Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

European Club Transfers and Squad News

Real Madrid are reportedly confident in their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with is pushing for a move to the Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Barcelona have secured the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, and the Catalan club are facing a setback with midfielder Frenkie de Jong expected to miss months with a knee ligament injury. Liverpool are optimistic about signing Bradley Barcola, while their new head coach, Andoni Iraola, has identified "obvious" transfer needs for the squad. Arsenal are preparing a £70 million bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, and the Gunners are also interested in signing John Stones and Ezri Konsa to bolster their defense after William Saliba's back injury. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is the subject of interest from multiple clubs, with Chelsea reportedly agreeing a deal and Manchester United also considering a move. Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, and the Magpies are aiming to emulate German clubs in their recruitment strategy.

Managerial Movements and International Football

Mark van has been appointed the new head coach of Belgium's national team following their World Cup quarterfinal appearance. The Italian national team reportedly approached Carlo Ancelotti before initiating talks with Pep Guardiola for their head coach position, though Guardiola has since turned down the role. Senegal's appeal against the decision to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title is scheduled to be heard on October 8. Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international duty at the age of. The Mexican women's top-flight league has undergone a rebrand to Liga Femenil BBVA and will implement a new regular season format.

Liga MX and North American Soccer Developments

Liga MX has announced Francisco Iturbide as its new president, replacing Mikel Arriola, who will now serve as commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation. Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 in MLS action, spoiling Robert Lewandowski's debut, with Luis Suárez scoring twice. However, the Florida club is now facing a Major League Soccer investigation into a tampering allegation regarding the signing of Casemiro. Denver Summit new stadium will not be ready for the start of the 2028 NWSL season as initially planned. The USL Super League and the USL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement.

Premier League and Domestic Football News

Tottenham Hotspur began their pre-season with a 1-0 victory over MK Dons. Premier League is being anticipated as a classic, with intriguing storylines emerging ahead of the new season. sides participating have opted to postpone their league matches scheduled for Saturday, August 22. Hibernian face an uphill battle to reach the Conference League after a 2-0 defeat to Malisheva, with head coach David Gray admitting his team was "way below the levels required." Rangers are reportedly leading the chase for Sturm Graz's Ryan Fosso, while Dundee United's Will Ferry is linked with Celtic.

Boxing and Individual Sports Updates

Tyson Fury secured a seventh-round TKO victory over Mariusz Wach in Thailand, moving closer to a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. Anthony Joshua weighed in at 251lbs for his upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga. Promoter Eddie responded to Tyson Fury's doubts about the fight, stating that Joshua has never withdrawn from a bout. In golf, Michael Kim shot a 12-under-par 59 at the 3M Open, narrowly missing out on equalling a PGA Tour record. Scottie Scheffler also had a strong start at the 3M Open, carding a six-under-par.

Formula 1 and Motorsport

Aston Martin's performance saw significant improvement with a new upgrade package during Hungarian Grand Prix practice, according to Fernando Alonso. However, the team also experienced an early issue with Lance Stroll spinning off track due to a suspected suspension failure. Mercedes fears about Ferrari's pace were realized during practice, with George Russell admitting their rivals showed strong performance. Formula 1 is reportedly in talks for a potential return of the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2026 as a replacement race F1.

Other Sporting News

The Birmingham Phoenix were skittled for just 64 runs in The Hundred, suffering a nine-wicket loss to the Trent Rockets. However, the Phoenix later secured a 10-run victory over the Trent Rockets thanks to a strong batting performance. men's amputee faces the risk of missing the 2026 World Cup due to insufficient funding. In darts advanced to a semi-final showdown with Gerwyn Price at the World Matchplay. Cameron Menzies had to withdraw from his World Matchplay match due to illness.