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Post-World Cup Soccer: Champions League & Premier League Heat Up
21 Jul
Summary
- Mbappé returns to Real Madrid with Golden Boot after 10 World Cup goals.
- Alexia Putellas transfers to London City Lionesses in a major women's game move.
- UEFA Champions League and Premier League seasons have commenced, featuring new managers.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has concluded, with top players now returning to their club duties. Kylian Mbappé rejoins Real Madrid, awarded the Golden Boot for his 10 goals. Lionel Messi is back with Inter Miami in MLS, and Erling Haaland and Harry Kane return to their respective clubs in England and Germany.
Managerial changes are also in effect, with José Mourinho starting his second spell at Real Madrid. In a landmark move for women's football, Alexia Putellas has left Barcelona for London City Lionesses. The UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier club competition, has already begun its qualifying rounds, with the men's league phase set for September 8 and the women's on September 22.
The English Premier League kicked off on August 21, with Arsenal defending their title. MLS resumed on July 16, featuring stars like Messi and Robert Lewandowski. La Liga starts on August 15, Ligue 1 on August 21, Serie A on August 22, and the Bundesliga on August 28.
Women's leagues are also in full swing. The NWSL is ongoing, concluding its regular season on November 1. Liga F begins August 29-30, and the Women's Super League starts September 4-6, notably featuring Putellas in a new-look London City squad. The next major international tournament will be the Women's World Cup in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027.
