Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
Arsenal signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal reported to be worth £51 million.

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Arsenal signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal reported to be worth £51 million.


Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract lasting through 2030, ending speculation that he could leave when his previous deal expired.

Hungarian football federation president Sandor Csanyi became the fifth of FIFA’s eight vice-presidents to call for Gianni Infantino to step down.

India defeated Pakistan 5-3 to finish second in Pool D and qualify for the second round of the 2026 Hockey World Cup.

Israel’s football association has withdrawn its endorsement of Gianni Infantino’s re-election, citing a governance rift between UEFA and FIFA as opposition to the FIFA president grows.

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Senegal has appointed Patrick Vieira as national team head coach, replacing Pape Thiaw after the Lions of Teranga’s last-16 World Cup defeat.