Audio By Carbonatix Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has said he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and this summer's World Cup because of a knee injury. Simons was carried off on a stretcher in the second half of Tottenham's 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday with reports, external he may have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The 23-year-old fell to the ground following a collision with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno and, after initially getting to his feet, went down again. "They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way," Simons wrote in a social media post. "My season has come to an abrupt end and I'm just trying to process it. Honestly, I'm heartbroken. None of it makes sense." The injury to Simons comes amid Spurs fighting for Premier league survival. Tottenham are in the relegation zone in 18th place and two points from safety with four games left. The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on 11 June, with the Netherlands starting their campaign in Group F against Japan on 14 June. "All I've wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me … along with the World Cup," added Simons. "Representing my country this summer … just gone. It'll take time to find peace with this, but I'll continue to be the best team-mate I can be. I have no doubt that together we'll win this fight. "I'll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief, as I count down the days to getting back out there. "Be patient with me." DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 2026 World Cup Tottenham Xavi Simons DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Ghana has potential to become ‘country of champions’ – Carlos Queiroz World Cup: I will select ‘capable and experienced’ players – Ghana coach Queiroz Coaching Black Stars is the ‘biggest challenge’ and ‘I am ready’ – Carlos Queiroz Queiroz welcomed as Ghana coach as Sports Ministry presents ‘fugu’ gift Tottenham advertise sport psychologist roles Gov’t moves to protect fans, athletes from trafficking ahead of 2026 World Cup US Ambassador calls for stronger athlete protection ahead of 2026 World Cup Mohammed Kudus at the heart of both Tottenham’s and Ghana’s parallel crises 2026 World Cup: Officials selected are the world’s very best – FIFA defends referees list Former Germany boss Joachim Low dismisses Black Stars links Latest Stories Xavi Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup32 seconds Bomfeh links Mali violence to geopolitical rivalry in Sahel region48 seconds MTN Ghana, Nova Business School launch second Mini MBA cohort for SME growth22 minutes Sierra Leone courts Ghanaian investors at 100 Titans awards26 minutes World Malaria Day: Asanko Gold partners health authorities to tackle rising cases in Amansie West39 minutes When Julius Wept… and the Code Went on Sabbatical41 minutes Today’s front pages: Monday, April 27, 202650 minutes Ashanti NPP Council of Elders acknowledges Paul Afoko’s capabilities55 minutes How Ghana’s National AI Strategy will reshape the next decade2 hours IMF team expected in Accra from April 29 for Ghana’s final programme review2 hours BoG set to release 2025 financials on April 30 after clearing regulatory requirements2 hours World Cup 2026: The disgrace that still whispers Algeria’s name2 hours NEIP begins grant disbursement under Adwumawura Programme2 hours Absa Group CEO reaffirms Ghana’s strategic importance during working visit2 hours Kwakye Ofosu pledges to support Aburaman SHS with a school bus2 hours