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UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento dies at 34 from apparent heart attack
Brazilian UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep on August 3, 2026.
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Chelsea sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on two-year deal
Chelsea signed veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on August 1, 2026, on a two-year contract.
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FIFA studies potential expansion of World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament
FIFA is evaluating expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams starting with the 2030 edition hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
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Chelsea sign French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m
Chelsea signed French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in July 2026 for £52 million on a six-year deal.
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Manchester City rejects Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri amid ongoing talks
Manchester City has declined Barcelona's initial bids for midfielder Rodri, seeking closer to £60 million for the 30-year-old player.
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Arsenal sign Greek forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m
Arsenal signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a five-year deal for a £34 million record fee on July 23, 2026.
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Arsenal defender William Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal and France defender William Saliba will undergo rehabilitation after a back injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup.
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Aston Villa sign Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea with obligation to buy
Aston Villa signed 22-year-old Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Chelsea, including a conditional obligation to buy next summer.
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Josh Kerr breaks 27-year men's mile world record at London Diamond League
British runner Josh Kerr set a new men's mile world record of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League on July 18.
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FIFA to review mandatory hydration breaks trialed at 2026 World Cup amid mixed reactions
FIFA introduced three-minute hydration breaks in all 2026 World Cup matches and plans to assess their impact after the tournament amid differing opinions from fans and coaches.
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Ryan Fox ties major championship record with 8-under 62 at 2026 Open
Ryan Fox shot an 8-under-par 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open to match the lowest major round ever and join Lucas Herbert as co-leader.
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Coroner Rules Brain Injury from Heading Caused Death of England’s Nobby Stiles
A coroner has ruled that repeated heading of footballs caused brain damage leading to dementia in England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.
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Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard to join Besiktas for £17 million transfer
Arsenal has agreed a £17 million deal to transfer 31-year-old winger Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, with the player traveling to Istanbul for a medical.
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Andoni Iraola named Liverpool manager, urges more signings ahead of 2026-27 season
Andoni Iraola was appointed Liverpool manager in June 2026 and called for additional player signings to strengthen the squad.
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England striker Ivan Toney charged with assault over Soho nightclub incident
Ivan Toney, 30, has been charged with assault after an alleged nightclub incident in central London last December.
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Norway beats Brazil 2-1 to reach first-ever World Cup quarter-finals
Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 on July 5 at MetLife Stadium to reach their first World Cup quarter-finals.
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Ange Postecoglou named head coach of Al-Nassr on two-year deal
Ange Postecoglou was appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract.
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Tottenham Hotspur sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for club-record £85m
Tottenham Hotspur signed Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85 million.
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FIFA scraps private investment plan for World Cup after intense backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights after opposition from UEFA and others.
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Shiho Kuwaki wins 2026 Women's British Open in playoff over Esther Henseleit
Shiho Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Esther Henseleit in a sudden-death playoff at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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Confederation of African Football unanimously backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid global dissent
The Confederation of African Football unanimously confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on August 6 amid criticism from other regions.
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Chelsea fined £10 million and given suspended transfer ban for FA agent rule breaches
Chelsea FC admitted 74 FA rule breaches and was fined £10 million with a suspended transfer ban until June 2027.
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England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
John Stones has joined Serie A champions Inter Milan on a two-year deal after leaving Manchester City at contract expiry.
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F1 to End 2026 Season in Europe If Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races Canceled Due to Conflict
Formula 1 will conclude the 2026 season in Europe if Middle East Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are canceled amid regional conflict, CEO Stefano Domenicali said.