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Pogacar Ends 2026 Season Early After Vuelta Crash
Pogačar underwent surgery for a fractured collarbone and a cervical fracture, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG said he will not race again this season.
- On Saturday, September 5, 2026, UAE Team Emirates announced that Tadej Pogačar will miss the remainder of the 2026 season following a stage eight crash at the Vuelta a España that fractured his collarbone, caused a concussion, and resulted in a cervical fracture.
- Pogačar held a commanding three-minute and 50-second lead during the 21-day race and was the overwhelming favorite for a Tour-Vuelta double before crashing on an innocuous stretch of road with more than 30km remaining.
- Following successful surgery on his collarbone, medical director Adrian Rotunno confirmed recovery is the priority. The team also announced the 27-year-old signed a contract extension through the end of the 2032 season.
- The injury rules Pogačar out of defending his titles at the World Championships in Montreal, the European Championships in Ljubljana, and Il Lombardia, where he has won a record five consecutive times.
- Describing the exit as "sad for the race," Visma-Lease a Bike rider Sepp Kuss noted it has opened the door for a "really open battle" among remaining competitors for the final stages.
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Top Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has extended his contract with his home club UAE Team Emirates until the end of 2032.
·Tallinn, Estonia
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UAE Team Emirates, the Slovenian rider's team, announced that he will focus on recovering from a broken left collarbone and damaged cervical vertebra. The team also announced the renewal of his contract until 2032.
·Madrid, Spain
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