Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 8, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

Champions League & Club News

The Champions League returns this week, and BBC audiences can follow all the action with live commentary and highlights of the best matches. Como's historic debut will be extra special, as club president Mirwan Suwarso and several directors are giving up their seats to allow elderly supporters to attend the occasion.

Manchester United fans have called for a unified protest against the "season ticket ban fiasco" ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City, with a demonstration planned by a supporter group. Napoli confirmed that Scott McTominay's heart procedure was a complete success, with the Scotland midfielder expected to resume training this month. Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland faces up to four months out after suffering a hamstring tear, and the forward may require surgery.

Transfers & Contracts

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club, admitting he had options to leave during the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old's comments come amid uncertainty over his long-term future at Anfield, with the club yet to open contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Lautaro Martínez has backed Argentina teammate Julián Álvarez after his failed attempt to leave Atlético Madrid, saying the situation isn't easy for the striker.

Governing Body & Legal News

Legal action from top European leagues and global players' union Fifpro against Fifa has been extended to include the world governing body's abusive conduct towards the women's game. The expanded case adds another layer to the ongoing dispute over the international match calendar, with critics arguing Fifa has failed to properly protect female players' welfare and scheduling.

Formula 1 & Other Sports

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says his team will head to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with "all the energy" to bounce back from their failure at Monza. The Italian outfit endured a disappointing home race and will look to respond in Spain.

Team USA held off a remarkable final-day fightback from Team Europe to successfully retain the Junior Solheim Cup with a narrow 13-11 victory in the Netherlands. In cricket, Joe Root has hit back at claims Pakistan have shown "no fight" in their Test series against England, describing the notion as disrespectful to both teams ahead of the third Test.

Women's Football

With every WSL team out of the blocks for the 2026-27 campaign, the opening weekend offered several key takeaways. Arsenal showed their title credentials, while Manchester United underwhelmed in their first outing — here are five lessons learned from the action. Arsenal demonstrated they remain the team to beat in England after recovering from an early Chelsea goal, while Inter proved they are Serie A's top team in Italy's opening fixtures.