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Tottenham Agrees to Sign Tonali from Newcastle for £100M
Tottenham agrees to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to £100 million, setting a new club transfer record that surpasses their previous high of £85 million.
Pereira Confirms Nottingham Forest Sacking
Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after leading the Premier League club to survival and the Europa League semi-finals since his February appointment. Austrian Oliver Glasner will replace him.
Thai Navy Commissions 2,879 New Servicemen
The Thai Navy commissioned 2,879 new servicemen on July 1 at a ceremony in Chachoengsao Province, deploying them across various naval units after completing eight weeks of training focused on discipline, physical conditioning, and naval ide
Thailand Launches First Defense Industry Exhibition
Thailand's Ministry of Defense will launch its first defense industry exhibition, THAIDEF-EX 2026, in July to strengthen domestic defense capabilities and promote self-reliance through collaboration between government, private sector, and r
Thailand Cuts Land Registration Fees To 0.01%
Thailand has slashed land registration fees to just 0.01 percent for property transfers and mortgages through June 2025, a move aimed at making home ownership more affordable and boosting the real estate sector.
Bayern Munich Signs Moroccan Forward Ismaël Saïbari
Bayern Munich has signed Moroccan forward Ismaël Saïbari from PSV Eindhoven for approximately €55 million on a deal through 2031. The 25-year-old scored 42 goals in 142 appearances for PSV and has 12 goals in 34 caps for Morocco.
England Rallies Past DR Congo to Reach World Cup Round of 16
England recovered from an early goal to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup qualifier Round of 32, advancing to face Mexico in the next round on July 5.
Thai Star Lalana Falls To Russian Opponent At Wimbledon
Thai tennis player Lalana Tharayudee lost to Russian opponent Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 7-5 in the second round of Wimbledon on July 2, ending her Grand Slam campaign in England.
Matthäus: Family Visits Distracted German Squad at World Cup
German football legend Lothar Matthäus blamed players' families visiting the squad during the 2026 World Cup as a major distraction that contributed to Germany's early elimination in the Round of 32. Matthäus drew parallels to Germany's dis
Chelsea Signs Italian Right-Back Marco Palestra
Chelsea have signed 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a six-year deal worth £47 million, with the defender joining from a successful loan spell at Genoa.
Foreign Ministry Warns Against Carrying Luggage Abroad for Others
Thailand's Foreign Ministry warns citizens against carrying luggage or packages for others abroad, as such arrangements often conceal illegal items like drugs or smuggled goods and expose travelers to serious criminal liability.
Barcelona President Confirms Offer For Alvarez
Barcelona has made an official offer to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez as a replacement for departed striker Robert Lewandowski, with the player reportedly eager to join the Catalan club.