Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 12:19 AM ET

Transfers

Atlético Madrid have agreed a €40 million deal for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, and Diego Simeone has held talks with Julián Álvarez about his situation. Romelu Lukaku joined Fenerbahce from Napoli for €6 million, while Youri Tielemans completed his £35m move to Manchester United, calling it a dream move. Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco after contract termination talks.

Chelsea signed Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano for £16 million, while Geronimo Rulli joined Manchester City. The Blues have set a deadline for Man City to bid for Enzo Fernandez, and Enzo Maresca wants City to sign both Fernandez and Pedro Neto. Galatasaray submitted a bid for Gabriel Martinelli, and Chelsea are open to selling several stars.

Arsenal are actively chasing more signings after Bruno Guimaraes' debut. They have reignited interest in Ezri Konsa and are reportedly eyeing Jules Koundé. Mikel Arteta welcomed speculation around Myles Lewis-Skelly, saying it shows the club's talent. Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance off the bench for the Gunners.

Wrexham are set to sign Anthony Patterson in a potential record deal, while Ipswich agreed a fee for Julio Enciso. Aston Villa are closing in on Matteo Ruggeri, and Crystal Palace re-signed Evann Guessand on loan. Lamine Camara saw a verbal bid rejected by Monaco. Alexis Sánchez signed for CF Montréal as a Designated Player, and Chucky Lozano joined LA Galaxy after leaving San Diego. Liverpool signed Ronald Araújo on loan from Barcelona with a €55m option. Check all August 2026 done deals and the latest transfer grades.

Match Results

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup, with Désiré Doué scoring the winner. Teenager Brian Madjo scored on his Villa debut, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia returned for PSG. Three Villa stars missed the match, and Unai Emery chased his first Super Cup. PSG aim for a three-peat of Champions League titles.

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Como, with Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring amid transfer speculation. Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance off the bench. Manchester United beat Leeds 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with pitch invaders causing chaos and Noussair Mazraoui scoring the decisive penalty.

Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 1-0, Brahim Diaz scoring just before halftime. Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 at Murrayfield in a friendly, with Everton 3-1 Newcastle commentary available. Barcelona will play Montpellier during a solar eclipse in Spain, while fans at Edgbaston witnessed the partial solar eclipse.

Manager & Club News

Netherlands hired Xavi Hernández as national team coach through the 2030 World Cup. The Chicago Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren, bringing back Lorne Donaldson. Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid, and Craig Bellamy's move to Burnley collapsed, putting Wales in a difficult spot. Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will leave his role at the end of the season.

The EFL 2026/27 season is here, with Championship play-off changes and new managers. The relegated trio of Burnley, West Ham and Wolves face the Championship. Birmingham City have sold over 20,000 season tickets as they push for promotion. Celtic signed Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo, while Rangers are in talks to bring Jayden Meghoma back on loan. James McClean remains a Derry City player despite speculation. The Tennent's Soccer Sixes cult indoor tournament returns with a legends edition.

Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami's bench after his father's death and paid an emotional tribute on Instagram. BBC Sport looked back at Messi's iconic moments as he considers retirement. Cristiano Ronaldo married long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez. Memphis Depay slammed Corinthians for "unacceptable behaviour" after they decided not to renew his contract.

Youri Tielemans credited FIFA's shock U-turn on Folarin Balogun's red card for inspiring Belgium's World Cup win. The South Korea FA apologised amid a sexual favours scandal and police raid. La Liga will inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after a fungus outbreak. The Community Shield trophy debate continues. Rodri's transfer future is uncertain, with Barcelona and Real Madrid interested. Real Madrid's summer moves have been criticised as muddled. Premier League kits for 2026-27 have been ranked. U21 players to watch from every Premier League team are highlighted. The top 30 European club managers are ranked by ESPN. Transfer add-ons explained in detail.

Women's Football & Miscellaneous

Malawi reached the Wafcon final after the Chawinga sisters scored three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria. Olivia Moultrie of the USWNT and Portland Thorns is out for the season with an ACL injury. Georgia Stanway explained why she got an Arsenal tattoo after feeling "wanted" by the club. John McGinn's rise from St Mirren to European Super Cup finalist is celebrated in a podcast. Martin Sherif of Everton was charged with 61 alleged betting violations. Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England rugby players given enhanced contracts. MI London's Hundred title defence is over, while Birmingham Phoenix avoided the wooden spoon in the women's competition. Rory McIlroy returns for the Fed ExCup Playoffs. Arthur Fery feels no pressure as British No 1 in tennis. Sky Sports will broadcast the Laver Cup from London's O2 in September.