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  "id": 5224570,
  "title": "McTominay feeling fine despite heart issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mctominay-feeling-fine-despite-heart-issue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T02:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1524713/mctominay-feeling-fine-despite-heart-issue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scotland international soccer player Scott McTominay expressed that he is feeling well despite his club Napoli announcing a recent heart issue requiring surgery. The 29-year-old, who was honored as Serie A's best player during Napoli's 2024/25 title-winning season, addressed journalists at the professional footballers gala in Milan on Wednesday. McTominay stated that the health concern had been known for some time.\n\nOn Tuesday, Napoli disclosed that McTominay would be sidelined for several weeks due to a mild benign arrhythmia, necessitating pulsed field ablation surgery in the coming days. The player's return is anticipated after the international break. McTominay, who has been a crucial player for Napoli since transferring from Manchester United in 2024, netted 27 goals in 82 matches. However, he has struggled to find his form in Napoli's first two Serie A games.\n\nMcTominay is expected to miss the weekend's match against league champions Inter Milan, as well as next week's Champions League game against Premier League winner Arsenal. Additionally, he will be absent from Scotland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia (twice), Switzerland, and North Macedonia.",
  "summary": "ROME: Scotland international Scott McTominay said he was feeling fine a day after his club Napoli revealed that he needed surgery on a minor heart issue.",
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        "title": "McTominay feeling fine despite heart issue",
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