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Sporting Beat Estrela Amadora 1-0 at Reboleira With Bragança Goal
Daniel Bragança's 59th-minute goal gave Sporting a 1-0 win at Estrela Amadora, with the visitors holding 67% of the ball at Reboleira.
Wolves vs Port Vale: Brady calls Cup tie ‘no sterner test’
Wolves vs Port Vale brought a sharp early-season test at Molineux, with Port Vale boss Jon Brady saying the Carabao Cup tie offered his side their toughest opener. Wolves, rebuilding under Cesar Peixoto, were expected to push hard from the Championship.
Galatasaray vs Villarreal: Osimhen Scores in 2-1 Loss
Galatasaray vs Villarreal ended 2-1 in a club friendly, with Victor Osimhen scoring for the Turkish side and Ayoze Pérez and Georges Mikautadze on target for Villarreal. The match also offered a look at lineups, substitutions and pre-season rhythm.
Ferencváros vs Real Madrid: Madrid lead 2-0 in Budapest
Ferencváros vs Real Madrid turned into a one-sided preseason test in Budapest, with Real Madrid taking control through goals from Mario Rivas and Carlos Espí. The Spanish side dominated the ball and the shot count as both clubs used the friendly to assess lineups and minutes.
Ire vs AFG: Afghanistan win by 92 runs after rain-hit ODI
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI at Bready, with Rashid Khan taking six wickets as the five-match series moved to 1-0. The match came after the opener was washed out, while Ireland’s decision to host Afghanistan has also drawn scrutiny from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Jorge Messi dies at 68 in Rosario after long illness
Jorge Messi has died at 68 in Rosario after a long illness, leaving Lionel Messi and the family mourning a man who helped shape his career from the start.
Ronald Araújo set for Liverpool loan move from Barcelona
Ronald Araújo is close to joining Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy included in the deal. The Uruguay defender, under contract until 2031, is expected to link up with the Reds this weekend after falling behind Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi at Camp Nou.
sco vs can: Cara Nonton Scotland vs Morocco di AS
Scotland face Morocco at Gillette Stadium on Friday, with live viewing available on Fox and streaming options including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. The match matters after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti and Morocco’s opening draw with Brazil.
Ali Usman: PFL Free Agency Opens for Usman Nurmagomedov
Ali Abdelaziz says PFL had a chance to extend Usman Nurmagomedov before his latest fight, and now other promotions can talk to the unbeaten lightweight champion.
Inter Miami vs San Luis: Messi Starts, Suárez Suspended
Inter Miami open their 2026 Leagues Cup run against Atlético de San Luis with Lionel Messi available to start and Luis Suárez banned for the full tournament. The match matters for Miami’s push toward a third Leagues Cup Final and begins a stretch that includes Monterrey and Club León.
Alexander Zverev exits Montreal as top seeds fall fast
Alexander Zverev lost to Tallon Griekspoor in the second round of the Montreal Masters, where Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime also withdrew with a back injury. The quick exits left the event without its top two seeds within hours.
bg pathum united vs aston villa: Garnacho injured in Thailand
Aston Villa face BG Pathum United in Thailand as Alejandro Garnacho’s early exit and a 3-1 win shape their pre-season tour. The match is available to stream globally.
ire vs afg: Ireland host Afghanistan in five-match ODI series
Ireland begin a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan on August 5 in Northern Ireland, with the first two venues split between Bready and Belfast. The series has cricketing value and political bite, as Ireland’s choice has drawn ECB anger and could affect future fixtures against England.
Allan Nascimento dies at 34 after apparent heart attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the promotion said. The Brazilian fighter was found unresponsive on Monday morning and pronounced dead at the scene.
Jeju vs Bayern: Bayern Munich win 2-1 in friendly
Jeju vs Bayern ended 2-1 for Bayern Munich in a club friendly, with goals from Felipe Chávez, Chang-Min Lee and Bastian Assomo shaping the result.
Bayern Munich vs Atalanta: Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Bayern Munich hosts Atalanta in the Champions League round of 16 second leg at Allianz Arena with a 6-1 aggregate lead.
Mudryk set for Chelsea return after doping case resolved
Mykhailo Mudryk can return to football immediately after Chelsea and the Football Association resolved his doping case. The winger is set to join the club’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong, while manager Xabi Alonso says it is still too early to judge his fitness.
PSV vs AZ Alkmaar: AZ Win Johan Cruyff Shield 4-0
AZ Alkmaar beat PSV 4-0 in the Johan Cruyff Shield at the Philips Stadion, with goals from Mexx Meerdink, Weslley Patati, Elijah Dijkstra and Ro-Zangelo Daal.
School rugby clash in Pretoria abandoned after parents and players join mass brawl
A senior schools rugby match in Pretoria descended into chaos on Saturday after a mass brawl involving players, parents and other spectators forced officials to
Porto vs Torreense: Froholdt seals Super Cup for Porto
Porto vs Torreense ended 1-0 in the Portuguese Super Cup as Victor Froholdt headed the only goal. Francesco Farioli took his second trophy as FC Porto manager after a match that stayed tight after halftime.
Mark Vologdin faces Nikolic in UFC Belgrade late notice fight
Mark Vologdin steps in for a bantamweight bout against Borislav Nikolic at UFC Belgrade after a late change to the card. Nikolic enters with a six-fight winning streak, while Vologdin looks to make the most of his second UFC appearance.
Hugo Broos ends five-year reign as South Africa coach, bows out after World Cup milestone
Hugo Broos has closed the door on Bafana Bafana. The 74-year-old Belgian will leave his post as South Africa coach on Friday when his contract
Suffolk wildfire spreads across area the size of 210 football pitches as firefighters battle changing winds
A wildfire in Suffolk has burned through an area roughly the size of 210 football pitches, forcing evacuations and triggering a major incident declaration as
birmingham vs barcelona ends 2-2, Birmingham win on penalties
Birmingham City held Barcelona to a 2-2 draw before winning 3-2 on penalties at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. The preseason opener gave Hansi Flick a first look at young players and a debut cameo from Karim Adeyemi.