Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Club Football News

City's pre-season campaign began with a penalty shootout loss to Inter Milan in their first friendly under new manager Enzo Maresca. Chelsea's Mykhailo is welcomed back into the squad by Xabi Alonso, although Alonso cautioned that it is too early to assess his immediate impact. Tottenham's uncertainty Richarlison's future was amplified by manager Roberto de Zerbi, who stated the club "don't know" if the striker will remain, noting his occasional desire to depart. Bournemouth has bolstered their defense by signing Portugal international Antonio Silva from Benfica for a deal potentially worth £25.7m.

Transfer Market Rumors

Bayern Munich reportedly targeting Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko as a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane.

Other Sports

Jim Crowley announced his retirement from horse racing, opting to transition into training after failing to fully recover from a significant injury sustained in September. cricket, Birmingham Phoenix secured their inaugural victory in The Hundred women's competition by defeating Welsh Fire with a dramatic finish in their match, which was observed by investor Jude Bellingham. AIG Women's Open, Ryu extended her lead while Hull experienced a difficult start to the day's play. Elsewhere, Hickey a boxing gold medal for England.

FIFA Governance

Stone's reflection details the turbulent five days that disrupted Gianni Infantino's strategies for selling stakes in FIFA competitions. Further analysis suggests that FIFA's World Cup plan lacked fundamental viability from its inception, raising numerous unanswered questions upon its presentation.