ItalyTadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cyclist leading the UAE Team Emirates-XRG team, suffered a fall during the eighth stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España, which took place in the Valencia region. The incident occurred shortly after an intermediate sprint in Simat de la Valdigna. Pogacar sustained injuries including a cut above his eyebrow and damage to his left shoulder, prompting him to retire from the race and be taken away by ambulance. With this withdrawal, Pogacar is now at risk of missing out on completing the 'Triple Crown' of cycling victories, having already won the Tour de France five times and being close to securing the Vuelta. He was leading the general classification by 3 minutes and 50 seconds over Spanish rider Enric Mas, who now takes over the leader’s red jersey. Pogacar had previously retired from the Liegi-Bastogne-Liegi race in 2023. His injury could also jeopardize his chances of competing in the World Championships in Montreal, scheduled for late September.
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