The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly considering legal action over alleged misinformation targeting Argentina’s players during World Cup. This comes after several reports claimed FIFA and match officials helped Argentina progress in the tournament. According to the report, AFA's legal team is collecting posts, screenshots and manipulated images for potential defamation cases.

IPL Founder Lalit Modi said he'll return to India by 2026-end or early next year after a tribunal set aside most of the ED's charges against him in the IPL 2009 FEMA case. "Sixteen years I have fought...I'm looking forward to coming back to India," he said. He added that his daughter is due with his grandson in October.

Ex-India cricketer Madan Lal backed India opener Rohit Sharma saying, "If Rohit is performing well and still wants to play, then people should simply stay quiet." "If [selectors] have the courage, then go ahead and drop him," he added, noting that if the selectors tell Rohit that he's no longer in their plans, he has every right to ask why.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh called 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an "unbelievable talent", saying, "What he is doing today, no one has ever done before." "I don't think I have seen or faced a talent like that," Harbhajan added. "It is refreshing to watch someone so young express himself with such confidence," he further said.

Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League chairman, was seen partying in Greece after SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal set aside the ED’s principal findings and penalties against him in IPL 2009 FEMA case. He shared videos of himself partying and dancing at a club on X. "Only way I know. Is time always comes thru with me. Let’s celebrate life," he wrote.

Bangladesh Sports Minister Aminul Haque said the government is prioritising sporting engagement to ease tensions with India after Bangladesh boycotted the T20 World Cup 2026 in India. "We have...spoken to Indian Embassy...they're all waiting for India to come...We will overcome the tension," he said. Bangladesh had asked ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman.

After India left spinner Kuldeep Yadav out of playing XI for third ODI against England, India cricketer Hanuma Vihari called the decision "a shocker". "If you take him in the team but don't give him chance in...series like this, how will you pick him for ODI World Cup?" he said. Kuldeep didn't feature in first and second ODIs as well.

Spanish player Mikel Merino delighted fans after posting a clip of Lionel Messi's fierce strike hitting him square in the face during Spain's 1-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 final victory over Argentina. The Arsenal midfielder mocked his own misfortune, while supporters praised his humour and celebrated Spain's memorable triumph.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland surprised an Indian content creator by replying to his Instagram weight-loss challenge with, "Starting now." The viral comment came after the creator promised to lose 20 kg in three months if Haaland responded. The football star's gesture won hearts online and motivated the creator to begin his fitness journey.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza praised young India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series between the two teams. Calling him "supremely talented", Raza highlighted the youngster's ability and potential. The 14-year-old cricketer has gained attention with his performances, as India prepare to face Zimbabwe in the upcoming series.