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• European football clubs are entering the final stages of the summer transfer window, with key negotiations ongoing for players like Folarin Balogun and Gabriel Jesus. • Everton is reportedly in talks for Balogun, while Jesus is nearing a potential move to Barcelona, and uncertainty surrounds Enzo Fernandez.

• The Women's Asia Cup 2026 is preparing its standings and points table, featuring updated rankings, net run rates (NRR), and qualification scenarios. • Hong Kong and Indonesia have joined the competition as new entrants, with Hong Kong securing its spot by topping its group in the Premier Cup qualifiers.

• The 10th edition of the Women's Asia Cup will take place in Dubai, featuring 15 matches hosted entirely at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. • Eight teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, while Group B features defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, and Indonesia.

• Indonesia has qualified for its first-ever Women’s Asia Cup appearance after a strong showing in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026. • The team secured their spot by winning all three group matches and defeating Oman by 113 runs, eventually finishing third after beating Hong Kong, China.

• India U19 secured a victory over Sri Lanka U19 in the 1st unofficial ODI of the 2026 tour, scoring 324/6 in 49.2 overs. • Sri Lanka U19 previously posted a total of 320/6, with notable contributions from Yashveer Goud (33 off 21) and Shavin Vinodh (13 off 8).

• India secured a dominant 94-run victory over Thailand in their Group A Women's T20 Asia Cup opener on Sunday. • Shafali Verma led the scoring with an explosive 64 off 36 balls, helping India reach 159/9 despite a late batting collapse.

• India secured a dominant 94-run victory over Thailand in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 opening match in Dubai. • Shafali Verma led the batting with a rapid fifty off 19 balls, while Nandni Sharma and Deepti Sharma each claimed three wickets.

• India's women's cricket team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will begin their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a match against Thailand. • India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Hong Kong, China, while Group B features defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the UAE.

• India Women secured a dominant 94-run victory over Thailand Women during the Women's Asia Cup 2026. • Shafali Verma led the batting effort with an explosive 64 off 36 balls, helping India reach a total of 159/9.

• Mirror Football is providing live updates on several high-profile Premier League transfer targets, including Bradley Barcola for Liverpool and Julian Alvarez for Arsenal. • Uncertainty persists regarding Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United, despite his recent reintegration into the squad under Michael Carrick.

• Chelsea have officially announced the signing of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez just before their Premier League fixture against Brighton. • In other transfer news, Everton have reportedly decided to cancel the planned sale of striker Armstrong.

• Liverpool has agreed to a £100 million deal, including £20 million in add-ons, to sign top transfer target Bradley Barcola. • Despite the Barcola agreement, Liverpool remains in the market for an additional winger to strengthen their squad.