Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 28, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Champions League Draw

The Champions League draw delivered a blockbuster slate for the 2026-27 league phase, with Paris Saint-Germain handed a brutal path in defense of their title. The French champions will host Barcelona and travel to Manchester City, while Arsenal face Real Madrid in a marquee tie. UEFA flexed its muscles at Thursday's ceremony in Monaco, escalating its battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino by taking the dispute into criminal court. The draw was good for Liverpool, who avoided the top seeds, but bad for Barcelona, who face a gauntlet of European heavyweights. One of the most intriguing debutants is Sabah FK, a club near the Iranian border that didn't exist a decade ago and will now test themselves against Arsenal and Barcelona. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's PSG showdown will show just how far the club have transformed under their current setup.

Premier League & Transfer News

Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price, with City confident of signing the midfielder before the window closes. The Blues have also agreed a £7.5m fee for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, a deal confirmed by sources at £7.5 million (€10.2m). Liverpool remain in the hunt for Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr, while Arsenal continue their pursuit of Julián Álvarez, who missed training again at Atlético Madrid on Friday due to a reported illness. Ipswich Town have signed Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen, making him the first World Cup winner in the club's history. Friday's gossip also links Manchester City with Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa with Rafael Leão. For a full guide on how to follow all the deadline day action, the BBC's Ask Me Anything team has you covered.

Club News & Managerial Moves

Brighton have suffered a shock exit as manager Dario Vidosic leaves the Women's Super League club just a week before the season begins. Inter Miami have named Cristian 'Kily' González as their new coach, though the club's previous boss Guillermo Hoyos has been handed a one-match suspension by MLS for repeated violations of the league's late kickoff policy. Man City's new teen signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, tracked since age, figures to be a major part of the club's present and future at just. Liverpool have unveiled a new third kit designed to glimmer beneath European floodlights, while Manchester City and Puma have used AI-generated designs for their third shirt, with fan Elliott's submission winning from over 180,000 entries.

Match Results & Performances

Barcelona's new midfielder Rodri made a "perfect" debut in Thursday's 2-0 win over Athletic Club, earning praise from coach Hansi Flick. Danny Welbeck scored on debut for Chelsea as Xabi Alonso's side beat Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round. Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has entered concussion protocol and will miss Friday's match against the Portland Thorns.

Cricket

England will resume on 248-9 against Pakistan on day two at Lord's, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith top-scoring with. Smith welcomed his return to form after a "tough" Ashes winter, saying there's a "fire burning within" him following the difficult tour.

Snooker & Tennis

Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out of the Wuhan Open semi-finals after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China's Chang Bingyu. In tennis, the US Open draw is set with Alcaraz, Zverev, Boulter and Sabalenka all in action at Flushing Meadows. Test your knowledge with Sky Sports' ultimate US Open quiz.

Golf

Min Woo Lee raced into the lead at the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship with a 62, while Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his Fed ExCup bid. Scottie Scheffler chases Lee after his own solid opening round. Lottie Woad made a strong start at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship, shooting a four-under opening round in the final week before the Solheim Cup. Tom McKibbin held a one-shot lead at the British Masters before play was suspended due to stormy weather at The Belfry. In other news, Good Good Golf has withdrawn from sponsoring a PGA Tour event following a controversial video promoting a new Callaway driver.

Scottish Football

Rangers are in crisis after their European exit, with manager Derek McInnes saying he takes "full responsibility" for the "embarrassing" Conference League loss to Jablonec. The club are five points behind Celtic and out of Europe entirely, with questions mounting over whether the expensively-assembled squad has improved under McInnes at all. The club remain in talks for Brighton winger Cozier-Duberry, while Celtic eye an England international goalkeeper. In the Championship, Raith Rovers have made a fast start and face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday, live on BBC Scotland. Larne's Gary Haveron described his side's UEFA Conference League exit as "heartbreaking" after falling to Lincoln Red Imps. For the full European debrief and weekend lookahead, check out the Scottish football podcast.

EFL & European Football

Several managers are already under pressure in the EFL, with BBC Sport picking out five highlights from Saturday's busy programme. In Germany, Bayern Munich start their title defence as overwhelming favourites, but what would constitute success for Vincent Kompany, Harry Kane and the Bundesliga champions? Arsenal's rivals are scrambling to keep pace, with ESPN examining what each team still needs in the transfer window.

Women's Football

Kirsty Hanson's move from Aston Villa to Tottenham could be the key transfer of the WSL summer, with the under-the-radar buy potentially proving the smartest deal of the window.

Boxing & Other Sports

Alycia Baumgardner laughed off suggestions she is scared of Caroline Dubois, insisting the Londoner is "not at her level yet" amid talks of a potential showdown. In racing, Withtearsinmyeyes chases a first success at Ffos Las with action from three tracks live on Sky Sports Racing.

Features & Analysis

Chris Richards has put his World Cup heartbreak behind him, saying "that lifelong dream is done" after the abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League. ESPN has ranked the top 10 soccer players in the world right now, with some surprising names on the list. Premier League referees undergo rigorous pre-season camps in Spain and full-time training throughout the season to keep up with the pace of play. Man United's set-piece problems are under the microscope, while Leeds' Ampadu has a lethal long-throw weapon. For FPL managers, BBC Sport expert Pras looks at the biggest gameweek two dilemmas, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes. Test your football knowledge with today's daily quizzes, including Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.