Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 9:46 PM ET

Arsenal's Preseason Woes

Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were "fuming" after defensive errors saw them fall to a 3-1 preseason defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday. The result highlights lingering concerns in the Gunners' back line ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Transfer Market Moves

Former Mexico star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano is finalizing a deal to join the LA Galaxy on loan from San Diego FC, sources told ESPN. Rodri has given Barcelona the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City as they try to beat Real Madrid to a deal for the midfielder, a source has told ESPN. The two developments show how MLS clubs and European powers are navigating the summer window with very different priorities.

World Cup and Off-Pitch News

Spain "deserves" to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to the country's sports minister Milagros Tolón. The new season of "Ted Lasso" was filmed in the U.S. at a real-life NWSL club for a cameo that serves as a key plot point of the show. Fans who enjoyed the World Cup can get up to speed with Bill Connelly's 101 guide to the club game, which counts 10 things to know before European seasons kick off in mid-August.

Transfer Window Debate

Clubs spend money in the summer transfer window trying to land the biggest stars, but an ESPN analysis questions whether "winning the summer" actually translates to on-pitch success. The piece argues that splashy signings often fail to deliver the value their price tags promise.