Kylian Mbappé led Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo in the Spanish league's second round, scoring twice, with Vinícius Júnior adding a late third goal.

Real Madrid started the current La Liga season under Xabi Alonso with two consecutive wins, after a less sharp start last season under Carlo Ancelotti. In Sunday's match, Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Vinícius Júnior once to lead the team to a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo.

The new Sports Law No. 171 of 2025 defines the Egyptian Olympic Committee's roles including developing the Olympic movement, representing Egypt in Olympic and international events, organizing sports delegations, and supervising accredited sports federations.

Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 3-2 in the second round of the English Premier League, scoring a last-minute goal in the 100th minute.

On August 26, 1989, Egypt topped their 1990 World Cup qualifying group after a 2-0 win over Kenya with goals from Hisham Abdel Rasoul and Ibrahim Hassan, advancing to face Algeria for World Cup qualification.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will miss the clash against Liverpool and England's World Cup qualifiers due to a hamstring injury sustained in the win over Leeds United.

Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, expressed frustration over the Newcastle match turning into a physical contest dominated by set-pieces and long balls, far from tactical football.

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, many important football matches will take place worldwide, including Bournemouth vs Brentford in the English League Cup and Zamalek vs Pharco in the Egyptian League, among others broadcast on beIN Sports and on sport channels.

German coach Hans Flick, FC Barcelona's head coach, won the Coach of the Year award at the Sport Bild ceremony in Hamburg, participating via live broadcast from Barcelona.

Mohamed Salah participated in Liverpool's 3-2 win over Newcastle in the second Premier League round, playing 89 minutes and assisting one goal without shooting or dribbling.