Australia forward Volpato tests positive for cocaine: reports
MELBOURNE, July 24 : Australia forward Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine during a roadside test after being stopped for speeding in Sydney on Friday, local media reported.
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A-League Women needs more investment to bring Matildas home, says Kerr
July 24 : A-League Women needs greater investment to entice more Matildas to return home, Australia striker Sam Kerr said, adding that many of the country's leading players would consider returning if the competition offered the right professional environment.
Russian head of FIDE suspends activity over EU sanctions
July 23 : Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), said on Friday he was suspending his activity with the organisation after being placed on the latest European Union sanctions list.
Argentina defender Otamendi retires from international football
July 23 : Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 17-year career during which he won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.
Robert Lewandowski Explains Why Lamine Yamal Did Not Perform His Best With Spain
Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has explained why Lamine Yamal was unable to produce his absolute best form during Spain's triumph at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage prodigy entered the tournament following a lengthy injury layoff, but the Polish veteran praised his former team-mate's crucial contribution to La Roja's victory.
Barcelona's De Jong ruled out for weeks due to serious knee injury
July 23 : Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is facing several weeks on the sidelines after the LaLiga champions said the Netherlands international had returned from the World Cup with torn knee ligaments.
Modric, 40, extends Milan stay until 2027
July 23 : AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension that will keep the Croatian with the Serie A team until June 2027, the club said on Thursday.
Forest sign midfielder Schlager from Leipzig
July 23 : Nottingham Forest have signed Austria midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said on Thursday.