Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 7:23 AM ET

Champions League & Liverpool

Liverpool edged Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister delivering the winning goal just a day after voicing disappointment over the lack of a new contract offer. The victory was tempered by an injury scare, as Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut with an apparent calf problem. Atlético captain Koke urged patience with forward Julián Álvarez, insisting the Argentine must be left "in peace" to find his form following the defeat.

Scottish Football

Rangers kept their Old Firm double-header hopes alive with a stoppage-time winner against St Mirren, setting up a tense week ahead of two clashes with Celtic. The Ibrox side's late strike sparked wild celebrations as momentum builds toward Sunday's cup tie. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admitted he is unsure what to make of his much-changed squad after a narrow 1-0 win at St Johnstone, with several questions lingering over performances. Meanwhile, Celtic face a goalkeeping decision, with Johnstone in contention to keep his place for the Rangers clash, while VAR's failure to intervene on a disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park remains a talking point.

Transfers & National Teams

Manchester United and Tottenham are both tracking Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, according to Transfer Talk, as the January window begins to take shape. Carlo Ancelotti has launched a sweeping rebuild of Brazil's national team, naming a new-look squad with few of the players who underperformed at the World Cup three months ago, instead favoring several young talents. In a separate move, Deyna Castellanos is set to join Liga MX Femenil side Tigres after agreeing to terminate her contract with the Portland Thorns.

Controversy & Awards

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologized to the entire Valencia squad after cameras caught him calling the La Liga strugglers “very weak” during a recent match. Mauricio Pochettino reignited a familiar debate by claiming Tottenham should be awarded the 2016-17 title rather than Chelsea, while also expressing a desire to return to the Premier League in the future. The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists have been revealed, with the full list of nominees now out for both the men's and women's awards.

MLS & NFL

Inter Miami rallied for a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field, with Lionel Messi helping erase Robert Lewandowski's opener in front of a record 63,094 fans. In the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in their opener despite losing quarterback Sam Darnold to injury, as backup Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the defense intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter.

Racing & Golf

Doncaster's St Leger meeting begins Thursday, with the Park Hill and May Hill clashes headlining the opening card, both live on Sky Sports Racing. Meanwhile, Team USA is determined to overcome past "heart-breaking" near-misses and retain the Solheim Cup on European soil this week, with the team aiming to end their away drought in the biennial contest.