A Spanish report revealed that Chelsea made only one offer of 40 million euros for Fermin Lopez from Barcelona, an offer Deco described as ridiculous, leading to the player's stay at the Catalan club during the summer transfer window.

South American teams prepare for two decisive rounds in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Argentina, Ecuador, and Brazil have secured direct qualification, while competition remains fierce for the remaining spots. Messi hints at retiring internationally during Argentina's match against Venezuela.

Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest modern football coaches, faces challenges at Manchester City this season due to declining performance and results, with criticism over his tactical philosophy and player position changes. The team suffers from defensive weaknesses and inconsistent attack, while mental fatigue and personal issues may affect his focus.

Egypt won the Street Children World Cup held in Oslo, where teams used sports to fight injustice and defend children's rights.

Algerian Olympic boxing champion Iman Khelif is fighting a legal battle against new gender verification tests imposed by the World Boxing organization after being barred from competitions for refusing to undergo chromosomal testing.

Novak Djokovic reached the US Open semifinals after defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, setting up a highly anticipated match against Carlos Alcaraz.

Alexander Ceferin, UEFA president, firmly rejects moving the Barcelona vs Villarreal match to Miami and opposes the European Super League project, emphasizing that football must remain in Europe.

The Spain vs Bulgaria match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia. Kickoff is at 9:45 PM Cairo and Mecca time, broadcast live on beIN Sports.

Morocco maintains its winning streak in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and nears early qualification before matches against Niger and Zambia in September.

Brazilian Matias Cunha is close to returning for Manchester United's derby against Manchester City after a knee injury sustained against Burnley. Medical reports indicate the injury is less serious than expected, and Cunha is undergoing rehabilitation.