Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

USWNT & Club Updates

Gotham FC and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off in the opening minutes of her team's 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns suffered an injury on Friday. Elsewhere, Mason Mount has impressed in pre-season for Manchester United, playing alongside new arrival Andrey Santos in their first two matches.

Transfer Rumors & Deals

Celtic have of £11 million plus add-ons to sign striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt, while Daizen Maeda has completed a £10 million move to Ipswich Town. Atlético Madrid are reportedly considering including Viktor Gyökeres in any deal for Arsenal's Julián Álvarez transfer talks. Chelsea are also in discussions to sign set-piece coach Austin Mac Phee from Aston Villa, facing competition from other Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.

Managerial & League News

Roberto De Zerbi, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, stated that players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should consider leaving. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who ended his nine-year spell due to fatigue, is now being considered for the Germany national team manager position. FIFA's recent World Cup changes are being assessed, with some new features earning praise while others are deemed unsuccessful. Woking's director of football Jody Brown alleges that Jermain Defoe failed to appear for a meeting and training before his departure as head coach after only four months.

Global Football & Other Sports

Despite South America's performance at the 2026 World Cup, several players enhanced their reputations and may pursue moves in the upcoming transfer window making an impact. In boxing, the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is increasingly likely to be held in America rather than the UK. Meanwhile, Lando Norris was fastest in final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez causing a red flag progressing in practice.