Lewandowski scores twice on home debut as Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1
Robert Lewandowski scored both Chicago goals in a 2-1 MLS victory over Charlotte FC on August 1, while Lionel Messi returned as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Columbus.
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FIFA Drops $20 Billion World Cup Private-Investment Plan After Opposition
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a proposal to place commercial rights, chiefly tied to the World Cup, in a $20 billion company backed by private investment.
Leeds Rout Toulouse as Wigan Beat Leigh in Super League
Leeds Rhinos beat Toulouse Olympique 46-0 while Wigan Warriors defeated Leigh Leopards 20-8, keeping Wigan two points behind the league leaders.
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, the World Cup-winning Italy defender who spent his entire 20-year club career with AC Milan, has died at 66.
FA raises minimum ban for discriminatory conduct to 10 matches
England’s Football Association will raise the standard minimum ban for discriminatory conduct from six to 10 matches when the new season begins.
Premier League clubs back proposed £1.5bn funding package for EFL
Premier League clubs unanimously approved a proposed 10-year package providing an extra £1.5 billion to EFL teams, but the EFL board must still review the terms.
UEFA Members Back FIFA Tournament Boycott if World Cup Stake Sale Proceeds
All 55 UEFA associations have reportedly backed a conditional boycott of FIFA competitions if a proposed sale of stakes in World Cup-related operations is approved.
Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea have completed the signing of 26-year-old France centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a six-year contract.