Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Club Moves and Management Changes

Burnley have appointed Nicky Hayen as their new head coach, signing him to a three-year deal announced Wednesday. In Scotland, Aberdeen sold Topi Keskinen to Odense for an undisclosed fee, which manager Stephen Robinson called "a very good offer" stated Friday. St Mirren also named Marcus Fraser as their new captain, with manager Craig McLeish citing Fraser's ability to "set standards" as the reason for his selection reported Monday. Meanwhile, West Ham signed forward Ebony Salmon on a two-year contract after her departure from Aston Villa confirmed Tuesday. Manchester City has bolstered their squad with England international Niamh Charles, acquiring her from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea for £500,000, with the player signing a three-year deal announced Monday. Arsenal has also been active, signing Spain defender Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her exit from Barcelona reported Tuesday.

International Coaching and Player News

Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team head coach, agreeing to a four-year contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup confirmed Thursday. In England, new behavioural guidelines for players have been revealed by the national team detailed Friday. There was an incident at England's Kansas City media centre where a man entered carrying a wrench, prompting a review by the Football Association reported Wednesday. Striker Aune Heggebo of West Bromwich Albion has stated that watching Erling Haaland and former teammate Torbjorn Heggem at the World Cup has been inspiring revealed Thursday. Jude Bellingham and Martin Ødegaard are highlighted as two No. 10s who have faced criticism but are now performing at a high level analyzed Friday.

Player Focus and Transfer Rumors

Manchester City midfielder Rico Lewis discussed his faith, charity work tackling homelessness, and his football journey featured Tuesday. Monaco's chief has cast doubt on Paul Pogba's future at the club reported Thursday. Liverpool is facing a period of change with the departure of Michael Edwards, the chief executive officer of football for owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) announced Wednesday. Christian Pulisic's performance at the World Cup is described as a "mystery," failing to meet expectations despite being a star player on home soil examined Friday.

Women's Cricket and Tennis

Sophie Ecclestone became England Women's leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts dismissed India for 285 on the opening day of the historic first women's Test at Lord's achieved Thursday. England is on the brink of becoming the world's No. 1 T20 side, with Harry Brook leading the charge towards the summit reported Wednesday. At the Amundi Evian Championship, England's Lottie Woad shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim the halfway lead, seeking her first major victory stated Thursday. Charley Hull is two shots behind the leader at the same championship after an encouraging second round reported Thursday. In tennis, Novak Djokovic's bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title was ended by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals concluded Friday. Britain's Arthur Fery's Wimbledon run concluded in the semi-finals with a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev reported Saturday.

Other Sports News

Scottie Scheffler is set to miss the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open, ending a streak of 78 consecutive tournaments where the world No. 1 made it to the weekend projected Friday. A boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with a 2am start time being deemed acceptable discussed Thursday. An inquest into the death of Nobby Stiles will be held after a coroner found injuries consistent with repeated head trauma ordered Thursday.