Adam Millington

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Ederson extended his contract with Atalanta after Manchester United withdrew from a planned £35m transfer following medical concerns identified during evaluations conducted after Brazil’s World Cup exit. Initial hopes of reviving the deal later in the summer ended as the midfielder committed to his current club. Manchester United have strengthened their squad with new signings including Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow.

Fifa is reviewing match reports after Argentina players displayed a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands during their World Cup semi-final win against England. The incident prompted calls from UK officials and political figures for disciplinary action, while Argentina’s president deemed the players’ actions understandable but not diplomatic. The situation recalls prior fines and precedents for sanctions against political messaging in football. Despite the controversy, Argentina’s place in the final is secure, though individual suspensions remain possible based on Fifa’s assessment.

Tim Merlier secured his third win of the 2026 Tour de France by taking stage 12 in a chaotic sprint affected by a late crash. Jasper Philipsen and Olav Kooij followed, while heavy rain and shifting winds shaped the stage’s dynamics. Tadej Pogacar maintained a comfortable overall lead, and upcoming hilly and mountain stages are expected to limit further opportunities for sprinters.

Crystal Palace have signed England Under-23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year contract after she finished as WSL2’s top scorer for Bristol City. Manager Jo Potter praised her talent, and Lloyd-Smith expressed pride in returning to her south London roots. The move continues Palace’s squad strengthening following the recent signing of Bethany England as the club prepares for its return to the Women’s Super League.

A report by Signify Group found female tennis players received more than 12,000 abusive social media posts in 2025, with angry gamblers responsible for a significant share. The WTA and World Tennis condemned the abuse, emphasising the need for collective action from social media platforms, law enforcement, governing bodies and the gambling industry. The report showed improvements, including the removal of most serious abuse and escalation of several accounts to authorities. Calls for identity verification and AI‑driven tools continue as both women’s and men’s tennis expand efforts to counter online harassment.

Everton captain Megan Finnigan signed a one‑year contract extension that will mark her 20th year with the club. After missing last season with an ACL injury, she reported strong progress in her recovery and hopes to return during the upcoming campaign. She has made more than 200 appearances since her 2015 senior debut.

Conor McGregor plans surgery after injuring his knee 69 seconds into his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. The setback came in his first UFC appearance since breaking his leg in a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. His recent career has been marked by defeats, an 18‑month anti‑doping ban, and a civil ruling in favour of Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape. The latest loss marks his fourth in five fights as he aims to return for the final bout of his contract.

Mathieu van der Poel won the shortened ninth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish ahead of Tobias Johannessen and Tom Pidcock, whose mechanical issue hindered his challenge. Extreme heat led French authorities to cut the stage by about 30km, marking the second weather-affected stage of the race. Riders and cycling bodies called for earlier start times or broader calendar changes to address increasingly frequent heatwaves. Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall lead heading into the first rest day.

Christian Eriksen will begin individual rehabilitation in Denmark after collapsing during a June friendly against Ukraine, an incident in which his implanted cardioverter defibrillator activated as intended. Wolfsburg confirmed he will complete his recovery programme at home, remaining in regular contact with club staff and medical teams. Eriksen, who previously resumed his career after a cardiac arrest in 2021, continues to play professionally in leagues that permit players with ICDs.

Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in their World Cup last‑32 match against Morocco just days after he and partner Noa van der Bij announced the loss of their unborn son. Teammates consoled him following the goal before the Netherlands ultimately lost on penalties after a 1‑1 draw. Gakpo had started all of the team’s World Cup matches, scoring three times in the tournament, while Issa Diop’s stoppage‑time equaliser forced extra time before Morocco advanced in the shootout.