Manchester City are in discussions with the Premier League over the scheduling of two fixtures that could prove crucial in the title race.
Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in tears as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the last 16. The 41-year-old football icon, who has scored a world-record 976 goals, never won the coveted trophy, with his best performance being a semi-final appearance in 2006.
Spain's defense has been the bedrock of their World Cup campaign, reaching the quarter-finals without conceding a goal. Goalkeeper Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes, surpassing legends like Zenga and Casillas. This defensive solidity, combined with midfield strength, positions Spain as a strong contender for a second World Cup title.
FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal to disqualify Folarin Balogun from the US World Cup game, hours after reversing his suspension. President Trump had called FIFA President Infantino to review the red card incident.
Arthur Fery, a wildcard ranked outside the top 100, achieved a career-defining moment by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to reach the Wimbledon men's singles quarter-finals. This marks a significant comeback for the British player, who faced injuries earlier in the year.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces re-election amid growing controversy, including the unprecedented cancellation of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allegedly influenced by US President Donald Trump. This decision, along with other issues like the Fifa Peace Prize and World Cup ticket prices, has drawn criticism from figures like Jurgen Klopp and UEFA, but Infantino's support from global federations, fueled by development programs, appears to secure his re-election.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's heavyweight fight may be held at Wembley Stadium, but only if local authorities permit a late start time to accommodate global television audiences, particularly in the US, according to Saudi official Turki Alalshikh.
