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Sporting agree deal to sign winger Irankunda from Watford
Sporting Lisbon have reached an agreement with Watford for Nestory Irankunda. The winger will cost €15m guaranteed, with the deal potentially exceeding €18m including add-ons.
Melbourne Victory won't rush Mata: Savarese says decision is his to make
New Melbourne Victory coach Giovanni Savarese says the club will not pressure Juan Mata, even though his decision is central to their offseason plans.
Brazil to Face Australia and India in Post-World Cup Friendlies
Brazil schedule friendlies against Australia and India for late 2026.
Xabi Alonso: 'Satpayev has grown - this is just the beginning'
The Chelsea boss praised the youngster's improvement and key traits after he scored on debut in a pre-season friendly.
Cocaine suspicion for Australia international Cristian Volpato after late-night speeding in Sydney
The Sassuolo midfielder was caught speeding twice in one night, with a roadside drug test returning a preliminary positive for cocaine. Police have taken a secondary sample for lab analysis.
Hull City owner Ilicali hits back at 'false' transfer rejection claims
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has denied claims that the club has been rejected by transfer targets, sharing a numbered list with flags and percentages to show how close they are to several deals, including a reported agreement for Japan midfielder Hidemasa Morita.
Rangers announce sixth summer signing - it's the most controversial deal yet
Rangers have announced Cammy Devlin as their sixth new signing of the summer, with manager Derek McInnes raiding his former club to snap up the Australia international midfielder...
Messi Shatters Records, Cape Verde Almost Shocks Argentina, Egypt Makes History: World Cup Round of 16 Day Recap
Messi sets scoring and appearance records, Cape Verde's Vozinha goes viral, and Egypt wins its first-ever World Cup knockout match – recap of the Round of 16 day at Mundial 2026.
Egypt's Mohamed Hany becomes first player to score two own goals at a single World Cup
Egypt beat Australia in World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on penalties (1-1, 4-2). Defender Mohamed Hany set an unwanted record: two own goals at the same World Cup.
Egypt Make History with Penalty Shootout Win Over Australia to Reach World Cup Last 16
On July 3, Egypt beat Australia 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, marking their first-ever knockout win. They advance to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of Argentina vs. Cape Verde.
Australia crash out of World Cup 2026 on penalties – Asia's knockout curse continues
Australia lost to Egypt on penalties in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 (1-1, 2-4 pens). No Asian team has won a World Cup knockout match since 2002.
World Cup 2026 Sets Record With 13 Own Goals
Egypt defender Mohamed Hany scored an own goal in the Round of 16 match against Australia at the 2026 World Cup, setting a new tournament record of 13 own goals.