Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: September 25, 2026, 2:19 PM ET

International Football

Jürgen Klopp returned to management after 858 days, leading Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands after a late Cody Gakpo equalizer. Klopp said Germany has “only scratched the surface” but awaits MRI results for Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, who are “probably out.” Netherlands coach Xavi claimed his side were “better” than Germany. Kai Havertz is returning to Arsenal for injury assessment after sustaining a muscle spasm. Portugal edged Wales 1-0 in Lisbon, a frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo. Craig Bellamy wants more from Wales after the loss. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway in a Nations League win over Denmark. The Republic of Ireland lost 1-0 away to Kosovo. Jason Knight became the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly say the Israel game should not go ahead. Chiedozie Ogbene urged the public not to “put pressure on us” over Israel games. Israel forward Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for a goal celebration. Zinedine Zidane felt “immense emotion” ahead of his debut as France coach. Roberto Mancini urged Italy to forget about World Cup pain. Lionel Messi’s special jersey for his final Argentina match was unveiled. Lionel Scaloni said time is right for Messi's Argentina farewell. The Messi Cup youth tournament will return for a second edition at Inter Miami. Spain are dominating football due to education, Barcelona & Basque culture.

England Men’s Team

Thomas Tuchel said Cole Palmer “misses too many opportunities” to play for England. The Spain test is “pivotal” for Tuchel’s England project. Should England emulate Spain or embrace Premier League chaos? Jude Bellingham was named England player of the year for the second time. Lee Carsley aims to lead England U21s to glory for the third time in a row.

Club Football

Manchester City reportedly did not deny a guilty verdict on 114 financial breaches. Key questions on the 115 charges are answered. Manchester United borrowed another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn. Barcelona sporting director Deco denied interest in Man Utd's JJ Gabriel. Schoolboys have become a huge part of football's transfer market. Bayern Munich are eyeing Barcelona's Dani Olmo in a January transfer move. Chelsea lead the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Brentford held contract talks with Kevin Schade as Arsenal and Liverpool track the winger. The Premier League joined calls for FIFA reforms, and Europe's top leagues demanded FIFA reform. UEFA fears the impact of Premier League spending. Wycombe signed former England striker Danny Ings. Humphrey Ker stepped down from the Wrexham board. Chelsea were charged by the FA over discriminatory chanting. Celtic and Rangers appealed a stadium closure sanction. Aberdeen lost 500 semi-final tickets after a pitch invasion. An FA Cup tie will be replayed after a referee's error. A flying Swans, West Ham firepower, and Burnley misery are Championship talking points. PSG are visiting Reading for an AI summit.

Scottish & Irish Football

Preston are closing in on the appointment of Bradford City boss Graham Alexander. A look at the first 100 days of Derek McInnes' tenure at Rangers, from shaky start to statement wins. How will Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland line-up? You are the new Scotland boss — what would you do? Scottish Premiership crowds broke four million. Celtic are stepping up plans for Jota’s return.

Women’s Football

Chelsea Women landmarked a fertility policy: “Being a player and mum are both possible now.” Should a flare have ruled out a Man City goal in the UWCL?

Transfers & Rumors

Chelsea lead the race for Alex Scott, Bayern Munich are interested in Dani Olmo, and Jude Bellingham is linked in Friday's gossip.

USMNT / US Soccer

Cavan Sullivan is being compared to Michael Olise as a top young USMNT star. The top 50 USMNT players are ranked by club performance. Chris Richards says USMNT success in England reflects talent and hard work. The Reyna legacy grew with Carolina named to the U.S. U17 WWC roster. The international break preview includes the USMNT’s next generation and Messi’s farewell.

Other Sports (Darts, Boxing, NFL, Racing, Golf)

Luke Littler was handed a blow as a new TV major was announced and France landed a 2027 ranking event. Can anyone stop Littler from defending his World Grand Prix title? Johnny Fisher outweighed Michael Pirotton ahead of their heavyweight showdown. The Atlanta Falcons dominated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 in London. Talk Of New York shined in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket. Chepstow’s jumps opener will feature no chase races after a dry summer. Team USA grabbed a Presidents Cup lead after an opening day 3-2 lead.

Cricket

Jos Buttler was ruled out of England’s third ODI vs Sri Lanka. Kevin Pietersen says he is a “completely different person” ahead of an England role and the Ashes.

Tennis & Other

Jannik Sinner withdrew from the China Open with a knee injury. Carlos Alcaraz felt burnt out after too much exposure. A quiz to flex your football brain is available daily. The Scottish Football Podcast covers Pocognoli’s era. Racing features from Worcester and Newcastle are on Friday. Weekend Winners have their say on the Cambridgeshire. Kieron Dyer says a liver transplant anniversary inspired his team talk. The FA Cup final assistant referee Dan Robathan had his life turned upside down by a tumour discovery. Billy Vigar’s parents say their son’s death could have been prevented by the FA. Conor Connelly’s must-see international soccer includes Cape Verde and USMNT kids. Transfer tiers: which club has the most valuable players? Can Purdy lead the 49ers to Super Bowl contention? Lewis Koumas is growing with Wales as a “workhorse.” How PSG’s Ballon d’Or duo are pushing each other on. Who is the striker leading Raphinha, Mbappé, and Haaland in the race for the European Golden Shoe? After Messi and Neymar, who will be the next No. 10s for Brazil and Argentina? Spain are reigning world and European champions and they are just getting started.