World Soccer news

• Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire

  28-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fi Morris has scored over 1,400 runs and taken 79 wickets for Lancashire [Shutterstock]Lancashire all-rounder Fi Morris is set to retire at the end of the season after more than a decade in the county game.Morris has spent the last four seasons with Lancashire and was part of the side that won the T20 County Cup and One-Day Cup last year.The batter and off-spinner, 32, had previously been with Western Storm before switching to the Red Rose, for whom she has played 91 games."When I first joined L
  
  Read more

• Totti, Baggio, Batistuta & Ribery back on the field for Fiorentina: We attended the legends’ game

  04-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Totti, Baggio, Batistuta & Ribery back on the field for Fiorentina: We attended the legends’ gameEarlier this week, we headed to Florence’s iconic Stadio Franchi for a truly special occasion: a legends’ clash between Fiorentina Legends and a star-studded selection of Serie A greats.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in F
  
  Read more

• Folarin Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Europa Conference League squad

  04-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Europa Conference League squadAS Monaco have announced the squad for their upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League campaign. Folarin Balogun has been notably omitted from the squad. It comes following the breakdown of his move to Everton on transfer deadline day. Monaco announced their UECL squad on Thursday. Balogun was not in it. Whilst Nice-Matin have reported that the USMNT international is likely to remain at Monaco, at least until the winter, ther
  
  Read more

• UWCL DRAW: Arsenal and FC Barcelona to meet in league phase

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL DRAW: Arsenal and FC Barcelona to meet in league phaseArsenal will take on European champions FC Barcelona in the league phase of this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.The draw for the league phase of this season’s competition took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland this morning with Arsenal’s meeting with FC Barcelona being the standout tie.The 18-team league phase came in last season and replaced the former group stage format. All participants co
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Bayern Munich consider leaving door ajar for Real Madrid to sign Michael Olise in 2027

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich consider leaving door ajar for Real Madrid to sign Michael Olise in 2027Despite signing Yan Diomande, it cannot be ruled out that Real Madrid will look to go again for Michaeo Olise in the coming years. Club bosses wanted the Bayern Munich man before pivoting to Diomande, although the two could ultimately end up as teammates.Bayern made it clear that they would not consider any offers for Olise during the recent summer transfer window, and in order to project their relationship wit
  
  Read more

• Barcelona’s marquee summer signing closing in on first start after carefully managed introduction

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s marquee summer signing closing in on first start after carefully managed introductionRodri is closing in on his first start for Barcelona, with Hansi Flick now deciding when to end the midfielder’s carefully managed introduction to life at his new club.The Spain international has featured in two of Barcelona’s three matches since arriving, but both appearances have come from the bench. Notably, he played 27 minutes against Athletic Club before adding another 26
  
  Read more

• Arsenal women learn Champions League opponents

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women learn Champions League opponentsArsenal Women have learnt their opponents for the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League league phase, with three home matches and three trips across Europe.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal Women have learnt their opponents for the league phase of the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League.Arsenal have been drawn against Lyon, Barcelona, Benfica, Paris FC, HB Koge and Inter Milan.Lyon, Benfica and HB Koge will visit Arsenal, while the the tea
  
  Read more

• Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move - Hurzeler

  04-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yankuba Minteh signed for Brighton from Newcastle in 2024 [Getty Images]Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh could still "fulfil his dream" move in the future after the club rejected Liverpool's offers in the transfer window.The Reds had bids of £50m and £60m turned down for the winger, with Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola having wanted to bolster his attacking options.It is understood Brighton were seeking closer to £70m for the 22‑year‑old Gambia inte
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Ball says 'difficult' change needed at Torquay

  04-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy Ball's Torquay have lost two of their opening five National League South fixtures, and sit 19th [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says "difficult" change is needed at the club if it is to end its 12-year wait to return to the English Football League.The Gulls sit 19th in National League South, having won just one of their opening six games, after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Farnham Town on Bank Holiday Monday.Ball said the Devon side had faced "a lot of disruption" dur
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Betis | La Liga

  04-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Betis | La LigaReal Madrid are hoping to make it four wins from four at the start of the 2026-27 La Liga season when they take on Real Betis at La Cartuja on Friday night. Jose Mourinho’s side are building momentum nicely ahead of their trip to Seville, which will be see their biggest test so far against a team they have not defeated in Andalusia since 2021.Now that the season is well underway, Mourinho will have an idea of his strongest team.
  
  Read more

• Hansi Flick calls up 17-year-old Barcelona attacking talent to first-team training

  04-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick calls up 17-year-old Barcelona attacking talent to first-team trainingAs FC Barcelona kickstarted preparation for Sunday’s game against Valencia, Hansi Flick brought in a new face to training on Thursday.Indeed, according to SPORT, the German tactician called up teenage prospect Iu Martinez into Barcelona’s first-team training on Thursday, giving the young winger an opportunity to work with the senior squad after Jesse Bisiwu’s recent setback.Bisiwu’s injury s
  
  Read more

• ❌ Transfer misses: from Kessié to Suzuki, all the deals off 😅

  04-09-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Transfer misses: from Kessié to Suzuki, all the deals off 😅The transfer market is not just about signatures and official announcements. During the summer of 2026, there were numerous deals that came within touching distance of being completed and then collapsed: agreements already in place, medicals carried out and, in some cases, players even arriving in the city of their possible new team.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for jus
  
  Read more

• PSG predicted XI v Monaco: Lucas Digne dropped, Ousmane Dembélé returns

  04-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Monaco: Lucas Digne dropped, Ousmane Dembélé returnsLucas Digne has been omitted from Paris Saint-Germain’s squad to face AS Monaco on Friday night. The France international has struggled since making his return to PSG from Aston Villa earlier in the summer.Digne has been left out for sporting reasons, whilst Luis Enrique is also without Nuno Mendes through suspension. It leaves Lucas Hernandez as the overwhelming favourite to start at left-back for Les Par
  
  Read more

• Hurzeler on 'Baby Rodri', Minteh and transfer dreams

  04-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Deadline-day signings Chema Andres, a £15.5m arrival from Stuttgart, and Femi Azeez, who joined from Millwall in a deal worth up to £15m, are both "great characters".Andres, 21, "can definitely be an option" against Leeds on Saturday, but Azeez, 25, who is recovering from an injury,
  
  Read more

• Robinson on 'added pressure', 'hard' tests early in season & Kilmarnock

  04-09-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Scottish Premiership visit of Kilmarnock. Here are the main themes.After losing their past three league games and asked if there is extra pressure going into the game against the bottom club, Robinson said: ''The added pressure is that there is pressure every time you play at home for Aberdeen."Following back-to-back defeats by Rangers and Celtic, the Pittodrie boss says "there has to be a realism as well", pointi
  
  Read more

• Gray accepts responsibility for derby defeat

  04-09-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian head coach David Gray accepts responsibility for Thursday night's derby defeat to rivals Hearts but is confident his side can still have a strong season. Gray has come under pressure from fans after Thursday night's 3-1 defeat to their rivals, a defeat that comes a week after their late capitulation at home to Gent in their Conference League qualifier. To make matters worse for Gray, it's the first time since 2012 that Hibs have lost three consecutive derby games. "During this period n
  
  Read more

• Alonso to discuss midfield balance

  04-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will speak to the media on Friday for the first time since his side's failed attempt to sign a midfielder before the transfer deadline.They were left furious when Monaco pulled the plug on their £47m agreement for Lamine Camara, 22, on Tuesday night. In the aftermath, Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro delivered a media conference and said Alonso had spoken directly to the Senegal international before the Ligue 1 club decided to pull the plug on
  
  Read more

• Monaco predicted XI v PSG: Lamine Camara to start following Chelsea transfer saga

  04-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v PSG: Lamine Camara to start following Chelsea transfer sagaLamine Camara will likely start for AS Monaco tonight against Paris Saint-Germain. It comes just days after his prospective move to Chelsea FC broke down.Speaking after the failure of that move, Filipe Luís said that Camara would play against PSG at the Parc des Princes on Friday night. The Senegal international will play alongside Denis Zakaria in the usual double pivot for Monaco. Aleksandr Golovin and Pape
  
  Read more

• 'Feisty' Doyle an all-round package for Wrexham

  04-09-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Wrexham assistant manager Steve Parkin described Callum Doyle as an "all-round package" following the defender's impressive start to the campaign.The former Manchester City defender has excelled since forcing his way into the side midway through last season.According to WhoScored.com, the centre-back ended the 3-0 victory over Millwall on Wednesday night having made one dribble, one tackle and three interceptions (more than any other Wrexham player) in addition to winning three aer
  
  Read more

• Opponent watch: Valencia’s injury crisis deepens ahead of Barcelona visit

  04-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opponent watch: Valencia’s injury crisis deepens ahead of Barcelona visitFC Barcelona will lock horns with Valencia this Sunday in a Matchday 4 fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga season.The Blaugrana will visit Mestalla having already won each of their three games this season and are sitting at the top of the table.Meanwhile, Los Che have collected just one point from their opening three matches and currently sit 17th in the table. Facing Barcelona is a daunting challenge for Valencia, and the
  
  Read more

• 💰 Reports: German star not interested! PL giant wanted to pay 100m

  04-09-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰 Reports: German star not interested! PL giant wanted to pay 100mFC Bayern could reportedly have cashed in big this summer under certain circumstances! According to matching reports from 'Bild' and 'Sport1', Manchester City approached Aleksandar Pavlovic with a transfer inquiry in March.According to the reports, the Skyblues were prepared to put a whopping €100 million on the table for the 21-year-old German international. However, an official offer was never made. Pavlovic himself
  
  Read more

• Arsenal confirm Premier League & Champions League squad lists

  04-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm Premier League & Champions League squad listsArsenal have submitted their Premier League and Champions League squads, with no major exclusions and Ethan Nwaneri named on the Premier League list.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesBoth the Premier League and the Champions League have confirmed Arsenal’s squads for their respective competitions, with no major surprises between the two lists.The same players have been included in both squads, with Arsenal naming 22 players
  
  Read more

• German goalkeeper Klein joins Aberdeen

  04-09-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aberdeen have signed German goalkeeper Daniel Klein on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old was a free agent after leaving Bundesliga side Augsburg this summer and will provide cover and competition for current number one Marius Muller and fellow goalkeeper Nick Suman.Klein didn't make a single appearance for Augsburg last term and last featured, for their B team, in a competitive game in May 2025. "It makes the goalkeeping department better," manager Stephen Robinson said of the n
  
  Read more

• Real Betis v Real Madrid: Match preview | La Liga

  04-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Betis v Real Madrid: Match preview | La LigaReal Madrid will go back top of La Liga if they avoid defeat to Real Betis on Friday, but the goal will be to claim another victory at the start of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho’s side have won three from three so far, although the trip to La Cartuja will be their toughest test.After a slow start in the narrow victory over Espanyol two weeks ago, Real Madrid have built up steam well in the wins against Real Sociedad and Malaga. Eight goa
  
  Read more

• Bernardo, Guler start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Real Betis

  04-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo, Guler start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Real BetisReal Madrid will be eager to move to the top of the La Liga standings as they get set to take on Real Betis in a Matchday 4 fixture in La Liga tonight.Under new manager Jose Mourinho, the Merengues have made a strong start to the season, winning three in three, with their latest match ending in a 4-0 triumph against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu.The fact that superstars like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vi
  
  Read more

• Report: Sunderland star on the verge of shock exit

  04-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Sunderland star on the verge of shock exitChemsdine Talbi transfer talks leave Sunderland facing fresh Europa League questionsSunderland have left the door open to a late Chemsdine Talbi exit after omitting the winger from their Europa League squad, a decision that looks closely tied to ongoing transfer discussions. As first reported by talkSPORT, the 21-year-old is in talks with Al-Ittihad, while Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are also showing interest before their respective windows close.
  
  Read more

• Report: Liverpool rejected deadline day offer for forward

  04-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool rejected deadline day offer for forwardLiverpool reject Keyrol Figueroa bid as Port Vale loan offers clearer route to senior footballLiverpool turned down a seven-figure offer for Keyrol Figueroa before sanctioning his deadline day loan to Port Vale, according to Liverpool.com, in a move that says plenty about how the club currently view the young striker.Transfer deadline day was relatively calm at Anfield, but this was one of the more interesting developments beneath the surf
  
  Read more

• Carragher: Chiesa ‘never going to kick a ball’ after Liverpool Champions League omission

  04-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carragher: Chiesa ‘never going to kick a ball’ after Liverpool Champions League omissionLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Federico Chiesa is ‘never going to kick a ball’ with the Reds this season after the Italian winger was omitted from their Champions League squad list.Liverpool have left Chiesa out of their Champions League squad list for the first part of the 2026-27 season.‘Chiesa is never going to play at Liverpool’NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND &ndash
  
  Read more

• Dejan Kulusevski ’needs car for away games’ as Spurs star faces driving ban for speeding

  04-09-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has insisted he needs his car to drive home from away games as the Premier League star faces a driving ban after repeatedly being caught speeding.The 26-year-old Swedish international has been prosecuted by the Metropolitan Police after he was caught speeding in his Audi through the Limehouse Link tunnel last September.Kulusevski, who missed the whole of last season and the 2026 World Cup through injury, pleaded guilty to the speeding offence last week,
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Southampton

  04-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Lincoln City will look for their first home win of the season when they host Southampton on Saturday (12:30 BST).The Imps have registered a loss and a draw on home soil so far this season.Meanwhile, Saints are seeking their first away win this Championship campaign after also claiming just one point away from St Mary's.This will be the first league meeting between Lincoln City and Southampton since March 1961, won 3-0 by the Saints in the second tier.In all competitions, Southampton have lo
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!