Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:20 PM ET

Transfers

Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal for £75m from Newcastle. Analysts are examining exactly where he fits in Mikel Arteta's midfield. Manchester City are refusing to sanction a cut‑price departure for Rodri, valuing him at more than €70m amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Diego Simeone insists Atlético Madrid’s position on Julián Álvarez remains unchanged despite the striker’s desire to leave and Barça’s pursuit. Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join Paris Saint‑Germain this summer after agreeing personal terms. Liverpool have agreed a surprise loan deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Real Madrid have spent big to add World Cup star Yan Diomande to an already loaded forward line. Ipswich Town have signed Serbia midfielder Saša Lukić from Fulham for an undisclosed fee. Middlesbrough have brought in Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vítek. Aberdeen have acquired versatile Belgian forward Mitchy Ntelo from Yverdon‑Sport. Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United are both monitoring Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito. In MLS, San Jose Earthquakes have hired former Portland executive Gavin Wilkinson as a consultant. In the women’s game, Manchester United have replaced Marc Skinner with Eva Olid as manager less than a month before the WSL season.

Club & League News

Barcelona’s unusual preseason run‑out on Saturday pits them against both Nottingham Forest and Udinese in a triangular match explained over 90 minutes. Will Lankshear’s debut goal gave Middlesbrough a 1‑0 Carabao Cup win over Wrexham, with Berhalter on the touchline for Boro. All first‑round Carabao Cup games are being shown live on Sky, including QPR vs Millwall. The 2026‑27 Premier League kits have all been released, and we’ve ranked every jersey from the Elvis tribute to retro classics. Our writers look at each big WSL club’s transfer business and propose one question they should be asking themselves. The Scottish FA has called a “critically important” summit on the future of the national game. The governing body is closing in on appointing a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke. U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes said she is delighted that Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to remain the U.S. men’s coach for four more years. Former West Ham co‑chairman David Sullivan attended the club’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away. Tech investors are still eyeing a slice of the World Cup, wondering whether football is AI‑proof. Mohamed Salah and Vozinha provided some of the most amazing transfer unveilings in recent memory.

Off‑Field & Tributes

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has denied that UEFA made a payment to his alleged lover while he served as the organisation’s general secretary. The Norwegian football federation president has called on Infantino to resign, saying there is no trust in him, while Mexico and Argentina have expressed support for the embattled FIFA boss as Norway tells Infantino to quit. The football world is mourning the loss of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel, who has died at 68 after a long illness. The news was also confirmed by BBC Sport. Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Phil Parkes has died at the age of 79.

Other Sports

Boxing fans can watch McKenna vs Oliha free live on Sky. Betfred Super League side Huddersfield Giants have announced they will leave their home town for Dewsbury from the 2027 season. Legendary staying hurdler Big Buck’s has died at the age of, with trainer Paul Nicholls paying tribute. In The Hundred women’s competition, Trent Rockets booked a knockout place with a nine‑wicket victory over MI London. Australia held on for a tight 35‑32 win over Japan, surviving a late rally in Les Kiss’s debut as head coach despite a first‑half red card.