- Aug 13
Spanish Super Cup 2027 moves to Istanbul as Saudi Arabia hosts Asian Cup
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be played at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, leaving Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2021 due to a scheduling clash with the Asian Cup.
- Aug 8
Houthi attacks kill dozens in Yemen as UN warns of worst escalation since 2022 truce
Houthi rebels killed at least 58 soldiers in missile and drone strikes on government camps in Marib and Hadramaut, the deadliest attacks since Yemen's 2022 truce. The UN warned the country faces the greatest risk of full-scale war since that ceasefire.
- Aug 7
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca defense pact with NATO-style collective defense clause
Three Sunni Muslim-majority states signed a collective defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, with an attack on any member considered an attack on all, amid the ongoing war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition.
- Aug 6
Houthis kill dozens of Yemeni troops in deadliest attacks since 2022 truce, stoking regional fears
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed dozens of Yemeni government soldiers in missile and drone attacks on August 6-7, the deadliest since the 2022 truce, while cross-border strikes on Saudi Arabia and a new three-way defense pact raise fears of wider regional conflict.
- Jul 26
Kelly retains IBF super welterweight title with close points win over Agyarko in Jeddah
Judges scorecards of 114-113, 115-111 and 115-111 went to the Sunderland champion, who survived a point deduction and a late rally from Belfast's Agyarko on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's heavyweight comeback.
- Jul 25
Anthony Joshua survives early knockdown, stops Kristian Prenga in second round in Jeddah
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recovered from a first-round knockdown to knock out Albanian Kristian Prenga in the second round of their bout in Jeddah, keeping alive a planned clash with Tyson Fury.
- Jul 25
Joshua survives two knockdowns, stops Prenga in second round to set up Tyson Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua was floored twice in the first round by Albanian Kristian Prenga on Saturday in Jeddah before storming back for a second-round knockout, keeping alive his long-awaited heavyweight blockbuster with Tyson Fury.
- Jul 25
Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in seventh round of low-key Thailand bout, keeps Joshua fight on track
In front of 1,500 fans at Max Muay Thai Stadium and with no live broadcast, Tyson Fury stopped 46-year-old Mariusz Wach after seven rounds to keep his collision course with Anthony Joshua intact.
- Jul 18
Sporting CP sells Francisco Trincão to Al Ahli for €40 million, entering club's top 10 transfers
Portuguese international Francisco Trincão leaves Sporting CP after four seasons, joining Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli in a deal worth €40 million fixed plus up to €4.3 million in add-ons.
- Jul 14
Houthis strike Saudi airport with missiles and drones after Yemeni government attacks Sanaa runway to block Iranian flight
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the internationally recognised Yemeni government struck Sanaa airport's runway to prevent an Iranian aircraft carrying a Houthi delegation from landing.
- Jul 9
Jesse Derry lands in Lisbon to complete Sporting loan after Chelsea extension
English winger Jesse Derry, 19, touched down at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport on Thursday to finalize his season-long loan to Sporting CP, days after extending his Chelsea contract until 2032.
- Jul 5
Sporting's Trincão set for €50m move to Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli
Francisco Trincão is in advanced talks to join Saudi club Al Ahli for around €50 million, with the Portuguese winger set to replace Riyad Mahrez.
