Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another milestone to his remarkable start in international cricket after becoming the youngest player to win a Player of the Series award in men’s international cricket.
The 15-year-old achieved the feat after starring in India’s 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe in Harare. Sooryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer of the series with 151 runs in three innings and capped off the campaign with a match-winning 81 off 49 balls in the final T20I.
The left-handed opener showed impressive adaptability throughout the series.
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World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has retired just a week on from the tournament’s conclusion.
The Slovenian received widespread criticism for allowing Argentina’s physical approach as they were beaten 1-0 by Spain in extra time. Vincic sent off Argentina’s Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in stoppage time at the end of the regulation 90 minutes.
A statement from the Slovenian Football Association read: “A week after the World Cup final in the USA, Slavko Vincic officially concluded his historic refereeing career at the top of the world.
Liverpool target headed for La Liga giants
Real Madrid Closing In On Yan Diomande Transfer As PSG Pull Out Of Race
Real Madrid are moving towards what could become one of the defining deals of the summer, with Yan Diomande now firmly positioned as a priority target and Paris Saint-Germain stepping away from the contest. According to The Athletic, there remains confidence that an agreement with RB Leipzig will eventually be reached, even if the current offer is still short of the German club’s preferred valuation.
Madrid’s pursuit has accelerated quickly.
🚨 Kompany gets his way! Media: Bayern snap up top target
At Vincent Kompany’s express request, FC Bayern Munich have signed Senegalese player Bara Sapoko Ndiaye on a permanent deal.
According to information from ‘Sky’ and transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 18-year-old is now making a permanent move from Gambino Stars to Munich.
According to information from ‘Sky’ and transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement with Gambino Stars was reached as part of their Red&Gold partnership, which has been in place since 2023.
🤌 Pirlo out of the running for Italy job, is Maldini resigning?
Andrea Pirlo will not be the next manager of the Italian national team, against all expectations.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, his ties to a Russian sports betting platform were decisive in sinking his candidacy. Malagò, the president of the FIGC, decided not to give the green light to the Pirlo project.
This decision could lead the Maldini-Leonardo tandem to tender their resignation, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Ajax manager Michel addresses Ter Stegen situation: ‘Everyone knows what is happening’
AFC Ajax remain hopeful of completing the loan signing of Marc-Andre ter Stegen but are still waiting for FC Barcelona and the goalkeeper to resolve the remaining financial issues delaying the move.
The Dutch club reached an agreement in principle some time ago and are fully aware of the ongoing negotiations between Barcelona and the 34-year-old.
While they remain optimistic that a solution will be found, they cannot be certain that the outstanding differences will be resolved.
‘We will see…’ – Federico Chiesa addresses his future after scoring in Liverpool friendly
Federico Chiesa has stated his firm desire to remain at Liverpool as he seeks a ‘fresh start’ under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
The Italian forward has had limited game-time at Anfield thus far, playing just under 1,200 minutes in all competitions since joining from Juventus two years ago and starting only twice in the Premier League (Transfermarkt).
🥐☕️FC Ptit Déj: top 100 for the 2026 World Cup, weirdest own goal?
🎥 The weirdest own goal of the year?
An unbelievable sequence in the Venezuelan second division! Real Frontera goalkeeper Sergio Avellaneda made a simply inexplicable blunder.
TOP 100 players of the 2026 World Cup 🏅
The Athletic published a ranking of the best-performing players at the 2026 World Cup. Do you agree with this top 100?
📸 Chelsea missed their chance!
When Yan Diomandé was on trial at Chelsea in 2023.
Where Diomande was a year ago and today’s 5️⃣ stories
As we squeeze the last few days out of July and digest the contrast of going from a World Cup to the rough pre-seasons on the road to a new campaign, football never stops, and these are some of the stories that could shape today’s conversation.
🇨🇮 Diomande and the time machine
Real Madrid are going to make Yan Diomande the footballer with the biggest rise in valuation that I can remember, and here’s proof.
Glasgow hosts a slimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games as athletes from 74 nations and territories compete for gold in the Scottish city.
Glasgow stepped in after the Australian state of Victoria backed out three years ago due to the cost of hosting the Games.
The 10-sport programme, including six Para sports, will feature athletics, gymnastics, cycling and swimming – and will take place across four Glasgow venues.
The 11,000-spectator Scotstoun Stadium will stage the athletics as well as the biggest home star of the Games, new mile world record holder Josh Kerr.