The sporting world is in full swing this week, with a number of must-watch events taking place across football, cricket, and tennis. From UEFA Champions League qualifying to the Wimbledon finals, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Football
- UEFA Champions League qualifying
The first legs of the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds will be played this week. Some of the biggest matchups include:
- New Saints vs Linfield
- Date: July 13, 2023
- Time: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Park Hall Stadium, Oswestry, England
- Ludogorets vs Shamrock Rovers
- Date: July 13, 2023
- Time: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Ludogorets Arena, Razgrad, Bulgaria
- Malmo vs Zalgiris
- Date: July 13, 2023
- Time: 19:00 BST
- Venue: Eleda Stadion, Malmö, Sweden
- CFR Cluj vs Pyunik
- Date: July 13, 2023
- Time: 19:00 BST
- Venue: Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- International friendly matches
There will also be a number of international friendly matches played this week, including:
- England vs Austria
- Date: July 12, 2023
- Time: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Netherlands vs Germany
- Date: July 12, 2023
- Time: 20:45 BST
- Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Brazil vs Argentina
- Date: July 11, 2023
- Time: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
- Portugal vs Spain
- Date: July 12, 2023
- Time: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal
Cricket
- West Indies vs India
The first Test match between West Indies and India will be played this week. The match is being held in Antigua, and it is sure to be a close contest.
- 1st Test
- Date: July 11-15, 2023
- Time: 10:00 local (14:00 GMT)
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
- T20 Blast finals
The finals of the T20 Blast will be played this week. The finals will be played between the winners of the North Group and the South Group.
- North Group vs South Group
- Date: July 16, 2023
- Time: 14:00 BST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships
The Wimbledon Championships will continue this week. The women’s singles final will be played on Saturday, July 16th, and the men’s singles final will be played on Sunday, July 17th.
- Women’s singles final
- Date: July 16, 2023
- Time: 14:00 BST
- Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
- Men’s singles final
- Date: July 17, 2023
- Time: 14:00 BST
- Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
- ATP 250 Newport
The ATP 250 Newport tournament will be held this week. The tournament is a grass-court event, and it is sure to be a great test for the world’s best tennis players.
- Singles final
- Date: July 17, 2023
- Time: 15:00 BST
- Venue: International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
