Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Football Transfer Buzz and Club News

Rangers are within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second acquisition before his team opens their season. In other transfer news, Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will remain at the club this summer, shutting down speculation linking him with Chelsea as reported. Barcelona has also secured the signing of American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for its women's team. Meanwhile, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to sign with Colo Colo, the South American club's president confirmed. Celtic is reportedly preparing to pay a record fee for a striker and is nearing a deal for a Croatian goalkeeper from the Spanish second tier according to reports.

MLS and International Football Updates

Denis Bouanga scored twice, and Son Heung-min found the back of the net for the third consecutive match since the World Cup break, as Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0. Inter Miami forward Germán Berterame has been discharged from the hospital after a head collision during their 1-0 win over CF Montreal and is reportedly okay. New Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro, having received his P-1 Visa, is set for his debut in the match against CF Montreal. Lionel Messi is expected to miss the MLS All-Star Game for the second straight season but will avoid suspension this time. Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by edging Leeds United 3-2, with Sam Smith scoring a late winner. Harry Wilson made his debut for Leeds United in their loss to Wrexham in their opening pre-season game.

World Cup Reflections and Player Relations

Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup has been ranked as a brilliant tournament, but its exact position in the all-time record is still being debated as assessed. Dani Olmo has rejected an apology from Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala following their confrontation after Spain's World Cup final win. Despite not featuring the most prominent individual stars, Spain's collective strength was key to their World Cup triumph analysis suggests. Some South American players enhanced their reputations at the 2026 World Cup, potentially leading to transfers in the current window even if the continent didn't dominate. FIFA president Gianni Infantino will not face an investigation from the International Olympic Committee regarding allegations of breaching political neutrality rules in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump as confirmed.

Other Sporting Highlights

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scored his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United. In darts, Luke Littler dominated Gerwyn Price with an 18-9 victory to defend his World Matchplay Darts title in Blackpool. Jerry Kelly secured his third PGA Tour Champions major by winning the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles by two shots. Jenny Shin stuttered to a win at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open, her first LPGA Tour title in a decade as she secured the victory. In cricket, fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck his second fifty in three innings, helping India sweep Zimbabwe 3-0 in a T20I series and knock England off the top spot in the rankings. England's netball team suffered their first Commonwealth Games defeat, going down 66-47 to Australia in Glasgow.

Motorsport and Other Competitions

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has defended the team's strategy calls during the Hungarian Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri expressed frustration. Lewis Hamilton believes an "unnecessary" third pit stop in the Hungarian Grand Prix to his penalty for speeding in the pit lane. In The Hundred, Craig Overton won his individual battle against his twin brother Jamie as Trent Rockets secured a four-wicket victory over London Spirit. In women's cricket, South African all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk were instrumental in London Spirit Women achieving their first win of The Hundred season powering them to victory. In rugby league, Leigh has moved closer to the top four of the Super League after defeating Warrington 28-12.

Tragic Incident and Player Welfare

A worker has died during renovations at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium, and the club has pledged to support the deceased's family following the tragic incident. A female referee was injured and had to leave the pitch after being knocked down during a friendly match amidst a melee. Gotham FC and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off the field in the opening minutes of their draw against the Portland Thorns after a non-contact incident.