Sports Highlights, July 10: Messi Sets MLS Record; Sabalenka And Swiatek In Wimbledon Spotlight

A warm welcome and good morning to everyone tuning in to our daily live blog today. The Indian cricket team is in action as the all-important third Test at Lord’s begins today. Meanwhile, Wimbledon 2025 promises a thrilling day of tennis, with semi-final action featuring stars like Swiatek and Sabalenka.

Stay with us for live updates and highlights from all the top sporting events today.

Manchester United want their proposed 100,000-seater stadium, which would be the biggest in the UK, to host the final of the 2035 Women's World Cup. The club revealed plans for the £2bn venue near Old Trafford in March, describing it as an "iconic" project.

Despite doubts outside the club over the timeline, they remain confident of delivering co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's vision of a 'new' Old Trafford within five to six years. The 2035 tournament is expected to be held across the four UK nations, with the UK currently the only bidder.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has been handed a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court for tax evasion but won’t serve jail time. The 66-year-old was found guilty of failing to pay €1 million in taxes during his first spell at Real Madrid between 2013 and 2015.

He must instead pay a fine of €386,361.93. Ancelotti, who ended a second stint with Real Madrid last season, took charge of Brazil shortly after. Under Spanish law, non-violent offenders with no prior convictions often avoid jail if sentenced to less than two years.

Arsenal have made formal contact with Chelsea over a move for winger Noni Madueke. According to BBC Sport, the Gunners had already agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old England international last week, and have now followed that up with an official approach.

Chelsea are believed to be seeking around £50 million for Madueke, who is currently with the squad at the Club World Cup. He featured off the bench in their 2-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense, which sent the Blues into the final.

Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax after the expiry of his contract and is considering his next move with the 2026 World Cup in mind. The 35-year-old England international joined the Dutch club in January 2024 and made over 50 appearances.

He is now attracting interest from clubs in England and across Europe’s top leagues. Henderson has recently been back on Merseyside to mourn the death of former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident last week.

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he "died four times" before undergoing a double lung transplant after pneumonia developed from a bacterial staph infection. The 40-year-old was hospitalised in Wisconsin in June, placed on a ventilator, and added to the transplant list.

Askren, who retired from MMA in 2019, said he has "no recollection" of much of the ordeal but is now on the road to recovery. In a video from his hospital bed, he revealed he has lost 50 pounds (around 22.7kg) over 45 days.

Wales are on the brink of elimination from Euro 2025 after a 4-1 loss to France in St Gallen. Clara Mateo opened the scoring in the seventh minute, calmly controlling and volleying home after Wales struggled to clear their third corner in quick succession. However, Wales responded quickly, with Jess Fishlock levelling just five minutes later.

Ceri Holland broke the French offside trap and squared the ball for Fishlock, who scored from close range after her initial shot was blocked. The goal was initially ruled out for offside but stood following a VAR review.

According to a Daily Mail report, truck driver Jose Azevedo, who witnessed the crash that killed Liverpool's Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, claimed their Lamborghini was not speeding.

His statement contradicts a preliminary forensic report suggesting the car may have been going too fast when a tyre burst, causing it to lose control and catch fire. Investigators are still analysing tyre marks to confirm if speed was a factor.

Lionel Messi became the first player to score multiple goals in four straight MLS games, netting twice in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over New England Revolution.

The 38-year-old now has 14 goals in 15 league matches this season. His scoring run began in May before a brief Club World Cup stint, where he scored once in four games as Miami exited in the last 16 against PSG. He returned with a brace in a 4-1 win over Montreal last week.

Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in the stage five time trial at the Tour de France, clocking 54km/h over the 33km Caen course. The Belgian, world and Olympic champion in the discipline, finished 16 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogacar, who took the yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel. Edoardo Affini placed third, 33 seconds behind.

Hockey India on Thursday named a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, which will take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from 14th July to 7th August.

33-Member List For The Senior Men's Camp

GOALKEEPERS: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith H S
DEFENDERS: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Amandeep Lakra
MIDFIELDERS: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna C B, Vishnukant Singh
FORWARDS: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lagage, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh, Angad Bir Singh

That's a wrap. We'll catch you again with another live blog, until then, goodbye and take care.