Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

World Cup Wraps Up with Spain's Victory, Player Futures in Question

Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions in a tightly contested final. The victory saw Spain become the first nation to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously. Lionel Messi was unable to conjure a winning performance, receiving a player rating of 3/10 and left in tears following the defeat. Despite the heartbreak, Messi and arrived in Rosario to rest. Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, while manager Lionel Scaloni. Real Madrid can claim to have "won" the World Cup in terms of goal scorers, with Rodri being lauded as the tournament's standout player and cements his status as one of the world's best midfielders. The World Cup final drew a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and over 60 million viewers in North America. The tournament also produced viral moments and, but questions remain about its overall integrity, with Europe's top human rights body questioning its integrity and FIFA opening an investigation into post-final incidents involving Argentina.

Transfer Market Buzz as Premier League Clubs Eye New Signings

The transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs. Aston Villa have made a bid to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan and also welcomed new signing João Gomes, who. Chelsea have been active, completing the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a record-breaking £117m deal, a move that some feel is. They have also and are reportedly in talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for over £55m. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all reportedly interested in signing Alex Scott, who. Manchester United and Arsenal are also fighting over the signing of Manu Kone, and the club is reportedly considering a bid for PSG's Warren Zaïre-Emery. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola believes the club has "obvious" transfer needs to address ahead of the new season and wants Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson Becker to stay. Elsewhere, Ipswich Town completed the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, while West Ham have reached an agreement with Al Hilal for the sale of Crysencio Summerville.

Veteran Goalkeeper Ochoa Hangs Up His Gloves, Other Football News

Mexican goalkeeping legend Guillermo Ochoa after a distinguished 22-year career. In other news, AC Milan have, while Chelsea have released their second kit with a pledge to "unleash the lion". Jhon Durán has, making it the seventh club of his career at just 22 years old. The Portland Timbers have. In the NWSL, Gotham FC has with strong performances from their star players. Paris FC has to their squad, increasing their transfer spending above €65 million ($74m). Wrexham's women's team are playing in Europe for the first time. The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is set to begin on July 26th in Morocco.

Darts Drama and Other Sports Headlines

Luke Littler on his way to an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall at the World Matchplay. Cameron Menzies produced a "massive upset" by at the same event. In cricket, MI London began their pursuit of a fourth successive Hundred title, though the Sun Risers Leeds Women also secured a victory in their opening match as the new-look competition got under way. Former England bowler Stuart Broad. In Formula, Lewis Hamilton says he needs to "step it up" at the Hungarian Grand Prix after setbacks in Belgium. Jon Rahm.