Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:14 AM ET

Transfer Window & Manager Updates

Rangers agree a £6.5m deal for PSV's Driouech as they also seek a loan for a left-back, while Celtic aim to tie up an attacker this week. New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca opened up about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI, and a captaincy dilemma. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta confirmed he is "trying" to add players after Vinícius Jr. opted to stay at Real Madrid, saying he wants to make his squad "much better."

International & Off‑Pitch Drama

US President Donald Trump warned FIFA would make a terrible mistake if it replaced Gianni Infantino, posting his support on social media. Meanwhile, Mexico beat the United States 2-0 in a controversial Concacaf U20 final at Estadio Azteca, with a suspect red card overshadowing the victory. Hundreds of fans flocked to Funchal cathedral after false reports that Cristiano Ronaldo was marrying Georgina Rodríguez — only to see a different couple wed. And Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, refused entry to the US, said he is "grateful" to have been assigned the Super Cup as a consolation.