Bragantino's manager gave a unique opinion about Sporting Cristal after their qualification: "In these matches you encounter things that you don't see in Brazil."

The Communist Party of China (PCCh) has announced that its current Central Committee will hold its fifth plenary session in Beijing this October. The meeting is set to focus on internal discipline and the implementation of "strict governance" within the party.

In other international developments, the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo continue to unfold. Recent highlights include the Dominican Republic securing two bronze medals in synchronized trampoline, while Sarah López and Jan Pizarro claimed gold in archery. Additionally, the event has seen administrative and personnel shifts, including the involvement of over 4,000 volunteers and the reported defection of Cuban rower Leah Daniela Almeida from her delegation.

In professional sports, Spanish tennis player Rafa Jódar has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Washington. Jódar secured his spot after defeating Kei Nishikori in two sets, with scores of 6-3 and 6-2, and is now scheduled to face Lorenzo Musetti in the next round.