Lucas Moura has been in the news recently because of a serious injury setback at São Paulo FC.
In May 2026, Lucas suffered a complete rupture of his right Achilles tendon during a Brazilian league match against Bahia. The injury happened shortly after he had returned from another spell on the sidelines, making it an especially difficult moment for the former Tottenham Hotspur star. He underwent surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.
After the operation, Lucas posted an emotional message saying he would overcome the challenge and return stronger, writing: “I’ll win this battle too.”
Before the injury, he had been one of São Paulo’s key players in 2026, contributing goals and assists despite dealing with multiple fitness issues throughout the year.
Many Tottenham fans also reacted on social media, wishing him a speedy recovery because of his legendary status at Spurs, especially for his famous Champions League semi-final hat-trick against Ajax in 2019. 2018–19 UEFA Champions League semi-final Tottenham Hotspur vs Ajax
