Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association in connection with the spying scandal that resulted in the club’s expulsion from the Championship playoffs. The club acknowledged conducting surveillance on a training session held by their play-off semi-final opponents, Middlesbrough, in May. The FA has now taken formal action against Eckert as part of its investigation into the incident.

In cricket news, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that Rahmat Shah will assume the roles of Test and one-day international captain. The 33-year-old middle-order batter succeeds Hashmatullah Shahidi, who stepped down from the position after leading Afghanistan to 27 wins in 55 ODI matches and managing a record of one victory, five defeats, and one draw across seven Test matches. Shah’s appointment marks a new chapter for the team’s leadership ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

Meanwhile, British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury expressed confidence ahead of a forthcoming charity bout in Thailand, which serves as a prelude to his highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua. Approaching his 38th birthday, Fury stated that “the best is yet to come,” signaling his readiness for the next stage of his career. His opponent for the charity event will be Mariusz Wach, a 46-year-old veteran from Poland.