QtrendsPogacar dominates the Tour de France with a stage 10 victory on Bastille Day. The FIFA World Cup semifinals kick off as Spain face France in Dallas. India beat England in the first ODI of the series. McIlroy and Scheffler prepare for The Open at Royal Liverpool. Manchester United complete a £36m signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
Tadej Pogacar reinforced his dominance at the Tour de France by winning stage 10 on Bastille Day, extending his overall lead. The Slovenian champion brushed off boos from the crowd after a solo burst that demoralized his rivals. Multiple outlets covered his emphatic triumph, with some noting he now has 'haters' in the peloton. The victory marks his third stage win of this year's Tour.
The FIFA World Cup semifinals are underway, with Spain taking on France in Dallas on Day 34 of the tournament. The match is one of the most anticipated clashes of the competition. The semifinal schedule has also delayed the start of Barcelona and Real Madrid's La Liga seasons. Coverage is extensive across multiple outlets tracking the live action.
India defeated England by six wickets in the first men's One-Day International of the series. Shubman Gill starred with an imperious knock to propel India to victory. The match was covered live by The Guardian and Sky Sports, with cricket fans also turning attention to the T20 Blast quarter-finals.
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have downplayed talk of legacy as they prepare for The Open, the year's final major. Scheffler is aiming to become the first player to defend the title since Padraig Harrington 18 years ago. Both golfers dismissed questions about their place in history, with Scheffler quipping 'we're all going to die' to keep things in perspective.
Manchester United have completed the £36 million signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. The Belgian midfielder's move has been widely reported, with Sky Sports analyzing why the deal makes sense for United. The transfer strengthens Erik ten Hag's midfield options ahead of the new Premier League season.