Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

International Coaching Carousel and Player Moves

Germany is reportedly set to announce Jürgen Klopp as their next national team coach. In Spain, Barcelona has secured the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, but their midfield suffered a blow with Frenkie de Jong facing months on the sidelines due to a knee ligament injury. Meanwhile, AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who turns 41 in September, has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

Transfer Rumors and Club Business

Liverpool is reportedly leading the race to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Arsenal is preparing a £70 million bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes making a bid. Manchester United is considering Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba for their third midfield signing considering options, and Leeds United is in talks with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford in talks. Newcastle has also agreed to a £34 million deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba agreeing a deal. Rangers have confirmed the signing of midfielder Vanja Dragojevic on an initial four-year deal confirming the signing, and have also been linked with a move for Sturm Graz's Ryan Fosso leading the chase.

Player News and Club Operations

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session by refusing to leave the pitch refusing to leave. Manchester City's Rodri is set to undergo minor back surgery and may miss the start of the Premier League season undergoing surgery. Arsenal confirmed that William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury, prompting interest in defenders John Stones and Ezri Konsa interested in defenders. Aston Villa has signed Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Chelsea signing on loan. Birmingham City has signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City signing the goalkeeper.

League and Federation Matters

The USL Super League and the USL Players Association have announced a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement agreeing to CBA. The Norwegian Football Federation president plans to ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban suspension asking the board. Domestic abuse reports in the UK reached record highs during the 2026 World Cup, according to figures. Football clubs are being urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing urged to contribute. Aberdeen Football Club has been granted a permanent alcohol licence for matches at Pittodrie granted a licence.

Reflections on the World Cup and Player Journeys

Gabriele Marcotti reflected on the recent World Cup, noting that Argentina let Lionel Messi down. FIFA's changes to the World Cup format are being evaluated, with some new features earning praise and others being deemed failures. Spain's World Cup victory is being hailed as a historic achievement, holding both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously historic dominance. Robert Lewandowski commented on Lamine Yamal's performance at the World Cup, stating he didn't see Yamal's best game. Lionel Messi encouraged Lamine Yamal to "go his own way" after Spain's World Cup final win. Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be punished for actions after the World Cup final. The 2026 World Cup generated record betting handle in the U.S., rivaling the handle of "10 Super Bowls" record betting.

Other Football News

Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene spoke about the pressures women face regarding motherhood and career in football. Manchester United debuted their new retro royal blue away kit for the 2026-27 season going retro. Real Madrid's new away kit is their first green jersey since the 2001-02 season. Tottenham Hotspur began their pre-season with a 1-0 victory over MK Dons winning start.