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18.7.26 World Cup 2026: Spain

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fully fit for Sunday's World Cup final after recovering from a painful knock sustained in the semifinal win over France. The 19-year-old missed one training session as a precaution after suffering a dead leg but returned to full training and is expected to play.

18.7.26 Premier League: Aston Villa Transfers

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a club-record deal worth up to £59.5 million, beating Newcastle to the 20-year-old's signature. Manzambi, who impressed at the World Cup with three goals, becomes Villa's first summer signing as the club reshapes its midfield following Youri Tielemans' departure and Amadou Onana's long-term knee injury.

18.7.26 Premier League: Leeds Transfers

Leeds United have signed Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo for £34.1 million on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old arrives as Pascal Struijk's replacement and becomes Leeds' second summer signing after Harry Wilson.

18.7.26 Bundesliga: RB Leipzig Transfers

Burnley defender Maxime Esteve has completed a move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in a deal reportedly worth £27.3 million. The 24-year-old centre-back made 100 appearances for Burnley and played every league match during their Championship title-winning 2024-25 campaign.

18.7.26 Serie A: Napoli Injuries

Napoli defender Alessandro Buongiorno will miss the preseason after medical tests revealed his right knee injury has not fully healed. The Italy international will undergo a specialist evaluation to determine whether surgery is required, which could keep him out for several months

18.7.26 Dutch First Division: Ajax Transfers

Ajax have signed Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal for just under €20 million, with the 23-year-old agreeing to a five-year contract. Leonardo scored 48 goals in 82 appearances during his time in Saudi Arabia, including a memorable brace against Manchester City at the 2025 Club World Cup. He becomes Ajax's third signing of the summer transfer window.

18.7.26 NHL: Philadelphia Flyers Transfers

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract extension, carrying a $6.5 million annual salary cap hit through the 2029-30 season. The 24-year-old is coming off a career-best season with eight goals and 32 points while averaging more than 21 minutes of ice time, helping Philadelphia reach the playoffs.

17.7.26 NHL: St. Louis Blues Transfers

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract carrying a $6.75 million annual cap hit through the 2031-32 season. Acquired from the Washington Capitals in last month's Jordan Kyrou trade, McMichael earned the long-term deal after a career-best season with 32 assists and 14 goals in 78 games.

18.7.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Injuries

Shohei Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his left knee after last Sunday's game to relieve discomfort, but did not have fluid drained, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. The two-way star is expected to continue playing and likely make his next pitching start Wednesday, though the team plans to monitor his workload more closely and may give him rest days after pitching.

17.7.26 MLB: Philadelphia Phillies Injuries

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller is expected to miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow. Keller will seek a second opinion before deciding on surgery, which could also sideline him for much or all of the 2027 season. The injury further weakens Philadelphia's bullpen ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, with Seth Johnson recalled from Triple-A to replace him on the roster.

18.7.26 Formula 1

Kimi Antonelli delivered a stunning qualifying lap to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds. The Mercedes rookie heads into Sunday's race with a strong chance to extend his championship lead, while Lando Norris faces a 10-place grid penalty and starts 13th.

17.7.26 NBA: Milwaukee Bucks Transfers

The NBA is investigating Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks for possible salary cap circumvention under the league's "prior agreement" rules. Trent received a major raise despite modest production last season, though Milwaukee gained early Bird rights after he previously signed below market value. League officials are reviewing whether there was an improper prearranged agreement before approving the deal.

16.7.26 NBA: Atlanta Hawks Injuries

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery to repair a fractured left foot suffered during a workout on July 8. The team said his recovery will be reassessed in three to four months, putting his availability for the start of the 2026-27 season in doubt. Gueye appeared in 77 games last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds.