Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
USMNT and International Coaching News
Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men's national team. U.S. Soccer the agreement on Monday morning. Pochettino's new will keep him with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. questions remain about his future should a major club offer him a position before then.
MLS Developments and Investigations
MLS has opened an investigation into reported antisemitic and discriminatory language from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman. This incident occurred during their Saturday 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. Larry Berg part owner of LAFC, has been named the next commissioner of MLS. He will over for Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
European Transfer Rumors and Deals
Atlético Madrid showing admiration for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Transfer Talk that Atlético are weighing a move for the English player. Bernardo Silva he "didn't think twice" about joining Real Madrid after completing his first training session with the club on Monday. Hansi Flick Barcelona must address their need for a striker in the transfer market as they seek a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Fenerbahçe is reportedly preparing a massive offer for Marcus Rashford. RB Leipzig holding firm with their valuation for Yan Diomande in negotiations with Real Madrid. Arsenal has opened talks to sign Bruno Guimaraes.
United opted for more affordable transfer targets, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Spurs all invested heavily in new signings. The thinking behind these summer transfer actions is being analyzed. Tottenham is reportedly interested in signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Tottenham has also made an approach for Victor Osimhen. Liverpool forward Gakpo has had positive discussions with Spurs regarding a potential transfer.
Bay FC agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal. The transfer is reportedly worth around $200,000, according to multiple sources. Chelsea confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. Xabi Alonso new Chelsea boss, stated that the "scar" from his brief tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to focus entirely on the upcoming Premier League season with Chelsea. Madrid's departure from Chelsea is viewed as a healed wound for Alonso, who sees his new role as an exciting opportunity. Argentina international Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg. Manchester City reportedly preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.
Scottish Premiership Action
Celtic made a winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defense with a 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park. Nygren scored the decisive goal in the match. Kieran Tierney his value in Celtic's win against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. Kenny Macintyre English, Scott Brown, and Rory Loy reviewed Celtic's 1-0 victory over Dundee on Sportsound. Callum McGregor tipped by Martin O'Neill to become a future Celtic manager, as the midfielder commits his future to the club. Steven Gerrard his reasons for not returning as Rangers boss.
Ibrahim Said a late winner as Motherwell secured a victory against Hibernian at Easter Road. started their Scottish Premiership season strongly, continuing their form from the previous campaign. New Motherwell Alfred Johansson has started his tenure in fine style, overcoming the challenge of significant player departures. St Johnstone a triumphant return to the top flight, thrilling fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the opening weekend of the Premiership. St Johnstone surrendered a lead before fighting back to win a seven-goal thriller against Kilmarnock on their return to the Scottish Premiership. Phillips scored twice to secure a 2-0 opening-weekend victory for St Mirren away at Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership. Aberdeen secured a dramatic late win over Hearts, with Nisbet leading the line effectively. Hearts conceded goals late in the match to lose 2-1 to Aberdeen in their Scottish Premiership opener.
Celtic will Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round. Brighton will against CFR Cluj or Tromso in the Europa Conference League play-off round.
Other Football News and Transfers
concluded their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in Philadelphia. Bournemouth is finalizing an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion. Bournemouth has also completed the signing of Portugal international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica.
Edin Džeko 40-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina captain and former Manchester City striker, has signed a one-year contract extension with newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke. Como has agreed to a deal worth over £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace has signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee.
Manchester United reportedly considering a move for Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly. The club is also reportedly edging closer to winning the race for Hall. Mason Mount potentially be the third midfielder Manchester United is seeking.
Former Liverpool Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to move to Turkish club Trabzonspor. Salah is edging closer to a move to Trabzonspor, and Bayern Munich is keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Šeško. Manchester City Enzo Maresca reportedly wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again. Manchester City also reportedly preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Manchester City to pursue a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of Rodri's future at the club.
Inter Miami not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, according to a club source. Inter Miami also not shown interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, club sources confirmed. Los Angeles general manager, Will Kuntz, stated that Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amidst investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.
Arsenal manager Arteta remained coy about his club's reported pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but indicated he expects more player movements before the summer's end. Arsenal has rolled out their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, which bears a resemblance to a previous design. Max Dowman a goal and provided an assist as Arsenal secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Girona in their pre-season match in Catalonia. Christos Tzolis for Arsenal in their match against Girona, reminding fans of his presence on the left wing amidst rumors of other potential signings.
Real Madrid 2-2 with Fiorentina in a preseason friendly, marking new coach José Mourinho's first game in charge. Jude Bellingham Real Madrid and England star, returned to Birmingham City to watch his former club defeat Barcelona on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Bryan Mbeumo twice to help Manchester United come from behind and defeat Atlético Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm. United's pre-season victory over Atlético Madrid included key moments that have been highlighted.
Manchester City 1-1 with Inter Milan in Hong Kong before losing 3-1 on penalties in Enzo Maresca's first match as manager. New manager Maresca is considered a "perfect fit" for Manchester City by defender Josko Gvardiol. Despite Manchester penalty shootout loss to Inter Milan, teenager Ryan McAidoo impressed manager Enzo Maresca.
Richarlison scored a 92nd-minute winner for Tottenham as they defeated Chelsea 2-1 to win the Sydney Super Cup, despite Kevin Danso receiving a red card in the second half. Roberto De suggested that Tottenham are uncertain about Richarlison's future, as the player "sometimes" expresses a desire to leave.
Women's Football and Leagues
Washington's loss to San Diego resulted in the Spirit surrendering the No. 1 spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah now holding the top position. A review of NWSL clubs at the season's halfway point shows which teams are performing well and which are not. Asisat Oshoala the decisive goal as Nigeria defeated Zambia at Wafcon 2026, boosting their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
United finds itself without a head coach just one month before the Women's Super League season begins, and with a thin squad. Marc Skinner as Manchester United's head coach on Monday morning. The cost of chasing the WSL title is reportedly a concern for Manchester United.
Golf and Tennis News
Rising Filipino Alexandra Eala defeated Jessica Pegula at the DC Open to claim her first WTA Tour singles title. Jessica Pegula a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in a rain-affected DC Open final, which was suspended until Monday. Serena Venus Williams are scheduled to compete at the Cincinnati Open after receiving a wild card for the women's doubles draw. Emma Raducanu miss the US Open due to a stress fracture. Jack Draper requested patience from his supporters regarding his return to play after withdrawing from the DC Open with an arm injury.
Shiho Kuwaki a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit at the AIG Women's Open after an extraordinary finish. Charley Hull Lottie Woad missed out on a maiden major win at the AIG Women's Open, which Dame Laura Davies described as a "missed opportunity". Yealimi Noh the third-round lead at the AIG Women’s Open, capitalizing on a stumble by Haeran Ryu, while Lottie Woad and Charley Hull remained in contention for the title. Davis Riley a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Rocket Classic in Detroit after shooting a seven-under.
Other Sports News
Short's unbeaten half-century guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave, leveling them on points at the top of The Hundred table. Welsh Fire The Hundred table-toppers Southern Brave in a thrilling last-ball finish in Cardiff. Duckett's half-century and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir helped Trent Rockets secure a five-run win over Sun Risers Leeds, maintaining their top position in The Hundred. Dunkley's 56 off 33 balls propelled Trent Rockets to a five-run victory over Sun Risers Leeds in The Hundred. Birmingham Phoenix their first win in The Hundred women's competition by defeating Welsh Fire with one ball remaining, with investor Jude Bellingham in attendance.
Blue Bolt its perfect record with a victory in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. James Doyle's led Evening Saigon to victory in the Coral Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood.
England suffered a significant 68-50 defeat to Australia in the netball bronze-medal match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy has received an eight-year ban from all cricket by the ICC after being found guilty of three breaches of anti-corruption rules.
FIFA and World Cup Controversies
FIFA president Infantino has gambled on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were considered poorly conceived from both a business and political standpoint. UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA concerning Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. The 2027 Women's World Cup was set to be impacted by FIFA's controversial plans, which are seen as disrespectful to the women's game. FIFA has initiated a consultation process for an expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 teams, with a decision anticipated by August 14. Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial World Cup investment plan. Opponents Gianni Infantino are threatening non-cooperation with FIFA unless he steps down, according to senior UEFA sources. The presentation of FIFA's plan to partially privatize the World Cup has raised numerous questions. The unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions over five dramatic days is being reflected upon.
Club Kit Releases and Football Culture
Arsenal has released their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, which resembles a previous design. A ranking of all the released 2026-27 Premier League kits is available. EAFC video game franchise is now a central part of soccer culture, tracing its roots back to the unexpected success of FIFA International Soccer.