Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
Champions League & Europa League
Celtic came from behind skysports.com to beat Besiktas 3-2, with Martin O'Neill's substitutions proving decisive, while Duran and Osmand sparked the turnaround bbc.co.uk. Hearts suffered a self-inflicted 3-1 defeat to Thun skysports.com in the Conference League. Brighton edged out Getafe skysports.com 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from Malick Yalcouye.
Sunderland lost 2-0 to Dinamo Zagreb skysports.com, increasing scrutiny on manager Regis Le Bris. AC Milan suffered a 2-0 home loss espn.com to Ferencvaros, leaving their Europa League progress in doubt, and Ruben Amorim admitted espn.com "no excuses" after the defeat. Bournemouth extended their perfect run skysports.com with a 3-1 win over Sparta Prague, with Tyler Adams scoring his first goal espn.com in a year. Crystal Palace salvaged a draw skysports.com against Hoffenheim through an injury-time Kamada equaliser.
Como thrashed Lens 9-1 espn.com, prompting Cesc Fabregas to warn against buying into the hype. Real Madrid stayed perfect espn.com in the Champions League, with Mourinho praising Jude Bellingham. Arsenal edged past Slavia Prague espn.com, though Mikel Arteta conceded they have "a lot to learn". Liverpool fell 3-2 at Fenerbahce espn.com, with Andoni Iraola criticising costly set-piece errors, and Jamie Carragher questioned skysports.com the club's recruitment.
Premier League & Manchester United
Manchester United's fitness problems came under scrutiny espn.com, with the club ranking poorly in running metrics. Fans disrupted a match espn.com by throwing tennis balls, while Michael Carrick is reportedly under pressure, and Man United are unlikely skysports.com to appoint another interim boss should he be sacked. Paul Merson said Carrick needs skysports.com Bruno Fernandes in his side. Didier Deschamps reportedly rejected skysports.com a Manchester United offer.
Harry Kane signed a new Bayern Munich contract espn.com, while Enzo Maresca backed Gianluigi Donnarumma espn.com after an error against Leipzig. Unai Emery is close to agreeing bbc.co.uk a new Aston Villa contract. Jack Grealish remains unavailable bbc.co.uk for Everton. Oliver Glasner says Forest bbc.co.uk need balance, and Chris Sutton tested his predictions bbc.co.uk against Football Manager.
International Football
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football bbc.co.uk after 23 years with Portugal, with a look back skysports.com at his trophies and controversies. Raphinha signed a new Barcelona deal espn.com to 2030. Mexico coach Rafael Marquez recalled Alexis Vega espn.com and Guillermo Ochoa's compatriots for the Nations League games. Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie returned espn.com to the USMNT for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Thomas Tuchel faces key selection decisions bbc.co.uk for England's final international break of the year, with Cole Palmer's fitness under review. Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono was left out bbc.co.uk of the squad after the death of Jesus de Miguel, whose funeral was attended bbc.co.uk by family, friends and players. A medical official called for upgraded espn.com pitchside emergency protocols.
Governance & Competitions
Gianni Infantino faces his first serious challenger skysports.com for the FIFA presidency, with council member Kohzo Tashima reportedly intending espn.com to stand in March. Concacaf unveiled a revised Gold Cup format espn.com from 2027. The FA and WSL launched a study bbc.co.uk into ACL injuries in women's football. Angel City signed espn.com under-17 World Cup record-holder Maddie DiMaria. A Brazilian under-20 match produced a world record espn.com of 53 red cards.
Coming Up
Celtic's Europa League progress and Milan's European future remain open espn.com after their respective results. Conor Benn targets a Manny Pacquiao fight skysports.com in early 2027. The Players Championship Finals draw has been confirmed skysports.com, with Luke Littler not in the field.