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FIFA President Gianni Infantino publicly backed Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of 1,000 career goals during the Esports World Cup in Paris, while former Manchester United teammate Giuseppe Rossi said the milestone is a personal motivation for the 41-year-old.
WWE Raw aired live from Ottawa with an unusual 6 p.m. start due to a double-taping. The show featured Stephanie Vaquer defeating Roxanne Perez, a contract signing for a title match, and the semifinals of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament.
Chelsea have had three bids for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejected, prompting reports they are considering Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga. The move comes amid ongoing speculation over Enzo Fernandez's future, with Manchester City linked and Chelsea valuing the Argentine at £120m.
Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham 3-2 in a pulsating Premier League opener. Rogers, the most expensive British player ever, revealed his childhood connection to the club. However, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's errors overshadowed the attacking display.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Jo Gardiner, who appeared on the BBC's Race Across the World with her son Sam, has died at 61 following a battle with cancer. Her family confirmed the news, remembering her as 'an intrepid adventurer.' Her son Sam died in a car crash in June 2025.
Manchester City have agreed an £86m deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, but the club's interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernández remains, with City facing a £120m valuation gap. The article details the Bouaddi transfer's record fee, City's midfield rebuild after Rodri's departure, and the ongoing chase for Fernández.
The ball Diego Maradona used to score his 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £2.5m ($3.3m), falling short of the $10m expected. The ball was kept by referee Ali Bin Nasser for decades and authenticated in 2023.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4-2 in a classification match at Wagener Stadium, setting up a ninth-place play-off against Ireland, while Pakistan will contest the 11th/12th-place match. On August 24, four second-round games—Japan vs Wales, New Zealand vs Pakistan, Argentina vs India, and Netherlands vs England—will determine semi-final qualification.
India's mutual fund industry has grown at a 17.1% CAGR over five years, more than double the global rate, according to the AMFI-Crisil Factbook 2026. However, AUM remains only 13.7% of GDP versus a global average of 64.7%, indicating headroom. The investor base is broadening with SIPs, passives, and smaller cities gaining ground.
Julián Álvarez was booed by sections of the Atlético Madrid support during Sunday's 2-2 La Liga draw with Villarreal, with the reaction intensifying transfer speculation linking the Argentine to Arsenal and Barcelona. The forward started on the bench and headed straight down the tunnel after the final whistle.
Julian Alvarez's relationship with Atletico Madrid fans has fractured, with jeers during a recent match intensifying speculation about his future. Arsenal are reportedly interested, but a move may depend on selling Gabriel Martinelli, while Atletico's stance and Barcelona's interest complicate matters.
An Ohio mother says her 18-year-old son's body parts were removed as anatomical gifts without her consent after he died in a car crash in 2023. She is campaigning for legislative changes to ensure families are consulted before such donations.
East Bengal ended a 22-year wait for the Durand Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in the final, powered by Edmund Lalrindika's hat-trick. The win drew East Bengal level with Mohun Bagan on 17 titles and sparked celebrations from officials including Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey.
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha set a new half marathon world record of 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires, shaving 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's previous mark. The time is subject to World Athletics ratification, with Kiplimo's faster Barcelona run having been ruled ineligible. Kejelcha's compatriot Fotyen Tesfay won the women's race.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will travel to Canada and the United States from August 25 to September 2, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic and financial partnerships. The visit includes an inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue in Toronto, an investment roundtable, and participation in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville.
India's chances of reaching the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinals were dashed as they lost 3-5 to Argentina in the final Pool E match. Argentina took an early 2-0 lead, and despite a late fightback from India, the team finished last in the group and will compete for 7th-8th place.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from August 24-28 to chair joint trade meetings, push forward Chile FTA negotiations, and discuss expanding the Mercosur PTA. Talks with Chile are at an advanced stage with only a few issues—market access and critical minerals—remaining, while the India-Brazil sugar dispute may also come up.
Xabi Alonso's first Premier League match as Chelsea manager ended in a 3-2 win at Fulham, with goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer. Captain Enzo Fernandez, linked with a move to Manchester City, was benched and later booed upon entering the game.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League season opener, despite a summer of heavy spending. Goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode exposed defensive frailties and a lack of cohesion among new signings, prompting manager Roberto De Zerbi to apologize and admit his side was 'not ready to fight the duels.'