Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:32 AM ET

FIFA Leadership and Governance

The Football Association (FA) is reportedly set to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino (REF:3). Uefa has threatened legal action over Infantino's scrapped plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors (REF:7). Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president (REF:16). Wales was the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of FIFA (REF:12). Real Madrid have praised UEFA for helping protect football "at a decisive moment" after FIFA abandoned plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors (REF:24). FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective (REF:23).

Premier League Transfers and Team News

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier (REF:20). United opted for affordable options, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Spurs all spent big in the summer transfer window (REF:28). Newcastle United signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth £25.7m (REF:6). Newcastle United signed Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m (REF:5). Manchester City are preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto (REF:30). Argentina international Valentín Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg, the London club have announced (REF:26). Chelsea received an "A" grade for their acquisition of Welbeck in the summer transfer window (REF:1). Xabi Alonso said the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season (REF:25). Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian (REF:17).

Managerial and Player Movements

United manager Marc Skinner steps down from his position before the start of the Women's Super League season (REF:4). Marc Skinner left his role as Manchester United Women head coach after five years in charge (REF:8). Mikel Arteta has tried to convince Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior to join Arsenal (REF:2). Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to give anything away about his club's reported pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but said he expects more moves before the end of the summer transfer window (REF:27). Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season (REF:9). BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn Everton around this term (REF:9). Martin O'Neill tips Callum McGregor as a future Celtic manager as the midfielder commits his future to the club (REF:11). Steven Gerrard revealed the reasons why he did not return as Rangers boss (REF:11). Inter Miami has not expressed interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, club sources confirmed to ESPN (REF:29).

Other Football News and Gossip

Late drama goals, and big talking points were present in week one of the Premiership's return (REF:10). Watch Sportscene from McDiarmid Park as St Johnstone and Kilmarnock played out a seven-goal thriller in the Scottish Premiership (REF:14). St Johnstone edged out Kilmarnock in a seven-goal thriller (REF:14). Today's player in the "Who am I?" Premier League quiz is player number 14 (REF:15).

Tennis and Golf

Jessica Pegula holds a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in a rain-affected DC Open final that saw play suspended until Monday (REF:19). Donald Trump taunted opponents after announcing he had won the Senior and Super Senior Men's Club Championship at his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey (REF:13).

Combat Sports and Motorsports

Etinosa Oliha says Aaron McKenna cannot offer "anything new" in their world title fight and has vowed to inflict a punishing defeat on the Irishman (REF:18). Formula 1's summer break is upon us, and the sport's 'silly season' of speculation around and possible movement in the driver market is officially under way (REF:21).

Horse Racing

There is a full day of action on Monday with Flat action from Ripon and Windsor, live on Sky Sports Racing (REF:22). Dark Cloud Rising and Lord Roxby are set to clash at Ripon (REF:22).