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• 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.

• Indonesia and Vietnam will co-host the group stage of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, while Zinedine Zidane is set to make his debut as the manager of the French national team. • In other sports updates from July 29, Myanmar and Malaysia earned dominant victories during the second round of Group B in the ASEAN Cup 2026.

• FootballTransfers reported on all official player transfers completed across Europe’s top five leagues on July 29. • BBC Sport reports that Chelsea is close to signing French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.

• The Green Bay Packers have officially stated that their legendary home stadium will retain the name Lambeau Field despite potential naming rights opportunities. • The Houston Astros are facing challenges regarding pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who has struggled with inconsistency in the starting rotation.

• India has been placed in Group A for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where they will compete against host nation Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. • Pakistan was drawn into Group B, facing opponents Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines in the group stage.

• Southeast Asian soccer teams are initiating early preparations for the 2030 World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament. • Vietnam's head coach, Kim Sang-sik, stated that he and his players are motivated to compete on the world stage after watching recent high-level matches.

• Manchester City is preparing for an upcoming preseason tour of Asia with a squad that is expected to be stronger than initially anticipated. • While early expectations suggested a youth-focused roster, the team is balancing its lineup against the needs of 19 players who recently competed in the World Cup.

• Manchester City is preparing for a bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Rodri, while Leeds United is poised to sign James Trafford for £40 million. • Manchester United is in advanced talks to loan 25-year-old forward Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus for the season, with a potential £30 million purchase option.

• The ASEAN Championship (formerly the AFF Championship) has evolved over 30 years into Southeast Asia's premier football competition. • Historical records from Transfermarkt show that Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia have been the dominant forces since the tournament began in 1996.

• Singapore defeated Timor Leste 2-0 in a Hyundai ASEAN Cup match, securing their second victory of the tournament. • The winning goals were scored by Ilhan Fandi and Ui-young Song, ensuring a clean sheet for the Singaporean side.

• India secured two silver medals on Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, won by Gulveer Singh in the 10,000m race and Harjinder Kaur in the 69kg weightlifting category. • Harjinder Kaur's achievement follows a strong competitive streak, including a bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Games and three national records set during the 2024 National Championships.