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USA World Cup roster shakeup in Berlin

USA Basketball announced that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons, with Plum also sidelined for part of the 2026 WNBA season, and replacements Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will join the roster. The Americans will lean on a younger core, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, as they open against China.

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Chelsea Sign World Cup Winner Martinez Bolstering Squad

Chelsea have agreed to sign Argentina World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for around £7.5 million, with a medical in London as he finalizes a multi-year contract. He will challenge existing keeper Robert Sánchez for the starting role, with reports indicating the deal could run until 2028 and include an option for an additional season.

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Fever 111-91 Sun rout; Clark, Mitchell lead

The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 111-91 behind 34-point efforts from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, boosting them to fourth in the standings as they head into the FIBA World Cup break. Clark was listed probable with a back injury, Dantas was ruled out for the rest of the season due to knee surgery, and Boston was sidelined by an injury, with the team aiming for a strong finish and continued MVP chatter for Clark and Mitchell.

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Lego Posts 21% First-Half Revenue Rise Globally

Lego’s first-half 2026 revenue rose 21% to 41.9 billion Danish crowns, with net profit up 32% as consumer sales climbed 22% on broad demand and more than 330 new sets, including World Cup, Formula One, Pokemon, and K-Pop Demon Hunters tie-ins that attracted new and returning buyers. The company is expanding capacity and sustainability, building a large solar installation in Billund, moving toward paper packaging, and planning a Virginia factory/distribution center to open by mid-2027, while continuing investments and strategic partnerships to reach a broader audience.

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World Cup Star Vozinha Debuts for Colo-Colo

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, finally joined Colo-Colo in early August after a delayed arrival and made his competitive debut in Copa Chile with a 3-0 win over Unión Española. He faces ongoing, merit-based competition for the starting spot from 19-year-old Gabriel Maureira as coach Fernando Ortiz emphasizes that fame won’t guarantee selection, with Colo-Colo leading the league by 13 points.

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AG.AL Crowned Esports World Cup 2026 Club Champion

AG.AL won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship in Paris, topping 2,000 players from 200 clubs across 100 countries to claim a $7 million prize from a $75 million total prize pool, with a decisive Trackmania victory sealing the title. Team Falcons finished second, the campaign showcased multi-title success across Tekken 8 and other games, and the event delivered record global engagement.

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Aug 23, 2026

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Hand of God ball sells for $3.35 million

The Adidas Azteca ball used by Diego Maradona in the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century sells for about $3.35 million at auction, well below the $10 million estimate and even lower than some sports-memorabilia records. Across multiple reports, the ball’s storied history — including decades in a referee’s possession and its central role in one of football’s most famous moments — underscores its enduring cultural and monetary value for collectors.

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Aug 22, 2026

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FIFA sanctions Argentina; appeals planned

FIFA imposed extensive sanctions on Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain, with Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven, while Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira each received one‑match suspensions and corresponding fines. Separately, Argentina’s football association faced a fine tied to the incident involving a Falklands banner displayed after the semi‑final, amounting to €250,000.

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Aug 21, 2026

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Sabally Misses Germany World Cup, Concussion

Satou Sabally will miss Germany’s FIBA World Cup due to a second significant head injury in under a year, prioritizing her health as she recovers and sidelining her international play this September. The Liberty forward, already dealing with concussion-related issues, has been out this season and faces an uncertain return as Germany and her team hope for her future on-court health.

Satou Sabally

Aug 19, 2026

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Cape Verde appoints Bettencourt for 2027 AFCON

Cape Verde has promoted Humberto Bettencourt from assistant to head coach after Bubista left for RS Berkane, signaling continuity as the Blue Sharks build on their historic 2026 World Cup run and prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bettencourt will lead the team into the new phase with the World Cup achievements—spain and Uruguay draws and a round-of-32 exit to Argentina—serving as a foundation for sustained success.

Africa Cup of Nations Bettencourt affair

Aug 19, 2026

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Torres Completes Move to PSG from Barcelona

Ferran Torres has been granted permission to miss Barcelona training as negotiations on his move to Paris Saint-Germain intensify, with reports that the transfer could exceed €40 million and reach around €55 million in total package. The 26-year-old World Cup winner is in the final year of his Barca contract and would reunite with former Spain coach Luis Enrique at PSG, though some teammates are reportedly surprised by the handling of his departure.

Ferran Torres

Aug 12, 2026

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Infantino Claims World Cup Was Incident-Free

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Argentina on their World Cup 2026 run and praised their professionalism, even as FIFA investigates alleged post-final misconduct. He also lauded Spain as an example of football in the wake of the final, with discussions of private remarks and celebratory scenes surrounding the match referenced across reports.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Spain World Cup Docuseries Headed to Prime Video, Four-Part Global Premiere

Prime Video is producing a four-part, behind-the-scenes docuseries with exclusive access to Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, produced in collaboration with the Real Federación Española de Fútbol and Telefónica Broadcast Services. The series, set to premiere globally before the end of 2026, traces the 52-day campaign and the team dynamics behind Spain’s second title, with coverage echoed by reports of record U.S. viewership for the tournament."

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Jul 24, 2026

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ECB to host Pakistan Bangladesh New Zealand 2027

The ECB has announced England’s 2027 home season, pairing the men’s Ashes with subsets of Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand fixtures, including a May one-off Test against Bangladesh and a September white-ball tour from New Zealand to help World Cup preparations. The schedule also features England Women hosting Bangladesh in a white-ball series, highlighting a busy international calendar ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in October–November.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Atletico Madrid Sign Kang-In Lee from PSG

Lee Kang-in is poised to move from PSG to Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract through 2031, with a transfer fee of about €35 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons, and an official announcement expected this week after delays tied to PSG contract terminations. He is set to begin training soon and could debut in preseason against Getafe or Manchester United, with a high-profile Seoul friendly against Manchester City on August 9 serving as his domestic fan introduction.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Vozinha Joins Colo Colo After World Cup Rise

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made 18 saves in the World Cup, becoming one of the oldest to achieve that feat and helping his team reach the knockout stages before a 3-2 loss to Argentina; Argentina then fell 1-0 to Spain in the final. Messi reportedly arranged free tickets for Vozinha’s family to attend the final, hugged Vozinha after the match, and agreed to swap shirts as a memento.

Lionel Messi

Jul 22, 2026

USA World Cup roster shakeup in Berlin

Chelsea Sign World Cup Winner Martinez Bolstering Squad

Fever 111-91 Sun rout; Clark, Mitchell lead

Lego Posts 21% First-Half Revenue Rise Globally

World Cup Star Vozinha Debuts for Colo-Colo

AG.AL Crowned Esports World Cup 2026 Club Champion

Hand of God ball sells for $3.35 million

FIFA sanctions Argentina; appeals planned

Sabally Misses Germany World Cup, Concussion

Cape Verde appoints Bettencourt for 2027 AFCON

Torres Completes Move to PSG from Barcelona

Infantino Claims World Cup Was Incident-Free

Spain World Cup Docuseries Headed to Prime Video, Four-Part Global Premiere

ECB to host Pakistan Bangladesh New Zealand 2027

Atletico Madrid Sign Kang-In Lee from PSG

Vozinha Joins Colo Colo After World Cup Rise

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