Spain's coach says teenage star Lamine Yamal could recover from a hamstring injury in time for their opening match at the football festival in North America.

Officials will closely monitor the 18-year-old's fitness and make a final decision closer to the match

Separately, the football governing body has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into tournament venues

It’s a safety precaution - to prevent injuries to players, officials and other fans if such bottles are thrown.

However, critics have warned that the ban could pose a health risk to spectators due to high temperatures.

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Erling Haaland's father has refuted claims linking the Man City star with a move to Real Madrid.

This, after one of the candidates in the Real presidential election vowed to bring Haaland to the Bernabeu.  

City have also brushed off the speculation, saying Haaland will be key part of the team next season.

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Authorities have warned fans attending the football festival in North America to beware of scams involving fake tickets and counterfeit merchandise.

Experts say fraudsters are exploiting high demand and fan excitement through bogus websites and social media ads, risking financial loss and stolen personal data.

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In basketball, the NBA has confirmed that its new European league is on track to be launched next year.  

The planned league is expected to feature 16 teams – comprising 12 permanent franchises while four spots will be made available through a qualification process.