Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Premier League and European Club News

Manchester United opted for affordability in their transfer strategy, while rivals Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur all. In other club news, Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi's PCP Capital Partners have submitted an offer to acquire a 25.1 percent stake in West Ham. Manchester City's new 2026-27 away kit was unveiled by Erling Haaland.

NWSL and Player Movements

The NWSL is at its midseason point, with all 16 teams receiving grades from A+ to F to assess their performance. In player transfers, Chris Cadden has departed Hibernian for Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen, with the 29-year-old right-back seeking increased game time and a fresh challenge. Liverpool's Curtis Jones was seen arguing with teammate Dominik Szoboszlai following the team's victory over Wrexham.

International Soccer and FIFA

Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who also served as former U.S. Soccer president, has resigned. England's Cole Palmer stated he did watch the World Cup after his squad snub, admitting he at halftime during the match against Mexico. Legendary AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of. Arne Slot, despite being a leading contender to manage in Saudi Arabia, is prioritizing a return to club management in Europe's major leagues.

Other Sports News

In tennis, Emma Raducanu has been omitted from Team GB's Billie Jean King Cup squad, with doubts also raised about her participation in the US Open. England cricket chief Rob Key has not ruled out Ben Stokes coming out of international retirement for next summer's Ashes series against Australia.