Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

European Club & National Team Moves

Barcelona signed German from Borussia Dortmund. The Catalan club, however, faces a blow as Frenkie de Jong is sidelined with a knee ligament injury that could keep him out for months. Meanwhile, the German federation (DFB) is expected to announce Jürgen Klopp as their new national team coach at a news conference Friday. AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who turns 41 in September, has signed a one-year contract extension. Rangers have also confirmed the signing of midfielder Vanja Dragojevic on an initial four-year deal.

Premier League Transfer Speculation & News

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £70m bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Liverpool, looking to replace Mohamed Salah, are said to be leading the race to sign PSG's Bradley Barcola. Manchester City's Rodri and could miss the start of the Premier League season. In a potential training disruption, Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a session by refusing to leave the pitch.

FIFA & World Cup Reflections

The Norwegian FA president will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. Elsewhere, analysis of FIFA's World Cup changes from the recent tournament. In reflections on the tournament, one report suggests. Separately, domestic abuse reports in the UK during the 2026 World Cup.

Other Football & Sports Updates

The USL Super League and the USL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement. Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene on mothers returning to football. In cricket, Ryana MacDonald-Gay to help Manchester Super Giants secure a dominant seven-wicket victory over London Spirit.