Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 4, 2026, 10:24 PM ET

Premier League

Alexander Isak delivered a statement performance with a quickfire brace to hand new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola his first win at the third attempt, a 2-0 victory at Ipswich. The Sweden international, who disappointed after his record transfer fee last summer, was Liverpool's best player on Friday and earned a 9/10 rating for his display at Portman Road. BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty asks whether the real Isak has finally arrived at Anfield, while the player ratings show Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen endured a difficult afternoon against the in-form forward. Iraola's side controlled the match from the outset, with the quickfire double inside nine minutes sealing the first win of his tenure.

Soccer News and Manager Reactions

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has stood by his past claim that Mykhailo Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or if he realises his potential, insisting the winger has the quality to reach the top. Meanwhile, the Spurs manager revealed that Richarlison's omission from the club's Premier League squad was not his decision, leaving the Brazilian's future at the club in doubt. José Mourinho admitted he couldn't explain Real Madrid's shock 1-0 defeat at Real Betis, his first loss since returning to LaLiga. In Serie A, Massimiliano Allegri called Inter Milan the title favorites ahead of his return to San Siro with Napoli. Diego Simeone confirmed Julián Álvarez will be in Atlético Madrid's squad to face Athletic Club, saying the striker has an opportunity to turn things around.

European Football

Paris Saint-Germain's difficult Ligue 1 start continued as Monaco won 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, with the hosts extending their winless run. Folarin Balogun was left out of Monaco's Conference League squad amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed move to Everton. PSG have rewarded coach Luis Enrique and five players with new contracts after back-to-back Champions League titles, with the Spaniard's extension running until 2030. The club confirmed the new deals for the title-winning squad. Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi received a four-match European ban and a €50,000 fine after a brawl following the Champions League play-off win at Lyon, with the incident drawing sanctions.

Transfer News and Analysis

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca revealed his players repeatedly asked whether Enzo Fernández was joining before his deadline-day move, with the midfielder described as a winner who excited the squad. Man City were caught by surprise by Rodri's decision to leave this summer, and that exit was the highlight of a busy window in which not everything went their way. Chelsea were offered former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma as a potential replacement for Fernández, according to Saturday's newspaper reports. The gossip columns also link Manchester City and Chelsea with Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, while Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona's Raphinha, with Trabzonspor eyeing a deadline-day move for Richarlison. Michael Carrick said he's "largely happy" with Manchester United's summer business, insisting the club made the most of their budget. Our alternative transfer awards hand out eight off-beat trophies to those who didn't quite make the spotlight, including the best bargain hunters and top data picks. We've also ranked the actual 50 most expensive transfers of the summer window by true cost.

Women's Super League

Alexia Putellas' WSL debut wasn't a virtuoso performance, but her London City side showed in their season-opening win over Manchester United that they're for real, with the 2-1 victory sending a statement to the rest of the league. The star-studded London City started their new era with a comfortable win, proving they can live up to the hype in the WSL opener. After the transfer deadline passed, Tottenham and London City were among the winners of the WSL window, while Manchester United were among those who may wish they had done more business. The UEFA Women's Champions League draw brought some big teams together, leading to overreactions about a potential Arsenal-Barcelona final.

Other Sports

Amy Hunt ran a season's best in the women's 200m to take third place at the final Diamond League event of the year in Brussels, with the British sprinter impressing. Beau Greaves made more darting history as she became the first woman to win a match on the PDC's European Tour, securing a second-round clash with Luke Humphries at the Czech Darts Open. Defending champion Thriston Lawrence reeled off six birdies in a row to secure the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega European Masters as he looks to emulate Seve Ballesteros. Katie Taylor's glittering boxing career will draw to a close on Saturday night at her "dream venue" Croke Park, with the message a simple one: Let's go one more time. A huge discussion around tennis etiquette has been sparked at the US Open due to disruption caused by content creators, with Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula among those weighing in on the debate. The Football Association's review into England's World Cup campaign will canvass the opinions of players involved in the tournament, with the FA set to consult the squad. After Harrison Biggins' 70-yard goal for Newport, BBC Sport Wales recalls some of the best long-range strikes over the years, including efforts from Beckham and Rooney.