Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:16 PM ET

Transfer Window Buzz

Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. Chelsea and Manchester United have turned down the opportunity to sign Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, while Chelsea have separately made a new enquiry about the youngster. Coventry City are interested in taking Mykhailo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea, and the Blues have given Mudryk the go-ahead to explore a temporary move as he rebuilds fitness after a long layoff. Barcelona remain optimistic of completing the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while Real Madrid are more likely to keep Endrick than loan him out this season. Inter Milan are in talks with Tottenham over the sale of Djed Spence, and Manchester United are eyeing RB Leipzig left back David Raum. Everton have signed Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace in a swap deal that sends Dwight McNeil to Selhurst Park, a rare player swap between Premier League clubs. Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could break their transfer record. Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34m, while Rangers have agreed a £6.5m deal for PSV winger Driouech. Sevilla announced a £5.5m move for Scottish striker Robbie Ure from IK Sirius. Crystal Palace are in talks to re-sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa, and the club is also finalizing a transfer for U.S. prospect Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake. Liverpool are monitoring Bradley Barcola, who is in PSG's Super Cup squad, and have already signed Barcelona captain Ronald Araújo on loan with a €55m option. Barcelona rejected a €40m PSG offer for Ferran Torres, and Manchester City are also pursuing Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after signing Anderson. Borussia Dortmund's director of scouting Sebastian Krug is wanted by several Premier League clubs. Celtic are poised to sign Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, and Shea Charles became Northern Ireland's most expensive player after joining Fulham for £30m. CF Montréal signed former Arsenal and United star Alexis Sánchez as a Designated Player.

Club News & Contract Stories

Lisandro Martínez has joined Manchester United's preseason camp in Ireland as the last player back from extended leave. Mason Mount is expected to miss United's friendly against Leeds at Croke Park. Marcus Rashford is set for reintegration at Old Trafford after loan spells, and Rashford is also featured in a list of one U21 player to watch from each Premier League team. Enzo Maresca, the new Manchester City manager, discussed replacing Pep Guardiola, his captaincy dilemma, and AI masterclasses. Paolo Maldini revealed that Guardiola came close to taking the Italy job and even drew up lineups. Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji tore his ACL, scuppering summer transfer plans. Real Madrid's recent moves have been criticized as confusing if the club actually wants to win. Mikel Arteta said he is still trying to add players after Vinícius Jr. opted to stay at Real Madrid. Liverpool's teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe can only play friendlies due to Brexit rules. Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is on a 2,000-mile van trip across Europe to find a new club. Scottish football topics include Dundee's rise, Rangers pressure, and Hearts' transfer test. Kyle Walker warned Burnley cannot "have a hangover" as they target an immediate Premier League return. Luis Miguel Ramis, who started at Real Madrid's academy, is the new Osasuna coach. Liverpool's pre-season collapse has raised concerns about fitness and squad depth. Sky Sports' supercomputer predicted the Premier League table for 2026/27, with Arsenal retaining the title and Liverpool above Manchester United.

Match Previews & Results

PSG were given an extra dressing room for the Super Cup against Aston Villa after being unhappy with the initial space. PSG previously beat Villa 5-4 on aggregate in a Champions League epic. The Carabao Cup second round draw features Chelsea vs Luton Town and Tottenham vs Charlton. Colombia earthquake has postponed Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and domestic league matches. In the women's game, Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in UWCL qualifying, with Ajax meeting Real Madrid. Mexico beat the United States 2-0 in the Concacaf U20 final after a controversial red card. New Uruguay boss Diego Forlan hinted at Luis Suárez's possible return to the national team.

Injuries & Setbacks

Olivia Moultrie of the USWNT and Portland Thorns is out for the season with an ACL injury. Youssef Chermiti of Rangers will be out for a significant period after an ACL injury. Roony Bardghji's ACL tear has paused his transfer plans.

Off-Pitch Stories

Cristiano Ronaldo has married Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal. False reports of his wedding led hundreds of fans to a different couple's ceremony, which Ronaldo found hilarious. Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for defamation over a banner. The PFA has started legal proceedings against the EFL over League One salary caps. Donald Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino. A map shows the world's division over Infantino's leadership. Lisa Nandy said women's footballers should not be penalised by a potential UEFA boycott of the U-20 Women's World Cup. Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is vying with Spurs owners to buy NBA Europe's London team. Jeff Bezos' investment group's stake in Liverpool would not markedly change spending power. Omar Artan, the barred Somali World Cup referee, is grateful for a Super Cup opportunity. Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees? The Championship play-offs expand to six teams this season.