Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:50 PM ET
Premier League: Man City and Liverpool
Manchester City turned up the defiance after their guilty verdict, cruising to a 3-0 win at Anfield over a depleted Liverpool side. Former defender Jamie Carragher questioned the referee after Ryan Gravenberch's sending off, calling it "barely a foul." City took top spot on the table, though the Anfield crowd made its feelings plain. Manchester City sent a clear message on the pitch, shutting out the noise and controversy surrounding the club.
Ahead of the match, the build-up was dominated by the wider fallout from City's breach of Premier League rules. Andy Burnham, meanwhile, has promised to release details of his meetings with City after facing criticism over comments he made in the aftermath. BBC Sport's player ratings highlighted Florian Wirtz's struggles for Liverpool and Erling Haaland's influence for City.
Premier League: Arsenal, Palace and Forest
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds as the league resumed, keeping the pressure on leaders City. In south London, Crystal Palace stunned Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Selhurst Park, spoiling Oliver Glasner's return to the ground where he once managed.
Premier League: Man United and Spurs
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by ten-man Tottenham despite holding the advantage, a result that leaves them with their worst start in 40 years. United were denied a morale-boosting win at Old Trafford, and questions are mounting over Carrick's management. Senne Lammens said the squad must move on quickly as they prepare for Atlético Madrid.
Premier League: Southampton and Hull
Ten-man Southampton claimed their first league derby win over Portsmouth since 2004, ending a long wait on the South Coast. In the Championship, Mohamed Belloumi came off the bench to earn Hull City a 2-2 draw with Everton in a thrilling match.
La Liga and Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior apologized to teammates and supporters after being sent off for a hair pull, while Jose Mourinho skipped his post-match press conference. Barcelona set a record start to the season, with Hansi Flick praising Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus for filling the void left by Raphinha.
Bundesliga
Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, capitalizing on a Manuel Neuer error on Saturday.
Major League Soccer and Messi
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat DC United 4-0, his first club outing since his emotional farewell from the Argentina national team.
Portugal and Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after a national team walkout, with a disciplinary case now open.
Scottish Football
Celtic returned to the summit of the Premiership after a St Johnstone win, while Aberdeen struggled. Jota's comeback from long-term injury helped Celtic to a convincing 2-0 win over Motherwell.
Women's Football
The USWNT fell 2-0 to Spain in a friendly, with Wilson earning praise as a bright spot. Spain's world champions were ruthlessly clinical in their victory over the Americans. Wales forward Elise Hughes admitted that reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong dream, with the Albania play-off next.