Transfers, results, and the storylines driving football.
Lionel Messi scored a free-kick to reach 930 career goals as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with San Diego FC, days after also reaching 100 goals for the club.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer has withdrawn from England's squad with a muscle injury, ruling him out of the opening Nations League matches and deepening Thomas Tuchel's selection problems.
Matheus Cunha scored an 89th-minute equaliser as Manchester United drew 1-1 at Fulham, avoiding a third straight defeat under pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
Kylian Mbappé says his individual season, including a record World Cup scoring run, deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Cristiano Ronaldo is 21 goals from 1,000 career goals after scoring in Al Nassr's win over Abha.
Manchester City arrive at Old Trafford with a perfect start under Enzo Maresca, as Michael Carrick's United face an early test.
The 2026/27 Champions League league phase opens with Real Madrid vs Inter and Porto vs Man City on September 8, then Liverpool-Atlético and Napoli-Arsenal on September 9.
Premier League clubs spent roughly £3.46 billion in the 2026 summer window, smashing last summer's record, with Manchester City the biggest spenders.
Manchester City have signed Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million, taking City's summer spending past £450 million.
Everton's proposed £40 million move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day after medical concerns emerged during negotiations.
Chelsea's attempt to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a replacement for Enzo Fernández collapsed after Monaco withdrew from the deal.
Manchester City arrive at Old Trafford with a perfect start under Enzo Maresca, as Michael Carrick's United face an early test.
