Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Club News and Transfers

Barcelona have experienced a tragic incident as a worker died during renovations at their Camp Nou stadium, with the club pledging to support the family pledged to support. In player news, the club has signed American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their European-champion women's team. Barcelona also unveiled their 2026-27 away kit, a collaboration with Kobe Bryant's signature brand.

Arsenal are reportedly exploring a move for Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, though the situation is described as tentative exploring a move. Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes amidst speculation had positive discussions. Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is attracting interest from Inter Milan attracting interest. Chelsea are in talks to sign set-piece coach Austin Mac Phee from Aston Villa, facing competition from other clubs in talks to sign.

Celtic have agreed a club-record fee of £11m plus add-ons to sign striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt. Daizen Maeda has completed his move from Celtic to Ipswich Town in a £10m deal. Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029. Celtic are also considering a move for Serie A winger Cancellieri as a potential replacement for Maeda considering a move.

Real Madrid have had an £85.4m bid rejected by RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande had an £85.4m bid. Real Madrid are also reportedly confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City. Manchester United have seen Mason Mount performing outstandingly alongside new arrival Andrey Santos in pre-season games performing outstandingly.

International and League Updates

The Mexican women's top-flight league, Liga MX Femenil, announced a rebrand to Liga Femenil BBVA and a change in its regular season format announced a rebrand. Francisco Iturbide has been appointed as the new president of Liga MX, replacing Mikel Arriola, who remains commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation appointed as the new president. Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team. Senegal's appeal against the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title will be heard on Oct. 8 will be heard.

In the Premier Sports Cup, St Johnstone have crashed out after East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, while Dundee United secured progression despite Montrose missing a chance have crashed out.

Formula 1 and Other Sports

George Russell has been forced to change his power unit for the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a water leak discovered during qualifying. Lewis Hamilton has been relegated from second to fifth on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid after receiving a penalty for blocking Oscar Piastri relegated from second.

England Netball began the Commonwealth Games pool stage with a dominant 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland, while Scotland suffered a defeat to New Zealand dominant victory.

In darts, Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock are aiming to win the Betfred Women's World Matchplay title, with Lisa Ashton returning as the defending champion aiming to win. Gian van Veen will face Gerwyn Price in the World Matchplay semi-finals after defeating James Wade 16-13. Luke Littler believes he can achieve dominance in darts, mirroring Phil Taylor's legacy.

Boxing promoters are reportedly leaning towards holding the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight in the USA over the UK. Eddie Hearn has urged Anthony Joshua to quickly defeat Kristian Prenga to maintain plans for a potential showdown with Tyson Fury.

Jenny Shin holds a commanding five-shot lead at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open, with Lottie Woad, Charley Hull, and Nelly Korda facing challenging windy conditions.

Miscellaneous

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan sustained injuries in a July car crash that will affect his participation at the start of training camp sustained injuries. Argentina centre-back Nicolás Otamendi has retired from international duty at the age of 38.