Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

Soccer

In a tragic development, Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passed away at age. Inter Miami honored their absent captain after his absence from their Leagues Cup loss, while Argentina's federation stated they won't pressure Messi over future Copa América participation.

Transfer News

Bruno Guimaraes completed a £75m move to Arsenal from Newcastle, with the sporting director confirming the very emotional captain wanted the switch. Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join PSG after agreeing personal terms. Barcelona submitted a second bid for Rodri, though Manchester City value Rodri at over €70m and will not sanction a cheaper departure. City are also exploring an Enzo Fernandez move. Arsenal and Manchester United are both looking to sign Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is open to joining Arsenal. Atletico Madrid are also in talks with Spurs over Romero. Newcastle rejected a Man Utd approach for Lewis Hall. Sevilla are close to a £7.9m deal for Robbie Ure, while Fulham agreed a deal worth up to £30m for Shea Charles. Leeds United signed James Trafford for a club-record fee, and Liverpool agreed a surprise loan for Ronald Araujo.

Manager and Player News

New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness, saying the summer signing must improve. Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Man United for preseason camp. LaLiga president Javier Tebas claimed Gianni Infantino is destroying the essence of football. FIFA hit back at the campaign to undermine Infantino, as Norway's federation called for him to resign. The players' union slams FIFA over "abuse of power." Micky van de Ven is close to a new Spurs contract. Vinícius Júnior signed a new six-year deal at Real Madrid, while the LA Galaxy confirmed the signing of Sergi Roberto and also added Hirving Lozano on loan.

Match Results and Performances

Record signing Kasper Hogh silenced critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock. Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start at Newcastle. Chelsea bounced back with a 3-0 win over AC Milan in Jakarta, as Joao Pedro scored a double. Bryan Mbeumo earned Man United a 1-1 draw with PSG. Udinese beat Barcelona and Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. Bayern Munich held off Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong. Killian Phillips scored again as St Mirren went top of the Scottish Premiership. Joe Bevan tormented Aberdeen as Dundee won 2-0. Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul.

Other Sports and Events

In The Hundred, Sunrisers Leeds crushed Welsh Fire, and Trent Rockets secured a knockout stage place. Phoebe Litchfield hit the fastest fifty in women's Hundred history. In boxing, Aaron McKenna became middleweight world champion, and Dina Thorslund regained her world title. In rugby, South Africa edged Argentina 17-10. Cameron Norrie stunned third seed Alex de Minaur in Montreal. The FA has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches. Coritiba wore the name of an English fan with MND on their shirts. Scotland is closing in on a new head coach to replace Steve Clarke.