Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:29 AM ET

Super Cup: PSG

Kvaratskhelia reminded everyone that he was Europe's best player last season as he returns for Paris Saint-Germain's Super Cup meeting with Aston Villa. PSG are chasing a third consecutive Champions League and a potential six-trophy campaign, and Bradley Barcola is in the travelling squad despite persistent Liverpool links.

Super Cup: Villa

Three Villa stars will miss the Salzburg showpiece, while Unai Emery is chasing his first Super Cup as Villa appear in the match for the first time since 1982. PSG's complaint about changing-room space at Red Bull Arena was resolved with an extra dressing room.

Transfer Window: Chelsea

Chelsea completed the £16m signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, with the left-back becoming the ninth first-team addition at Stamford Bridge. Transfer grades gave the club a B for the player dubbed the "King of Duels."

Transfer Window: Barcelona & PSG

Barcelona rejected PSG's €40m offer for Ferran Torres, then the Blaugrana granted the forward permission to stay away from training. Torres skipped the session as his move to Paris Saint-Germain moved closer, while Roony Bardghji tore his ACL, ending plans to transfer him this summer.

Transfer Window: Midfield Targets

Barcelona remain optimistic about signing Rodri, while Enzo Maresca wants Manchester City to reunite with Enzo Fernández and Pedro Neto. City's interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi adds to their midfield picture.

Transfer Window: Premier League Moves

Anthony Patterson joined Wrexham in a potential record deal, Julio Enciso reached an agreement to join Ipswich, Kalvin Phillips rejoined Sheffield United on loan, Gustavo Hamer returned to Coventry, Ousmane Diomande signed for Nottingham Forest in a £34.3m deal, and Shea Charles became Northern Ireland's most expensive player at £30m.

Transfer Window: More Moves

Alexis Sánchez signed a Designated Player contract with CF Montréal, Djed Spence is in talks with Inter Milan, Evann Guessand could rejoin Crystal Palace on loan, Swansea have set Vipotnik's price tag, and Jayden Meghoma is a loan target for Rangers.

Transfer Window: Loan Deals and Gossip

Coventry are interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, Paul Pogba is expected to have his Monaco contract terminated, Endrick is more likely to stay at Real Madrid, and Jules Koundé is an Arsenal target.

Transfer Window: More Links

The back pages claim Chelsea and Manchester United turned down a Lewis-Skelly opportunity, even as Chelsea's enquiry emerged for the Arsenal teenager. Ronald Araújo joined Liverpool on loan with a €55m option, and Good Morning Transfers is free to stream on Sky Sports News.

Premier League

Kit rankings rate every 2026-27 Premier League jersey, U21 players to watch from each club are named, Sky's supercomputer-predicted table has been revealed, and the Community Shield major-trophy debate is examined.

EFL and Promotion

The EFL season is back with play-off changes and new managers, Birmingham have sold over 20,000 season tickets under Chris Davies' tactical shift, Kyle Walker warns Burnley they cannot "have a hangover" in their promotion push, and Craig Bellamy saw his proposed Burnley move collapse, putting Wales in a hard position.

Club News: Liverpool and Man United

Liverpool's pre-season has raised concerns after another collapse, while Lisandro Martínez has joined United's camp in Ireland and Mason Mount is expected to miss the friendly with Leeds at Croke Park.

Club News: Scotland and Rangers

Rangers are assessing replacements after Youssef Chermiti suffered an ACL injury, Celtic are poised to move for Haissem Hassan, and John McGinn is the subject of a new podcast asking whether Scotland take him for granted.

Women's Football

Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with an ACL injury, Georgia Stanway says Arsenal made her "feel wanted" after leaving Bayern, Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in UWCL qualifying, Lisa Nandy says women's football should not be penalised by a potential Uefa boycott, and SunRisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs to reach the Hundred eliminator.

Off-Pitch and Governance

Sanjay Bhandari will leave Kick It Out at the end of the 2026/27 season, the PFA has started legal proceedings over the League One salary cap, Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a banner, and Gianni Infantino faces a divided Fifa membership.

Ownership and Finance

Investment by Jeff Bezos would not dramatically change Liverpool's spending power, Daniel Levy is competing with Spurs owners for London's NBA Europe team, and Steve Parish has cleared the air with Dwight McNeil and his partner.

International

Diego Forlan welcomed Luis Suárez's possible return to Uruguay, Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his World Cup exit, and Paolo Maldini revealed Pep Guardiola came close to taking the Italy job and had already drawn lineups. Cristiano Ronaldo married long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez, with Georgina Rodríguez alongside him at the civil ceremony in Portugal.

Football Explained

Our add-ons explainer covers extra transfer-fee payments; undisclosed fees are explained by the Ask Me Anything team, and August's done deals tracker rounds up all the significant moves.

Also in Football

ESPN's manager rankings are out; try to identify today's mystery player in the latest Premier League quiz, and Memphis Depay called Corinthians' contract handling unacceptable.

Cricket

Manchester Super Giants routed Sun Risers Leeds to move to the brink of The Hundred eliminator, while floodlights will stay on throughout Wednesday's games because of the solar eclipse.

Tennis, F1 and More

Laver Cup coverage is set for London's O2 in September, Rafael Jodar is on course for tennis history at the Canadian Open, Stefano Domenicali says F1 drivers can have their opinions on regulations, and the F1 Show looks at a driver's manager role.

Racing, Darts, Boxing and Basketball

Ffos Las hosts a six-race card on Sky Sports Racing, Bow Echo has been retired after a training setback, Gian van Veen is dealing with bags stuck in Paris ahead of the NZ Darts Masters, Ruby White wants revenge after her Commonwealth final loss, LeBron will make his 76ers debut against the Knicks, and Bath are in talks to play rugby at Reading.