Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: September 24, 2026, 10:27 PM ET

International Results

Israel suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kosovo in their Nations League opener as Sayed Abu Farchi was shown a straight red card for his goal-scoring celebration, leaving his side a man down for the majority of the match. Portugal claimed a 1-0 victory over Wales in Lisbon to mark a winning start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, with Cristiano Ronaldo starting but failing to find the net in a frustrating night for the veteran forward. Wales fell to a 1-0 loss against Portugal as Ronaldo’s late intervention secured all three points for the visitors.

Player Availability

Germany awaits MRI results on Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala after Jurgen Klopp confirmed both players are “probably out” of the upcoming international fixtures. Liverpool manager Klopp is waiting on further medical scans before assessing the extent of the injuries sustained during the recent draw.

Club Developments

Manchester United confirmed they have borrowed another £90m, taking their total debt beyond £1.1bn, as the club continues its spending spree ahead of the new season. Chelsea lead the race for Bayer Leverkusen’s Alex Scott, with Bayern Munich also interested in the England international as the transfer window heats up.

International Break Preview

The upcoming international break features a fascinating lineup of storylines, from the U.S. youth movement to Messi’s potential farewell appearance. Fans can expect analysis on Klopp’s England setup, Xavi’s future, and Carolina Reyna’s inclusion in the U.S. U17 Women’s World Cup roster.

Ballon d'Or Contenders

Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or, believing the England captain possesses the ever-package needed to claim football’s most prestigious individual award. Kane said England’s World Cup exit remained the most painful near miss of his career, while Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe remain the primary challengers for the 2026 award.

Women’s Game

Arsenal extended Emily Fox’s contract for another three years, securing the USA international’s long-term future at the north London club. Lyonnes produced an 8-0 rout over Servette in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, with Katoto scoring a hat-trick in the record-breaking victory.

Transfer Rumors

Bayern Munich are reportedly linked with a “dream” move for Lennart Karl, potentially paving the way for a Real Madrid transfer that USMNT star Christian Pulisic could facilitate. Chelsea target Bournemouth’s Alex Scott as Mikel Arteta’s side continue to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new campaign.

Boxing & F1

Anthony Joshua will be in “a world of trouble” against Tyson Fury if his form does not improve, according to Sky Sports pundit Johnny Fisher’s latest assessment. George Russell was fastest in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as championship aspirations hung on a tight contest at the Baku city circuit.