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Manchester City have agreed to sell midfielder Rodri to Barcelona for £65.4 million, with the 30-year-old Ballon d'Or winner set to return to Spain on a four-year contract. The deal brings the Spanish midfielder back to his home country after seven years at the Etihad.
Cameroon won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah scoring twice in the first half. Both teams qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, joining Morocco and Algeria.
Munetaka Murakami launched a decisive two-run home run on Sunday, powering the Chicago White Sox to a 7-5 win and a three-game sweep over the Detroit Tigers. The Japanese rookie's standout performance drew praise from his manager and fueled confidence for the series ahead.
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that next year could be his final season as a professional footballer, as he approaches his 41st birthday and closes in on 1,000 career goals. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he wants to leave a special legacy in what he called "probably" his last year in football.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard. The Gunners sent a strong message ahead of the new Premier League season.
Arsenal host Manchester City in a blockbuster Premier League encounter, with both teams dealing with key injury absences. The Gunners are in excellent form, while City bring their characteristic dominance to a title-shaping clash.
Gelareh Nazemi, Iran's first female futsal referee, has retired at 38, ending a pioneering career that opened doors for women in the sport. She will continue as a mentor for new referees.
Mohamed Salah came off the bench for his official Trabzonspor debut as the Turkish side were held to a 1-1 draw at Kasimpasa in their Super Lig opener. The Egyptian forward was introduced in the 58th minute but could not inspire a winner.
Novak Djokovic was stunned by Thiago Tirante in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match marred by extreme heat and humidity. The Serbian, who has won the tournament three times, hinted this may be his final appearance there.
Kate Douglass broke the 50m freestyle world record twice at the Pan Pacific Championships, while Katie Ledecky suffered her first defeat in the 800m freestyle, losing to Australia's Lani Pallister. The final day in Irvine also saw China's Yu Yiting upset Summer McIntosh in the 200m IM.
