Zlatan Ibrahimović, the former Swedish national team striker, has praised Lionel Messi, Argentina's star forward, for maintaining an insatiable drive to succeed despite already achieving everything.

Messi recently helped Argentina advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16.

After the match, Ibrahimović commented on Messi's performance, which included one goal and one assist, saying: "Messi has become a wild animal and no one can stop him. He just keeps pushing forward, and this is Messi the way I see him—the way we know him and continue to see him."

"You can still see how much this means to him. Remember, he's already won the World Cup. He's won countless titles, won the Ballon d'Or and everything. I could sit here and tell his entire history, and it looks perfect. But he still wants it, and that's what's impressive."

Messi has scored 8 goals in this World Cup so far and currently leads the tournament's scoring race.

Fulham Football Club of the English Premier League has officially announced the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa, former manager of Real Madrid, as their new manager. Fulham previously needed to find a replacement after Marco Silva agreed to move to manage Benfica, the Portuguese club. The club has now officially unveiled Arbeloa in the role on a three-year contract. Prior to this, Arbeloa had just managed Real Madrid in the previous season before parting ways with the Spanish club, which then brought in José Mourinho, the former Benfica manager, as his replacement during the summer transfer window.

On July 8, 2025, Dr. Bhakaphum Dechskulrit, board member of Jetsada Technical Museum Foundation, outlined the organization's new-era management direction. The foundation previously relied on a small team of mechanics for vintage car restoration, but has now expanded its workforce and modernized management systems to accommodate growing workload. Future plans include engaging outsourced partners to support organizational growth. General Worawit Chinnawaiwin, Supoj Ohnboonmee, and Abhisit Thammjai serve as primary leaders overseeing restoration work, driving improvements in the foundation's restoration standards and efficiency.

The foundation has expanded workforce development partnerships by signing MOUs with several educational institutions, including Buddhimantra Vocational College—led by Director Wanachaiwon Worawichitpun and Industrial Machinery and Metal Welding Department Head Anon Nonthasevatmeti—and Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf, led by Director Sukhjai Chaimaatya, with support from academic and administrative staff including Vice Director Kanyarat Chantersen and Vice Director Sunthree Puthao.

Under modern management systems, the foundation has partnered with numerous universities and educational institutions, drawing many interns. When these young people develop affinity for the organization, many choose to continue working after graduation. Former interns now serving as permanent staff include Sittha Panpeeng, Natchakarn Rengdara, Meena, Theerawut Sudjai, Bunyu Paknoi, Abhiwat Phongsoard, Thanapol Rengdara, and Nujari Suksawat.

Vibha stated: "We thank Jetsada Technical Museum Foundation for offering students valuable professional training opportunities, inspiring their dreams and providing summer income alternatives. For example, Theerawut Sudjai, a hearing-impaired individual, began as a summer intern and now serves as a full-time foundation staff member—an inspiring example for his peers and disabled youth nationwide."

General Worawit added that the foundation currently employs multi-generational personnel, from senior mechanics approaching 70 years old to young staff aged 18–19, who collectively share knowledge and experience, with increasing numbers of both male and female young workers.

Mostafa Ziko, Egypt's striker, has criticized the World Cup for allegedly fixing outcomes in Argentina's favor after his team was knocked out. Egypt's 2026 World Cup run ended at the Round of 16 following a 2-3 loss to defending champion Argentina on July 7, despite initially leading 2-0.

Controversial moments marred the match when Ziko's goal in the 58th minute, which extended Egypt's lead to 2-0, was overturned after VAR determined he had fouled Lisandro Martínez beforehand. Additionally, Mohamed Salah was not awarded a penalty when fouled in Argentina's box before the defending champions mounted a comeback and secured a 3-2 victory with Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time goal in the 92nd minute.

Post-match, Ziko remarked: "Congratulations to Argentina on the World Cup. The tournament is rigged already. They don't need anything else. The referees were unjust... unjust... unjust... unjust. This trophy is being sent to Argentina."

"We were leading 2-0 and playing the best football of our lives," he added. "If they had beaten us because they played better, we would accept it. But losing in the World Cup like this hurts twice as much."

Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts that 42 provinces will experience heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. The North and Northeast regions will see the heaviest downpours, caused by a low-pressure system covering northern Vietnam combined with a moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Officials urge residents in affected areas to be alert to dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall that may trigger flash floods and forest runoff.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms expected in 20% of areas, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Minimum temperature 27-29°C, maximum 34-36°C.

Northern Region: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with heavy rain in some places around Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, and Phitsanulok. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 30-34°C.

Northeast Region: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with heavy rain in some places around Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 30-35°C.

Central Region: Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Uthai Thani, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 33-36°C.

Eastern Region: Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 32-35°C. Sea waves 1-2 meters high, higher than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 34-36°C. Sea waves approximately 1 meter near shore, 1-2 meters offshore, higher than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum 31-34°C. From Phang Nga northward, sea waves approximately 2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket southward, waves 1-2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

At 8 p.m. on July 7, 2026, police in Muang Nonthaburi received a report of an intentional jump from Nonthaburi pier at the Clock Tower Dock in Muang District. A witness, 42-year-old Bunchai, who was sitting with his girlfriend at the dock, said a man wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, patterned long pants, and white sneakers ran down from the pier, stopped abruptly, and asked, "If I fall here, will I die?" Immediately after speaking, he stepped into the Chao Phraya River and disappeared. The witness alerted police, and a diving team was dispatched. Within approximately 5 minutes of searching, the body was found about 30 meters from the dock. An initial medical examination found no injuries or signs of assault. No identification documents were found on the body, so it was sent for autopsy to determine the cause of death.