Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:42 PM ET

La Liga & Spanish Football

Celta Vigo have postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna after a fungus outbreak damaged the pitch at Balaídos. Meanwhile, a preseason friendly turned sour as Málaga scored into an empty net after Fulham walked off the field in protest, with coach Álvaro Arbeloa receiving a red card.

Premier League Transfer Market

Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for clubs to meet their £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernández, sources tell ESPN. Across London, Arsenal are inviting offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri after holding talks with Galatasaray. The Turkish club has submitted a €45 million ($51.8m) bid for Martinelli, per sources. Manchester City have secured winger Jérémy Doku on a new five-year deal, while Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave. In MLS, LAFC have signed forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich through the 2028-29 season.

Scottish & European Football

PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech is at Ibrox watching Rangers face Jagiellonia Bialystok, pending a transfer to the Scottish Premiership side. Rangers have made five changes for that Europa Conference League qualifier as they aim to overturn a first-leg deficit.

Season Previews & Analysis

As the Premier League looms, history shows the Community Shield rarely provides reliable clues about the title race. A deeper look identifies 20 individuals who will define each club's season, from managers to key players. In the Championship, early predictions suggest Wolves could stumble on opening night.

Around the Globe

New Zealand international Tim Payne has sparked a bidding war for the shirt he wore in his Olimpia debut, with fans offering thousands of dollars for the match-worn jersey.