Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

International Football Transfers & Squad News

Arsenal has reportedly seen a £55 million ($73m) bid rejected by Newcastle United for midfielder Bruno Guimarães, signaling a tough negotiation stance from the Magpies. In Italy, AC Milan has appointed Massimo Calvelli as CEO as part of an effort to "bring a winning culture" back to the club, with sources indicating they have already rejected an approach from New York City FC for United States attacker Christian Pulisic. Meanwhile, striker Paul Mullin has departed Wrexham after five years following a mutual contract termination.

European Championship & National Team Updates

Norway's Erling Haaland is slated to start on the substitutes' bench for their World Cup Group I clash against France, as manager Stale Solbakken plans to rest ten players. In other national team news, Declan Rice has returned to England training on Friday, though Reece James remains a doubt for the match against Panama. The Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to continue as Wales head coach after his proposed move to Burnley fell through.

Cricket & Other Sports

Ireland secured a historic first-ever victory against India in any format, winning by 34 runs in Stormont thanks to a half-century from captain Lorcan Tucker. In Test cricket, England's Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes led a significant fightback on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. World championship leader Kimi Antonelli dominated the second practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix, while George Russell encountered difficulties. Oleksandr Usyk has also vacated his heavyweight titles, though he has not retired from boxing.