Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland is delighted after renowned Norwegian DJ Kygo remixed his rap song and released it on Spotify.

Haaland is delivering a scorching performance in World Cup 2026 qualifying, having already scored 7 goals. His impressive form has generated worldwide interest from football fans in stories related to him, including his musical work. During his teenage years, he collaborated on rap tracks with friends as part of a group called Flowkingz.

The track in question is titled "Kygo Jo," on which Haaland, who goes by the rap alias "Lyng," showcased his rapping skills. Now, renowned Norwegian DJ Kygo has remixed the song and released it on streaming platform Spotify.

Following the release, Haaland posted a thank you message to the DJ, writing: "Thank you @kygomusic. Does this mean I'm officially an artist now?"

Police dismantled a counterfeit clothing warehouse in Rayong operating through live-stream sales, seizing over 6,400 fake branded shirts and pants valued at approximately 2 million baht. On July 9, 2569, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatphumi Charuprachya ordered a search of a residence and large warehouse in Wang Wa subdistrict, Kraeng district, Rayong, following complaints from trademark representatives about illegal live-stream sales of counterfeit apparel and trademark infringement. The search revealed the residence had been expanded to serve as a storage and packing facility for nationwide distribution, with an additional warehouse located approximately 200 meters away. A female supervisor named Duangjai (surname withheld) coordinated the operation. Officers discovered counterfeit items bearing major brand names including Polo, CCOO, Adidas, H&M, Nike, Manchester United, Puma, Yamaha, Kappa, Gucci, Liverpool, Umbro, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lacoste, Zara, Hermès, and Dior. The total confiscation amounted to 6,455 pieces worth approximately 2 million baht. Under interrogation, Duangjai stated she purchased merchandise from multiple sources for resale profit, employing over 30 workers for sorting, packaging, and distribution. Officers charged her with possessing counterfeit and counterfeit-imitation goods for sale in violation of trademark law. She was turned over to investigators with plans to expand the investigation to identify the property owner and other involved parties.

Thiago Scuro, Monaco's general manager, has acknowledged that Paul Pogba, the World Cup-winning French midfielder, may be sold by the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. Pogba recently returned to professional football last season after joining Monaco in France's Ligue 1 on a two-year contract. However, Scuro has now admitted that the midfielder's future with the club remains uncertain and there is a possibility he could leave this summer. "Yes, of course, he might move away, or he might stay. It's a complex matter," Scuro said. "We respect him first and foremost. When he came here, he helped develop many young players. But truthfully, the project with him hasn't worked out as well as we hoped last season. When we started this plan, we expected something quite different." Pogba continues to struggle with fitness and injury concerns, having played only six matches for Monaco totaling just 115 minutes due to issues including fitness problems and injuries to his ankle, thigh, and calf.

On July 9, 2025, Piphatt Phaniangyuet, chairman and chief executive of Thai President Foods Public Company Limited (TFMAMA), the manufacturer of the Mama instant noodle brand, passed away peacefully at age 87.

His son, Pun Phaniangyuet, general manager of Thai President Foods, announced memorial services through a personal Facebook post stating: "Don't worry, dad. Our family loves each other, we're united, we care for each other, just as you wanted. Rest easy now, no more hardship." The post has received numerous expressions of sympathy from social media users.

Piphatt Phaniangyuet was considered a pioneering leader and key figure in the Suthep Group. He spent over half a century building and developing the Mama brand, transforming it from an early-stage instant noodle product into Thailand's most popular noodle brand and expanding it into a global market. He also laid the foundation and passed leadership to the next generation of family management.

The Phaniangyuet family has announced the schedule for religious rites and funeral services at Wat Thepsirin Sanam Klang Nam as follows:

Thursday, July 9, 2025: Water blessing ceremony at 4:00 p.m., chanting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 10 – Wednesday, July 15, 2025: Chanting ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. daily Thursday, July 16, 2025: Cremation ceremony at 5:00 p.m.

Reuters reported on July 9 on the ongoing developments from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela since June 24, with the death toll now rising to at least 3,811 people. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Wednesday that besides the rising death count, the number of injured has increased to 16,740, while those left homeless now totals 17,907.

England forward Morgan Rogers has stated that the Three Lions must find a way to stop Norway's Erling Haaland before their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal meeting on July 11 (early morning July 12), though he acknowledged it will be a difficult challenge. Rogers explained that England needs to manage the elite striker, who is familiar with top-tier league football and has already scored seven goals in the tournament. "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland? I'm not sure they have, but we'll try," Rogers said in an interview. "He's an incredible player. What he does, the numbers he puts up—you know how good he is. We might have to try to stop the supply getting to him and the chances he creates, because he's so dangerous in front of goal."