Soccer news — August 8, 2026

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1. SportsSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 20:43 UTC

   West Ham Agrees Deal for Manor Solomon from Tottenham

   West Ham United has reached an agreement in principle to sign winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur for a fixed fee of £5 million plus £2 million in add-ons. The deal includes a 10% sell-on clause. Solomon is expected to sign a contract until 2029 with an option for an additional year.

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2. SportsSoccerAmerican FootballBaseball

   Aug 8, 2026, 20:28 UTC

   Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns to Toronto Blue Jays Lineup After Injury

   After missing three games with right hamstring tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Guerrero, an All-Star this season, will start at first base and bat third. The Blue Jays, despite a disappointing 2026 campaign, remain in the AL Wild Card hunt and will face a challenging schedule after their series against the Phillies.

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3. SportsMiddle EastSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 19:23 UTC

   Prophet Muhammad Football Tournaments Kick Off Across Yemen

   Football tournaments commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday have begun across Yemen. The tournaments, organized by local authorities and youth sports offices, are taking place in Zabid District, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Sana'a province, and Arhab and Sa'fan districts. They include categories for juniors, cadets, and youth.

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4. SportsSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 18:33 UTC

   Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha for IBF Middleweight Title

   Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha will headline Zuffa Boxing 10 at Dublin's 3Arena, fighting for the vacant IBF middleweight title. The event takes place on Saturday, with a start time of 2 pm ET. McKenna and Oliha have been on a collision course for this bout, with the winner filling the vacancy left by Janibek Alimkhanuly. The main card also features Callum Walsh vs Tyler Denny and Joe Ward vs Artjom Kasparian.

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5. SportsSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 17:57 UTC

   Sergi Roberto Joins LA Galaxy from Como

   Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has agreed to join Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy. The 34-year-old Spaniard spent the last two seasons with Italian Serie A club Como. Roberto has won numerous titles with Barcelona, including seven La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League crowns. He will reunite with former Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig at the Galaxy.

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6. SportsMiddle EastSoccerBasketball

   Aug 8, 2026, 17:06 UTC

   Pitso Mosimane Appointed as New Bafana Bafana Coach

   Pitso Mosimane is set to return as Bafana Bafana head coach, following the approval of his appointment by SAFA's National Executive Committee. Mosimane, who previously coached the South African national team from 2010 to 2012, brings a wealth of experience and success from his time at Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly. His appointment comes after Hugo Broos' departure and will aim to maintain the momentum created during Broos' era.

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7. SportsM&AMusicSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 16:45 UTC

   Messi's Transfer to PSG in 2021

   In August 2021, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) completed a rapid and unprecedented transfer operation to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in just five days, marking one of the most significant transfers in football history.

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8. SportsIsraelSoccer

   Aug 8, 2026, 02:44 UTC

   Chelsea Green's Injury Threatens WWE Women's Championship Reign

   Chelsea Green, who won the Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam 2026, has suffered an injury that puts her title reign in jeopardy. Green won the championship in a five-woman ladder match, defeating Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Lash Legend. However, her celebration was short-lived as she was injured on SmackDown, leading to discussions about potential replacements for the title.

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