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De Bruyne forced off in UCL final after apparent head injury

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Porto, Portugal, May 29, 2021 (AFP) - Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne hobbled off an hour into Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea after a heavy collision with Antonio Rudiger.

The Belgium international received lengthy treatment after running into the shoulder of the Chelsea defender, with Gabriel Jesus brought on for a tearful and dazed De Bruyne.

Rudiger was booked for the clash.

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