{
  "id": 4353737,
  "title": "Tadej Pogacar faces surgery after suffering broken collarbone and concussion in Vuelta crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tadej-pogacar-faces-surgery-after-suffering-broken-collarbone-and-4353737",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T05:32:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/08/30/tadej-pogacar-faces-surgery-after-suffering-broken-collarbone-and-concussion-in-vuelta-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tadej Pogacar, the 27-year-old rider from Slovenia, suffered a concussion and a broken collarbone in a crash during the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday. The incident ended his bid to complete all three Grand Tours, as he had already worn the coveted red jersey as race leader and five-time Tour de France champion. The crash occurred with around 30 kilometers left in the race from Pucol to Xeraco, leaving Pogacar with blood on his face and an injured shoulder. He swerved to avoid another rider, collided with a cyclist, and was hit from behind by other riders who also fell. Pogacar tried to continue but was eventually forced into an ambulance, where a sling was placed on his arm. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG team announced that he would require surgery, but delayed it due to his concussion. Dr Adrian Rotunno, the team's medical director, stated that Pogacar was stable and had no other major injuries or neurological issues. The team manager, Joxean Fernandez Matxin, emphasized the importance of supporting Pogacar during this difficult time. Pogacar's compatriot Primoz Roglic, a four-time Vuelta winner, now sits in second place, a minute behind Mas. The team's loss is a significant blow, but they remain committed to providing the necessary support to Pogacar during this challenging period.",
  "summary": "Tadej Pogacar suffered a concussion and is facing surgery on a broken collarbone after the crash which ended his Vuelta a Espana challenge on Saturday. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider's bid to complete cycling's Grand Tour hat-trick came to a painful end when the race leader and five-time Tour de France winner crashed out with blood on his face and an injured shoulder. Slovenia's Pogacar , who…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Tadej Pogacar faces surgery after suffering broken collarbone and concussion in Vuelta crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tadej-pogacar-faces-surgery-after-suffering-broken-collarbone-and",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:32:56.000Z"
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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."
}