[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-billy-gilmour-ruled-out-of-world-cup-cruel-knee-injury-blow":43,"news-related-billy-gilmour-ruled-out-of-world-cup-cruel-knee-injury-blow-en":77,"news-related-match-billy-gilmour-ruled-out-of-world-cup-cruel-knee-injury-blow-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":66,"title":76},"Scotland's World Cup preparations have been dealt a severe setback with the news that midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury. The Napoli player sustained the injury during Saturday's warm-up victory over Curacao at Hampden Park and will now miss the finals in the United States.\n\nGilmour, 24, has been a pivotal figure for Steve Clarke's side throughout their qualifying campaign. His technical ability and composure in the middle of the park helped Scotland secure their place at the World Cup, making his absence all the more devastating for the team's hopes of progressing from the group stage.\n\nThe injury occurred in the first half when Gilmour crumpled to the turf without any contact from an opponent. Clearly in distress, he was immediately substituted and later underwent a scan that confirmed the extent of the damage. He will now return to his club Napoli to begin a rehabilitation program.\n\nScotland manager Steve Clarke did not hide his dismay at the news. \"I am devastated for Billy because he has been an integral part of our World Cup qualifying campaign,\" Clarke said. \"The timing of this injury is so, so cruel and we all feel for him. He knows what we all think of him as a footballer and a person and while no words will give him any comfort tonight, I am certain Billy will have many major tournaments ahead of him in the future.\"\n\nThe match against Curacao, intended as a final tune-up before the squad travels to America, proved to be a mixed affair. Scotland fell behind to a goal from Tahith Chong and struggled to impose themselves until a turning point arrived. A red card shown to Curacao's Jurgen Locadia in the 38th minute altered the dynamics, and Clarke's men eventually capitalized.\n\nGilmour's replacement, young midfielder Findlay Curtis, made an immediate impact by scoring his first senior international goal to level the tie. Lawrence Shankland then struck twice, either side of a Ryan Christie penalty, to complete a 4-1 comeback win. While the result provided a confidence boost, the loss of Gilmour overshadowed the evening.\n\nClarke acknowledged that the red card changed the game, but he would have preferred a sterner examination. \"The red card obviously changes the whole dynamic of the game and from there, at least, against the 10 we managed to start creating chances and got a few goals,\" he said. \"It is obviously nice to win any international game, but I think it would have been better if it stayed 11 vs 11 and then we'd have been asked more questions.\"\n\nGilmour's absence leaves a significant void in Scotland's midfield. The former Chelsea and Brighton player had become a regular under Clarke, offering a blend of tenacity and vision that will be hard to replicate. Options to step in include Curtis, who seized his opportunity, as well as other squad members, but none possess Gilmour's exact profile.\n\nThe timing could hardly be worse. Scotland's World Cup campaign kicks off on June 14 against Haiti in Boston, with further group fixtures to follow. The team will now travel to the United States without one of their most influential players, forced to adjust their tactical plans at the last moment.\n\nDespite the gut-wrenching news, Clarke expressed faith in Gilmour's long-term future. At just 24, the midfielder has time on his side, and his move to Serie A with Napoli suggests a bright career ahead. The hope within the camp is that he will return stronger and play a key role in future tournaments.\n\nAs the squad flies out to America, the focus shifts to rallying in Gilmour's absence. The World Cup represents a rare opportunity for Scotland, and while the blow is cruel, the players and staff will aim to channel the disappointment into a determined showing on the global stage.\n\nBased on reporting from Sky Sports.","news","Billy Gilmour out of World Cup with knee injury. Scotland's midfielder will miss the tournament after being hurt vs Curacao, a blow ahead of June 14 opener.","336256224917983233","0","2026-05-30T20:14:00Z","billy-gilmour-ruled-out-of-world-cup-cruel-knee-injury-blow","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13549373\u002Fbilly-gilmour-scotland-midfielder-ruled-out-of-world-cup-with-knee-injury","326222712429088768","Scotland",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326257539425505280","326257534430089216","326257536078450688","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920","326257545712766976","326257546392244224",[55,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Napoli","Eintracht Frankfurt","Paris Saint Germain","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Manchester United","Nottingham Forest","Billy Gilmour Ruled Out of World Cup: Cruel Knee Injury Blow",[78,106,139,168],{"awayTeamId":65,"awayTeamName":75,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":80,"homeTeamName":81,"id":82,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":83,"matchName":84,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":98,"title":105},"Manchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland release clause claim. City, Haaland's father and agent deny any clause exists.","326257546425798656","Aston Villa","337902351610286081","327052238641958912","Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest","2026-06-04T08:14:45Z","man-city-threaten-suit-after-haaland-release-clause-claim","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fmanchester-city-threaten-to-sue-real-madrid-presidential-candidate-erling-haaland-elliot-anderson","326257546258026496","Manchester City",[89,80,65,92,93,94,95,96,97],"326257565535047680","326222711493758976","326222711682502656","326257745512632320","326222711653142528","326257769613103104",[90,81,75,99,100,101,102,103,104],"Real Madrid","Croatia","England","Members","Spain","Capital","Man City Threaten Suit After Haaland 'Release Clause' Claim",{"awayTeamId":107,"awayTeamName":108,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":109,"homeTeamId":110,"homeTeamName":111,"id":112,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":113,"matchName":114,"publishedAt":115,"slug":116,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":117,"teamId":118,"teamName":119,"teamIds":120,"teamNames":129,"title":138},"326222712898850816","Qatar","FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup after safety U-turn, raising heat concerns with 28C temps. 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Saliba a doubt with back problem. A key World Cup prep test.","337864487237324801","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-06-04T05:45:00Z","france-world-cup-prep-key-absences-for-ivory-coast-friendly","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FA-quelle-heure-et-sur-quelle-chaine-voir-le-match-amical-entre-la-france-et-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681135#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711447621632","France",[179,59,169,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,95,190,191],"326222712533946368","326222707404312576","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326222767449968640","326255038034874368","326255039846813696","326222711623782400","326257807785463808","326222711569256448",[180,69,170,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,102,201,202],"Ivory Coast","Charleroi","Paraguay","Lesotho","Chad","FSV Mainz 05","FK Partizan","Colombia","Reading","Brazil","France World Cup Prep: Key Absences for Ivory Coast Friendly"]