Son Heung-min officially joins Los Angeles FC in MLS record deal

Son Heung-min has arrived at Los Angeles FCwith great excitement and even greater ambitions for the next stage of his groundbreaking soccer career, The Guardian reported.

“I’m here to win, and I will perform,” Son said at a packed news conference. “I will definitely show you something exciting ... are we calling it football or soccer? I will definitely show some exciting football, and we definitely will have success."

LAFC formally introduced their new forward Wednesday at BMO Stadium, where his likeness already looms over the main entrance gates and on video boards surrounding the stadium.

The 33-year-old South Korean superstar is back on the Pacific Rim after a professional career spent in Europe, including the past decade at Tottenham, according to The Guardian.

Nepal Premier League: 150 cricketers shortlisted for auction

In preparations for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the final list of 150 players eligible for the upcoming auction.

Originally, 458 players had registered their names for consideration in the auction. The final selection was made based on the interests of the eight teams participating in the NPL, as well as recommendations from the CAN technical committee.

The shortlisted players have been categorized into three groups. Category 'A' includes eight players: Arjun Saud, Dilip Nath, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, Sharad Bheshwakar, Mohammad Adil Ansari, Surya Tamang, and Suman Gautam.

Category 'B' includes 35 players, among them are Anil Kharel, Arjun Kumal, Deepak Bohora, Krishna Karki, and Prajwal Thapa. The remaining 107 players have been placed in Category 'C'.

According to CAN, the player auction for the franchise-based T20 cricket tournament is scheduled for August 9.

 

Rabindra Dhant becomes first Nepali MFN champion with TKO victory

Rabindra Dhant made history at Matrix Fight Night 17 (MFN 17) by defeating India’s Chungreng Koren to win the Bantamweight Championship, becoming the first Nepali fighter to claim an MFN title.

Despite early pressure from Koren—nicknamed “The Indian Rhino”—Dhant stayed composed and turned the tide in the third round with a flurry of strikes. The referee stopped the bout, awarding Dhant a TKO win.

The victory improved Dhant’s record to 8–1 and ended Koren’s five-fight winning streak. Celebrating the milestone, Dhant raised the Nepali flag inside the cage as the crowd erupted.

Son Heung-min announces departure from Tottenham after a decade

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has announced he will leave the club this summer, calling it the toughest decision of his career. Speaking in Seoul, he thanked fans for their support and said he was proud to have grown with the club over the past decade, Al Jazeera reported.

Son hasn’t confirmed his next move but said Spurs are supporting his decision. He will play in Sunday’s friendly against Newcastle in Seoul, which could be his final appearance. He also confirmed he’ll represent South Korea at the 2026 World Cup.