Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Premier League
Manchester United's crisis deepened as Tony Pulis argued that stability, not more changes bbc.co.uk is what the club now needs, while Michael Carrick insisted the club remains manageable bbc.co.uk. Elsewhere, Liverpool's goal-scoring problems bbc.co.uk under Iraola have been examined, with the side managing just 15 goals in four cup games. Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League start ended as they fell at Aston Villa espn.com, 2-1, with Donnarumma and Guehi under scrutiny, a defeat that sent Arsenal espn.com level on points at the top. Nicolas Jackson was the story at Villa, scoring a double bbc.co.uk in a 2-2 draw that left City's record intact in other respects.
Tottenham's win at Stamford Bridge was their second-ever Premier League victory espn.com at Chelsea, with Roberto De Zerbi praising a complete team espn.com. Mike Penders' own goal and Palmer's red card defined the afternoon, as Chelsea's horror night skysports.com unfolded under Alonso, and Spurs now sit 12th, their highest league position bbc.co.uk of the season. Arsenal's women's side also ended a five-match winless run with a Russo winner skysports.com over Spurs.
La Liga & Clásico Build-Up
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in El Clásico espn.com this weekend, with Hansi Flick outlining a plan to contain Mbappé espn.com and José Mourinho insisting Real Madrid wins trophies espn.com under him. Atlético Madrid moved closer to Barcelona as Álvarez's goal espn.com ended a long home drought, and the striker later apologized espn.com to supporters over his attempted move to Barcelona. Transfer interest grew around Brighton's Luka Vuskovic, with Chelsea, Bayern and Barcelona all reportedly chasing espn.com the defender.
Bundesliga & Serie A
Bayern Munich were rocked as coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing espn.com at training, and his recovery will take weeks bbc.co.uk while tests continue. Joe Scally helped Gladbach avoid a historic worst-ever start espn.com with a goal and a first win of the season. In Serie A, Scott McTominay scored twice espn.com in a 3-3 thriller between Napoli and Roma, while AC Milan condemned racist abuse espn.com directed at Mike Maignan following his red card against Bournemouth.
Championship & Lower Leagues
Huddersfield top the table bbc.co.uk while Derby struggle, and Burnley sacked Nicky Hayen bbc.co.uk after just 14 games following a 4-1 thrashing by Lincoln. Blackburn beat Wrexham 2-0 as Gudjohnsen scored twice skysports.com, Portsmouth came from behind to beat Millwall, and Norwich ended a six-game losing run skysports.com at Charlton. Barnsley paid tribute to their all-time appearance record holder, Barry Murphy bbc.co.uk, who died aged.
Scottish Football
Rangers crushed St Johnstone 4-0 bbc.co.uk, and St Mirren ended five straight defeats skysports.com with a win over Dundee. Falkirk climbed to seventh after a 3-0 win skysports.com over Kilmarnock in stormy conditions, and Duncan Ferguson's Glentoran debut was postponed bbc.co.uk due to a waterlogged pitch.
Formula 1 & Motorsport
Kimi Antonelli took a surprise pole skysports.com at the United States Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen, while Ferrari's pace again evaporated skysports.com and Lando Norris blamed himself skysports.com for qualifying eighth. Britain's Alisha Palmowski was crowned 2026 F1 Academy champion skysports.com after three race wins.
MLS & Americas
Nashville SC clinched the Supporters' Shield espn.com with a 2-0 win, and Red Bull Nueva York beat Inter Miami after a Casemiro own goal, with Messi coming off the bench in the defeat espn.com. The NWSL dropped its Rodman rule espn.com restrictions, making all players eligible.
Other Football News
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he has espn.com the support of the "vast majority" for his re-election bid. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a disputed goal espn.com in Al Nassr's win, and the Ballon d'Or remains open espn.com, with no consensus pick. Haaland is set to return espn.com for Manchester City this weekend, and Carrick and the Man United hierarchy faced scrutiny over the club's deep-rooted decline espn.com.
Coming Up
El Clásico kicks off Sunday espn.com, with Real Madrid under Mourinho facing Barcelona. Haaland is expected back espn.com for Manchester City's next Premier League fixture on Saturday.