Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Premier League & European Transfers Heat Up

Premier League clubs have already invested over £1bn in the current transfer window and are anticipated to become even more active. (REF:1) Arsenal manager Arteta remained tight-lipped regarding his club's reported interest in Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but indicated that further acquisitions are expected before the summer transfer window concludes. (REF:5) Manchester City is reportedly preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. (REF:10) Bournemouth is nearing the finalization of an £11.1m deal for Sevilla right-back Juanlu, as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion. (REF:36) Tottenham has made an approach for Victor Osimhen, while Atletico Madrid is considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. (REF:13) Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has reportedly held positive discussions with Spurs. (REF:13) Celtic is reportedly increasing their offer for a Serie A midfielder, and Rangers have initiated talks for a winger from a newly promoted Premier League team. (REF:39) Former Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is expected to transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor. (REF:40)

Club Friendlies & Pre-Season Action

Liverpool concluded their pre-season tour of the United States with a 4-2 defeat against Leeds, having held a two-goal lead at halftime in Chicago. (REF:11) Liverpool squandered a two-goal advantage in a dramatic fashion as Leeds secured a 4-2 victory in the final match of both teams' US tour. (REF:17) Bryan Mbeumo's brace secured a 2-1 friendly victory for Manchester United over Atlético Madrid in Stockholm on Saturday. (REF:32) Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a preseason friendly on Saturday, marking new coach José Mourinho's first game in charge. (REF:33) Manchester City drew 1-1 with Inter Milan in Hong Kong before losing 3-1 on penalties in Enzo Maresca's first match as manager. (REF:31) Robert Lewandowski scored twice, including the game-winner, in his home debut for the Fire, leading Chicago to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday. (REF:25) Wrexham concluded their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in Philadelphia. (REF:14)

Scottish Premiership Kicks Off

Newly-promoted St Johnstone managed to overcome summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-filled win against Kilmarnock on the opening weekend of the Premiership. (REF:16) St Johnstone surrendered a lead before mounting a comeback to win a seven-goal thriller in their Scottish Premiership return against Kilmarnock. (REF:29) Ibrahim Said netted a late winner as Motherwell began their Scottish Premiership season with a victory over Hibernian at Easter Road. (REF:23) The new season has commenced with St Johnstone and Motherwell securing wins in their opening matches. (REF:21) New Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appears to be handling a daunting task with significant departures, but he has started the season impressively. (REF:15) Martin O'Neill committed to "driving forward together" and "not resting on past success," setting the stage for what a full season under the Northern Irishman could entail. (REF:19)

Golf & Horse Racing Highlights

Shiho Kuwaki secured a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit after an extraordinary finish at the AIG Women's Open, while Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fell short on the final day. (REF:20) Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will be left regretting a "missed opportunity" to claim their first major win at the AIG Women's Open, according to Dame Laura Davies. (REF:24) Blue Bolt continued her faultless campaign with a victory in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. (REF:28) There is a full day of horse racing action on Monday, featuring Flat racing from Ripon and Windsor, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. (REF:2)

Other Sports News & Notes

England will not be leaving the Commonwealth Games with a medal in netball after suffering a comprehensive 68-50 defeat to Australia at the Hydro in Glasgow. (REF:38) Formula 1's summer break is underway, the sport's "silly season" of driver market speculation and potential movements has officially begun. (REF:3) Jack Draper has requested patience from his supporters regarding his return to the sport following his withdrawal from the DC Open due to an arm injury. (REF:34) FIFA president Gianni Infantino's previous gambles on questionable ideas were unsuccessful, but his World Cup plans were characterized as ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political standpoint. (REF:4) The 2027 Women's World Cup was slated to be the first major tournament impacted by FIFA's highly controversial plans, which are critically important to the women's game. (REF:44) Real Madrid commended UEFA for its role in protecting football "at a decisive moment" after FIFA abandoned its plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. (REF:6) Xabi Alonso stated that the "scar" he sustained from his brief tenure at Real Madrid has healed, enabling him to fully concentrate on leading Chelsea into the new Premier League season. (REF:7) Alonso also said that he has healed from his Real Madrid exit, feels a strong inclination to join Chelsea, and views his new club as an exciting prospect. (REF:26) Argentina international Valentín Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg. (REF:8) Inter Miami has not shown any interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, according to club sources. (REF:9) The NWSL is evaluating which clubs are performing well and which are struggling at the halfway point of the season, grading all 16 teams. (REF:42) Duckett's strong half-century and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir propelled Trent Rockets to a five-run victory over Sun Risers Leeds, maintaining their top position in The Hundred table. (REF:30) Dunkley's 56 off 33 balls guided Trent Rockets to an impressive five-run win over Sun Risers Leeds in The Hundred at Trent Bridge. (REF:35)