Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:08 AM ET

Messi and Vinícius Dominate Headlines

Inter Miami paid tribute to their absent captain Lionel Messi in Saturday's Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, following the death of his father earlier in the day. Meanwhile, Vinícius Júnior ended weeks of speculation by signing a new Real Madrid deal that runs through 2032.

Transfer Rumors and Player Moves

Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United are both keen on Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, according to transfer talk. Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United's squad at their preseason camp in Ireland, as sources have told ESPN. Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid under new boss Jose Mourinho, as he looks to prove his worth in a key role.

Club Updates and World Cup Fallout

Newcastle United lifted a trophy in Matthias Jaissle's first match as head coach, but he insisted he is not planning to smash the locker room after a friendly win over Valencia. The World Cup has left many elite clubs struggling with burnout, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich among those battling fatigue. FIFA has hit out at what it called "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" world soccer's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino, in a strongly worded statement.

Other Headlines

Aaron McKenna, the new world champion, has vowed to dominate the middleweight division as the heir to Golovkin and Canelo. True Love heads the market for the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville, with the race live on Sky Sports Racing at 3.40pm.