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Tadej Pogacar to miss remainder of season following Vuelta a Espana crash

The cyclist sustained multiple injuries including a neck fracture and has signed a contract extension through 2032.

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · 12:19 UTC1 reports

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Tadej Pogacar will sit out the remainder of the cycling season after crashing during stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana.[BBC News]
His injuries include a stable neck fracture, a broken collarbone that required surgery, a concussion, and abrasions.[BBC News]
The hiatus forces him to miss title defenses at the World Championships, European Championships, and Il Lombardia.[BBC News]
UAE Team Emirates-XRG announced a two-year contract extension for Pogacar running through 2032 as he focuses on recovery.[BBC News]

Pogacar will not compete again this season following an eighth-stage crash at the Vuelta a Espana.[BBC News]
His sustained injuries include a stable neck fracture, a broken collarbone needing surgery, a concussion, and multiple abrasions.[BBC News]
The crash prevents Pogacar from defending titles at the World Championships, European Championships in Ljubljana, and Il Lombardia.[BBC News]
UAE Team Emirates-XRG announced a two-year contract extension with Pogacar through 2032.[BBC News]

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