Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:07 AM ET

Transfers & Transfer Rumours

The summer window is heating up, with Bruno Guimaraes completing a £75m move to Arsenal from Newcastle, where he vowed to be a "warrior" for the club. Arsenal signed the Brazil international to bolster their midfield, and the deal has been widely analyzed. Meanwhile, Manchester City value Rodri at more than €70m (£60m/$81m) and will not sanction a cut-price departure despite interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona have made a second bid for Rodri, according to Sunday's gossip, while Cristian Romero is open to joining Arsenal but Tottenham resist. Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing personal terms. Arsenal and Manchester United both want Inter Milan's Pio Esposito, as per Transfer Talk. Sasa Lukic has signed for Ipswich Town from Fulham for an undisclosed fee. Middlesbrough signed Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek for an undisclosed fee. Ronald Araujo is set for a medical ahead of a surprise loan move to Liverpool. PSV rejected an improved Rangers offer for Couhaib Driouech. Aberdeen signed Belgian forward Mitchy Ntelo from Yverdon-Sport. Atlético Madrid remain firm on Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona's interest. The LA Galaxy confirmed the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto.

Match Reports & Friendlies

Matthias Jaissle started his Newcastle tenure with a win, as Yoane Wissa's double secured a comeback victory over 10-man Valencia. Jaissle was not planning to "smash the locker room" despite the win, which saw Vitek and Bamba handed debuts. Udinese upset Barcelona and Nottingham Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. Bryan Mbeumo earned Man Utd a 1-1 draw with PSG in Gothenburg, with Michael Carrick encouraged by the "good signs." Youri Tielemans made an impressive debut in that match, hinting at his Man Utd future. Killian Phillips scored again as St Mirren beat St Johnstone 1-0 to go top of the Scottish Premiership. Joe Bevan tormented Aberdeen with a double as Dundee won 2-0 for their first Premiership points. Burnley edged Notts County on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup second round. Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round thanks to Will Lankshear's debut goal. Other Carabao Cup matches saw Southampton take a late lead, while Charlton and West Brom were winning. Luis Garcia hopes his long-term friend Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool, as the two met in a pre-season friendly.

International & Federation News

FIFA has hit out at a campaign to "undermine" president Gianni Infantino. Norway's soccer federation president called on Infantino to resign, while Mexico and Argentina expressed support. Emma Hayes praised Mauricio Pochettino's new deal to remain U.S. men's coach, saying it can help "raise" the level. Algeria reached the Women's World Cup for the first time after advancing to the WAFCON semifinals. Scotland is closing in on a new head coach to replace Steve Clarke, as the Scottish FA calls a "critically important" summit on the future of the game. Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at. Messi was absent as Inter Miami paid tribute to their captain. San Jose hired former Portland executive Gavin Wilkinson as a consultant.

Club News & Player Updates

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho. Vinícius Júnior ended speculation of a move to Arsenal by signing a new six-year Real Madrid contract. Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United's preseason camp in Ireland. Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern are among clubs struggling with World Cup burnout. St Mirren are defying expectations after two opening wins, sitting top of the Scottish Premiership. Mohamed Salah and Vozinha had amazing transfer unveilings. Wolves legend Phil Parkes died at. Tech investors are wondering if football is AI-proof, as they sought a slice of the World Cup. Huddersfield Giants (rugby league) will leave home for Dewsbury amid major investment, but that is not football.