Real Sociedad emerged victorious in a club friendly against Tokyo Verdy, winning 2-0 at Tokyo's National Stadium. Takefusa Kubo played a significant role, displaying his skills during the 48 minutes he was on the pitch. The match witnessed goals from Urko Gonzalez de Zarate and Arsen Zakharyan, with the game attended by over 40,000 fans.

Kenyan President William Ruto, accompanied by his wife and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, met NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta. Their encounter, highlighting a stark contrast in height, became a social media sensation.