Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:10 PM ET

Transfer Window

Mikel Arteta has backed "warrior" Bruno Guimarães to “ignite something different” in Arsenal’s midfield, adding that the Brazilian can take the club to the “next level.” The Arsenal boss hinted the club is not done with summer business, suggesting further reinforcements could arrive before the window closes. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United at their preseason camp in Ireland, sources told ESPN, after missing the early friendlies. Como have signed Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m, a major investment for the newly promoted Serie A side. France international Lucas Digne completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain, reuniting with former Barcelona teammate Neymar.

Preseason Action & Club News

Arsenal suffered a second successive preseason defeat, losing a 3-2 thriller to Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium. Andoni Iraola admitted his Liverpool side “cannot sustain the level we want” after throwing away a two-goal lead for the second consecutive match; the manager hopes the remainder of preseason will build toward a strong Premier League campaign. Inter Miami paid tribute to absent captain Lionel Messi in Saturday’s Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, with a moment of silence following the death of his father earlier that day. FIFA hit out at what it called a concerted and ongoing effort to undermine world soccer’s governing body and its president Gianni Infantino, responding to recent criticism. Cristiano Ronaldo laughed off false wedding reports that caused hundreds of fans to flock to a cathedral in his hometown of Funchal, where they instead witnessed the wedding of a different couple.

Scottish Premiership & Other Football

Derek McInnes is still searching for his first win as Rangers manager after Hibernian netted an injury-time winner to triumph 2-1 at Ibrox, a result that leaves the former Kilmarnock boss under early pressure. McInnes insisted his side “aren’t as bad as people think” and pointed to signs of improvement despite the winless start. Elsewhere, former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Gaelic football club Killybegs, though a return to competitive GAA action is unlikely for now, according to reports.