Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Club and League Matters

Celtic captain Callum McGregor to remain at the club and expressed a desire to win the league "in a bit more style" this season. Meanwhile, La Liga club Rayo Vallecano has been barred from playing at their home stadium due to the risk of Legionnaires' disease, just weeks before the new season commences. Liverpool has unveiled their retro 2026-27 away kit, drawing inspiration from the club's glory days of the 1980s ESPN Soccer.

Transfer Speculation and FIFA Politics

Real Madrid is reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri a year earlier than anticipated, motivated by his performances at the World Cup. In a significant political move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered football associations an incentive of $40 million (£30.1 to back his plan to sell a portion of FIFA to private investors, with a deadline of September 19 set for backing.

Coaching and Future Roles

Scotland assistant Steven Naismith expects to continue his involvement with the national team, irrespective of the next manager appointed to succeed Steve Clarke. Kilmarnock manager Derek McCann emphasized the need for continuous improvement, stating, "If you are standing still, you're effectively going backwards."

Other Sports News

The 2026 Formula 1 season may conclude in Europe if the scheduled final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are unable to host due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The AIG Women's Open, the year's final women's major championship, is currently underway at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with the leaderboard constantly updating.