Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 17, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Soccer Transfers and League News

Aston Villa of midfielder Johan Manzambi, reportedly for £59.5m, beating Newcastle to the Freiburg player. This follows reports of a £50m deal earlier in the day. Meanwhile, Leeds United secured defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Sassuolo. Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho to join Bursaspor in Turkey's second tier. The MLS is reportedly down to three candidates to replace commissioner Don Garber ESPN Soccer.

International Soccer and Tournament Buzz

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert admitted the Spygate judgement was tough to read following the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs. United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino on his future next week. The World Cup has been a significant boost for beer sales in the U.S., with host cities seeing a in sales during the tournament's first four weeks. Chris Sutton has made his predictions for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, and the third-place match. Former Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon retired as a legend for Heart of Midlothian and the national team.

Other Sports Headlines

Luke Humphries against Luke Littler in the World Matchplay Darts final. Rory McIlroy plans an aggressive strategy, at Royal Birkdale to contend for The Open title. Kimi Antonelli at the Belgian Grand Prix, while George Russell struggled. Discussions are underway regarding the betting angles for the Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury. A bizarre training accident is raising questions about whether it could.