Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: June 1, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

Portugal National Team Portugal will draw strength from Jota's memory when they compete at the upcoming World Cup, channeling the spirit of their late teammate into tournament performances. Meanwhile, Paraguay has named their World Cup squad which includes Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez, adding Premier League experience to their South American campaign.

Manchester City & Celtic Manchester City midfielder Rodri will delay contract decisions until after the World Cup, leaving Real Madrid to wait while the Spanish international focuses on international competition. In Scotland, Celtic plan managerial talks with Martin O'Neill and Robbie Keane this week as they search for a new leader to replace the departed manager.

English Club News BBC Sport's Monday Night Club will debate this week's football developments with host Mark Chapman and guests analyzing current issues in the sport. Portsmouth's sporting director Richard Hughes hopes increased budget will convince John Mousinho to remain with the club amid growing speculation about his future. The BBC Sport app has launched Shorts feature to bring fans video highlights from stunning goals to shocking interviews in an expanded digital offering.

Women's Football Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to joining London City Lionesses as the National Women's Soccer League sees continued growth and investment in the women's game. Utah Royals maintain their top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings as they continue their strong season while Portland Thorns struggle to keep pace in the competitive women's league.