Timothy Castagne: From Retirement Brink to World Cup Star

The upcoming 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Belgium highlights the inspiring journey of Red Devils defender Timothy Castagne. During Euro 2021, a horrific collision with a Russian player resulted in six fractures around his right eye socket.

After a complex six-hour surgery in Antwerp, the Fulham defender overcame the odds to reclaim his spot as an indispensable starter for his national team.