Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

USMNT and International Football Shakeups

The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup performances continue to be a topic of discussion, with advanced statistics suggesting a more nuanced view of their tournament exits since 1990. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds the coaching position, with Mauricio Pochettino's future as the USMNT manager remaining an open question. In a significant move, Roberto Mancini has been re-appointed as the manager of the Italian national team, aiming to bring stability after a period of perceived chaos. Mexico's all-time leading scorer, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, is reportedly set to join the USL Championship expansion. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly criticized World Cup detractors, accusing them of spreading hate. Kylian Mbappé expressed his disappointment with France's World Cup outcome, stating that the failure to win "hurts, and will hurt for a while". Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, defended his players, calling them "warriors" following their World Cup final defeat. Spain's World Cup victory, despite not having star players like Messi, Mbappé, or Haaland, is being analyzed, with the team's overall performance highlighted as the key factor. FIFA president Gianni Infantino will not face an investigation regarding allegations of breaching Olympic rules in his dealings with Donald Trump. World Cup star Vozinha is reportedly signing with Chilean club Colo Colo. Dani Olmo has rejected an apology from Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala following an altercation after the World Cup final. Mark van Bommel has been appointed as the new head coach of the Belgian national team. Liga MX Femenil, Mexico's women's top-flight league, has announced a rebrand and a change to its regular.

Premier League and European Club Updates

Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager featured a notable performance from one striker who scored a hat-trick, while another is rumored to be departing. Alonso has requested patience as his tenure at Chelsea begins. Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing experienced players like Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson, and Danny Welbeck, diverging from a youth-focused transfer strategy. Chelsea has held positive discussions with Brighton regarding a potential deal and is also interested in Jordan Henderson from Brentford. Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is eager to impress Alonso, describing him as "one of the best" coaches. Alonso has indicated he has a plan to pair club-record signing Morgan Rogers with Cole Palmer in the Chelsea squad. Manchester United faces several pressing issues during their preseason tour as they prepare for the upcoming season. Juventus has expressed interest in Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, while Manchester United is open to offers. Tottenham's record spending signifies a "new ambition" following an "unacceptable" previous season, according to Micky. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has confirmed that captain Granit Xhaka will remain at the club, dismissing rumors of a move to Chelsea. Arsenal is exploring a move for Vinícius Júnior, with Inter Milan also showing interest in Cristian Romero, and Real Madrid's bid for Yan Diomande has. Real Madrid is expected to finalize a €154 million deal for Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. Manchester City is bracing for a bid for Rodri from Real Madrid, while Leeds is reportedly set to sign James Trafford for £40 million. Manchester City is hopeful Rodri will sign a new deal but is preparing for a Real Madrid bid. John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, despite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. Liverpool is reportedly targeting Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, and Real Madrid has submitted a new contract offer to Vinícius Júnior. Arsenal is also reportedly close to signing Newcastle United and Brazil. Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is attracting interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, potentially becoming the summer's most expensive transfer. Celtic has reportedly made a £4 million bid for Paderborn striker Baur, with conflicting reports about a winger's move to the Scottish champions. Celtic has broken their transfer record to sign Danish striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract. Celtic is also reportedly set to sign Hogh and a Croatian goalkeeper from the.

Scottish Football and Cup Competitions

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson is drawing inspiration from Hearts' success in the Scottish Premiership as he aims to guide his team back into the top six. The upcoming Scottish Premiership season faces the challenge of surpassing the quality of recent campaigns. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is encouraging his players to display "no fear" against Rangers in an attempt to "lay down a marker". Rangers manager Derek McInnes has challenged his team to have the "ambition to win a. McInnes is also teasing a new Rangers signing within 48 hours, potentially before their season opener against Dundee United. Rangers are reportedly close to a deal for Makhanya. Holders St Mirren are set to face Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic will play Dundee United. St Johnstone has been eliminated from the Premier Sports Cup after conceding a late equalizer, while. Reaction to the League Cup and a look ahead to the league season are being discussed. Motherwell's youngest manager, Alfred Johansson, faces expectations to lead the team to success in. Hibernian head coach David Gray believes that adapting to "expectation and demand" will be crucial for a successful season.

Other Football News and Player Movements

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has clarified that the VAR process for Breel Embolo's red card during the World Cup against Argentina was incorrect. European refereeing officials have stated that VAR should only be used for "blatantly incorrect" decisions or. The League Cup, now known as the Players Cup, will feature a 23-team league phase that includes penalty shootouts to decide draws after 90 minutes. English football is set to trial methods to eliminate tactical timeouts for goalkeepers this season. A female referee was injured and had to leave the pitch after being knocked down during a friendly match. Barcelona has signed American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their women's team. A worker died during renovations at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium, and the club has pledged support to the family. Gotham FC and Esther González have mutually agreed to. USWNT defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off the field during Gotham FC's draw with the Portland Thorns.

Boxing and Other Sports

Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has pleaded not guilty to. Mikaela Mayer is anticipating a "female fight of the year" in her world super welterweight title unification bout against Chantelle Cameron. Caroline Dubois has parted ways with trainer Shane McGuigan ahead of her title defense on August 29. Edgar Berlanga secured a victory by stopping Steven Butler in the seventh round after being knocked down. Hamzah Sheeraz won a narrow points decision, while Josh Kelly also secured a win on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga event. Dillian Whyte believes Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could both retire after their eventual fight. Everything you need to know about the proposed Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight has been compiled. Nelson believes the Fury vs. Joshua fight is more exciting than ever, with Fury having an edge.

Lewis Hamilton has received an unusually high number of penalties over the last three Formula 1 race weekends. George Russell is frustrated with his season, citing a power unit issue that caused a difficult start to the Hungarian Grand Prix. Russell has been forced to change his power unit for the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a water leak. Lando Norris has not ruled out a title challenge and believes the pressure is on championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Toto Wolff has criticized "Teletubbies engineers" amidst backmarker issues, with Oscar Piastri labeling them "unacceptable" after contact with Carlos Sainz at the.

Cricket is facing controversy as a North Yorkshire team is under investigation for alleged cheating involving player attempts to trick umpires.

In darts, Luke Littler made history with a dominant win to reach the World Matchplay final against Gerwyn Price. Littler has reiterated his ambition to become the "greatest. A darts player stated that anyone booing. Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock are aiming for glory in the Betfred Women's World Matchplay.