Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 12:17 PM ET

Premier League

The Premier League's brightest young stars are profiled, with one U21 player to watch from each club highlighted. Liverpool fans are seeking clarity over a consortium linked to Jeff Bezos bidding for the club. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish personally contacted Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move. Kyle Walker has warned his Burnley teammates they cannot "have a hangover" as they target an immediate return. Manchester United women's team is facing scrutiny over whether they are judged differently in the WSL. Ipswich Town's approach to the transfer market, blending Championship stars with global gambles, is examined. Jordan Nobbs says helping Newcastle gain WSL promotion would be "job done" in her career.

Transfers & Deals

The PFA has started legal proceedings against the EFL over the League One salary cap. Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34m. Fulham confirmed the signing of Shea Charles from Southampton in a deal up to £30m, making him Northern Ireland's most expensive player. Everton and Crystal Palace agreed a swap deal sending Dwight McNeil to the Eagles and Brennan Johnson to the Toffees. The rules on player swaps are explained by the BBC's Ask Me Anything team. Chelsea are exploring a loan move for Mykhailo Mudryk. West Ham signed Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three-year contract. Aston Villa are in talks to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Liverpool have signed Barcelona captain Ronald Araújo on loan with an option to buy. Paris St-Germain completed the signing of Lucas Digne from Aston Villa for £8.5m. Wrexham are set to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a record deal. LA Galaxy have signed former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto. Crystal Palace is finalizing a deal for USMNT prospect Zavier Gozo. Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page. Barcelona rejected a €40m PSG offer for Ferran Torres, though sources say Torres wants to join PSG. Hearts sold Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis to Corum for £1.7m. Rangers reportedly agreed a £4.5m transfer for Mohamed Diomande to Corum. Sevilla announced a £5.5m move for Scottish striker Robbie Ure. Crystal Palace are close to signing Anan Khalaili from Union SG. Derby County's takeover by Turki Alalshikh has collapsed. Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a defamatory banner. Why transfer fees are sometimes undisclosed is explained.

Pre-Season & Friendlies

Liverpool are concerning fans after another pre-season collapse, with manager Andoni Iraola saying the team cannot sustain the level they want. Arsenal suffered a second straight defeat, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Cup, with poor defending a concern. Andoni Iraola said Liverpool don't have energy for 90 minutes. Lisandro Martínez joined Manchester United's pre-season camp. Youri Tielemans made an impressive Man Utd debut in a 1-1 draw with PSG. Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle got a winning start with a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man Valencia. Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Betis' Antony were sent off in a friendly brawl. Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola is assessed. The rise of Liverpool teenager Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who can only play friendlies due to Brexit rules, is a story. Mikel Arteta is still trying to add players after Vinícius Jr. opted to stay at Real Madrid.

European Football & Cups

PSG were unhappy with their dressing room at Red Bull Arena for the Super Cup, but secured an extra room. Bradley Barcola is in PSG's Super Cup squad amid Liverpool links. Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in Women's Champions League qualifying. The Carabao Cup second-round draw saw Chelsea host Luton and Tottenham host Charlton. Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the only all-Premier League tie. Real Madrid have been criticized for confusing summer moves. Endrick is likely to stay at Real Madrid this season. Barcelona are stepping up efforts to sign Man City's Rodri, though City won't sanction a cut-price deal. Tottenham's Micky van de Ven signed a new long-term deal. Enzo Maresca opened up about life at Manchester City, while he also talked about replacing Pep Guardiola and his captaincy dilemma. Jose Mourinho revealed he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd. Pep Guardiola nearly became Italy head coach, according to Paolo Maldini. LaLiga president Javier Tebas declared the Infantino era over. UEFA joined a letter slamming Infantino's "deception." Trump warned FIFA against replacing Infantino. A map shows the world's division over Infantino. Omar Artan, the barred Somali World Cup ref, is grateful for a Super Cup chance. Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti said some VAR reviews "were not connected with football."

Scottish Football

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti is out for a "significant period" with an ACL injury after Rangers rejected a bid. Hibernian won 2-1 at Ibrox, leaving Derek McInnes winless. Celtic's Kasper Hogh scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock. Hearts got their first win under Wouter Vrancken, 4-0 vs Dundee United. Motherwell drew 0-0 with Falkirk. Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh acknowledged a culture of failure and expects up to five more signings. Derek McInnes insists Rangers aren't as bad as people think. St Mirren are defying expectations with two opening wins. Celtic's Hogh silenced critics. Rangers agreed a £6.5m deal for PSV's Driouech. Scottish FA summit encourages clubs to give youth a chance. The SWPL player drain is debated. Hearts' early losses revealed hidden potential. Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is on a 2,000-mile van trip to find a club. Seamus Coleman trained with Killybegs but no GAA return.

International & Other Football

LeBron James will make his Sixers debut against the Knicks on NBA opening night (cross-sport note). Mexico beat the US in the Concacaf U20 final after a controversial red card. Nigeria are out of WAFCON after shock loss to Cameroon, but still hope for 2027 World Cup. Algeria reached the Women's World Cup for the first time. African quartet qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Diego Forlan welcomes Luis Suárez return to Uruguay squad. Colombia earthquake halted Copa and league matches. Cristiano Ronaldo laughed at false wedding reports. Jorge Messi, father of Lionel, died at. Inter Miami honored absent Messi. World Cup burnout is affecting elite clubs. Ousmane Diomande's agent confirmed the £34m Forest deal. Crystal Palace are in talks to re-sign Evann Guessand on loan. Luis Garcia hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool. Vinicius Jr. signed a new six-year Real Madrid contract. Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid under Mourinho. Mourinho criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness. Darwin Núñez prematurely announced Araújo's Liverpool move. Aston Villa are interested in a loan for Endrick. Man City are in talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi, while journalists explain why they want another midfielder. Rodri is wanted by Barcelona and Real Madrid. Enzo Maresca expects Rodri back at City by Aug. 14. Barcelona made a second bid for Rodri. Man City are close to signing Bouaddi. Cristian Romero is open to joining Arsenal but Spurs resist. Arsenal and Man Utd both want Inter's Pio Esposito. Tottenham eye a move for Liverpool's Cody Gakpo. Man Utd are weighing up a move for RB Leipzig's David Raum. Arsenal are assessing who to sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr. Borussia Dortmund's scout behind Haaland and Bellingham moves is wanted by PL clubs. Osasuna's new coach started in Real Madrid's academy. Liverpool's Victor Munoz is a symbol of Iraola's high-press plan. Marcus Rashford is set for reintegration at Man Utd. Chelsea's pre-season under Xabi Alonso is analysed. Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo earned Man Utd a draw with PSG. NWSL Power Rankings have Gotham FC as new leaders. Alexia Putellas was unmasked as London City's Spanish superstar. Cymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales. Coritiba wore the name of an English fan with MND on their shirts. Brazilian player Jacy fell down a hole during a goal celebration. Family 'overwhelmed' after Arbroath held a silence for Minnie Merriman. Bath in serious discussions to play rugby at Reading's stadium.

Cricket, Golf, Other Sports

England's World Cup place is guaranteed for 2027. Scotland and Netherlands criticised World Cup format changes. Ben Stokes fired Durham to a One-Day Cup win. Trent Rockets need favours after loss to Brave. Nat Sciver-Brunt led Rockets Women into The Hundred final. SunRisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire in The Hundred. SunRisers Leeds women also dominated. Rory McIlroy returns for Fed ExCup Playoffs. Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship. Frankie Harris shot a 59 to win on the Korn Ferry Tour. Brooks Koepka called missing the playoffs "pathetic." Jon Rahm won LIV Golf season title. Dina Thorslund regained a world title. Caroline Dubois tipped as next star. Aaron McKenna became middleweight world champion. Stevie McKenna targets Callum Walsh showdown. Callum Walsh beat Tyler Denny. Joe Ward rescued his career with a win. Jarrell Miller could get a world title shot. Gian van Veen asked for help with bags stranded in Paris. Jannik Sinner withdrew from Cincinnati Open. Cameron Norrie lost in Montreal. Ferrari's Fred Vasseur outlined targets. McLaren's Andrea Stella issued a warning to rivals. South Africa edged Argentina in rugby. Tommy Makinson to retire from rugby league. Super League's Final Charge is on. Horse racing at Lingfield, Badri chases four-timer, Samangan won at Deauville, True Love heads the markets, Sun Goddess won the Phoenix Stakes. Elvis lives Dundee dream on the Scottish football podcast.