Vuelta leader Pogacar forced to abandon after stage eight crash
XERACO, Spain, Aug 29 : Vuelta a Espana leader Tadej Pogacar abandoned the race on Saturday after a crash during stage eight left him with blood on his face and an injured shoulder.Pogacar tried to get back on his bike after receiving medical attention, but was unable to resume the ride, before walking to an
Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 4 - Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella - Andorra la Vella, Andorra - August 25, 2026 UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Tadej Pogacar wearing the red jersey ahead of stage 4 REUTERS/Bruna Casas
XERACO, Spain, Aug 29 : Vuelta a Espana leader Tadej Pogacar abandoned the race on Saturday after a crash during stage eight left him with blood on his face and an injured shoulder.
Pogacar tried to get back on his bike after receiving medical attention, but was unable to resume the ride, before walking to an ambulance.
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