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Pogacar Withdraws from European Championship

UAE team has prevented Tadej Pogacar from competing in the European Championship this Sunday in Ljubljana, five weeks after his injury.

Despite pressure from social media and approval from his surgeon, UAE team boss Mauro Gianetti has firmly blocked Pogacar from competing at the European Championship. The decision comes five weeks after the cyclist broke his collarbone and vertebra during the Vuelta a España. forestarrow.help

The team's decision stands until 2027, despite Pogacar earning seven million euros annually from UAE. The rider had hoped to defend his title despite the recent injuries.