Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: November 3, 2026, 10:44 PM ET

Champions League

Barcelona overcame Aston Villa, with Lamine Yamal breaking espn.com Kylian Mbappé's record for teenage Champions League goals. Paris Saint-Germain scored espn.com four goals in the first 17 minutes at Villarreal. Manchester United came back espn.com from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2, with Matheus Cunha scoring a brace.

Manchester United

Michael Carrick's job appeared under threat bbc.co.uk before the late turnaround. Bruno Fernandes insisted bbc.co.uk that the players did not need to save anyone's job. Carrick said espn.com he had no concerns over Lisandro Martínez's commitment.

Tenerife

The football world mourned bbc.co.uk Jesús de Miguel, who died at 30 after an on-field collision. Police have opened an investigation espn.com. Raphinha said espn.com he struggled to focus in Barcelona's win.

Championship

Birmingham moved skysports.com into second, beating Millwall 3-0 after Alex Cochrane scored inside a minute. Norwich thrashed skysports.com Derby 4-0, adding pressure on boss John Eustace. Portsmouth beat skysports.com Swansea 3-1, with Terry Devlin scoring twice.

Premier League & Transfers

Arsenal beat espn.com Liverpool to go clear at the top, while Liverpool's attack continues espn.com to struggle. Manchester United are reportedly bbc.co.uk interested in Rayan Ait-Nouri. Real Madrid are tracking espn.com Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori.

Coming Up

Barcelona and Aston Villa's Champions League tie is part of skysports.com the ongoing matchday schedule. The Asian Cup has been postponed espn.com to 2028.