Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Club News and Transfers

Arsenal have unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit, drawing inspiration from the cult "Bruised Banana" jersey of the early 1990s. In other transfer news, Arsenal are exploring a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior exploring a potential, and are also reportedly interested in signing him. Meanwhile, Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes regarding his future amid Arsenal interest had positive discussions. Celtic have agreed a club-record fee of £11m plus add-ons to sign striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt agreed a club-record, and Hogh is due to have a medical with the Scottish champions within 24 hours. Daizen Maeda has completed his move from Celtic to Ipswich Town in a £10m deal. Celtic are also considering a move for Serie A winger Nicolo Cancellieri as a potential replacement for Maeda. Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi stated that players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave, as Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. Chelsea are in talks to sign set-piece coach Austin Mac Phee from Aston Villa, facing competition from other clubs. Barcelona have unveiled their 2026-27 away kit, a collaboration with Kobe Bryant's signature brand unveiled their. Barcelona have also signed U.S. goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their women's team. Barcelona have pledged to support the family of a worker who died during renovations at their Camp Nou stadium pledged to support.

League and International Updates

The Premier League title race promises to be a classic, with intriguing storylines emerging even a month before the new season. Liverpool's defensive depth has been highlighted as a major issue following their first game under new manager Andoni Iraola. Liga MX Femenil, Mexico's top-flight women's league, has announced a rebrand to Liga Femenil BBVA and a change in its regular season format. Liga MX also announced Francisco Iturbide as its new president, replacing Mikel Arriola who will remain as commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation. Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team following their World Cup quarterfinal run. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Chilean club Colo Colo.

Player Movements and International Preparations

New Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro will make his debut against CF Montreal in Major League Soccer after receiving his P-1 Visa. The USWNT faces questions about their qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Emily Sonnett, a defender for Gotham FC and the United States women's national team, was stretchered off the field during Gotham's 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns. England women have ramped up preparations for the Rugby League World Cup with a dominant victory over France in Toulouse. England Netball thrashed Northern Ireland 83-34 on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games Netball pool stage, while Scotland were defeated by New Zealand thrashed Northern.

Other Football News

Even though South America did not perform exceptionally at the 2026 World Cup, several players enhanced their reputations and could move in the transfer window. Spain, despite not having individual superstars like Messi, Mbappé, or Haaland, emerged as the best team at the World Cup due to strong overall play. Reaction to Saturday's League Cup matches and a look ahead to the SPFL season are available. St Johnstone crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup, while Dundee United narrowly advanced. Celtic concluded their pre-season with an entertaining 2-2 draw against AC Milan, featuring a strong performance from Camilo Duran.

Other Sports Highlights

In boxing, Anthony Joshua secured a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga, moving closer to a showdown with Tyson Fury. Eddie Hearn urged Joshua to finish Prenga quickly to protect plans for a Fury fight. Britain's heavyweight boxing scene is thriving with multiple world-class fighters. Hamzah Sheeraz secured a narrow points win, and Josh Kelly overcame a facial injury on the same Saudi Arabia card. In darts, Luke Littler was at his best in a 17-5 win to set up a World Matchplay Darts final against Gerwyn Price. Littler expressed his ambition to dominate the sport like Phil Taylor. Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock are aiming to regain the Betfred Women's World Matchplay title on Sunday. In horse racing, Kalpana won the King George VI And Queen Stakes at Ascot. The King George renewal featured Calandagan and Masquerade Ball. In Super League, Leigh closed in on the top four with a 28-12 victory over Warrington. In Formula, George Russell has been forced to change his power unit ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a water leak. The grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix has been adjusted following penalties for Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Other News

Allegations that FIFA president Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump will not be investigated by the International Olympic Committee. Woking's director of football Jody Brown claims Jermain Defoe did not attend meetings or training sessions before leaving his role as head coach. The BBC Sport Football section discusses how Manchester City might manage the Rodri situation. Mason Mount has been performing outstandingly for Manchester United in their pre-season games alongside new arrival Andrey Santos.