Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:11 PM ET
World Cup & WAFCON
Nigeria registered their worst-ever WAFCON performance after a 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Cameroon, who secured a spot at the 2027 Women's World Cup. Algeria became the first team to reach the WAFCON semifinals, qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil by reaching the WAFCON semifinals. France says they are still planning to compete in the U20 Women's World Cup despite a Uefa boycott threat.
FIFA & Leadership
LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is "destroying the very essence" of football. FIFA has hit out at efforts to "undermine" its president. Norway's soccer federation president has called on Infantino to resign, saying there is "no trust" in him. The Norwegian Football Federation called for Infantino to resign after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. Rivals are reportedly circling to unseat Infantino. Spain "deserves" to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to the country's sports minister.
Mourinho & Ferguson Succession
Jose Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, only to tearfully return to Chelsea. Mourinho agreed to replace Ferguson, but David Moyes ultimately succeeded the legendary manager. New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness, saying he needs to improve after returning for preseason out of shape.
Transfer News: Premier League & Europe
Arsenal signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in a £75m transfer. Bruno Guimaraes was "very emotional" about the move, according to Newcastle's sporting director. Arsenal signed Guimaraes, who is capable of dominating and destroying. Fulham agreed a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Ipswich Town signed Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham. Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page. Manchester City agreed a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. Coventry City completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. Hull City signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl on a five-year contract. Notts County signed Northampton Town midfielder Dean Campbell. Middlesbrough signed Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek. Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks about a swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson. Crystal Palace completed the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. Newcastle United told Manchester United that Lewis Hall is not for sale.
Transfer News: La Liga, Ligue, MLS & More
Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain. Paris St-Germain signed France international Lucas Digne from Aston Villa. Real Madrid sent Franco Mastantuono to Fiorentina on a season-long loan. Liverpool agreed a surprise loan deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Sevilla is nearing a £7.9m move for Scotland U21 striker Robbie Ure. Aberdeen signed Belgian forward Mitchy Ntelo. The LA Galaxy confirmed the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto. Hirving "Chucky" Lozano joined the LA Galaxy on a loan deal from San Diego FC. Aston Villa is interested in an Endrick loan, and Harry Kane is expected to extend his Bayern Munich deal.
Transfer Gossip & Rumors
Manchester United and Arsenal are chasing Club Brugge full-back Seys. Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining Arsenal. Romero is open to joining Arsenal, but Spurs are resisting. Atletico Madrid is in talks with Tottenham over signing their captain Cristian Romero. Arsenal and Manchester United both want Inter's Pio Esposito. Manchester United are reportedly looking at a move for USMNT's Antonee Robinson. Manchester City is reportedly looking to sign Shakhtar's Kauã Elias. Barcelona increased their bid for Rodri. Manchester City values Rodri at more than €70 million. Enzo Maresca said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week. PSV rejected an improved Rangers offer for Driouech. Rangers rejected an offer for striker Youssef Chermiti. Celtic and Rangers have submitted offers for wingers.
Preseason: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool & Man City
Arsenal suffered a second successive preseason defeat, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund. Arsenal produced more comical defending, conceding "poor goals" as Dortmund won the Emirates Cup. Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were "fuming" after a 3-1 preseason loss to Real Betis. Chelsea bounced back with a 3-0 win over AC Milan, with Joao Pedro scoring a double. Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso. Luis Garcia hopes Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool. Liverpool threw away another 2-0 lead as Monaco won 3-2 in Andoni Iraola's first Anfield game. Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want" after throwing away a two-goal lead. Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul.
Preseason: Man Utd, Newcastle, Bayern & More
Bryan Mbeumo earned Man Utd a 1-1 draw with PSG, a game that left boss Michael Carrick encouraged. Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United's squad at their preseason camp in Ireland. Youri Tielemans made an impressive debut for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw with PSG. Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss. Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Jaissle a winning start at 10-man Valencia. Bayern Munich held off a late fightback from Aston Villa to secure a 2-1 victory in Hong Kong. Udinese beat Spanish champions Barcelona and Nottingham Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. Barcelona canceled a preseason friendly in Morocco due to the border crisis in Ceuta.
Scottish Premiership & Club News
Kasper Hogh earned rave reviews after his first hat-trick for Celtic in a 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock. Kasper Hogh silenced his early critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside. Derek McInnes is still looking for his first win as Rangers manager after Hibernian won 2-1 at Ibrox. McInnes believes Rangers "aren't as bad as people think" despite his winless start. Wouter Vrancken finally secured his first win as Hearts head coach. Three Hearts summer signings were on target as Vrancken got his reign up and running with a 4-0 win over Dundee United. Heart of Midlothian agreed a deal to sell Alexandros Kyziridis for around £1.7m. Motherwell signed off for their Conference League qualifier with a goalless draw against Falkirk. Joe Bevan tormented Aberdeen as Dundee got their first Premiership points with a 2-0 win. Killian Phillips was on target again to keep St Mirren on top of the Premiership. St Mirren were tipped for relegation but have started with two opening wins. Shaun Maloney revealed that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital.
Other Football News
Inter Miami paid tribute to their absent captain Lionel Messi in a Leagues Cup loss after the death of his father. Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died at a hospital in Rosario. He was. Argentina will not pressure Messi to play at the 2028 Copa América. Cristiano Ronaldo laughed at false wedding reports that caused fan chaos in Funchal. Conor Gallagher is ready to show what he can do under De Zerbi at Tottenham. Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho. Vinícius Júnior ended speculation of a move to Arsenal by signing a new six-year Real Madrid contract. Diego Simeone insists Atlético's position on Julián Álvarez has not changed despite Barcelona's interest. The Scottish FA is to hold a "critically important" summit on the future of the national game. The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach. The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of Billy Vigar. England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis has retired from officiating to take up a new role with the FA. Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wore the name of an English fan on their shirts to raise awareness for MND. Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs, but a GAA return is unlikely. Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Betis' Antony were sent off after a confrontation during a friendly. Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history. Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal are talking up their chances of winning the Treble. Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes has died at the age of. Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has been given a trading card made with real 24-carat gold. Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but prefers to play in midfield. U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes said she is "delighted" that Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal. Emma Hayes urged US Soccer to prioritize the U.S. Under-20 Women's national team. Gavin Wilkinson was hired by San Jose as a consultant. Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the "Spygate" reports are far from the truth.
Carabao Cup & EFL
Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round. Will Lankshear's strike saw Boro past Wrexham as Wolves and Stevenage also progressed. Kyle Walker struck the winning penalty as Burnley edged out Notts County 4-3 in a shoot-out.
Golf, Horse Racing, Boxing & Other Sports
Michael Brennan secured his Fed ExCup Playoffs spot with a Wyndham Championship win. Jon Rahm clinched the LIV Golf season points title. Brooks Koepka labelled missing the Fed ExCup playoffs "pathetic". Charley Hull surged up the leaderboard with a course-record 62 at the PIF London Championship. Samangan gave Francis-Henri Graffard a Group One success in the Prix Maurice de Gheest. Sun Goddess came from last to first to provide Aidan O'Brien with his 18th win in the Phoenix Stakes. Ryan Moore bagged a Shergar Cup double to help Great Britain and Ireland win. Big Buck’s, one of the greatest staying hurdlers, has died at the age of. Aaron McKenna defeated Etinosa Oliha to become a middleweight world champion. Aaron McKenna vows middleweight domination. Dina Thorslund is a world champion again after ending Cherneka Johnson's undisputed run. Callum Walsh maintained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision victory over Tyler Denny. Joe Ward staved off disaster, beating Artjom Kasparian on a unanimous decision. Dana White revealed that the Fury-Joshua fight will take place "where the money is". Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a knee injury. Jack Draper has been confirmed for the Cincinnati Open despite arm injury fears. Cameron Norrie was knocked out of the National Bank Open by Arthur Fils. Ben Stokes made a quickfire 43 to help Durham beat Essex in the One-Day Cup. Mitchell Marsh's half-century helped Sun Risers Leeds beat Welsh Fire in The Hundred. SunRisers Leeds kept themselves in contention for The Hundred eliminator. Trent Rockets sealed a knockout stage place with a win over MI London. Trent Rockets booked a place in the women's knockouts. Phoebe Litchfield hit the fastest fifty in the history of The Hundred women's competition. Birmingham Phoenix were knocked out of the men's competition by Sun Risers Leeds. South Africa scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby. Australia held on for a 35-32 victory over Japan in Les Kiss' first match. New Zealand began their South Africa tour with a 38-21 win over the Stormers. Leeds underlined their Super League title credentials with a comeback win over Wakefield. Tommy Makinson will retire from rugby league at the end of the 2026 season. Huddersfield Giants are to move to Dewsbury for the 2027 season. Raymond van Barneveld was fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority. Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Panthers to a comeback win in the NFL Hall of Fame game.