Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Tottenham and Chelsea Clash in Sydney

Richarlison scored a dramatic 92nd-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory for Tottenham against Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup. Tottenham played with ten men for a portion of the match after Kevin Danso received a second-half red card. Phil Foden looking forward to a fresh start under new manager Enzo Maresca at Manchester City and aims to repay the club's faith in him. City's first game under Maresca resulted in a penalty shoot-out loss against Inter Milan.

Transfer Market Buzz and Player Movements

Bournemouth has completed the signing of Portuguese international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica for a deal potentially worth up to £25.7m. Tottenham manager de Zerbi expressed uncertainty regarding Richarlison's future, stating that the player "sometimes" wants to leave. Xabi Alonso pleased to welcome Mykhailo Mudryk back to the Chelsea squad, though he cautioned that it is too early to assess his potential impact. Arsenal is reportedly confident in their pursuit of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, especially following the departure of manager Eddie Howe. Real Madrid reportedly open to the possibility of Vinícius Júnior departing if a new contract agreement cannot be reached, and they have no plans to increase their current offer. Bayern Munich reportedly targeting Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko as a potential long-term successor to Harry Kane. Celtic Rangers are reportedly in pursuit of an Italy-based winger, while a German midfielder is reportedly set on a move to Celtic. Shea Lacey Tyler Fletcher are considered the most likely Manchester United academy players to break into the senior team this season. Kieron Bowie moved on loan from Hellas Verona to Serie A side Sassuolo. Chelsea has signed Italian attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona on a four-year contract.

FIFA and the World Cup Controversy

FIFA president Infantino has abandoned his plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors following significant opposition from governing bodies. UEFA declared that it has "lost confidence" in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing his failure to deliver on promises made during his ten-year tenure. European football governing body stated that Infantino has "lost the confidence" of UEFA regarding a proposal to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. FIFA initiated a consultation process for an expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 teams, with a decision targeted for August 14th, despite ongoing disputes. The presentation of FIFA's plan to partially privatize the World Cup has raised numerous questions. The potential impact of Infantino's World Cup plans on women's soccer was not considered. Despite clashes with unions and European football, Gianni Infantino remains in a powerful position after a decade as FIFA president. The scrapped plans to privatize the World Cup may represent the final straw for Gianni Infantino, who has generated substantial wealth for FIFA. The governing body of African football has not yet taken a stance on FIFA's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, despite widespread criticism.

Cricket and Other Sporting Events

Birmingham Phoenix their first victory in The Hundred 2026 women's competition, defeating Welsh Fire with just one ball remaining, with investor Jude Bellingham in attendance. Rockets claimed the top spot in The Hundred standings by defeating Manchester Super Giants, propelled by Finn Allen's unbeaten 72 off 35 balls. England's netball suffered a 61-54 defeat to New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games semi-finals, leading them to compete for a bronze medal. Boxer Tarona secured Tuvalu's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in the women's 75kg boxing division.

Tennis and Golf Updates

Norrie's losing streak continued as he was eliminated from the Los Cabos Open after a defeat to Denis Shapovalov. World No. Cameron Young surged into a tie for the lead at the Rocket Classic in Detroit after carding a nine-under 61 in the second round.

Other Football News

J.J. Watt enhanced Burnley's profile since becoming a minority shareholder, even participating in local milk deliveries. The Premier League's 2026-27 kits have begun to be released, with several top clubs unveiling their new jersey designs. United's transfer strategy this summer focused on affordable options, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Spurs made significant investments. James McClean that Derry City's European performance issues stem from an internal "issue somewhere" rather than a lack of effort. new era for Rangers under Derek McInnes began with an underwhelming draw at Dundee United in the opening match of the Scottish Premiership season. Live TV including the Fife derby between Dunfermline Athletic and Raith Rovers, has led to schedule changes for several Premier Sports Cup and Scottish Premiership games. Hayden Mullins departed his role as Fulham Under-21 boss to become the new head coach of League Two side Newport County.

Horse Racing and Boxing

Jim Crowley announced his retirement from riding after failing to fully recover from a significant injury sustained in a fall at York in September. American Affair a strong return to form, winning the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood. Wardley's manager Mike Ofo, responded critically to doubts raised by Daniel Dubois' advisor, Sam Jones, regarding a heavyweight rematch.