Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 29, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Premier League & Cup Action
Man City skysports.com progressed past Brighton on penalties after a 2-2 draw, while Liverpool skysports.com edged Chelsea on spot kicks after Wesley Fofana missed the decisive effort. Bournemouth skysports.com beat Aston Villa 3-0 for a fifth straight win, and Crystal Palace skysports.com advanced courtesy of Eddie Nketiah. Fleetwood Town bbc.co.uk stunned Arsenal 5-3 on penalties, prompting talk of the biggest upset in League Cup history, as Max Dowman's red card espn.com is now being appealed.
Liverpool & Carabao Cup Draw
Liverpool drew Bournemouth skysports.com in the quarter-finals, and Andoni Iraola espn.com said it would be "special" to face his former club. Fleetwood bbc.co.uk will face Everton or Newcastle at Highbury. Jeremy Jacquet bbc.co.uk has justified Liverpool's gamble on the defender.
Chelsea & Women's Football
Chelsea skysports.com remain unbeaten in the Women's Champions League after beating Roma 2-0, with Carpenter skysports.com scoring the winner. Alessia Russo skysports.com became the highest-ever English goalscorer in the competition with a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0. England skysports.com made six changes for their WXV clash with the USA.
Bundesliga & Bayern
Harry Kane espn.com received a hero's welcome at Bayern after his Ballon d'Or win, and the club honoured him before a German Cup rout. Vincent Kompany skysports.com was discharged from hospital after collapsing at training. Bologna espn.com came from behind to beat AC Milan 4-2, handing Amorim his first Serie A defeat, with Samuel Mbangula netting a hat-trick. Christian Pulisic espn.com is reportedly set to sign a new AC Milan contract through 2031.
MLS & NWSL
Union espn.com secured a playoff spot with a 0-0 draw against Nashville, while Miami espn.com dropped to third after a late draw with Cincinnati. ESPN's NWSL GM survey espn.com examined USWNT World Cup chances and team conduct.
Discipline & Legal
Neymar espn.com was suspended for two matches for covering his mouth during a confrontation. Wrexham espn.com was fined by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players. Barcelona espn.com was fined €602 over its approach for Álvarez, and LaLiga's Javier Tebas espn.com met China's ambassador over the Mbappé controversy. Espanyol espn.com dismissed its coach after a defeat to a fourth-tier side.
Scotland & Transfers
Rangers skysports.com snatched a late draw at Hearts, while Celtic skysports.com missed the chance to go six points clear after a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. Burnley bbc.co.uk appointed Fabio Celestini as head coach. Arsenal, Chelsea and City espn.com are reportedly tracking PSG's Doué. Liverpool skysports.com have made contact with Monaco midfielder Camara.
Coming Up
Liverpool face Bournemouth skysports.com in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and Inter Miami open the MLS sprint season at home on February 19 espn.com. Serrano takes on Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on January 9 skysports.com.