Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 29, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Premier League: Liverpool Held, Everton Rescue Point

Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot hit an early stumbling block as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Victor Muñoz thumped in a deflected equaliser to rescue a point for the hosts, but the performance raised concerns that last season's bad habits remain unresolved under the new manager. Andoni Iraola’s side twice led through Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai, but defensive lapses proved costly. Liverpool’s player ratings showed Morgan Gibbs-White shining for Forest, while the home side’s midfield struggled to assert control. Iraola was left fuming after the match, claiming the electronic board malfunction delayed his substitutions and directly contributed to Forest’s penalty. Meanwhile, the European live updates page tracked all the weekend’s action across the continent’s top five leagues.

At Goodison Park, James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time goal denied Bournemouth victory on Marco Rose’s home Premier League debut, with the match ending 1-1. Elsewhere, Liam Millar scored late to seal Hull’s second straight win, a 1-0 victory at Coventry, who continue their 25-year wait for a Premier League win under Frank Lampard. West Ham remain winless after a gritty 1-1 draw at Watford, with Nuno Espirito Santo still searching for his first league victory. In the Championship, Wolves came from behind to beat Stoke 4-1, continuing their unbeaten start, while Swansea cruised to a 3-0 away win at Derby with goals from Joseph Opoku, Eom Ji-sung and Ronald. Will Lankshear scored twice as Middlesbrough beat West Brom 3-1, making it six goals in five games since his summer move from Tottenham.

Championship Roundup: Charlton Top, Norwich and Southampton Soar

Charlton moved to the top of the Championship table after a 1-0 victory over Preston, maintaining their perfect start to the season. Norwich finally got their campaign up and running with an emphatic 4-1 home win over 10-man Burnley, while Cyle Larin’s double in a 5-1 demolition of Millwall proved why Southampton boss Tonda Eckert rates him as the best striker in the division. Lincoln earned their first second-tier win in 65 years as Ben House’s 66th-minute goal gave them a 1-0 win at previously-unbeaten Bolton. QPR came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Blackburn, making it two wins from three in the Sky Bet Championship. The EFL highlights roundup captures all the key moments, while the live blog tracked the action as it unfolded. Elsewhere, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was left "shellshocked" by the goals his side conceded in a 2-1 defeat at home to Birmingham, calling the defending "unacceptable."

Transfer News: Barcola, Álvarez, Martinelli and More

Liverpool could spend up to €140 million in their pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola, raising questions about whether he is the long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. Meanwhile, Barcelona and Arsenal target Julián Álvarez is being lined up for a return to Manchester City, according to Transfer Talk. Nottingham Forest have agreed a £22m deal with Crystal Palace for Daniel Muñoz, who scored in their draw at Anfield. Forest are also preparing an ambitious £40m bid for Everton’s teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong, though the Merseyside club have already rejected the approach. Al Hilal are closing in on the signing of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli in a deal worth up to €65 million ($76m), sources have told ESPN in Brazil. Aston Villa completed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on Friday. Fulham are in talks to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano.

European Football: Bayern, PSG, Milan and Elversberg

Bayern Munich kicked off their Bundesliga season in style with a 5-1 win over Stuttgart, with Michael Olise among the scorers. In Ligue, Luis Enrique praised PSG’s fighting spirit after they staged another late comeback, scoring two stoppage-time goals to secure a 2-2 draw against Lille. Christian Pulisic was an unused substitute as Ruben Amorim continued his perfect start to Serie A life at AC Milan with a 2-0 win over Venezia. Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun, extending Al Nassr’s perfect record atop the Saudi Pro League. In Germany, the tiny town of Elversberg—population just 13,000, no train station—has enjoyed a meteoric rise from regional leagues to debut in the Bundesliga. Jose Mourinho has expressed concern over the three-week international break, citing the demanding schedule facing Real Madrid’s key players after the World Cup. Thursday’s Champions League draw in Monaco was overshadowed by UEFA filing criminal charges against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, escalating the battle between European football’s governing body and FIFA.

Other Sports: Golf, Rugby League and Rankings

At the Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy chased a fast start as Viktor Hovland shared the lead, with the live leaderboard tracking every shot. Wigan Warriors retained the League Leaders’ Shield after a 26-20 victory over Leeds Rhinos, moving within one game of a second consecutive treble. ESPN has released its ranking of the top 10 soccer players in the world right now, with some surprising names included. Chris Richards has spoken about putting his World Cup heartbreak behind him as he returns to Premier League action with the USMNT defender. Andoni Iraola must find a way to get the best out of Alexander Isak at Liverpool, with the striker scoring his first goal of the season in the draw against Forest.