Last updated: August 4, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
International Coaching and National Teams
Mauricio Pochettino continue as the U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup, but questions remain about his future if a major club makes an offer before then. The U.S. men's national team is scheduled to play its first matches since the 2026 World Cup during the September/October FIFA international window, hosting Peru, Chile, Canada, and Mexico. Two senior executives, Arsène Wenger and Mattias Grafström, have distanced themselves from Gianni Infantino's unsuccessful plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial and event operations. FIFA president Infantino has called for a meeting with senior leaders on Wednesday amidst mounting criticism of his plan to sell off FIFA's commercial and event operations. Under-pressure FIFA Gianni Infantino will convene a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday. UEFA has issued a threat of legal action against FIFA concerning Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. FIFA president Infantino's World Cup plans are described as ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political standpoint, and he has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before. FIFA has been accused of blackmailing Jordan over World Cup funds in exchange for their support to keep Gianni Infantino as president. Pressure is intensifying on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and opponents are threatening "non-cooperation" with the governing body if he does not step down, according to senior UEFA sources.
Club Transfers and Signings
Premier League Crystal Palace is in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake, according to a source who confirmed the news to ESPN. Mohamed Salah reportedly in discussions to join Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool, as announced by the Turkish club on Tuesday. United opted for more affordable transfer targets, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur all invested heavily, with analysis of the thinking behind the summer's transfer activity so far available. Arsenal has unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season, which bears a resemblance to a previously released design. Premier League have already collectively spent over £1 billion in the transfer window and are expected to remain active. Premier League are preparing for the transfer window, with over £1 billion already spent by clubs. Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen is reportedly finalizing a season-long loan move to Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as the London club. Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Manchester City's Rodri, ahead of Real Madrid, according to Transfer Talk. United States Gio Reyna has completed his transfer to Strasbourg from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Liverpool's preseason in the U.S. highlighted areas where coach Iraola & Co. need to improve for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. promoted Ipswich Town has secured the signing of Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Manchester United reportedly set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager, replacing Marc Skinner. Heart Midlothian and Rangers are set to begin their Champions League qualifying group stage campaign on Wednesday, with questions surrounding their preparedness. SunRisers Leeds a record total of 241-2 in The Hundred, then secured a comfortable victory over London Spirit. SunRisers Leeds their slim hopes of advancing from The Hundred group stage with a hard-fought five-wicket win against London Spirit at Headingley. Barcelona is reportedly looking to sign Manchester City's Rodri, with Real Madrid also showing interest. 2026 summer transfer window is open, and evaluations of the most significant deals have been released, with Strasbourg receiving a B- for the signing of Reyna. Real Madrid scheduled to meet with Vinícius Júnior's representatives this week to resume contract renewal negotiations, according to sources. Verde's World Cup debutants coach, Bubista, who led the team to a successful tournament, has joined Moroccan club RS Berkane. concluded their preseason tour in the United States with a 4-2 defeat against Leeds, despite holding a two-goal lead at halftime in Chicago. Liverpool surrendered a two-goal advantage spectacularly, resulting in Leeds winning the final match of both teams' United States tours 4-2. United defender Gabby George is reportedly close to a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League season. Southampton midfielder Downes believes the team's "chip on their shoulder" will contribute to winning the Championship. Retired referee Taylor has been appointed as the director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation. Boreham Wood rejected a £1 million offer for one of their forwards, with details about the player to follow. Sacha Lewis of England international Rico, has signed her first professional contract with Women's Super League team Manchester City. Premier League must adhere to new financial regulations, including SCR, PSR, and adjusted revenue, as explained by the Ask Me Anything Team. summer transfer window sees clubs spending millions in an attempt to acquire top talent, but its ultimate worth is being questioned. promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace has signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee. Xabi Alonso new Chelsea manager, stated that the "scar" from his brief time at Real Madrid has healed, enabling him to focus on the upcoming Premier League season. concluded their preseason campaign with a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in Philadelphia. Inter Miami not expressed any interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, according to club sources. Queens Park have signed Finland midfielder Glen Kamara from Rennes on a season-long loan. 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 with newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke. Chelsea confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. Leona Maguire been named among Team Europe's captain's picks for the Solheim Cup, with Anna Nordqvist adding three rookies to the lineup. Non-league Flixton has clarified that former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho was not on trial with the club, despite being seen training with them. Monaco's Akliouche highlighted for his pressing ability and creative skills, winning back the most balls high up the pitch in Ligue. Los Angeles general manager stated that Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them," amidst investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami. Anna Nordqvist the "difficult conversations" she had with players who did not make the Solheim Cup team. Celtic will Austrian champions LASK for a place in the Champions League league phase, while Brighton will play CFR Cluj or Tromso in the Conference League play-off round. Celtic will against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round, and four other Scottish teams will discover their potential Europa League and Conference League opponents. Wolves head Cesar Peixoto stated that the squad is focused on the future and not dwelling on past struggles at Molineux. Manchester United reportedly concerned about the cost of their Women's Super League title pursuit, and Marc Skinner departed as manager just a month before the season begins. Arsenal's initial for Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by Newcastle United. Mason Mount being considered as a potential midfield signing for Manchester United. Tottenham has made an approach for Victor Osimhen, while Atletico Madrid is contemplating a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has had positive discussions with Spurs. USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy has received an eight-year ban from all cricket by the ICC after being found guilty of three anti-corruption rule violations. Arsenal, there is anticipation regarding a potential signing of Vinícius Júnior, but Christos Tzolis, who now plays for the club, provided a reminder of his presence on the left wing. Scottish Rugby the departure of women's head coach Sione Fukofuka for personal reasons after an eight-month tenure. Having been with the Premier League, Zion Suzuki is reportedly set to join European champions Paris Saint-Germain, marking a significant move for the 23-year-old Japanese goalkeeper. Tottenham has expressed interest in signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool this summer. Newcastle United signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for a fee of £25.7 million. David Moyes' to reignite Everton is being assessed, as the team transitioned from competing for European places to a disappointing performance last season. Martin O'Neill Callum McGregor is a future Celtic manager, and the midfielder has committed his future to the club, while Steven Gerrard explained his reasons for not returning as Rangers boss. Donald Trump victory in the Senior and Super Senior Men's Club Championship at his golf course in New Jersey, taunting his opponents. Manchester City Antoine Semenyo described new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears," indicating early positive signs under the Italian. Argentina international Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg. Arsenal manager Arteta remained tight-lipped about the club's reported pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but indicated that more signings are expected before the end of the summer transfer window. Real Madrid commended UEFA for its role in protecting football "at a decisive moment," following FIFA's decision to abandon plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. Manchester City reportedly preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. top stories and transfer rumors from Monday's newspapers suggest Manchester United is nearing a deal for Hall. New Motherwell Alfred Johansson has faced a challenging task due to significant departures but has started the season positively.
League and Tournament Action
Inter Miami Guillermo Hoyos stated that Luis Suárez cannot be replaced as the team prepares to navigate the Leagues Cup without the suspended forward. MLS initiated an investigation into alleged antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman by fans during their 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. SunRisers Leeds 241-2, the highest score in The Hundred's history, before comfortably defeating London Spirit. SunRisers Leeds a hard-fought five-wicket victory over London Spirit to keep their hopes of progressing from The Hundred group stage alive. Washington's loss to San Diego resulted in the Spirit relinquishing the No. 1 spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah now holding the top position. The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is planning to commence its 2027 season on February 11 in Los Angeles, coinciding with the Super Bowl three days later. Celtic made a winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defense with a 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park. edged past Dundee in a hard-fought match to begin their title defense successfully. Welsh Fire by Matt Short's unbeaten half-century, achieved a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave, bringing them level on points at the top of The Hundred table. Welsh Fire Southern Brave in a thrilling last-ball finish to defeat the table-toppers in The Hundred. Scottish Premiership season kicked off with drama, comebacks, and controversy, featuring late goals and significant talking points. promoted St Johnstone secured a goal-filled victory over Kilmarnock on the opening weekend of the Premiership, overcoming summer "noise". provided extended highlights of Celtic's match against Dundee. Kenny Macintyre English, Scott Brown, and Rory Loy reviewed Celtic's 1-0 victory over Dundee on Sportsound. St Johnstone Kilmarnock played out a seven-goal thriller in the Scottish Premiership, with highlights available on BBC Sport Football. Scottish Premiership's opening weekend featured four days of action, six matches, 18 goals, and unmissable drama.
Player News and Injuries
Jack Draper visibly upset after losing to Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open, as his long-standing arm injury appeared to resurface and hinder his performance. Emma Raducanu miss the US Open due to a stress fracture. Emma Raducanu benefit from concluding her season after withdrawing from the US Open, allowing her to focus on recovery and secure a protected ranking for her return in 2027. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai stated that he has resolved any issues with teammates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas regarding the captain's armband. Neymar has not ruled out the possibility of retiring from football after his contract with Santos concludes at the end of the year.
Other Sports News
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. supporters will be permitted to attend their nation's Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland next month, but no away fans will be allowed. Moses Itauma challenge for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title against Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29. McKenna's middleweight fight against Etinosa Oliha in Dublin on Saturday is available to watch live on Sky Sports. Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali confirmed that contingency plans are in place for the 2027 F1 calendar should the conflict in the Middle East persist. South African Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have reached an agreement for international rugby rights spanning from 2026 to 2030, extending a partnership of over three decades. Stokes expressed his desire to coach England in the future and questioned the omission of Gary Ballance from the Test team. Jessica Pegula a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in the rain-interrupted DC Open final, with play suspended until Monday. 1's driver market speculation, often referred to as the 'silly season,' has officially begun with the sport's summer break. racing action from Ripon and Windsor will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing on Monday.