Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 9:23 AM ET

Transfer Window

Youri Tielemans has given his first extended interview since his £35m move to Manchester United, admitting he "did not expect" to leave Aston Villa this summer. The Belgian midfielder also credited FIFA's U-turn on Folarin Balogun's red card for inspiring Belgium's World Cup win over the United States. Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. Manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly keen to be reunited with Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto from Chelsea. Chelsea have added left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano for a reported £16m. The deal earned a B from ESPN, who called him the "King of Duels." Barcelona have granted Ferran Torres permission to skip training to finalise his move to Paris Saint-Germain. PSG also see Khvicha Kvaratskhelia return for the UEFA Super Cup. Elsewhere, CF Montréal has signed Chilean star Alexis Sánchez on a Designated Player contract. Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a potential club-record deal. Ipswich Town have agreed a fee for Paraguay forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg. Meanwhile, Paul Pogba is expected to have his Monaco contract terminated. Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" after the club opted not to renew his deal. England midfielder Georgia Stanway has explained her new Arsenal tattoo, saying the club made her "feel wanted" before her move from Bayern Munich. Finally, Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for Jayden Meghoma. A free transfer show, Good Morning Transfers, continues on Sky Sports News.

UEFA Super Cup & Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain aim to win a third consecutive Champions League and six trophies this season, starting with the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. Villa manager Unai Emery chases his first Super Cup. The match also sees three Villa stars ruled out, as detailed in the Super Cup preview. The clash also features a solar eclipse in Spain, with players from Barcelona and Montpellier warned to keep their eyes on the ball.

Kit Releases & Football Culture

LaLiga’s El Clásico rivalry has extended to fashion as Barcelona and Real Madrid both released their new 2026-27 third kits. Meanwhile, all 2026-27 Premier League jerseys have been ranked, from Elvis tributes to retro classics. The cult indoor tournament Tennent's Soccer Sixes returns with a legends edition featuring all 12 Scottish Premiership clubs. Separately, the Community Shield debate continues over whether it should be considered a major trophy. Off the pitch, Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down at the end of the 2026-27 season.

EFL & Lower Leagues

The three relegated Premier League sides — West Ham, Burnley and Wolves — face a tough Championship season, with BBC Sport analysing their prospects. Birmingham City has sold over 20,000 season tickets for the upcoming campaign, and manager Chris Davies is changing his approach to fuel a promotion push. The EFL season preview highlights play-off changes, new managers, and star players. Meanwhile, Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly reiterates that James McClean remains a player for the club despite speculation.

Other News

Olivia Moultrie of the Portland Thorns and USWNT has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season with an ACL injury. ESPN has also ranked the top 30 men's managers in European club football. It also identified one U21 player to watch from each Premier League team. Finally, the Ask Me Anything team explains how add-ons work in football transfers. A podcast asks whether Scotland takes John McGinn for granted.