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Dani Ostanek

'I started to have doubts about continuing' –Tadej Pogačar reveals that a knee injury almost ruined his Tour de France

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 11: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and Team UAE Team Emirates competes in the breakaway while fans cheers during the 119th Il Lombardia 2025 a 241km one day race from Como to Bergamo on October 11, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Luca Bettini - Pool/Getty Images).

Following a successful end to his 2025 season with a record-equalling fifth Il Lombardia triumph, Tadej Pogačar has spoken about the toughest moments of his year, which occurred during the Tour de France.

The Slovenian stormed to a fourth title during the summer, winning in Paris by 4:24 from his long-time rival Jonas Vingegaard. He took four stage victories along the way and also won the mountain classification for a third time.

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