Author: Marc Perel

Morocco and Madagascar meet at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium on Saturday for the CHAN 2024 final. Morocco chase a record third title after edging Senegal on penalties, while debutants Madagascar stunned Sudan in extra time. The game caps a tri-nation tournament hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and will be broadcast across Africa.

Palmeiras hammered Universitario 4-0 in Lima in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 first leg, helped by a 7th-minute red card to William Riveros. Gómez scored a penalty, López netted twice, and Vitor Roque added a third. Universitario will miss Riveros (suspended) and Rodrigo Ureña (injured) for the return leg in São Paulo, where Palmeiras are heavy favorites to reach the quarter-finals.

Football fans can now instantly sync the full 2025/26 Premier League schedule—and even youth and Fantasy fixture deadlines—directly to their digital calendars. The service, available via pl.ecal.com, updates instantly with any changes and works for iOS, Android, Outlook, and Office 365 users. Fans can pick their club or grab every league match.

Snapchat has launched Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format powered by generative AI that transforms how users and brands interact. The personalized Lenses let users put themselves in unique scenarios and have already driven up engagement for brands like Uber and Tinder. The feature reduces production time and ramps up brand impressions.

West Indies will host Pakistan in the first T20I of their three-match series on August 1, 2025, in Florida. Both teams are aiming to bounce back after tough recent defeats. Indian fans can catch the action live via FanCode, while viewers in the US can watch on ESPN+. The series sets the stage for upcoming ODIs in Trinidad.

Episode 9 of The Sandman Season 2, 'The Kindly Ones', raises the stakes as Dream faces peril on all sides. Constantine and a reimagined Corinthian join forces, Delirium discovers cracks in destiny, and Lyta Hall becomes the Furies’ weapon. The Dreaming is left defenseless, under fierce assault and destruction.

Djordje Mihailovic lit up the CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg, striking twice to help Colorado Rapids edge LAFC 2-1. His clinical penalty and stunning free kick put the Rapids ahead, while Aaron Long’s late header gave LAFC a lifeline. Colorado holds a slim advantage heading into the second leg.

Chelsea have landed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal that could reach £60 million. The 23-year-old arrives after an impressive goal-scoring season and signs a lengthy contract, boosting Chelsea's attacking options ahead of a busy schedule.

Kylian Mbappé rejoined Real Madrid's training after losing 5kg to a severe bout of gastroenteritis that kept him out of two critical Club World Cup matches. With a group-deciding clash against Salzburg looming, his return could sway Madrid's push for tournament advancement.

The Haiti vs. Saudi Arabia Group D showdown in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup took place in San Diego and aired on FOX Sports. Saudi Arabia grabbed a narrow 1-0 win, giving fans much to talk about as streaming options included the Fox Sports platforms and possibly FuboTV or Sling TV.

Trump has publicly warned Iran to enter negotiations or risk escalating conflict after Israeli forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed harsh retaliation, labelling the attacks as crimes. The White House clarified that the U.S. was not directly involved in the Israeli operation.

Lionel Messi stands out in the 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers with six goals, including a spectacular hat-trick against Bolivia. He leads the scoring chart ahead of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz, and a viral video highlights his ongoing global popularity. Messi continues to break international records for goals and assists.