Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:24 PM ET

Injury Report

Olivia Moultrie will miss the rest of the 2026 season after the Portland Thorns and USWNT midfielder suffered an ACL injury. Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji has also torn his ACL, scuppering plans for him to be transferred this summer. Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti is out for “a significant period” after suffering a similar injury in Sunday’s defeat to Hibernian.

Transfer Window

Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could break the club’s transfer record. Tottenham are in talks with Inter Milan over the sale of Djed Spence. Barcelona remain optimistic about signing Manchester City’s Rodri and plan to offer Marc Bernal an improved contract.

Celtic are poised to sign Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, who has World Cup pedigree. Chelsea have made a new enquiry about Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly. Barcelona have rejected a €40 million ($46m) offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. Endrick is more likely to stay at Real Madrid than leave on loan this season. Bradley Barcola, a Liverpool target, has been included in PSG’s Super Cup squad. Crystal Palace are in talks with Aston Villa to re-sign forward Evann Guessand on loan. Shea Charles became Northern Ireland’s most expensive player after joining Fulham for £30 million.

Club News & Management

Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle said he is “a bit scared” how referees will take his emotional touchline style but vowed not to change. Liverpool investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not markedly increase spending power and might sit uneasily with fans. PSG were unhappy with their dressing room space at Red Bull Arena and were given an extra room for the Super Cup.

Lisandro Martínez has joined Manchester United’s preseason camp in Ireland as the last of the World Cup break players to report. Burnley defender Kyle Walker warned teammates they cannot “have a hangover” as they target an immediate Premier League return. A Sky Sports supercomputer predicted Arsenal will retain the Premier League title, with Liverpool finishing above Manchester United.

International & Women’s Football

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said women’s footballers should not be “penalised” by a potential boycott of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup. Pep Guardiola was so close to becoming Italy head coach that he scribbled potential lineups during talks, Paolo Maldini revealed. New Uruguay boss Diego Forlan has alluded to the possible return of Luis Suárez. Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in Women’s Champions League qualifying, while Ajax meet Real Madrid.

Legal & Governance

The PFA has started legal proceedings against the EFL over salary cap changes in League One. Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for defamation after a banner at Selhurst Park showed the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to Morgan Gibbs-White’s head. The Ask Me Anything team explains why some Premier League transfer fees are undisclosed and how sell-on clauses affect deals.

Other Sports

Floodlights will remain on throughout The Hundred matches on Wednesday due to a solar eclipse. Reigning champions SunRisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs to reach the women’s Hundred eliminator. Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is vying with a consortium including the Lewis family to buy NBA Europe’s London team. Unbeaten racehorse Bow Echo has been retired after suffering a training setback. Teenage boxer Ruby White vowed revenge after losing the Commonwealth final. LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the Knicks on NBA opening night. Reading owner Rob Couhig said the club have had “serious discussions” about Bath playing rugby at their stadium.

Around the Game

Matthias Jaissle also warned he will not tone down his sideline antics despite a potential crackdown. One U21 player to watch from each Premier League team is highlighted, including Brighton’s next big thing and a potential youngest-ever Man United debutant. Liverpool’s pre-season collapse raises questions about fitness and squad depth as the season approaches.