Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: September 24, 2026, 2:09 PM ET

Fury vs. Joshua Finally Set

The long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff. Frank Warren revealed that both fighters will earn British-record paydays for the clash. Johnny Fisher believes Dillian Whyte could be his next opponent, while Johnny Fisher himself backed Fury as the smart money. Johnny Nelson warned that Anthony Joshua could be in a "world of trouble" if his form doesn't improve. A live stream of the Johnny Fisher vs. Pirotton press conference is available.

International Break Preview

Thomas Tuchel has backed Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or, calling him the "full package." Kane himself said the Argentina loss was England's most painful miss. Anthony Gordon argued that England should stop trying to replicate Spain, a view that aligns with Tuchel’s comments on English DNA. Tuchel's dilemma of chaos vs. controlled play was also examined. Cristiano Ronaldo said he still believes he can help Portugal, and is expected to start in their Nations League opener against Wales. Craig Bellamy, focused on serious business with Wales, recalled when Ronaldo caused an airport lockdown. Robbie Ure is delighted with his first Scotland call-up, while Oli McBurnie is ready to show what they’ve missed and is here to change the story. James Wilson and Findlay Curtis have left the Scotland squad to join the U-21s. Tyler Adams believes the USMNT camp will help prospects develop for the next World Cup. The international break preview also covers the USMNT's next generation and Messi's farewell, with Connelly’s must-see list including Klopp vs. Xavi. Leny Yoro is a surprise France replacement for Ibrahima Konaté. Virgil van Dijk dismissed claims he altered Netherlands tactics as "utter nonsense," a sentiment echoed in a viral exchange with a reporter. The Ballon d'Or runners and riders are assessed, and Lamine Yamal said the award is about dreaming, not just goals. A podcast discusses Scotland's new era and Hibs' manager hunt.

Women's Champions League

OL Lyonnes started their campaign with an 8-goal rout of Servette, while Barcelona hit five in a comeback. Chelsea earned a narrow victory over Austria Wien thanks to Wieke Kaptein. Unanswered questions remain for English teams after the Women's Champions League returns, with a flare controversy and Arsenal's goal-scoring crisis among the talking points. Real Madrid need more from Felicia Schröder after a draw with PSG, and Man City's return to Europe proved challenging.

Transfers, Contracts, and Club News

Emily Fox has extended her contract at Arsenal, calling it an "easy decision" to sign a three-year deal. Former Real Madrid defender David Alaba has signed with Udinese. Javier Aguirre arrived at Valencia saying there's "a lot of work" to do. Man United are selling chunks of Old Trafford pitch for £125, and have posted record revenue with a focus on financial discipline. Transfer rumors include Bayern's Lennart Karl linked to Real Madrid, and whether Bayern could sign Haaland to replace Kane. Man United are also lining up Conte for a sensational return. Barcelona have ruled out an Alvarez deal and broken the $1B revenue barrier. Transfer value tiers are ranked to show which clubs have the most valuable players. Bradford City reluctantly let Preston talk to Graham Alexander.

Premier League and Domestic Football

This break has come at the worst time for Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham, according to Tony Pulis. The Premier League's "Bermuda Triangle" meme is examined to see if stats back it up. Hibernian have appointed Marink Reedijk as their new boss, who vows a "brave and intense" style. Hibs were impressed by Reedijk in their search. Andy Burnham says the ban on alcohol for football fans is discrimination, and would fans welcome drinking at matches? Ex-England striker Andy Carroll revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021. Man City's 650,000-strong database helped overhaul their squad.

Formula 1

George Russell outpaced title-leader Kimi Antonelli to continue his flying start in Azerbaijan, and was fastest in first practice as Antonelli suffered reliability issues. Lando Norris ruled McLaren out of the Baku pole fight, calling their pace "pretty pants." F1 teams have been told the timeframe for a decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs. Jamie Chadwick described testing an F1 car for the first time with Williams as the best day of her life. A live update from the Azerbaijan GP is available.

Other Sports

Scottie Scheffler leads out Team USA at the Presidents Cup LIVE!, with the latest schedule and tee times available. The Premier League Darts 2027 dates and venues have been revealed as Luke Littler defends his title. Hollie Doyle backs Sun Goddess to win the Cheveley Park prize. The Red Roses have made three changes for their crunch New Zealand clash. Ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown will avoid prison for attempted murder. "Freak accidents" are hurting NFL stars like Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels. England are seeking to win the series vs Sri Lanka in the second ODI. Leicestershire are appealing a 27-point deduction for a poor pitch. Barry Hearn is helping shape the future of his local non-league club. Damar Thomas reached the super-heavyweight final as GB secured five European medals. Northampton's chief lifts the lid on contract negotiations with Barry Hearn. Shea Charles is taking his record-breaking price tag in his stride. A clash between Fiorella Princess and Elvetham is set at Southwell. The stories of Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe, who lost their husbands, are told.

Other Football News

Taylor Swift—not the pop star—has joined a 10th-tier club and scored a goal. Gianni Infantino says he is "committed to what is right" for FIFA. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is proud of the George Best comparison. The question of who will be the next No. 10s for Brazil and Argentina after Messi and Neymar is explored. A look at whether Cavan Sullivan is the next Michael Olise, and comps for USMNT's top young stars. Is a lack of young talent putting the USWNT's world dominance at risk? The Euro Leagues podcast discussed Klopp, Wirtz, Salah, and José.