Musiala says 'no one to blame' for serious leg injury at Club World Cup

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “there’s no one to blame” for the left leg fracture he sustained in a tackle from Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup.

The Germany star posted an update on Instagram on Wednesday, when he thanked people for their support after he fractured his fibula (bone in the lower leg) during Bayern’s loss to PSG in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

“It’s nice to see how the football world comes together in a time like this and I really appreciate it,” Musiala said.

Musiala was flown back to Munich on Sunday for surgery on the injury that Bayern said was “associated with an ankle dislocation.”

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had criticized Donnarumma for his action, suggesting his Italian counterpart “didn’t necessarily have to go in like that” and that he had knowingly risked causing an injury.

Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl also criticized Donnarumma, saying there was a “big danger something can happen” with the goalkeeper jumping in to secure the ball and that the action was “not without risk.”

Donnarumma, who was visibly upset after seeing Musiala’s injury, posted a message tagged to Musiala: “All my prayers and well wishes are with you.”

“Thank you for your wishes and don’t worry! That’s part of football,” the German player responded.

In his own post, Musiala appeared to address Neuer and Eberl’s criticisms.

“The surgery went really well, I’m in good care, and I wanted to say there’s no one to blame for this,” the 22-year-old forward said. “I think situations like this happen and now I’m just going to use the next period of time just to build up my strength and positivity again. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys again.”

Musiala spent much of last season injured. He missed around 2½ months with a muscle tear in his left hamstring and had only made his comeback at the Club World Cup. He previously missed around a month in October with a hip injury.

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Bayern Munich's Michael Olise reacts to an injury to Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala lies on the ground during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala gets medical assistance during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is taken off the field after an injury during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is taken off the field after an injury during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured.

In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday and officers are still investigating. He said some nearby homes were also damaged.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. He directed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation.

Many Pakistani households rely on liquefied petroleum gas cylinders because of low natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have been linked to deadly accidents caused by gas leaks. Police said investigations were ongoing.

Government officials survey the damage of a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)