Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Soccer News and Notes

Lionel Messi will avoid a suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game for the second consecutive year, a decision announced by the league on Saturday. In other Inter Miami news, new midfielder Casemiro received his P-1 Visa and is set to debut against CF Montreal. Forward German Berterame is also reportedly well after a collision during the same match, having been taken to the hospital as a precaution. Barcelona has bolstered their women's team by signing American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey, while the club also pledged support for the family of a worker who died during renovations at Camp Nou. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has agreed to a contract with South American powerhouse Colo Colo. Dani Olmo has rejected an apology from Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala concerning an altercation following Spain's World Cup final victory.

Club Football Updates and Transfers

Holders St Mirren are set to face Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, with Celtic drawn against Dundee United. In the English Football League, York City has parted ways with manager Stuart Maynard just three months after securing promotion. Wrexham continued their strong preseason by defeating Leeds United 3-2, with Sam Smith scoring the late winner. Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens expressed his eagerness to impress under new manager Xabi Alonso, whom he described as "one of the best to do it". Arsenal is reportedly exploring a move for Vinícius Júnior, while Inter Milan is interested in Cristian Romero. Manager Andoni Iraola secured a 4-2 victory in his first match for Liverpool against Sunderland in Nashville.

Global Soccer and Player Movements

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with his second fifty in three innings, powering India to a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe and displacing England from the top of the rankings. England women's netball team suffered their first Commonwealth Games defeat, falling 66-47 to Australia in Glasgow. A female referee sustained an injury and had to leave the pitch after being knocked down during a friendly match. In women's soccer, USWNT defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off during Gotham FC's 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns. A recent analysis discussed how Spain achieved their World Cup triumph without individual superstars like Messi or Mbappé. The transfer window could see moves for South American players whose reputations were enhanced at the World Cup, despite the continent's overall performance. Arsenal has unveiled their new away kit, which draws inspiration from their 1990s "Bruised Banana" jersey.

Other Sports Highlights

In darts, Beau Greaves captured her record third Women's World Matchplay title, defeating Fallon Sherrock 6-5. Luke Littler also advanced to the World Matchplay final after a dominant 17-5 victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized what he called "Teletubbies engineers" following an incident involving Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamzah Sheeraz secured a narrow points victory, while Josh Kelly also won on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga event in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both recorded wins over the weekend, keeping alive the possibility of a future bout. In rugby league, England women prepared for the Rugby League World Cup with a commanding win against France in Toulouse. Leigh closed in on a top-four spot in the Super League with a 28-12 victory over Warrington.