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• AC Milan has completed a record-breaking transfer to sign defender Sergio Ramos, while Real Madrid has strengthened its attacking options by signing Denzel Dumfries. • These high-profile moves are part of a broader trend of significant spending across Europe as clubs reshape their squads for the upcoming season.

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino received internal support to maintain his leadership position following a high-level crisis meeting. • The meeting addressed internal tensions and challenges facing the organization's current administration.

• The 18th edition of the Korea Masters badminton tournament, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, is scheduled to take place from August 4 to 9, 2026. • The event will feature a competitive field including registered Indian players vying for the tournament's prize money.

• Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth suffered an early exit after crashing out in the opening round of the Korea Masters 2026 men’s singles event. • In the women's singles, Tanvi Sharma advanced by defeating China's Yuan An Qi 21-16, 21-15, following her recent Taipei Open title win.

• Thailand is nearing removal from the U.S. Treasury's currency monitoring list, a move expected to reduce trade tensions and increase economic flexibility. • In sports, the national volleyball team secured the SEA V Cup title by defeating host nation Vietnam in straight sets.

• Tanvi Sharma and other Indian women's singles players delivered strong performances at the Korea Masters, while the men's side suffered early exits, including Kidambi Srikanth. • Fifth seed Isharani Baruah advanced to the next round by defeating Korea's Lee So Yul in a three-game match (21-18, 15-21, 21-7).

• Several Premier League clubs are targeting new talent, with Nottingham Forest eyeing Tijjani Reijnders and Tottenham Hotspur pursuing Savinho and Nicolas Jackson. • Manchester United and Chelsea are both competing for Bologna's 28-year-old Colombian centre-back Jhon Lucumi, who has also attracted bids from Juventus and Como.

• Indonesia's badminton campaign for the World Championships has been overshadowed by an official probe into match-fixing allegations. • The investigation involves several players, though specific names and the number of athletes implicated have not yet been disclosed.

• Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign midfielder Bruno Guimaraes for a fee of £80 million. • Guimaraes is currently awaiting final approval before traveling to complete the move to the North London club.

• Outlook India has released a report detailing the top 10 biggest football transfer stories for the summer 2026 window. • The coverage highlights a mix of confirmed blockbuster deals and high-profile rumors involving stars such as Rodri, Vinicius Jr., Morgan Rogers, Julian Alvarez, and Bruno Guimaraes.

• Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer are reportedly "close" to reaching a deal to extend the coach's contract with the USMNT. • The renewal discussions resumed after the U.S. team was eliminated in the round of 16 during the 2026 World Cup.