Sports News from Thursday, August 6th, 2026

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, marking another major sporting event for the UAE.

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, the Spanish club said on Thursday, with media reports saying the transfer could become the most expensive in the club's history.

Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have announced a long-term renewal of one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport.

Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20s sides, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Thursday.

Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday.

Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev both suffered upsets against Dutch opponents in the second round of the Canadian Open on Wednesday, while fellow title contender Taylor Fritz also crashed out in Montreal.

FIFA apologised to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup as the body's leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.

Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as manager on Wednesday following the departure of Eddie Howe, with the German coach joining the squad at their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain.