BBC Sport - Football

• Messi retires from international football

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the...

• Everton forced to move EFL Cup tie at short notice

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Everton are forced to move their Carabao Cup third-round match against Championship side Wolves - nine days before it was due to be played.

• Newcastle close in on £55m deal for Fernandez-Pardo

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a deal worth up to £55m.

• Coady leaves Wrexham by mutual consent

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Defender Conor Coady leaves Wrexham following the mutual termination of his contract with the Championship club.

• Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.

• Valencia interested in loan for Liverpool's Elliott

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Valencia are in talks with Liverpool to take midfielder Harvey Elliott on loan for the rest of the season.

• Forest complete £22m Munoz signing from Palace

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Nottingham Forest complete the £22m signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace.

• Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.

• Swansea agree loan of Manchester City's Monga

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga is set for a season at Swansea City, who will allow Finland international Leo Walta to join Los Angeles on loan.

• Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.

• Germany's Wamser completes move to Man City

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  Manchester City complete the signing of Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Carlotta Wamser on a four-year deal.

• Rangers target Kelsy's colourful career - aged just 22

  31-8-2026 Football BBC Sport - Football

  From hiding in a truck to playing in a war zone, Rangers target Kevin Kelsy has had an eventful career already.