Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice as Al-Ittihad beat hosts Al-Faisaly 3-1 in the opening match of the seventh round of the Saudi league. Al-Ittihad moved to 17 points after a third consecutive victory, taking temporary sole possession of first place, one point ahead of Al-Qadsiah.
Harry Kane scored in Bayern Munich’s 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt, taking his tally to 55 goals in 71 Champions League appearances. He also scored in his eighth consecutive match in the competition, joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy on the list.
Leading Saudi clubs are strengthening the positions of sporting directors within their administrative structures, appointing Richard Hughes at Al Hilal and specialized officials at Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Qadsiah, Al Shabab and NEOM. The trend reflects a shift from focusing solely on player transfers to managing recruitment, scouting, academies and long-term technical planning.
German athlete Kevin Osipka completed a full marathon using burpee movements in Baunatal, recording 155 hours, 44 minutes and 51 seconds. Osipka performed around 30,000 movements to cover 42.195 kilometres, surpassing the previous record of 180 hours and 36 minutes.
Raphinha led Barcelona to a 5-1 win over Feyenoord in their Champions League opener, scoring twice to take his tally to 8 goals in the first 5 matches of the season. He impressed after moving from the wing to a central attacking role under coach Hansi Flick.
Al Nassr extended its run to 93 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches in which it has scored after beating Abha 2-1 with a decisive goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. The team needs to score in three more matches to equal Argentine side River Plate’s run of 96 consecutive official matches between 1936 and 1939.
Moroccan player Hakim Ziyech has arrived in Brazil ahead of joining Botafogo on a free transfer, according to media reports linking completion of the deal to his passing a medical. If the move is officially completed, the 33-year-old will join a select group of seven Arab players who have previously played professionally for Brazilian clubs.
Bayern Munich host Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The German side go into the match after drawing away to Schalke 04, while their visitor’s recent European results call for a cautious approach.
The Albanian Football Association’s disciplinary committee suspended Vllaznia president Alban Xhaferi for 15 matches and barred him from entering stadiums during the suspension after he punched an assistant referee following the 1-1 draw with Elbasani, in which two of his team’s goals were disallowed for offside.
Madrid’s new Madring circuit will host the 14th round of the Formula 1 World Championship from 11 to 13 September 2026. Kimi Antonelli enters the race leading the drivers’ standings by 66 points, while teams face a new track for which they have no data from competitive races.
Carlo Ancelotti named a 26-player squad for Brazil’s three friendlies, retaining only nine players from the 2026 World Cup squad and calling up eight players for the first time. The overhaul follows Brazil’s exit in the round of 16 and forms part of preparations for the 2028 Copa América and 2030 World Cup.
Blind British climber Jesse Dufton continues to lead rock routes that require him to explore the path and place protection equipment for those following him. After achievements in England and the United States, he is preparing for a trip to Chile while aspiring to compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
beIN Sports will begin live and exclusive coverage of the new European season on 12 August across 24 markets in the Middle East and North Africa, including leading domestic leagues and European club competitions.
Moroccan player Hakim Ziyech has arrived in Brazil ahead of joining Botafogo on a free transfer, according to media reports linking completion of the deal to his passing a medical. If the move is officially completed, the 33-year-old will join a select group of seven Arab players who have previously played professionally for Brazilian clubs.