Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has spoken out following the horrific injury he sustained during Bayern’s Club World Cup quarterfinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain, saying “no one is to blame” for the incident.

The 22-year-old Germany international suffered a fractured fibula along with a broken and dislocated ankle after a heavy collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma just before halftime. Musiala was stretchered off the pitch and later flown from Atlanta back to Munich, where he underwent successful surgery. He is expected to be sidelined for several months, missing the start of the upcoming season.

Despite the seriousness of the injury, Musiala took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a calm and positive message.

“The surgery went really well, I’m in good care and I wanted to say there’s no one to blame for this,” he wrote. “I think situations like this happen and now I’m just going to use the next period of time to build up my strength and positivity again.”

However, others in the Bayern camp were less forgiving. Club captain Manuel Neuer criticized Donnarumma, accusing the Italian keeper of recklessness.

“He’s willing to accept the risk of injuring his opponent,” Neuer said.

Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl echoed those concerns, saying, “There’s a big danger something can happen when a goalkeeper jumps in like that. The action was not without risk.”

Still, the club is rallying behind Musiala in his recovery.

“This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and all of us,” Eberl said. “Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He’ll get everything he needs from us. We’ll support him intensively and already look forward to when he’s back on the pitch.”

Spain winger Nico Williams has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao, ending months of speculation linking him with moves to Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but the new agreement will keep him at the Basque club until June 30, 2035. Athletic Bilbao also announced that his release clause—previously believed to be €62 million (£53 million)—has been increased by 50%.

“When decisions have to be made, for me, what weighs most is the heart,” Williams said. “I’m where I want to be, with my people. This is my home.”

Williams, who rose through Bilbao’s youth system alongside his older brother Iñaki Williams, made his senior debut in April 2021 at the age of 18. Since then, he has scored 31 goals in 167 appearances and was instrumental in helping Athletic finish fourth in La Liga last season, securing Champions League qualification for the 2025-26 campaign.

Internationally, Williams starred for Spain at Euro 2024, scoring in the final as La Roja defeated England 2-1 to claim the title.

His long-term commitment to Bilbao comes just days after reports emerged that Barcelona had agreed personal terms with the forward. The rumour sparked outrage among some Athletic fans, leading them to remove his image from a mural that also features his brother.

Athletic Bilbao further revealed that they recently met with La Liga officials to inquire about Barcelona’s financial capacity to make signings. This followed public statements by Barça sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta, both of whom confirmed the club’s interest in signing a player from Athletic’s squad.

La Liga’s strict “1:1 rule” restricts clubs like Barcelona from registering new players unless their spending matches their revenue. With this rule currently limiting Barça’s transfer flexibility, Williams’ renewal signals a firm stance from Bilbao in protecting their top talents from poaching.

By choosing to stay, Nico Williams not only shows loyalty to his club but also sets a powerful example of homegrown pride in the face of big-money suitors.

Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has tipped the Red Devils to lift the Europa League trophy following their commanding 3-0 first-leg semi-final victory over Athletic Club.

United delivered a dominant performance in Spain, with a brace from Bruno Fernandes and a goal from Casemiro giving them a strong advantage ahead of Thursday’s return leg. The result also preserved their record as the only unbeaten side across all three European competitions—Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

While their domestic campaign has been underwhelming—potentially ending with their lowest Premier League finish and points tally—United have found renewed form in Europe. Their convincing win over Athletic Club highlights a team finding its rhythm at the right time.

Schweinsteiger, who played for Manchester United during the 2015 season, told Flashscore that he’s optimistic about his former club’s European prospects.

“With Bruno Fernandes controlling the midfield and young players stepping up like Alejandro Garnacho, they’re building momentum,” said the Bayern Munich legend.

“The match against Athletic impressed me a lot. After the red card, it boosted players’ momentum to play. I wouldn’t be surprised if they go all the way and lift the Europa League trophy. It’s about picking the form at the right time.”

United will look to bounce back from their weekend loss to Brentford as they prepare for the second leg against Athletic Club. A victory could set up a potential Europa League final showdown with Spurs on May 21.