- Jun 28
Robert Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year designated player contract after Barcelona exit
The 37-year-old Polish striker leaves Barcelona after four seasons and commits to the MLS club through 2028 as a designated player, earning around $20 million annually.
- Jun 28
Ben Stokes quits international cricket mid-Test as England falls to New Zealand and leadership vacuum looms
Ben Stokes announced his immediate retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England slumping to a 160-run defeat and a 2-1 series loss the next day.
- Jun 23
England batting collapse hands New Zealand control of deciding third Test at Trent Bridge
England lost eight wickets for 131 runs on a deteriorating pitch, falling 84 behind New Zealand's first-innings 438, and the tourists stretched their lead to 204 by stumps.
- Jun 18
Portugal stunned by DR Congo draw as Ronaldo's blank draws fire from Henry and Ibrahimović
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit the target with any of his three shots as Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo in their World Cup opener, prompting sharp criticism from Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
