Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

USMNT and International Coaching Moves

Mauricio Pochettino will continue as the U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup. The USMNT is scheduled to play its first matches since the 2026 World Cup during the September/October FIFA international window. They will host Peru, Chile, Canada, and Mexico in upcoming friendlies. Meanwhile, Cape Verde's World Cup coach, Bubista, has resigned after leading the team to a historic tournament debut the Moroccan club RS Berkane. Ivory Coast reappointed two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Hervé Renard as their head coach.

Premier League Transfers and Team News

Crystal Palace is in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake, according to a source. United opted for more affordable transfer targets, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur all invested heavily in new players this summer. Mohamed Salah is reportedly in talks to join Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool. Arsenal has unveiled their third kit for the 2026-27 season, which bears a resemblance to a previous design. Premier League clubs have released many of its 2026-27 kits, with several top clubs already showcasing their new designs. Nottingham Forest reportedly targeting Tijjani Reijnders, while Spurs are interested in Savinho and Nicolas Jackson. Real Madrid is resuming contract renewal discussions with Vinícius Júnior. Barcelona is rumored to be interested in signing Rodri from Manchester City, potentially ahead of Real Madrid. City's Mateo Kovacic stated that the club relies on him despite speculation about his potential exit this summer. Arsenal is in direct talks with Newcastle United regarding a potential transfer for captain Bruno Guimaraes. Fenerbahce is reportedly preparing a significant offer for Marcus Rashford, while RB Leipzig is holding firm on their valuation of Yan Diomande in negotiations with Real Madrid. United defender Gabby George is nearing a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League season. Ipswich Town completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley for an undisclosed fee.

Club and League Management

Larry Berg will take over as the new MLS commissioner next year, succeeding Don Garber. Berg faces the task of improving the league as the co-owner of LAFC. Miami's head coach, Guillermo Hoyos, acknowledged that Luis Suárez is irreplaceable as the team prepares to compete in the Leagues Cup without him due to a lengthy suspension. Inter Miami has not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, according to a club source. MLS initiated an investigation into alleged antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman by fans during a match against CF Montreal. Former referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation. Manchester United admitted to errors in its ticket touting investigation process but maintains the underlying reasons for the investigation are valid.

European Club Football and Transfers

Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to newspaper reports. Jack Draper was visibly upset after his defeat to Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open, as his long-standing arm injury appeared to have resurfaced and hindered his performance. Ajax has completed the signing of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen on a season-long loan. Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is expected to complete a season-long loan move to Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as the London club. Liverpool's preseason in the U.S. highlighted areas where coach Iraola and his staff need to improve ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Liverpool appears to be short in several positions just three weeks before their Premier League opener and has not made significant additions this summer. Heart Midlothian and Rangers are set to begin their Champions League qualifying group stage campaigns on Wednesday, with questions surrounding their preparedness. The opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season saw four days of action, six matches, and 18 goals, providing considerable drama. Rangers have reportedly agreed to a fee for Hannover winger Daisuke Yokota, and both Rangers and Celtic are said to be bidding for Fares Ghedjemis. Mjallby striker Bergstrom, a former sandwich maker who cycles to games, hopes to challenge Yaya Touré's new team in the Champions League. The 2026-27 Premier League season is set to make history with a record number of managerial changes before its commencement. A look at a promising young player at each Premier League club who could make a breakthrough this season.

Women's Football and Leagues

Manchester United is reportedly set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager, replacing Marc Skinner. Washington's recent loss to San Diego has resulted in the Spirit surrendering the No. 1 position in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah now leading the league. The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is planning to commence its 2027 season on February 11 in Los Angeles, aligning with the Super Bowl which will take place across town three days later. Barcelona has reportedly broken transfer records to sign Kerolin, who had only been in the Women's Super League for 18 months after joining from the NWSL. Sacha Lewis sister of England international Rico Lewis, has signed her first professional contract with Women's Super League side Manchester City.

FIFA and Governing Body Issues

Two senior executives, Arsène Wenger and Mattias Grafström, have distanced themselves from President Gianni Infantino's unsuccessful plan to sell stakes in the organization. FIFA has been accused of blackmailing Jordan over World Cup funds in exchange for their support of Gianni Infantino's continued presidency. Gianni Infantino called a meeting with senior leaders for Wednesday following increased criticism of his proposal to sell off FIFA's commercial and event operations. Under-pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday. FIFA president Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup operations were described as ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political standpoint. EAFC video game franchise has become central to soccer culture, building on the success of the earlier FIFA International Soccer.

Other Sports News

SunRisers Leeds posted a record score of 241-2 in The Hundred, the highest in the competition's history, before comfortably defeating London Spirit. Sun Risers Leeds secured a hard-fought five-wicket victory over London Spirit, keeping their hopes of advancing from the group stage of The Hundred alive. Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a contract extension with Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history with a three-year deal. Israel supporters will be permitted to attend their nation's Nations League fixture against the Republic of Ireland next month, but no away fans will be accommodated. Neymar has not ruled out the possibility of retiring from football after his contract with Santos concludes at the end of the year. Stokes expressed his strong desire to coach England in the future and questioned the decision to overlook Brook for captaincy. Moses Itauma is set to challenge for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title against Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29. Aaron McKenna will face Etinosa Oliha in a middleweight bout in Dublin on Saturday, with the fight live on Sky Sports. South African New Zealand, Australian, and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have finalized a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending a partnership of over three decades. Dame Laura has urged Charley Hull to take a leading role for Team Europe at the Solheim Cup in September. The qualifying process for Luke Donald's 2027 European Ryder Cup team will commence this month at the British Masters. Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali confirmed that contingency plans are in place for the 2027 F1 calendar should the conflict in the Middle East persist. Tuesday's horse racing action will feature seven races from Ffos Las and seven from Lingfield, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Riders participating in