Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 12:25 PM ET

Preseason Fireworks

Fulham's preseason friendly against Málaga CF turned sour when the English club walked off the pitch and coach Álvaro Arbeloa was shown a red card, with Málaga scoring into an empty net.

FIFA's Future

Six Arab federations have thrown their full support behind Gianni Infantino as the FIFA president fights to retain his position amid controversy over the failed World Cup plan.

Transfer Activity

Enes Unal has completed a permanent move from Bournemouth to Getafe, rejoining the Spanish club on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Celtic have signed German midfielder Mika Baur from Paderborn on an initial four-year deal, with the option for a further year, as reported by Sky Sports. England's World Cup defenders are in high demand this summer following the national team's third-place finish. At Manchester City, the potential departure of Rodri has sparked debate over possible replacements. Leicester City have been put up for sale by their Thai owners King Power for more than £200m. Youri Tielemans has apologized to Aston Villa fans after comments suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Manchester United.

Boardroom Battles

West Ham United are facing a boardroom battle described as "like Eastenders" as they prepare for their first Championship season since 2011–12.

Referee Stories

After 20 years as a top-flight referee, Anthony Taylor has spoken out about the reasons behind his decision to step away from the game at the start of the upcoming season. In an inspiring tale, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup but ultimately officiated the UEFA Super Cup, calling it his "World Cup."

Super League & Sponsorship

Super League has received an investment offer from Australia's National Rugby League commission. Meanwhile, Premier League kits will undergo a major change as clubs implement a ban on gambling sponsors, replacing them with tech and financial firms.

Season Kickoff

Football is back without hydration breaks, and Sky Sports has detailed how to watch the new Premier League, EFL, and WSL seasons.