Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

Premier League Transfer Activity

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Villa also hold an interest in Endrick on loan. Crystal Palace are in talks for a Ligue 1 forward and are poised to sign Anan Khalaili from Union SG. Everton and Palace have agreed a straight swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, a rare transfer practice in the Premier League. The rules for such swap deals have been clarified. Wrexham are closing in on Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson for £8m, while Rangers reportedly agreed a £4.5m transfer for Mohamed Diomande to Corum. Liverpool is nearing a deal for a consortium including Amazon's Jeff Bezos to buy a roughly one-third stake. Lucas Digne completed his move to PSG from Aston Villa for £85m. Manchester United are targeting Club Brugge's Joaquin Seys and Leicester's Louis Page, while Arsenal also chase Seys.

Liverpool’s Preseason Concerns

Andoni Iraola is shaping Liverpool with a high-press plan, but the side are struggling to sustain his desired level. After a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, Iraola said Liverpool lack energy for 90 minutes, and repeated they "cannot sustain the level we want." Victor Munoz is a symbol of the new approach. The Reds' pre-season has raised questions about fitness. Darwin Núñez prematurely announced Ronald Araújo's move to Anfield.

Arsenal’s Preseason Woes

Arsenal have conceded seven goals in three pre-season games, revealing a potential defensive weakness. The Gunners suffered a second straight defeat, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund. Mikel Arteta is still trying to add players after Vinícius Jr. opted to stay at Real Madrid.

Scottish Football Weekend Review

Celtic thrashed Kilmarnock 5-1, with Kasper Hogh scoring his first hat-trick. Rangers lost 2-1 to Hibernian, leaving Derek McInnes winless. McInnes insisted Rangers aren't as bad as people think. Hearts secured their first win under Wouter Vrancken. The Scottish FA Forum urged clubs to give youth a chance. Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh admitted failure had seeped through the club and expects up to five more signings. The Scottish Football Podcast recaps the weekend.

Chelsea & Man City Updates

Chelsea's pre-season under Xabi Alonso showed Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return and Cole Palmer as a leader. Manchester City expect Rodri back by Aug. 14, while Barcelona and Real Madrid both want him. Enzo Maresca said Marmoush will decide his future.

Transfer Gossip & Manager Moves

Ipswich Town are taking a global gambling approach to the transfer market. Jose Mourinho revealed he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd but then said no. The inside story of that decision is detailed. Marcus Rashford will rejoin Man Utd for preseason camp. Jose Mourinho has also criticised Bernardo Silva's fitness at Real Madrid.

Women’s Football & International

Nigeria must go back to the drawing board after a shock WAFCON exit to Cameroon. Four African teams—Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Malawi—qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Everything you need to know about the 2027 World Cup in Brazil is available. BBC Women's Football Weekly features Georgia Stanway and others. Jordan Nobbs says promotion with Newcastle would be "job done" in her career.

Other Football News

Mexico beat the U.S. 2-0 in the Concacaf U20 final. Caroline Dubois is tipped as the next face of women's boxing. False Ronaldo wedding reports sent fans to the wrong couple's big day. A Brazilian player fell down a tunnel during a goal celebration. Cymru Premier games will be shown live by BBC Wales. The Carabao Cup second-round draw takes place tonight as Chelsea, Spurs, and Newcastle enter. Seamus Coleman trained with Killybegs but no GAA return yet. Who am I? Guess Premier League star No. 21.

FIFA & ICC Controversies

UEFA slammed Gianni Infantino's "deception" over World Cup stake sales. LaLiga president Javier Tebas declared the Infantino era is over. Scotland and Netherlands criticised ICC World Cup format changes, warning they risk weakening cricket's integrity.

Golf, Tennis & Other Sports

Frankie Harris shot a 59 to win the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship. Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship. Jon Rahm clinched the LIV Golf season title, while Brooks Koepka called missing the Fed ExCup "pathetic." McLaren boss Andrea Stella warned rivals about their momentum. Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open with a knee injury, raising US Open fears. Ben Stokes made 43 to help Durham beat Essex. SunRisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Samangan won the Prix Maurice de Gheest. Sun Goddess won the Phoenix Stakes. Badri chases a four-timer at Windsor. Super League's Final Charge sees seven teams battle for play-off spots. USMNT transfer grades are out. Inter Miami honored absent Lionel Messi after his father's death.