Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:17 PM ET

International Football

Nigeria registered their worst-ever WAFCON performance, losing 1-0 to Cameroon in Sunday's quarterfinal. Meanwhile, LaLiga president Javier Tebas declared Gianni Infantino's FIFA era over, accusing the president of destroying the game's essence.

Club Friendlies and Preseason

Inter Miami honored absent captain Lionel Messi after his father's death, despite losing their Leagues Cup match. Arsenal suffered a second consecutive preseason defeat, falling 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a thriller. Enzo Maresca expects Rodri to return to Manchester City next week amid speculation. New Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho criticized summer signing Bernardo Silva's fitness, demanding improvement.

Mourinho's Manchester United Revelation

Jose Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, only to tearfully back out and return to Chelsea. The BBC also reported the story, noting David Moyes ultimately took the job.

Off-Pitch Stories

False rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding sent hundreds of fans to Funchal's cathedral, where they mistakenly celebrated a different couple's big day.