Samu was ‘devastated’ to miss the World Cup with Spain due to a serious knee injury


Young forward Samu Aghehowa was in disbelief after missing the chance to play in his first World Cup with Spain due to a serious knee injury he suffered while playing for Porto.

Samu, 21, was injured during Porto’s 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league on Monday, on what he called «the unluckiest day» of his career. Porto said he suffered a torn ACL in his right leg.

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«I suffered a serious injury. I still can’t believe it. I’m devastated and speechless,» Samu said in an Instagram post. «I will be out of action for a few months. It hurts me that I cannot help the team as I would like, fighting on the field. Now I am just a fan who supports us. Trusting in God’s plan, being strong and positive, that will ensure that I come back stronger than ever.»

Samu made his first-team debut with Spain in 2024. Lihat juga bvhfgg21. He helped Spain win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Published on February 11, 2026



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