Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:05 AM ET

Transfer Market

Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join Paris Saint‑Germain this summer after agreeing personal terms. Marcus Rashford will rejoin Manchester United’s squad at their preseason camp in Ireland. Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining local rivals Arsenal.

Tragedy in the Messi Family

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge died Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at age. Inter Miami paid tribute to their absent captain during Saturday’s Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey.

Algeria Makes History

Algeria became the first team to reach the WAFCON semifinals and qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time, beating Ivory Coast 2‑1 in the quarterfinal.

FIFA Defends Infantino

FIFA has hit out at what it called “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” world soccer’s governing body and its president Gianni Infantino.

Preseason Action

Newcastle beat 10‑man Valencia 2‑1 in a preseason friendly, with substitute Yoane Wissa scoring twice to give manager Matthias Jaissle a winning start. Arsenal face Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup with Martin Ødegaard back in the lineup. Meanwhile, Shaun Maloney takes charge of Celtic as they face Kilmarnock in Champions League qualifying.