Pogacar Skips European Championship

Tadej Pogacar will not defend his European Championship title this Sunday in Liubliana as the UAE team has issued a firm order for him to skip competition until 2027. Despite the cyclist's desire to compete and even receiving approval from his surgeon, the team's decision stands following his recent injuries in the Vuelta a España, which included a broken collarbone and vertebra.

The UAE team, which pays Pogacar seven million euros annually, has not wavered under pressure from social media or the surgeon's clearance, prioritizing the cyclist's long-term health over immediate competition. musojam.blog