Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 5, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Leagues Cup Action and Transfer Buzz

Lionel Messi scored a pair of goals to lead Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory against Atlético de San Luis in their opening match of the 2026 Leagues Cup. In other transfer news, Wrexham has secured the signing of midfielder Ben Whiteman from Preston on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Everton has also completed a significant acquisition, bringing in Denmark international Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal. has made a club-record signing, acquiring Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis on a five-year deal from Olympiacos. Cardiff City added Lincoln City midfielder Jack Moylan to their ranks, a move that sees him join Championship rivals.

Club Kit Releases and Managerial Changes

The new Premier League season is approaching, and many top clubs have already unveiled their 2026-27 kits, with Arsenal releasing a third kit that evokes a sense of recent nostalgia. Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle, as their new head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe. The Women's Super League has also seen a managerial change, with Manchester United appointing Eva Olid, formerly of Hearts, as their new women's manager on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. Celtic boss O'Neill remains in hospital following a "small procedure".

FIFA Presidency Under Scrutiny

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing increasing pressure and scrutiny following his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Rivals are reportedly considering challenging Infantino for the FIFA presidency due to his controversial proposals. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly stated his lack of confidence in Infantino, citing the World Cup plan as a "fatal" call. Several European leagues have called for governance reform within FIFA, adding to the mounting pressure on Infantino. Portugal great Luís Figo has joined the chorus of voices calling for Infantino to step down. Senior FIFA executives, including Arsène Wenger and Mattias Grafström, have distanced themselves from Infantino's failed plan. FIFA has acknowledged errors were made regarding Infantino's plan and stated that senior staff in Morocco reaffirmed their support. Infantino has called for a crisis meeting with senior staff to address the mounting criticism. vice-president has accused Infantino of blackmail, alleging that Jordan was pressured over World Cup money in exchange for support for his presidency.

Transfer Window Activity and Rumors

The summer transfer window continues to generate significant activity and speculation across Europe. Liverpool is reportedly looking to strengthen their attack by signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. reportedly reached a £120m agreement for Yan Diomande and is resuming contract talks with Vinícius Júnior. also reached an agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri. Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing USMNT star Folarin Balogun, alongside Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Jackson. Arsenal has agreed to a £75m fee with Newcastle for their captain Bruno Guimaraes, and direct talks have opened between the clubs. City's Jeremy Monga made his debut after a £10m move from Leicester, with the teenager aiming to emulate Eden Hazard. Strasbourg has seen multiple arrivals, with USMNT midfielder Gio Reyna joining from Borussia Mönchengladbach and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen set to seal a season-long loan from Chelsea. Chelsea is also close to signing Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for approximately £16.3m (€19m) plus add-ons. Crystal Palace is in advanced talks to sign Real Salt Lake's 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo. They are also considering a move for winger Solly March and are set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer. Fiorentina is set to sign Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid on a season-long loan. Barcelona is reportedly looking to sign Manchester City's Rodri and is also in need of a striker, according to Hansi Flick. Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer after terminating his Liverpool contract.

Player Decisions and International Football

Former England defender Kyle Walker has stated he is "at ease" with his decision to retire from international football, hoping it will extend his club career similarly to James Milner's path. Midfielder Erica Parkinson, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The United States men's national team's first fixtures after Mauricio Pochettino's new deal will see them host Peru, Chile, Canada, and Mexico in the September/October FIFA international window. ruled out retiring from football after his contract with Santos expires at the end of the year, and he has been accused of provocation by the president of Brazilian club Remo. World Cup campaign concluded with coach Bubista resigning to join Moroccan club RS Berkane, while Ivory Coast reappointed Herve Renard. (REF:88,

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