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Swedish Striker Jeremejeff Joins Persija After Cyrus Margono Advice
Alex Thomas Jeremejeff signs with Persija Jakarta, crediting his former Panathinaikos teammate Cyrus Margono for his decision to join the Indonesian club.

South Africa Lays Boxing Champion Zolani Tete to Rest Amid Murder Investigation
South Africa said goodbye to Zolani Tete on Saturday with a state-level funeral befitting his status as a two-time world boxing champion. The 38-year-old former

Liverpool Held to 2-2 Draw by Resilient Nottingham Forest
Liverpool maintained their unbeaten opening-day home record but were held to a 2-2 draw by a stubborn Nottingham Forest side at Anfield on Saturday.

Messi Scores But Inter Miami Falls 1-2 to Toronto FC
Lionel Messi scored in his return to Inter Miami, yet the team extended their winless streak to five matches following a 1-2 defeat against Toronto FC.

Australian schools and football clubs face a stark test as sexual assault allegations trigger questions over victim-blaming
A Sydney private school and a leading AFL club are under pressure to respond to sexual assault allegations without shifting attention away from the alleged

lens vs psg: Lens Lead 1-0 After Thauvin Goal
Lens vs psg was on edge at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, where Florian Thauvin’s first-half strike put the hosts ahead and Kyllian Antonio’s red card altered the contest before halftime.

Chiefs climb early PSL summit as Da Cruz calls for calm before Sundowns test
Kaizer Chiefs have opened the new PSL campaign with back-to-back wins and, for now, sit on top of the early table. The next hurdle is

All Blacks overpower Bulls in Pretoria tune-up before Springboks series
The All Blacks sharpened their game in Pretoria and left Loftus Versfeld with a commanding 50-19 win over the Bulls on Saturday. It was their

Gençlerbirliği vs Fenerbahçe: Lineup, Form, and Live Notes
Gençlerbirliği vs Fenerbahçe arrived with BBC’s live page showing team sheets, bench changes, and form markers from both sides. The match page lists Fenerbahçe’s defensive and midfield options, while Gençlerbirliği’s setup features Egribayat, Goutas, Diabate, Koita, and others in the starting XI.

milan vs man united ends 4-2 in Wroclaw
milan vs man united finished 4-2 in Wroclaw as AC Milan came from behind twice to beat Manchester United in pre-season. Michael Carrick said there were “no excuses” after the loss, while Marcus Rashford returned in United colors for the first time since December 2024.

Fulham vs VfB Stuttgart: preview, watch guide, opposition
Fulham vs VfB Stuttgart is billed as the final rehearsal for Alvaro Arbeloa, with the club’s matchday preview also pointing supporters to how to watch and what to expect from the German side.

Sheffield United vs Birmingham: Kickoff, form, key stats
Sheffield United vs Birmingham opens the Championship season at Bramall Lane on Saturday, with Birmingham arriving top of the table and Sheffield United looking to reset after a rough opening-day record. Here’s the kickoff time, the recent head-to-head, and the numbers that matter.

India vs Sri Lanka Match Scorecard: Full Test Results & Highlights
India’s 600th Test in Sri Lanka has put Shubman Gill in the spotlight as he leads a red-ball reset against a spin-heavy home side. The matchup arrives with added weight for India, while Colombo’s weather issues have already disrupted other matches in the region.

sturm graz vs fenerbahçe: Qualifying Tie Carries Big Stakes
Sturm Graz host Fenerbahçe on August 11 at Merkur Arena in the third qualifying round, with one place in the Champions League group stage on the line. Sturm arrive after a 6-0 aggregate win over Hearts, while Fenerbahçe face injury issues and an uncertain lineup.

Everton vs Newcastle: Toffees win 3-1 at Murrayfield
Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield, with Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye and Tyrique George scoring. Jarrad Branthwaite missed the match as Everton managed his return from a hamstring injury, while Newcastle were left with concerns ahead of their Premier League opener.

Billy Slater steps down as Queensland coach in shock Maroons exit
Queensland Rugby League is searching for a new State of Origin coach after Billy Slater walked away from the Maroons role on Friday afternoon. The

Santos vs Macará: Arão seals 2-1 first-leg win
Santos beat Macará 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 tie on August 13, 2026, with Willian Arão scoring the late winner after Gabriel Barbosa and Franco Posse traded early goals.

diriyah vs al-ahli: Pusic’s first XI and live score
Al-Ahli coach Marino Pusic has leaned on two new signings and a backup goalkeeper for diriyah vs al-ahli in the Saudi Roshn League opener at Al-Awwal Park. ESPN’s live match page showed Al-Ahli ahead after Eduard Spertsyan struck in the 25th minute.

pec zwolle vs ajax: Míchel starts with 0-2 away win
Ajax opened the 2026/27 Eredivisie season with a 0-2 win away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Substitutes Jorthy Mokio and Julian Brandt scored late, while Marc ter Stegen made his first start and helped preserve the clean sheet.

man city vs atlético madrid: City win 3-1 in Seoul
Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium in the final warm-up before the new season’s first major test. Omar Marmoush scored twice after Jorge Domínguez opened for Atlético, before Rayan Aït-Nouri sealed it late.

Kairat Faces Do-or-Die Champions League Clash Against Levski Sofia
Kairat Almaty looks to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Levski Sofia in Tuesday's Champions League qualifying match at the Turkestan Arena.

South Africa traces money trail in Benin escape plot linked to former Bittereinder member
South African authorities are tracing the flow of funds in a fugitive escape plot tied to Benin, with the case also involving a former Bittereinder

Palermo vs Juventus live stream: TV channel, lineups
Palermo vs Juventus lands in Perth on Tuesday as the Sicilian club wraps up pre-season and Juventus takes one more step before the real campaign. Spalletti has confirmed Perin will start after Di Gregorio’s error, while Filippo Inzaghi faces his former club.

Porto vs Alverca: Champions Open Title Defense at Dragao
Porto host Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão on August 9 in the opening round of the 2026/27 Liga Portugal season. The champions begin their title defense after winning the Super Cup, while Alverca arrive with a new coach, a weakened squad, and little room for error.