Brighton & Hove Albion Women have suffered a major blow as manager Dario Vidosic departs just days before the WSL campaign begins, reportedly to join the NWSL. The Australian coach led the side to a historic FA Cup final and a fifth‑place league finish, and his exit comes as the club prepares to challenge the league’s traditional powerhouses.
Swansea City have completed the signing of Canadian international midfielder Stephen Eustaquio from FC Porto on a two‑year contract with an optional third year. The transfer fee is undisclosed but reported to be around £3.4 million, marking a significant midfield acquisition for the Championship side.
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Qadsiah, prompting a wave of criticism from fans and the LGBTQ+ community due to Saudi Arabia’s laws against same‑sex relationships. The move follows her contract termination with Gotham FC and adds her to a growing list of players facing backlash for transfers to Saudi clubs.
Wrexham AFC have secured the permanent transfer of Burkina Faso international Issa Kabore from Manchester City on a three‑year contract. The deal, valued at up to £4.75 million, includes a 20% sell‑on clause for City and bolsters the Red Dragons’ left‑side options as they push for promotion to the Premier League.
Fenerbahce secured a place in the Champions League group stage after an 18‑year gap by beating Lyon 2‑0, with goals from Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown. The victory marks a significant milestone for the Turkish club in European competition.
Al‑Nassr, reduced to ten men after a goalkeeper red card, trailed 2‑0 at half‑time. Manager Ange Postecoglou took off Cristiano Ronaldo, and the substitutes Sadio Mane and Abdulelah Al Amri sparked a comeback, with Mane scoring the winner in added time. The 3‑2 victory moved Al‑Nassr to the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
Former England winger Raheem Sterling was arrested after his Lamborghini crashed into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. He has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen, and is due to appear in court on 15 September.
Noah Anyadike, aged 15 years and 98 days, made his debut for Cardiff City in the EFL Cup, becoming the youngest player ever in the competition’s history. The Bluebirds lost 2‑1 to Norwich City, and Anyadike was forced off in the second half with a cramp. Manager Brian Barry‑Murphy praised the youngster’s talent and stressed the need to protect and develop him further.
The IFA said it is “time for change” at FIFA and will not back Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term. The decision follows criticism of Infantino’s aborted plan to sell a 21% stake in FIFA’s commercial operations, which UEFA threatened to boycott.
Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik, who scored 17 goals in the 2025-26 season, has asked to leave the club after a £1.5m bid from Swedish side Djurgarden was turned down. Manager Luke Garrard confirmed the club wants to keep him, but the player says he is ready for a new challenge.