Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:03 PM ET

Major Transfers & Rumors

New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticized summer signing Bernardo Silva for his fitness levels, demanding improvement before the season. In the Premier League, Fulham have agreed a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical. Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page. The Red Devils also saw Youri Tielemans make an impressive debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with PSG. Meanwhile, Sevilla are nearing a £7.9m move for Scotland Under‑21 striker Robbie Ure. Celtic reportedly face competition from Burnley and Malaga for PAOK's Greg Taylor. Hearts have agreed a £1.7m deal to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to a Turkish club. Over in Spain, Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join PSG after agreeing personal terms. Barcelona have also increased their bid for Rodri, with Man City valuing him at more than €70M. Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining Arsenal, but Spurs are resisting. The gossip also links Nottingham Forest to Ousmane Diomande. Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito is wanted by Arsenal and Manchester United. Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Man Utd's preseason camp in Ireland. In the MLS, the LA Galaxy have signed former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto. The transfer unveilings of Mohamed Salah and goalkeeper Vozinha continue to generate buzz. Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining season under Mourinho at Real Madrid. Vinícius Júnior ended speculation by signing a new six-year contract with the Spanish giants.

Preseason Action & Cup Results

Record signing Kasper Hogh silenced critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside 5‑0. Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2‑1 comeback win at 10‑man Valencia. Wissa's double was the story again in a separate match report. The club handed debuts to Hornicek and Bamba. Udinese upset Spanish champions Barcelona and Nottingham Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. In a fiery friendly, Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Betis' Antony were sent off after a confrontation that ended 2‑2. Manchester United earned a 1‑1 draw with Paris St‑Germain, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring the equalizer. Meanwhile, Burnley edged Notts County 4‑3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup first round after a 1‑1 draw. Live updates tracked Liverpool vs Monaco. Arsenal vs Dortmund was also covered live. Rangers vs Hibs was a key fixture. Man City vs Atletico Madrid rounded out the action. Xabi Alonso's Chelsea met Liverpool in Malaysia, where Luis Garcia said he hopes Chelsea finish second to his former club.

LaLiga & FIFA Politics

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has declared that Gianni Infantino's era is over, claiming the FIFA president is "destroying the very essence" of football in an outspoken attack. FIFA has hit back, accusing a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine Infantino and the governing body. On the injury front, the World Cup has left several elite clubs struggling with burnout, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

Women's Football & Tributes

Algeria became the first team to reach the WAFCON semifinals and booked a historic Women's World Cup spot after beating Ivory Coast. In a major WSL move, Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in history. Brazilian club Coritiba wore the name of an English fan with MND on their shirts to raise awareness, honouring Jonny Butcher. Inter Miami paid tribute to absent captain Lionel Messi after the death of his father; Jorge Messi died at. The false wedding reports that sent fans to the wrong couple's big day in Funchal were found hilarious by Cristiano. The family of nine‑year‑old Minnie Merriman were "overwhelmed" after Arbroath FC held a silence in her memory. St Mirren, tipped for relegation, have started the Scottish Premiership with two wins, defying expectations. Fans can vote on the best new kits for the coming season, with BBC Sport rounding up top releases. ESPN also ranked every Premier League jersey.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Dina Thorslund ended Cherneka Johnson's undisputed run to regain her world title in an emotional comeback. Ireland's Aaron McKenna defeated Etinosa Oliha in a dream homecoming to become middleweight world champion. He vowed domination as the heir to Golovkin and Canelo. Joe Ward rescued his career with a valiant unanimous decision over Artjom Kasparian. Callum Walsh battled through cuts and a knockdown to beat Tyler Denny by unanimous decision.

Cricket, Rugby & More

Sunrisers Leeds crushed Welsh Fire to stay in eliminator contention in The Hundred. Trent Rockets sealed a knockout stage place with a six‑wicket win over MI London. In rugby league, five‑time Super League winner Tommy Makinson will retire at the end of the 2026 campaign. South Africa edged Argentina 17‑10 in a Test thriller, but captain Siya Kolisi suffered an injury. On the tennis court, Britain's Cameron Norrie was knocked out of the National Bank Open by Arthur Fils, while Sabalenka lost in Toronto. In horse racing, True Love heads the markets for the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.