Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

World Cup Aftermath and Accolades

Spain's historic World Cup triumph is being celebrated with unique gestures, as midfielders Fabián Ruiz and Gavi from their hometown. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Gavi has urged FIFA not to punish their Argentinian counterparts for post-match incidents. The 2026 World Cup, marked by Spain's victory, is being hailed as a landmark event, with discussions already underway about its legacy, following in the footsteps of previous tournaments defined by stars like Messi and Mbappé. The North American viewership for the final, a 1-0 win for Spain over Argentina, shattered records, drawing over 60 million viewers. Lionel Messi has returned to Rosario for a rest following Argentina's World Cup final loss, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is reportedly after the heartbreak. Spain's remarkable achievement of holding both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously is attributed to a generation of development. Bookmakers are already with Spain installed as the early favorite to repeat as champions in 2030.

Club Transfers and Preparations

Premier League clubs are making significant moves in the transfer market as the new season approaches. Liverpool have reportedly for Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche and manager Andoni Iraola has identified "obvious" areas to bolster the squad. Liverpool boss Iraola also expressed his desire for midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club. Chelsea have been active, signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a British-record £117m deal, a move that could impact squad dynamics. They have also been linked with a loan bid for Aston Villa's Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea and are reportedly in talks for Crystal Palace. Manchester United are reportedly considering a bid for PSG's Xavi Simons and are among the clubs interested in Marcus Rashford. Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Barcelona striker Julián Álvarez and are also interested in Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa. Newcastle United are reportedly frustrated with Arsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimarães and are demanding upwards of £80m. Ipswich Town have been busy, signing Morocco defender Issa Diop and completing a £20m deal for Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu. Middlesbrough have signed Tottenham striker Will Lankshear on a deal that could rise to a club-record £20m.

Club News and Kit Launches

Manchester United have officially debuted their new 2026-27 away kit, a retro-inspired "royal blue" design. Chelsea have also unveiled their new away kit, pledging to "unleash the lion". AC Milan's new away kit pays homage to their Champions League finals against Liverpool in 2005 and 2007. In other club news, Phil Foden has signed a new contract at Manchester City. Liverpool have issued hundreds of lifetime bans after seizing over £1.2m in assets related to, and the club faces backlash over ticket restrictions for some fans. Wrexham's women's team is set to make their debut in the, and Steve Nickson is poised to join the club as sporting director.

Other Football News

Everton have confirmed the signing of Finland international Jutta Rantala from Leicester City and Australia striker Holly McNamara on a free transfer. Paris FC have bolstered their squad with the signing of Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko, with their offseason spending exceeding €65 million ($74m). Wouter Vrancken endured a difficult debut as Hearts' head coach, suffering a 4-0, though he insists the team will "go for it" in their European quest. La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming the governing body is "destroying. The FA has charged Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert with misconduct over the. In a surprising development, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool.

Other Sports News

In boxing, Tyson Fury has cast doubt over a potential fight with Anthony Joshua, stating he is prepared to "fight somebody else" and insists his best days are still ahead. Liam Kelly has promised a "spiteful" fight. In darts, Luke Littler has hit a nine-darter en route to winning the World Matchplay, while Cameron Menzies produced a significant upset against Luke Humphries. In horse racing, Ascot is set to host an epic edition of. In motorsport, Lewis Hamilton admitted he needs to "step it up" at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Ferrari expected to be competitive. Red Bull has suggested they are receiving calls from "good drivers" for future seats. In golf, Jon Rahm has remained tight-lipped about his LIV Golf future. In cricket, Australia's bowling attack has been strengthened with the return of Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood. In rugby, Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship schedule due to its "brutal" nature. In tennis, Jack Draper will have to qualify for the US Open after missing out on a main draw spot. In cycling, the UCI has announced changes to international breaks starting in September 2026.