World Soccer news

• 'Zero pressure' for high-spending Spurs - De Zerbi

  31-07-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says his club's transfers bring "zero pressure" as he explained an argument with an Arsenal-supporting taxi driver.On Thursday, the Italian teased an unnamed "bomba" signing as he continues his pursuit of Manchester City attacker Savinho, having already spent a club record £237m in the transfer window.Having first broken the club record to sign Matheus Fernandes for £85m from West Ham, Spurs then broke it again days later by signing &poun
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid hail Uefa for protecting football after World Cup sell-off plans abandoned

  02-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have praised Uefa for helping protect football “at a decisive moment” after Fifa abandoned plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.Opposition from three confederations prompted Fifa to drop the controversial proposal, dealing a significant setback to president Gianni Infantino.Uefa had pledged to boycott Fifa competitions until the idea was scrapped and intensified pressure on Infantino by declaring he had “lost the confidence” of Euro
  
  Read more

• PSG make €33m offer to Parma for Juventus target Zion Suzuki

  02-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG make €33m offer to Parma for Juventus target Zion SuzukiParis Saint-Germain are reported to have offered Parma a €33m package in their bid to sign Zion Suzuki (23), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.This acceleration in negotiations has enabled the reigning double European champions to gain a significant advantage over Juventus in finalising the deal. The Japanese goalkeeper, who played 22 matches in 2025-26 (six clean sheets and 30 goals conceded) and with whom the Rouge et
  
  Read more

• Scottish Premiership: Hibs and Motherwell vie for winning start to season

  02-08-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to SportsoundHibs 0-0 Motherwell - hosts unchanged; Longelo in for BoothFT: St Johnstone 4-3 Kilmarnock - Fowler and Diabate twice have hosts ahead but Kiltie and Hugill net levellers; Holt own goal gives Killie lead before Lloyd equalises and Fotheringham smashes in Scottish Premiership: Hibs and Motherwell vie for winning start to season
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Barcelona will not pursue move for world-class striker available for €75 million

  02-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will not pursue move for world-class striker available for €75 millionVictor Osimhen is a hot prospect in the market this summer as he is set to leave Galatasaray after a fallout.The Nigerian international is regarded as one of the top strikers in Europe, with a proven goal-scoring record at every club he has been in.Naturally, he has become a target for many clubs, as they look to snap him up this summer.Barcelona not interested in OsimhenOsimhen is set to leave Galatasaray. (Pho
  
  Read more

• PSG have tabled €40m bid to Ajax for Mika Godts

  02-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG have tabled €40m bid to Ajax for Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain are reported to have submitted a €40m bid to Ajax as part of their pursuit of Mika Godts (21), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.In their quest to revitalise their attacking line-up following the departures of Gonçalo Ramos (24) and Lee Kang-in (25), as well as the potential imminent exit of Bradley Barcola (23) – who is reportedly being targeted by Liverpool – PSG are said to have made the Belg
  
  Read more

• Official | Juventus complete €35m signing of Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegović

  02-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Juventus complete €35m signing of Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim AlajbegovićJuventus have officially completed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacking talent Kerim Alajbegović. The 18-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international has signed a five-year contract with the Italian record champions through 2031. Juventus confirmed a guaranteed transfer fee of €30m, payable across four instalments. Performance-related bonuses could increase the fee to €35m, w
  
  Read more

• Juve-Chelsea link, Pavard says no, Brescianini: today's market 🤑

  02-08-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Chelsea link, Pavard says no, Brescianini: today's market 🤑The weekend continues with friendlies and transfer talks, with teams stepping up the pressure more and more as the start of the league season approaches.Don’t miss a single minute of Inter’s preseason! All of the Italian champions’ pre-season friendlies live on OneFootball: you can choose between the Summer Pass for the full package and pay-per-view for individual matches! Click here to see the ma
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Official: Juventus sign teenage forward Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen

  02-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus sign teenage forward Alajbegović from Bayer LeverkusenJuventus have completed the signing of Kerim Alajbegović, bringing one of European football’s most coveted teenagers to Turin from Bayer Leverkusen.According to the club’s official announcement, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a long-term contract, until 2031.Neither side has disclosed the fee, though reports across Germany and Italy put the guaranteed cost above €30m, with add-ons
  
  Read more

• How Mikel Arteta reacted to Vinicius Junior transfer question

  02-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Mikel Arteta reacted to Vinicius Junior transfer questionMikel Arteta smiled in response to a question about Vinicius Junior on Saturday, before insisting that Arsenal have big ambitions for the remainder of the transfer window.Christos Tzolis signs for Arsenal, pictured with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta. Photo credit: Arsenal.comFollowing Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season win over Girona on Saturday, Mikel Arteta was asked about the club’s transfer plans for the remainder of the summer
  
  Read more

• PSG target Indonesia captain Idzes from Sassuolo

  02-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG target Indonesia captain Idzes from SassuoloParis Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Sassuolo centre-back Jay Idzes as a possible addition to their defence, in what would be a striking target for the two-time reigning European champions.TuttoMercatoWeb, relaying a report from Indonesian outlet TribunWow.com, claim the Ligue 1 side have their eye on the 26-year-old, a link said to be encouraged by PSG’s growing interest in the Indonesian market, where Idzes is the country’s
  
  Read more

• Liverpool could be set for major sale after latest update

  02-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be set for major sale after latest updateLiverpool Transfer Stance Clear as Cody Gakpo Tottenham Interest GrowsTottenham’s interest in Cody Gakpo has resurfaced, and the latest indications suggest there has been genuine encouragement from the player’s side. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have revisited the possibility of a move after setbacks in the market, with the Liverpool forward emerging again as a live option.The report states that Gakpo and those around him have
  
  Read more

• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to pay £55m to sign world-class striker

  02-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to pay £55m to sign world-class strikerTottenham Transfer News: Victor Osimhen Interest Makes Sense, But Spurs Must Keep Their HeadsTottenham are being linked with Victor Osimhen and, on the face of it, the logic is obvious. If you want a proper centre-forward, you go after one of the most productive strikers on the market. According to Caught Offside, Spurs have made initial approaches worth between £50 million and £55 million, while Galatasaray
  
  Read more

• Rennes’s Glen Kamara to join Queens Park Rangers

  02-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes’s Glen Kamara to join Queens Park RangersStade Rennais’s Glen Kamara (30) is set to join Queens Park Rangers, according to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano. A loan deal with an option to buy has been agreed between the two clubs.Having arrived in Brittany from Leeds United for a fee of €10m in the summer of 2024, the midfielder has had a difficult spell there. Having made just 13 appearances at the end of his first season – which included a five-month loan sp
  
  Read more

• Barcelona friendly against Preston North End cancelled – here’s why

  02-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona friendly against Preston North End cancelled – here’s whyBarcelona were supposed to wrap up their pre-season tour to England with a friendly against Preston North End on Monday.It was going to be an exciting matchup that would have allowed Hansi Flick to take a closer look at his current set of players on a foreign soil.However, in a major development, the Barcelona – Preston friendly has been cancelled and Barcelona will no longer play any friendly in England.Why did
  
  Read more

• 😡El Cilindro erupts at Milito after Racing defeat

  02-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😡El Cilindro erupts at Milito after Racing defeatThe Presidente Perón stadium experienced a day of maximum tension. After Racing Club’s heavy 3-1 defeat to Tigre, the Academia fans expressed furious rejection toward the Board of Directors led by president Diego Milito.Outburst in the stands after the third goalThe trigger came after Ignacio Russo’s goal, which made it 3-0 for the Matador. The supporters joined their voices in a harsh chant against the club’s lead
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid issue official statement after FIFA abandons commercial rights proposal

  02-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid issue official statement after FIFA abandons commercial rights proposalReal Madrid have welcomed FIFA’s decision to abandon its proposed partial sale of the commercial rights to its competitions.Los Blancos have described the outcome as an important victory for football clubs and the long-term sustainability of the sport.In an official statement published, the Spanish giants thanked the organisations that opposed the project while reaffirming their long-standing position agains
  
  Read more

• Mourinho hails Fiorentina’s Kean after Real Madrid draw: ‘A monster’

  02-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho hails Fiorentina’s Kean after Real Madrid draw: ‘A monster’José Mourinho was left admiring Moise Kean after Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly, describing the Italy striker as “a monster.”According to Tuttosport, Real had appeared in control after building a two-goal lead, only for the Viola to raise their tempo in the second half and level the contest, with Kean netting one of Fiorentina’s goals.Reflecti
  
  Read more

• Barcelona defender determined to earn permanent first-team spot – “I’ve moved beyond the reserve team”

  02-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender determined to earn permanent first-team spot – “I’ve moved beyond the reserve team”Barcelona faced Birmingham City in a pre-season game that ended in a 2-2 draw, with the Catalan club losing on penalties.Hansi Flick was without most of his first-team and had to rely on youth to make up most of his team, and many youngsters caught the eye with their performances.Among them was Alvaro Cortes, who replaced Gerard Martin for the second half of the game and
  
  Read more

• 👀Real Madrid takes a swipe at FIFA and thanks UEFA

  02-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀Real Madrid takes a swipe at FIFA and thanks UEFAReal Madrid C. F. viewed FIFA’s decision to withdraw the proposal to sell a percentage of the commercial rights to its tournaments to private investors very positively, calling it excellent news for institutions and fans.Gratitude for institutional resolveThe Madrid club expressed its gratitude to UEFA and the various confederations for the unity shown in the face of the project. The club stressed that national team tournaments are
  
  Read more

• Weah pays tribute to Milan teammate Baresi: ‘Big brother, an irreparable loss’

  02-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weah pays tribute to Milan teammate Baresi: ‘Big brother, an irreparable loss’George Weah has paid his public respects to his former teammate Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66: ‘This unfortunate passing is an irreparable loss’.Baresi died at the age of 66 on Friday following a battle with illness. He will have a funeral in the city of Milan on Tuesday, which will be attended by countless of his former teammates, colleagues and supporters from his 25-year Rosson
  
  Read more

• Roma push on two fronts for Read and Nusa as Gasperini demands action

  02-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma push on two fronts for Read and Nusa as Gasperini demands actionRoma’s transfer window has caught fire, with the Giallorossi pushing hard on two fronts as they chase Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read and RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa.According to Corriere dello Sport, the pursuit of Read has developed into a tense stand-off with Feyenoord. Sporting director Tony D’Amico has kept up constant contact with both the player’s camp and the Dutch club, and has now been joined on
  
  Read more

• OM: the deals set to shape the end of the transfer window 💥

  02-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OM: the deals set to shape the end of the transfer window 💥The main question is: who will stay?After a chaotic season, OM are currently having a very quiet summer in terms of arrivals, with simply no signings so far.And for good reason: the focus is on departures because of a strict austerity drive imposed by UEFA and owner Franck McCourt. OM have already recorded the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mason Greenwood and Hamed Traoré in order to reduce their wage bill and b
  
  Read more

• How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel and live streaming details

  02-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel and live streaming detailsLiverpool vs Leeds United: Iraola Looks for Calm and Control in ChicagoPre-season can be a strange old business. One minute you are talking about shape, sharpness and minutes in the legs, the next you are dealing with frayed tempers and a squad that suddenly looks thinner than anyone would like. That is where Liverpool find themselves heading into their meeting with Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.There is a serious l
  
  Read more

• Report: Arsenal star being considered by Manchester United

  02-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star being considered by Manchester UnitedManchester United transfer latest as Myles Lewis-Skelly move exploredManchester United are assessing whether an ambitious move for Myles Lewis-Skelly can be made this summer, while work also continues on a separate attempt to sign Lewis Hall. According to Independent, United “are investigating whether a deal for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible”, with the club seeking clarity on whether their Premier League rival
  
  Read more

• Growing reports Leao could stay at Milan as Fenerbahce have not yet convinced

  02-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Growing reports Leao could stay at Milan as Fenerbahce have not yet convincedNeither Galatasaray nor Fenerbahce have yet been able to close a deal for Rafael Leao, and now, there is a growing feeling from outlets in Italy that the Portugal international could end up staying on with the Rossoneri heading into the 2026-27 campaign.Could Leao decide to stay at Milan?Milan have been looking to sell Leao this summer: The 26-year-old has spent the last seven seasons in San Siro and has himself made it
  
  Read more

• 📸 What a beauty! Have we found the shirt of the season?

  02-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 What a beauty! Have we found the shirt of the season?You definitely don’t have to like Manchester City’s new goalkeeper jersey. In fact, thousands of fans are already mocking it on social media.But one thing is clear: the orange jersey, almost completely covered in a pattern, definitely catches the eye! Sky Blues keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will therefore be spending the coming months in perhaps the most eye-catching kit of the season.And who knows: maybe the shirt wil
  
  Read more

• Rochdale midfielder Jenkins suffers ACL injury

  02-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale midfielder Will Jenkins faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an an anterior cruciate ligament injury.He picked up the injury in Dale's pre-season friendly with Halifax Town last Tuesday.Jenkins, 24, followed manager Ian Watson to the League Two club from South Shields this summer."It's the worst possible news," Watson told the club website."He's pretty much done everything that you can do inside the knee, which is heartbreaking for him. It was a dream move, and I thoug
  
  Read more

• Kovacic return talk resurfaces at Inter but outgoings needed first

  02-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kovacic return talk resurfaces at Inter but outgoings needed firstMateo Kovačić has not forgotten Inter, and speculation over a return to San Siro has been rekindled after the Croatian caught up with old friends during Manchester City’s visit to face the Nerazzurri.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the contact came on the fringes of the two sides’ pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.Inter themselves posted a video on social media showing the 32-year-old deep in conversation with c
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid set to reject Arsenal’s €100 million offer for Brazilian international – report

  02-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to reject Arsenal’s €100 million offer for Brazilian international – reportThe future of Vinicius Jr. is currently the hottest topic in Europe, with Arsenal emerging as a surprise candidate to sign the Real Madrid.In the wake of his return to the Real Madrid after an extended break, Vinicius is tipped to hold talks with Jose Mourinho, which will likely decide his fate at Santiago Bernabeu.In the background, Arsenal are desperate to sign the Brazilian internationa
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!