Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 9:13 PM ET

LaLiga

Celta Vigo have postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna due to a fungus outbreak on the pitch at their stadium. No new date has been set as ground staff work to eradicate the problem.

Premier League Season Preview

The Community Shield has historically been a misleading preview of the Premier League title race, with few winners going on to claim the domestic crown. As the new campaign nears, ESPN has identified 20 people whose performances will define success or failure for each club, from managers like Enzo Maresca to players such as James Maddison.

Transfer Market

Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for any club willing to meet their £120m valuation of Enzo Fernández, sources told ESPN. At the same time, Manchester City confirmed Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year deal, while Tijjani Reijnders is reportedly set for a move to Al‑Qadsiah. In Scotland, PSV winger Couhaib Driouech attended Rangers’ Europa League tie at Ibrox, expected to finalise his transfer to the Scottish Premiership side.

Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray over selling several squad members and are inviting offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. The Turkish club have already submitted a €45m bid for Martinelli, sources confirmed. Meanwhile, LAFC announced the permanent signing of Bayern Munich forward Armindo Sieb through the 2028-29 MLS season.

Off-Field Buzz

A bidding war has erupted for the debut shirt of New Zealand star Tim Payne, worn during Olimpia’s recent match, with offers reaching thousands of dollars.