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Kenan Yildiz undergoes a left knee patellar tendon evaluation today at J Medical Center. Spalletti advises caution after Turkey's World Cup exit. The result will decide his training regimen, with hopes of avoiding another injury-plagued season.

NBA Summer League Finals, Warriors 94-90 comeback against Grizzlies to win championship. Lundberg scored 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, winning Finals MVP. After the game, he pointed out that the opponents showed nervousness after taking a double-digit lead, and bluntly said not all players can adapt to crucial moments.

On the morning of July 20, 2026, Spurs player and Zhongqiao Sports brand ambassador Keldon Johnson experienced traditional Chinese tea culture at the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province. Guided by staff, he learned about the brewing methods, drinking etiquette, and cultural significance of Chinese tea, and tasted it on site. During the tea session, Johnson shared his thoughts with the staff, showing a strong interest in Chinese tea culture.

According to French media Foot Mercato, Fulham's 29-year-old center-back Issa Diop will join Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town. The Moroccan international, who shone at the 2026 World Cup, has signed a four-year contract and is set for a medical. Diop joined Fulham in August 2022, making 96 appearances over four seasons. He has 173 Premier League appearances, and with only one year left on his contract, Fulham will recoup around €10 million.

RMC reports that at the 2026 World Cup final awards ceremony, Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain. Defender Cristian Romero, after receiving his runner-up medal and shaking hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, walked directly past U.S. President Donald Trump without stopping or shaking hands. He then greeted Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The report does not specify whether the action was intentional or due to disappointment from the defeat.

According to statistics, only 10 players in history have won both the Champions League and the World Cup in the same season, while also appearing in both finals. They are: Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Maier, Schwarzenbeck, Breitner, Hoeness (all German, 1974), Karembeu (French, 1998), Roberto Carlos (Brazilian, 2002), Varane (French, ...

After leaving Manchester United and returning to Real Betis, Antony revealed that on the night before the 2025 summer transfer window deadline, Bayern coach Kompany personally called to invite him, but he chose to keep his word because he had already reached a full agreement with Betis and made a commitment. He said that at that time he was in a difficult period of his career, and Betis gave him support, making him feel a sense of belonging, so he eventually officially joined from Manchester United. Last season, he played for Betis...

Sporting CP center-back Diomande is currently on holiday in Ivory Coast. Should Murillo or Milenkovic leave, Nottingham Forest will bring in the 22-year-old to reinforce their squad. According to Record, the two sides have communicated but no formal offer has been made. Forest have long been interested in him. Last season, Crystal Palace manager Glasner attempted to sign him, but the bid fell short of Sporting CP's requirements (at least €50 million to enter negotiations) and the deal fell through. Diomande signed a contract extension last January until 2030, with a release clause of €80 million. If no offer reaches €50 million, he will stay with the club.

Benfica have raised their asking price for 21-year-old Norwegian winger Schjelderup after rejecting Tottenham's offer of up to €40 million including add-ons. The player has a €100 million release clause and a contract until 2028, with a slow response to a renewal offer until 2031. Other Premier League clubs and Como are interested, and Benfica see this as a potential major summer transfer.

England captain Harry Kane has publicly backed head coach Thomas Tuchel, saying he can learn from the defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. In that match, Tuchel switched to a five-man defense after a water break in an attempt to protect a 1-0 lead, but failed to withstand sustained pressure from Argentina, and the tactical decision was criticized afterwards. England then beat France in an open third-place play-off to secure their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament at home in 1966. Kane acknowledged that the decision to defend deep backfired, but said Tuchel will grow from the experience.

In the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup final, Argentina fell 0-1 to Spain. After the match, Argentina's Paredes was sent off for violent conduct against Spanish players. This incident echoes his previous altercation against the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinal.

CBS Sports released the latest Ballon d'Or odds on July 20. In the World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the title. Yamal leads at 1.95, Kane at 3.7, Messi at 12.5, Mbappe at 25.

South Korean international Kwon Chang-hoon (32) has officially joined Indonesian Liga 1 side Persija Jakarta. Last season, he made 13 appearances for K League side Jeju United, starting 10 of them. His career includes stints at Dijon (Ligue 1) and Freiburg (Bundesliga). He returned to South Korea in 2021 to fulfill military service. Persija Jakarta is currently coached by former South Korea national team manager Shin Tae-yong. Kwon's peak market value was €7.5 million.

Former Juventus defender and current Basel coach Stephan Lichtsteiner commented after a 0-0 friendly, praising his team's defense but noting excessive respect on the ball. He believes Spalletti is key to Juventus' Champions League return and that Pirlo should coach Italy, while reflecting on his own Juve career and the team's need for leadership rebuild.

On July 20, per Shams Charania, the Mavericks acquired former No. 1 pick Risacher from the Hawks in a three-team trade by sending Ryan Nembhard. The Mavericks posted a welcome graphic, and Risacher responded on social media, saying "Let's get to work." He averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists last season.

The Trail Blazers and Portland city government are at an impasse over a $600 million arena renovation proposal. The city demands annual property tax payments and union labor, while the team seeks more favorable terms. With the lease expiring in 2030, relocation rumors are growing as the team explores new arena options in other cities.

Scaloni confirmed he will continue as coach until December before discussing his future with the president. He praised the players, defended his substitutions, and stressed the need to preserve team spirit despite the World Cup final loss to Spain.

Today's World Cup final saw Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez sent off after two yellow cards, leading to Argentina's 1-0 defeat. BBC Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella criticized the incident, calling it 'typical Chelsea' behavior, referencing the club's history of red cards last season.

On July 20, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final to win the title. Argentina has won the World Cup three times in history. Germany is the team that has eliminated Argentina the most, four times since 1990. The Netherlands has eliminated Argentina twice, including once in the second group stage. Spain and France have each eliminated Argentina once.

In the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup final, Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain, ending their record of scoring in 16 consecutive World Cup matches. The last time they were shut out was in the 2018 group stage, a 0-3 loss to Croatia. Goalscoring matches in between: 2018 win over Nigeria, loss to France; 2022 wins over Mexico, Poland, Australia, draw with Netherlands, win over Croatia, draw with France; 2026...