Bayern Munich have signed Ismael Saibari from reigning Dutch champions PSV, adding one of the World Cup's standout attackers to Vincent Kompany's squad, the German club announced on Wednesday.
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty deep into extra time as Belgium recovered from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and reach the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
Jannik Sinner continued his Wimbledon title defense with a hard-fought 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday to reach the third round.
Spain will be without two key players for its World Cup round-of-32 match against Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday, but Lamine Yamal looks likely to play an increasingly important role for coach Luis de la Fuente.
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that his club has made an offer for Atletico Madrid's Argentine international striker Julian Alvarez.
Atletico Madrid on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Spain international left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract until the end of June 2030.
Alexander Zverev overcame a stern challenge from Belgian youngster Alexander Blockx to reach the second round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, winning 6-4, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (0) in around three hours.
Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has appeared to rule himself out of replacing Julian Nagelsmann as Germany national team coach in the wake of its shock World Cup round-of-32 exit after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay on Monday.
France striker Kylian Mbappe broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as Les Bleus breezed past Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 on Tuesday.
German Football Association (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf left Julian Nagelsmann's future as national coach unresolved as the federation began reviewing Germany's early World Cup exit after defeat by Paraguay, the DFB said on Tuesday.
Norway knocked out Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32 with Erling Haaland's last-gasp winner, setting up a highly-anticipated clash against Brazil in the last 16.
England coach Thomas Tuchel appears likely to reshuffle his side once again as it prepares to face Democratic Republic of the Congo in the round of 32 at the World Cup.