Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

European Transfers and Club News

Real Madrid have reportedly had an £85.4m bid for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande rejected, with the Spanish giants also confident of securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri according to reports. Arsenal are reportedly looking to strengthen their defense by signing Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix as part of their transfer plans, while also holding an interest in John Stones and Ezri Konsa following an extended layoff for William Saliba due to injury. Liverpool are confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, and are also reportedly in talks with their owners, Fenway Sports Group, over the sale of a minority stake in the club to a consortium. Barcelona have announced the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in a surprise move, and are also reportedly interested in signing Kerolin from the Women's Super League for a record fee of £1.5m.

Premier League and Domestic Competitions

unveiled their, which pays homage to their iconic "Bruised Banana" jersey from the early 1990s. Manchester United have also debuted their new away kit for the 2026-27 season, opting for a royal blue design that leaked earlier. Newcastle United and Liverpool are planning a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23rd. In other news, St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down with immediate effect, with Bevan French starring in Wigan Warriors' dominant 38-16 victory over St Helens in the Super League.

International Soccer and Player Movements

Netherlands international has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team, replacing the previous manager after their World Cup quarterfinal run. Argentina centre-back Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international duty at the age of 38. The Mexican women's top-flight, Liga MX Femenil, has undergone a rebrand to Liga Femenil BBVA and has also changed its regular season format to a new structure. Meanwhile, Francisco Iturbide has been announced as the new president of Liga MX, replacing Mikel Arriola who will now serve as commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation in a reshuffle.

Player News and Transfer Rumors

Real Madrid the possibility of signing Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid. Manchester United are said to be considering Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba as potential third midfield signings. Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. Harry Kane is set to begin talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract, amid reported interest from Barcelona and Saudi Arabian clubs for the England captain.

Women's Soccer and International Tournaments

As the 2027 Women's World Cup approaches, questions are being raised about the USWNT's qualification prospects. The Africa Women Cup of Nations is preparing for its largest edition yet, with BBC Sport Africa highlighting seven key players to watch in Morocco during the tournament. Senegal's appeal against the decision to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title is scheduled to be heard on October 8th following a dispute.

Other Sports News

holds commanding at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open, navigating challenging windy conditions at Dundonald Links. In darts, Gian van Veen has booked a semi-final showdown with Gerwyn Price at the World Matchplay after a hard-fought win over James Wade. Formula 1 bosses are reportedly in talks to bring the Malaysian Grand Prix back to the calendar in 2026 as a replacement race at Sepang.

Boxing and Combat Sports

claimed seventh-round over Mariusz Wach in Thailand, moving closer to a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. However, Fury remains unconvinced that Joshua will agree to the fight, questioning his rival's "guts" to step into the ring. Promoter Eddie Hearn has responded to Fury's claims, stating that history shows Joshua has never withdrawn from a fight as he dismissed the concerns.

Golf and Individual Performances

Michael Kim only the 16th sub-60 score in PGA Tour history, shooting a 12-under par 59 to climb the leaderboard at the 3M Open. Scottie Scheffler also bounced back from putting struggles at the Open, carding a six-under par 65 at the 3M Open in Minnesota to start strong.