Indian national team defender Anwar Ali has joined East Bengal on a five-year contract, marking a significant transfer in Kolkata football. He previously played for Mohun Bagan, the arch-rival, on loan. The move comes amidst new FIFA regulations limiting loan durations and a failed attempt by Ali to secure a permanent move to Mohun Bagan.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa took full responsibility for his team’s 1-0 Copa America semifinal loss to Colombia, despite claiming Uruguay had more talent. He attributed the defeat to his team’s inability to capitalize on their numerical advantage after a Colombian player was sent off.
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to a criminal conspiracy charge for his role in an NBA gambling scandal, admitting to tipping off others about his plans to leave games early to profit from betting against his performance. Porter, who was banned from the NBA for life, faces up to 4-3/4 years in prison.
England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semifinal, setting up a final clash against Spain. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a 91st-minute winner, highlighting the team’s resilience and character. Manager Gareth Southgate praised his team’s spirit and their ability to overcome criticism and achieve consecutive European Championship finals.
New Zealander Ben Campbell secured a remarkable playoff victory in Morocco, catapulting him to second place in the International Series Rankings and inching closer to a coveted spot on the 2025 LIV Golf League roster. Campbell’s win, achieved against current Rankings leader John Catlin, comes as a result of his consistent performance and invaluable experience gained while playing alongside some of the biggest names in golf.
James Rodriguez has broken Lionel Messi’s record for most assists in a single Copa America campaign, registering his sixth assist against Uruguay. This achievement highlights his exceptional playmaking abilities and solidifies his position as a key player for Colombia in the tournament.
Sophia Medina, the 19-year-old sister of Gabriel Medina, took to Instagram to bid farewell to South Africa after her semifinal elimination at the Ballito Pro, a Challenger Series event.
England and the Netherlands battled to a draw in a dramatic Euro 2024 semifinal match, with Harry Kane scoring a penalty to equalize after Xavi Simons gave the Dutch an early lead. The match was marred by a late injury to Memphis Depay and a controversial penalty decision.
England, the runner-up from the previous edition, faced off against Euro 1988 champions Netherlands in a thrilling Euro 2024 semifinal. The match saw early goals from both sides, with Xavi Simons giving the Dutch an early lead and Harry Kane equalizing from the penalty spot. The game was a tight affair with both teams displaying strong attacking intent, ultimately ending in a Dutch victory.
Harry Kane converted a penalty to equalize for England in their Euro 2024 semifinal clash against the Netherlands. The match saw an early goal from Xavi Simons before England earned a spot kick, which Kane calmly slotted home.
