Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

USMNT and Club Soccer News

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men's national team, U.S. Soccer announced Monday morning. Pochettino will remain U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup, but what happens if a big club comes calling before then? Inter Miami has not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, a club source confirmed to ESPN. Inter Miami has also not expressed interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, club sources confirmed to ESPN. MLS opened an investigation over "reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their Saturday 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. Larry Berg, a part owner of LAFC, was named the next commissioner of MLS and will take over for Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027. Washington's loss to San Diego saw the Spirit surrender the No. 1 spot on ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah laying claim to best in the league. Bay FC has agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal in a move worth around $200,000, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.

European Transfer Rumors and Signings

Atlético Madrid are admirers of Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Tottenham also made an approach for Victor Osimhen. Tottenham are interested in signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool this summer. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has had positive talks with Spurs. Hansi Flick says Barcelona know "they have to do something" in the transfer market as they continue to search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Fenerbahce are prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford. Turkish side are eyeing a shock move for Marcus Rashford. Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United remains up in the air. Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth £25.7m. Newcastle rejected an opening bid from Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes. Arsenal have opened talks for Bruno Guimaraes. Xabi Alonso said the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. Como has agreed a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. Bosnia Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko, has signed a one-year contract extension at newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke. Having been linked with a move to the Premier League, Zion Suzuki is set for a switch to European champions Paris Saint-German instead. Zion Suzuki is a 23-year-old Japanese goalkeeper. promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace have signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee.

Scottish Football and European Competitions

Celtic made a winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defence with a 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park. Nygren spared Hogh blunders as Celtic began their title defence with a win. Celtic will play Austrian champions LASK for a place in the league phase of the Champions League. Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round. Brighton will face CFR Cluj or Tromso in the Conference League play-off round. Four other Scottish sides will discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents. Sportscene brings you extended highlights of Celtic against Dundee. Kenny Macintyre Tom English, Scott Brown and Rory Loy reviewed Celtic's 1-0 win over Dundee. Callum McGregor committed his future to Celtic. Martin O'Neill tips Callum McGregor as a future Celtic manager. Steven Gerrard revealed the reasons why he did not return as Rangers boss. St Johnstone and Kilmarnock played out a seven-goal thriller in the Scottish Premiership. Watch Sportscene highlights from McDiarmid Park as St Johnstone and Kilmarnock played out a seven-goal thriller. Wrexham ended their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in Philadelphia. Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto says his squad are looking to the future and are not scarred by the past few seasons of struggle at Molineux.

Tennis and Other Sports

Rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala came from a set down against Jessica Pegula to claim the first WTA Tour singles title of her career at the DC Open. Jessica Pegula holds a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in a rain-affected DC Open final that saw play suspended until Monday. Serena Venus Williams are set to play at the Cincinnati Open after being awarded a wild card for the women's doubles draw. Raducanu's stress fracture will force her to miss the US Open. USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years by the ICC after being found guilty of three counts of breaking anti-corruption rules by a tribunal. Short's superb unbeaten half-century guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave that takes them level on points at the top of The Hundred table. Welsh Fire turned the form table on its head to defeat The Hundred table-toppers Southern Brave in a last-ball thriller in Cardiff. Donald Trump taunted opponents after announcing he had won the Senior and Super Senior Men's Club Championship at his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey. Formula 1's summer break upon us, the sport's 'silly season' of speculation around - and possible movement in - the driver market is officially under way.

FIFA and Football Governance

UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA over Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective. Opponents Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources. Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?

Women's Football and League News

With a month to go before the start of the Women's Super League season, Manchester United find themselves without a manager and have a thin squad. Just a month out from their opening Women's Super League fixture, Manchester United find themselves without a head coach after Marc Skinner departed on Monday morning.

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