Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

USMNT and International Coaching Moves

Mauricio Pochettino will remain the U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup. The USMNT will play its first matches since the 2026 World Cup during the September/October FIFA international window, hosting Peru, Chile, Canada, and Mexico. In other international coaching news, Cape Verde's World Cup debutant coach, Bubista, has resigned after leading the team to a stellar tournament. He has since joined Moroccan club RS Berkane. Ivory Coast reappointed two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Hervé Renard as their head coach.

Club Transfers and Rumors

Premier League Crystal Palace is in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake. Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is reportedly in talks to join Trabzonspor following his exit from the club. Manchester United opted for more affordable signings, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Spurs all spent significant amounts during the transfer window. Arsenal has released their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, which bears a resemblance to a previous design. Arsenal has also opened direct talks with Newcastle United to sign their captain, Bruno Guimarães. Newcastle United has rejected Arsenal's initial bid for Guimarães. Fenerbahçe is reportedly preparing a substantial offer for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Tottenham Hotspur is interested in signing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Real Madrid is set to meet with Vinícius Júnior's representatives this week to resume contract renewal discussions. Bernardo Silva said he "didn't think twice" about joining Real Madrid after his first training session with the club. Barcelona is reportedly looking to sign Manchester City's Rodri, with Real Madrid also showing interest. Hansi Flick said Barcelona must address their need for a striker in the transfer market. Chelsea confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. Chelsea also completed the signing of Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg. Manchester City is reportedly preparing a surprising move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Barcelona has broken transfer records to sign Kerolin, who was a Women's Super League player from the NWSL just 18 months ago. Newly promoted Ipswich Town has signed Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Queens Park Rangers has 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 goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is reportedly set to complete a season-long loan move to Strasbourg. Manchester United is set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager. United defender Gabby George is nearing a move to Brighton before the Women's Super League season begins. Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace has signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee.

Leagues and Competitions

Miami's head 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. Inter Miami has not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, according to a club source. The club has also confirmed that they have not pursued Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero. MLS launched an investigation into alleged 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.

Scottish Premiership season kicked off with Celtic securing a 1-0 victory over Dundee. Callum McGregor committed his future to Celtic, with Martin O'Neill suggesting he could become a future manager. Celtic will play Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round. Brighton will play CFR Cluj or Tromsø in the Europa Conference League play-off round. Dundee showed promise in their opening day defeat. St Johnstone made a goal-filled return to the top flight, defeating Kilmarnock 4-3 in a thrilling match. Motherwell's new boss Alfred Johansson has started the season well despite significant departures.

In The Hundred, Sun Risers Leeds posted a record score of 241-2 before securing a comfortable victory over London Spirit. Short's unbeaten half-century guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket win against Southern Brave, leveling them on points at the top of The Hundred table. Welsh Fire defeated Southern Brave in a last-ball thriller.

Player News and Injuries

Jack Draper was 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 will miss the US Open due to a stress fracture. Raducanu could benefit from ending her season early to focus on recovery and secure a protected ranking for her return in 2027. Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded a wild card for the women's doubles draw at the Cincinnati Open.

Club Management and Operations

Manchester United has admitted to making errors in its ticket touting investigation but maintains that the reasons for the investigation are valid. West Ham's co-owner is reportedly advised to stay away from home matches due to fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct allegations. The Premier League season has already made history with a record number of managerial changes before its kickoff. Xabi Alonso, the new Chelsea manager, stated that the "scar" from his brief tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to focus on the upcoming Premier League season. Liverpool's preseason in the U.S. highlighted that coach Iraola & Co. still have considerable work to do before the 2026-27 campaign. Liverpool's squad appears to lack depth in several positions, with no immediate additions expected. Liverpool conceded four second-half goals in their final preseason match against Leeds United, losing 4-2 after holding a two-goal lead. Mateo Kovačić said Manchester City "count on me" despite speculation linking him with a move away this summer.

FIFA and Governance

Two senior executives, Arsène Wenger and Mattias Grafström, have distanced themselves from President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company. FIFA has been accused of blackmailing Jordan over World Cup funds in exchange for their support for Gianni Infantino's continued presidency. Gianni Infantino summoned senior leaders to a meeting amid mounting criticism of his plan to sell off FIFA's commercial and event operations. Under-pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco. UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA concerning Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup plans are described as ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political standpoint, with him having gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before. Opponents of FIFA President Gianni Infantino are threatening "non-cooperation" with the governing body unless he resigns, according to senior UEFA sources. Real Madrid has commended UEFA for "protecting football" at a crucial moment after FIFA abandoned its plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.

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. USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy has received an eight-year ban from all cricket after being found guilty of three breaches of the anti-corruption code. Moses Itauma