Singapore to take part in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, will face Indonesia, Malaysia and India - CNA

• Fulham has reached an agreement with Real Madrid for a transfer involving a 30 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights for any future fees. • The deal includes a fixed fee with an additional £1.7 million available through performance-based add-ons.

• Singapore has been drawn into Group A of the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup 2026, where they will face hosts Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. • The tournament features 14 teams split across two divisions, with the Premier Division taking place in Jakarta and the Challenge Division in Hong Kong.

• Singapore will participate in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, a new regional tournament featuring top teams from Southeast Asia and select invited nations. • The competition aims to elevate the profile of football in the region by introducing a standardized FIFA-backed format for regional rivalry.

• Real Madrid is reportedly increasing its confidence in securing a deal for midfielder Rodri, according to sources in Spain. • The news comes as football managers and sporting directors actively scan the market for potential squad reinforcements during the current summer transfer window.

• Real Madrid is reportedly confident in its ability to secure a transfer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri. • Inter Milan is considering a renewed effort to sign 25-year-old Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

• Rangers are accelerating transfer talks with Brighton for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry and are nearing a £3 million deal for Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya. • These recruitment efforts come as the club prepares to kick off their new campaign against Dundee United this Friday night.

• Manchester United has confirmed that 21-year-old defender Tyler Fredricson has permanently left the club. • Fredricson, who joined the United academy at age nine and made his first-team debut in April 2025, has signed with Swiss side Lausanne-Sport.

• Borussia Dortmund has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian club Racing Genk. • The transfer fee for the young player is expected to reach up to £32 million.

• Mason Mount has praised new Manchester United signing Andrey Santos, describing the Brazilian youngster as a "brilliant" addition to the team. • The two former Chelsea teammates have developed a strong rapport after both players impressed during a dominant pre-season match against Rosenborg in Norway.

• Indian badminton players HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda advanced to the second round of the Taipei Open following straight-game victories in their opening matches. • Other notable Indian successes include Kiran George defeating Wang Po-Wei and Tharun Mannepalli securing a major upset by eliminating eighth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin of South Korea.

• Hockey India has announced a 20-member men's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Harmanpreet Singh continuing as captain to lead the team's gold medal defense. • The selection largely retains the World Cup core, with Raj Kumar Pal being the sole addition to the roster, replacing Aditya Arjun Lagale.