Football matches

Japan Football Association probes referees over S. Korean federation’s ‘sexual service’ saga

The Korea Football Association headquarters in Seoul after a police raid on Aug 6. It was part of an investigation into alleged interference over the hiring of former coach Hong Myung-bo.

Jaissle begins Newcastle rebuild with win over Valencia, Elanga scare not serious

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle gives instructions to his players during the pre-season friendly against Valencia at Estadio de Mestalla on Aug 8. The Magpies won 2-1.

Michael Carrick being ‘careful’ with Mason Mount as Manchester United draw with PSG

Mason Mount has been hampered by injury problems since arriving at Old Trafford, and lasted less than 20 minutes on Aug 8 after starting against PSG.

Crystal Palace sign Japan defender Tomiyasu after trial period

The 27-year-old returns to England after spending half a season with Ajax Amsterdam, having left Arsenal by mutual agreement in July 2025.

English Premier League clubs trade gambling sponsors for fintech, sovereign investment: Report

EPL side Aston Villa will have Visit Rwanda on their jersey fronts next season and will sport online sports betting site Betano on their shirt sleeves instead.

Mohamed Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah is accompanied by Trabzonspor President Ertugrul Dogan as he arrives in the Black Sea city of Trabzon on Aug 5.

Mykhailo Mudryk’s long wait ends with emotional Chelsea comeback

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk during the warm up before the match.

Xabi Alonso hails ‘emotional’ Mykhailo Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk attends a training session ahead of their football match against Juventus at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Aug 4.

Cape Verde ’keeper Vozinha says he always believed he was a ‘big club’ player after Colo-Colo move

Colo Colo president Anibal Mosa presenting the club’s new signing Vozinha with his goalkeeper’s jersey at a press conference at Estadio Monumental in Santiago, Chile on Aug 4.

Thai footballer dies on the pitch in southern Thailand after being struck by lightning

Thai winger Sofwan Awae, who had only just signed with Yala FC, tragically died on Aug 4 after lightning struck the field of play.

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