{
  "id": 5774170,
  "title": "'Grateful' Tadej Pogacar to stay with UAE Team Emirates until 2032",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/grateful-tadej-pogacar-to-stay-with-uae-team-emirates-until-2032-5774170",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T12:15:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/09/05/grateful-tadej-pogacar-to-stay-with-uae-team-emirates-until-2032/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE Team Emirates' star rider Tadej Pogacar is set to extend his contract with the team through 2032, reinforcing their longstanding partnership. Pogacar, a five-time Tour de France winner, has been a key figure in the team since 2019, becoming one of the most influential riders in cycling. Despite a challenging season following a crash at the Vuelta a Espana that ended his Grand Tour ambitions, Pogacar expressed his gratitude for the team's support and stated his desire to continue his development with UAE Team Emirates. The rider emphasized that the team has become like a second home to him, and he is eager to achieve more in the sport. However, the positive news also came with a dark cloud as Pogacar will not compete for the remainder of the 2026 season due to his recent injuries, including a concussion, a broken collarbone, and a cervical fracture. UAE Team Emirates' medical team and management decided to prioritize Pogacar's health and recovery, removing the pressure to return to competition prematurely. Team principal Mauro Gianetti expressed pride in Pogacar's contributions to the team and reiterated that his return will be contingent on his full recovery.",
  "summary": "UAE Team Emirates-XRG's star rider Tadej Pogacar will remain with the team until 2032, further cementing the long-standing partnership between the team and one of the all-time greats of cycling. Five-time Tour de France winner Pogacar has been an integral part of the team since 2019, emerging as one of the most impactful riders in the history of the sport. Although it has been a painful period…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'Grateful' Tadej Pogacar to stay with UAE Team Emirates until 2032",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/grateful-tadej-pogacar-to-stay-with-uae-team-emirates-until-2032",
        "published": "2026-09-05T12:15:46.000Z"
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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."
}