disclosed he received an ablation procedure in Manchester two days before the game, which he described as a shock after months of preparation. Despite feeling good and in good condition, McTominay emphasized the need to remain focused and continue his football responsibilities. He praised the medical personnel at the hospital and the procedure itself, which he felt was necessary. McTominay is now back in Scotland's squad ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland.",
  "summary": "Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay revealed he underwent emergency treatment for an irregular heartbeat just two days before Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti. According to the New Straits Times, the 29-year-old had to have his heart shocked. While he was previously said to have missed training before the 1-0 victory over Haiti due to a stomach complaint, McTominay stated at a Glasgow press conference that he was in a hospital bed being put to sleep two days before the first game.\n\nMcTominay played in all three of Scotland's World Cup matches, though he was below his best as the team exited the group stage following losses to Morocco and Brazil. The New Straits Times also reports that McTominay underwent a cardiac ablation procedure in Manchester to treat a mild, benign heart arrhythmia, which resulted in him spending September on the sidelines after playing two Serie A matches with Napoli.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "McTominay reveals heart treatment at World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/mctominay-reveals-heart-treatment-at-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-11-10T16:46:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "McTominay says he underwent heart treatment before World Cup opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/mctominay-says-he-underwent-heart-treatment-before-world-cup-opener",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:59:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Scotland’s McTominay reveals World Cup heart scare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/scotlands-mctominay-reveals-world-cup-heart-scare",
        "published": "2026-11-10T21:39:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Scotland's McTominay reveals World Cup heart scare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/scotlands-mctominay-reveals-world-cup-heart-scare-19417797",
        "published": "2026-11-10T23:59:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}