Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

FIFA and Federation Politics

FIFA president Infantino has called a senior leadership meeting for Wednesday amidst mounting criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations. Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday. The Jordan FA president has accused FIFA of blackmailing their nation over World Cup money in exchange for support for Infantino's presidency. UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA regarding Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. FIFA's chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger, has stated that Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw from the plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors was "absolutely necessary". Real Madrid has praised UEFA for helping to protect football at a decisive moment after FIFA abandoned its plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. Opponents Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening non-cooperation with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources. Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and questions are arising about who might replace him if he were to leave the position. Gianni Infantino gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were considered ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.

Club Transfers and Signings

Barcelona is reportedly looking to sign Rodri from Manchester City before Real Madrid can make a move. United States Gio Reyna has completed a transfer to Strasbourg from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Real Madrid scheduled to meet with Vinícius Júnior's representatives this week to resume contract renewal discussions. Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in Tijjani Reijnders, while Spurs are looking at Savinho and Nicolas Jackson. Nicolas Jackson is also a target for Tottenham. Barcelona's search for a striker continues, with manager Hansi Flick emphasizing the need for the club to "do something" in the transfer market. Inter Miami not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, according to a club source. Inter Miami has also not shown interest in Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero. Bernardo Silva he "didn't think twice" about joining Real Madrid after his first training session with the club. Arsenal has opened direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle United rejected Arsenal's initial bid for Bruno Guimaraes. Manchester United reportedly close to signing Hall. Fenerbahçe is preparing a significant offer for Marcus Rashford. Tottenham has approached Napoli regarding Victor Osimhen. Atletico Madrid considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Liverpool forward Gakpo has had positive discussions with Spurs. Tottenham is interested in signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. Newly promoted Ipswich Town has completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen is set to finalize a season-long loan move to Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as the London club. Argentina international Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg. Como has agreed to a deal worth over £30 million to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. Bosnia Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko, aged, has signed a one-year contract extension at newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke. Chelsea confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. United defender Gabby George is nearing a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League season. Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace has signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee. Bay FC agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal for approximately $200,000. It has been confirmed that Marc-André ter Stegen, the Barcelona goalkeeper, will join Ajax on a season-long loan. Manchester United set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager, replacing Marc Skinner.

League and Competition News

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) plans to start its 2027 season on February 11 in Los Angeles, aligning with the Super Bowl held across town three days later. MLS launched an investigation into reported antisemitic and discriminatory language from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their draw against CF Montreal. Larry Berg will succeed Don Garber as the new MLS commissioner starting next year. Heart Midlothian and Rangers are set to begin their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday. Celtic will Austrian champions LASK for a place in the Champions League league phase. Celtic will against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round. Brighton will CFR Cluj or Tromso in the Europa Conference League play-off round. BBC Scotland is analyzing the chances of Scotland's European hopefuls, with Rangers, Hearts, Hibernian, and Motherwell in action on Thursday. Celtic won opening match, but questions remain about their readiness for European competition, while Dundee showed promise despite their defeat. Celtic made a winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defence with a 1-0 victory over Dundee. edged past Dundee to secure a winning start. Tierney's impact was evident in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. provides extended highlights of the match between Celtic and Dundee. Kenny Macintyre English, Scott Brown, and Rory Loy reviewed Celtic's 1-0 victory over Dundee. Martin O'Neill vowed to "drive forward together" and "not rest on past success" as he takes over at Celtic. Newly promoted St Johnstone secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock on the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season. St Johnstone surrendered a lead before mounting a comeback to win a seven-goal thriller on their return to the Scottish Premiership against Kilmarnock. St Johnstone Kilmarnock played out a seven-goal thriller, with St Johnstone ultimately winning. Ibrahim Said a late winner, giving Motherwell a victory over Hibernian in their opening Scottish Premiership match. New Motherwell Alfred Johansson has started the season strongly despite significant departures from the club. Premier League has already seen over £1 billion spent in the transfer window, with more activity expected. 2026-27 Premier League season has already made history due to the record number of managerial changes before it has even begun. Mason Mount be the third midfielder Manchester United are looking for. Xabi Alonso, the new Chelsea boss, stated that the "scar" from his brief tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to focus on the upcoming Premier League season. Xabi Alonso healing from his Real Madrid exit, his decision to join Chelsea, and his view of the club as an exciting opportunity. concluded their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in Philadelphia.

Athlete and Team News

Several athletes reportedly "unaccounted for" following the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to Police Scotland. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai has stated he has "cleared" up a situation with teammates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas regarding the captain's armband. Sun Risers Leeds maintained their slim hopes of advancing from The Hundred group stage with a narrow five-wicket win over London Spirit. 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 Southern Brave in a thrilling final-ball match, upsetting the table-toppers. Emma Raducanu miss the US Open due to a stress fracture. Emma Raducanu benefit from ending her season early to focus on recovery and secure a protected ranking before returning in 2027. Serena Venus Williams have been awarded a wild card for the women's doubles draw at the Cincinnati Open. Jessica Pegula a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in the rain-suspended DC Open final. Moses Itauma fight for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title against Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29. Aaron McKenna will face Etinosa Oliha in a middleweight contest in Dublin on Saturday. Ben Stokes expressed his desire to coach England in the future and questioned the decision to overlook Harry Brook for captaincy. Dame Laura has urged Charley Hull to "step up and lead" Team Europe at the Solheim Cup in September. Leona Maguire been named among Team Europe's captain's picks for the Solheim Cup, with Anna Nordqvist adding three rookies to the lineup. Charley Hull Lottie Woad will regret a "missed opportunity" for their first major win at the AIG Women's Open. Shiho Kuwaki a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit at the AIG Women's Open after an extraordinary finish. Charley Hull Lottie Woad fell short on the final day of the AIG Women's Open. Shiho Kuwaki new major golf winner who uses a yellow ball, is being highlighted. Blue Bolt its perfect record with a victory in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has received an eight-year ban from all cricket formats after being found guilty of three breaches of the anti-corruption code. Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali has confirmed contingency plans are in place for the 2027 F1 calendar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Max Verstappen Fernando Alonso could trigger significant driver market speculation, commonly known as F1's 'silly season'.

Women's Football and Rugby

Washington's defeat to San Diego has resulted in the Spirit surrendering the No. 1 position in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah now claiming the top spot. Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos stated that Luis Suárez cannot be replaced as the team prepares to compete in the Leagues Cup without the forward due to his lengthy suspension. It has been brief, with Kerolin only joining the Women's Super League from the NWSL 18 months ago and now leaving as the English top-flight's most expensive export. Marc Skinner Manchester United on Monday morning, leaving the club without a head coach just a month before their opening Women's Super League fixture. Manchester United reportedly concerned about the cost associated with competing for the WSL title. Sione Fukofuka announced her departure from the Scotland Women head coach role due to personal reasons after eight months in charge.

Other Sports News

The qualifying process for Luke Donald's 2027 European Ryder Cup team will commence at the British Masters later this month. Dame Laura has called on Charley Hull to "step up and lead" Team Europe at the Solheim Cup in September. Leona Maguire been named among Team Europe's captain's picks for the Solheim Cup. Anna Nordqvist has added three rookies to the Solheim Cup lineup. All you to know about the 2026 Solheim Cup, including its location, timing, scoring system, and qualification criteria, is available. Donald Trump his opponents after winning the Senior and Super Senior Men's Club Championship at his golf course in New Jersey. The 2026-27 F1 calendar has contingency plans in place due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.