According to The Athletic, Manchester United's transfer staff weighed the center-back position during the summer window but determined it was not an urgent need. Lisandro Martinez suffered a muscle strain in the World Cup final, not a serious injury, and he should return before the Premier League season begins. Therefore, the club will not include a center-back in their summer transfer targets.

In a highly anticipated first-round match at the WTA500 Washington Open, which concluded on July 29 Beijing time, Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen was defeated after a hard-fought three-set battle, falling 1-2 to world No. 28, Philippine rising star Eala, and missing out on a spot in the round of 16. Zheng had previously beaten the 21-year-old Eala at the Hangzhou Asian Games, but the latter has made remarkable progress in the past two years. In this rematch, Zheng initially got off to a promising start.

In a pre-season friendly that concluded on July 29 Beijing time, Real Madrid defeated Segunda Division side Leganés 4-1, securing a winning start for Mourinho's return. Although key players such as Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham have not yet returned to the team, Mourinho still fielded the strongest available starting lineup for this match.

Kairat vs Omonia Preview (22:00, July 29). Predicted score, expected lineups, expert analysis for the Kairat vs Omonia match in the Champions League preliminary round.

On July 29 Beijing time, the first round of the WTA500 Washington women's singles kicked off with a highly anticipated clash between Chinese player Zheng Qinwen and Filipino player Eala, an Asian derby where both compete for a spot in the second round. This match is packed with storylines, and it's safe to say it won't be an easy contest. However, the viewing time is not very friendly, as it starts around 1 a.m. Beijing time?

With Xuân Son, Hoàng Hên, Tài Lộc, Đình Bắc and a 19-match unbeaten streak, the Vietnam national team could enter the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup with one of the strongest squads in history.

Ruben Amorim does not shy away from his past at Manchester United as he reflects on the biggest lessons of his career. The AC Milan manager believes that the failures at Old Trafford have helped him mature and become ready for a new challenge.

Italy's team will have difficult matches ahead, and Mancini has less than two months to prepare.

Liverpool has taken a significant step forward in their plan to sign Bradley Barcola after receiving the green light from the French player himself.

Manchester City have reportedly agreed to sell goalkeeper James Trafford to Leeds United for a fee of up to £40 million (around $53 million), excluding additional add-ons.