Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract through 2032
Vinícius Júnior signed a new Real Madrid contract running to 2032, ending speculation linking the Brazil forward with Arsenal.
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Luís Figo Calls on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Resign
Former Portugal captain Luís Figo has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down amid mounting criticism of a withdrawn plan involving private investment in the World Cup.
Mohamed Salah arrives in Turkey ahead of expected Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on August 5, 2026, as Trabzonspor prepared to complete a free-transfer deal for the former Liverpool forward, with a medical and signing ceremony expected.
Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From Cincinnati as Wrist Injury Delays Return
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of an ongoing wrist injury, leaving his fitness uncertain before the US Open begins on August 30.
Ireland’s Afghanistan Cricket Series Puts It at Odds With England
Ireland’s five-match men’s ODI series against Afghanistan begins in Northern Ireland on August 5, diverging from England’s refusal to arrange bilateral fixtures with Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Ivory Coast Reappoints Hervé Renard in Bid for Another AFCON Title
Ivory Coast has reappointed Hervé Renard as national-team coach, bringing back the manager who led the country to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Pressure on FIFA’s Infantino Grows as Concacaf Members Weigh Withdrawing Support
Football associations in the Americas are considering withdrawing endorsements of FIFA president Gianni Infantino as UEFA confirms it sent FIFA a preservation letter over an abandoned World Cup investment proposal.
UFC Fighter Allan Nascimento Dies at 34
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento has died aged 34, the UFC announced, with reports citing an apparent heart attack in his sleep.