Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 5, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Champions League
Fenerbahce pulled off another comeback in Istanbul espn.com, with interim coach Dirk Kuyt calling it "another miracle" after a 3-2 win over Liverpool. The defeat ended Liverpool's perfect start to the competition, and head coach Andoni Iraola blamed cheap, messy goals espn.com that came from poor set-piece defending. Liverpool had led twice in the game, and Greenwood's rally espn.com proved decisive for the hosts.
Como made history espn.com with a 9-1 league-phase win over Lens, setting a record for the most goals scored in a Champions League match, and Cesc Fabregas warned his players against buying into the hype. Pundits debated whether the Italian side are genuine contenders or overachievers espn.com after results like that.
Erling Haaland scored a late winner skysports.com as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2, and the striker then urged his team to step up espn.com and become more ruthless. Arsenal survived a second-half fightback skysports.com to beat Slavia Prague 2-1, with Mikel Arteta admitting his side have a lot to learn espn.com after a sloppy display. Real Madrid stayed unbeaten in the competition, with José Mourinho praising Jude Bellingham espn.com as a one-of-a-kind midfielder. Aston Villa's unbeaten record in the competition ended with a 0-3 defeat in Barcelona bbc.co.uk, exposing the gap between the sides.
Manchester United came back to beat Roma 3-2 espn.com in a dramatic Champions League comeback, a result that eased pressure on interim boss Michael Carrick. Bruno Fernandes defended his bench spell espn.com after criticism of United's tactics. Supporters' protests have continued, with fans throwing tennis balls espn.com onto the pitch during a match that was disrupted. PSG set records espn.com with a 6-goal thrashing of Villarreal, scoring four goals in the first 17 minutes.
Premier League
Manchester City's future is under scrutiny, with the five people at the league set to play a key role bbc.co.uk in deciding the club's fate. Wrexham's win over Championship leaders Middlesbrough came at a cost espn.com, as striker Sam Smith is out for the season. Wrexham had already beaten Middlesbrough 2-0 without Lankshear skysports.com. West Ham came back from 3-0 down skysports.com to draw 3-3 at Cardiff in Scott Parker's first game in charge, and Parker was confirmed as head coach bbc.co.uk. Wolves hit back late skysports.com to beat Bristol City 2-1, with substitute Sean Neave scoring a brace. Chelsea's Cole Palmer faces a selection question bbc.co.uk for Thomas Tuchel's next England squad. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is in line for a new contract bbc.co.uk.
Transfers & International
Real Madrid are closing in espn.com on Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place bbc.co.uk. Arsenal are reportedly preparing an £80m bid espn.com for Atlético Madrid winger Lex Baena. Barcelona will be without Rodri, who is ruled out espn.com of the top-of-the-table clash with Atlético with a hamstring injury. Monaco added USMNT forward Folarin Balogun espn.com to their Conference League squad after he scored. Christian Pulisic, Balogun and Weston McKennie return to the USMNT espn.com for the Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Wales boss Craig Bellamy recalled Harry Wilson skysports.com and several others for the Nations League games. England are pretty optimistic skysports.com that Fin Smith will be fit for the Australia clash.
Tragedy in Tenerife
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died at 30 espn.com after an on-field collision, and police have opened an investigation. The club and wider football community are in mourning bbc.co.uk. Goalkeeper Jesus Owono described the days skysports.com since as among the most difficult of his life.
Other Sport
Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has died aged 80 skysports.com. Luka Doncic scored 40 points skysports.com in another big NBA game, becoming the first player since Jordan to reach 300 points through eight games. Deontay Wilder will fight Jai Opetaia skysports.com on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Novak Djokovic failed to qualify skysports.com for the ATP Finals, his first such miss in two decades. Luke Humphries won the Players Championship skysports.com despite losing over a stone to food poisoning. Lando Norris is unsure skysports.com whether McLaren's upgrades will help at São Paulo. Rafael Nadal has joined Real Madrid's board skysports.com.
Coming Up
Wales face Nations League opponents skysports.com with Bellamy's recalled squad, and the USMNT meet Haiti espn.com in the Nations League quarter-final. Wilder fights Opetaia skysports.com on December 11.