World Cup Ends in Misfortune for Jamal Musiala as He is Forced off Injured
In a shocking turn of events during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Bayern Munich's attacker Jamal Musiala sustained a severe ankle injury in the quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain. The incident occurred in stoppage time of the first half, causing significant concern for the young star's condition[1][2][3].
Prior to the Club World Cup, Musiala had only been used as a substitute in the tournament in the US. His return to the starting lineup against Paris Saint-Germain marked his comeback after a two-month absence, following a muscle bundle tear sustained in the game against FC Augsburg in early April[4].
The injury occurred after an accidental collision with PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Medical staff and trainers attended to Musiala immediately, and the broadcasting network DAZN chose not to replay the scene of the injury out of respect for the player's privacy[5].
Coach Vincent Kompany expressed his concern, stating that Musiala needed to be mentally at 100% before playing. He also mentioned that if Musiala was available, he would rather have him in the team[6]. The first half ended without restarting the game due to Musiala's injury, and Serge Gnabry replaced him in the second half.
The extent of Musiala's injury is yet to be confirmed, but it is suspected to be a broken leg[1]. Coach Kompany emphasized the need for reasonableness regarding Musiala's fitness, urging fans and media to respect the privacy of the player and the medical team as they work to determine the full extent of the injury[7].
This unfortunate incident comes at a crucial time for Bayern Munich, who are aiming to win their third consecutive Club World Cup title. The team will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Musiala, who has been instrumental in their recent successes.
[1] BBC Sport, "Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala suffers serious ankle injury in Club World Cup quarterfinal," 12 December 2025,
The Commission, in light of the ongoing situation, has also been informed of the progress of the negotiations with the United States. Meanwhile, Musiala's missed Champions League and European League matches may be hindered by his potential long-term recovery from the suspected broken leg, affecting Bayern Munich's title aspirations in these competitions.
