Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:27 PM ET

Transfer Market

Ferran Torres will join European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the two clubs reached a deal in principle for around €50 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. Paris Saint-Germain had an initial offer of around €40 million rejected by Barcelona earlier in the week. Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for any clubs wishing to meet their £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernández, while they could sign Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi if the Argentine joins Manchester City. Galatasaray has made a €45 million bid to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, a source told ESPN. Atlético Madrid and Tottenham have reached an agreement for Argentina defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero in a deal worth €40 million. Endrick is more likely to stay at Real Madrid than leave on loan this season, multiple sources have told ESPN. Manchester City have rejected a new £55 million bid from Barcelona for Rodri, but Barcelona remain optimistic of completing the signing. Jérémy Doku has become the latest Manchester City player to extend his contract after signing a new five-year deal. LAFC announced the signing of forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer through the 2028-29 MLS season. Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli for an undisclosed fee. Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could break the club's transfer record. Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year deal.

Match Reports and Game Action

Celta Vigo postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of its stadium. Fulham's preseason match against Málaga CF ended controversially when the English club walked off the pitch and coach Álvaro Arbeloa was red-carded. Desire Doue scored the winner as champions of Europe Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup. Teenage striker Brian Madjo scored on his Aston Villa debut in the UEFA Super Cup defeat. Everton strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win over Newcastle in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield. Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 in their latest pre-season friendly. Noussair Mazraoui kept his cool amid a bizarre finish to Manchester United's pre-season friendly in Dublin, rolling in the decisive penalty as they beat Leeds United 5-4 in a shoot-out. Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance and Myles Lewis-Skelly scored as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como before winning 4-3 on penalties.

Premier League and Club Football

The Premier League shirts will have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front. Arsenal are actively looking for more new signings in the transfer market, Mikel Arteta said. Leicester City are up for sale as their Thai owners King Power hope to sell the club after 16 years. Youri Tielemans gave his first extended interview on his £35 million dream move to Manchester United. Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says the club "want" and "need" to do more transfer business. West Ham are getting ready to start their first league campaign outside the top flight since 2011-12.

Global Football and Other News

Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami CF following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The Netherlands have appointed Barcelona great Xavi Hernández as the new national team coach. Six Arab football federations expressed their "full support" for Gianni Infantino. The Football Association of Ireland officially withdrew support for under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Rory McIlroy made a woeful start to the Fed ExCup Playoffs as he shot a four-over par opening round. Jack Draper lost 6-3 7-5 to Martin Landaluce in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saved an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side through to the 2026 Wafcon final.