Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
Premier League Results
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds at the Emirates, scoring twice in eight minutes to overturn an early deficit, and Arteta praised the team for regaining its identity. Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1, with Jordan Henderson, aged, netting an unlikely brace, while Moises Caicedo anchored the midfield. Tottenham earned a dramatic 1-1 draw at Manchester United despite playing with ten men, with Solanke rescuing a late point. Brighton won 2-0 at Sunderland, also with ten players, to stay third, and Ipswich scored late to keep Fulham winless under Álvaro Arbeloa.
La Liga
Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win over Getafe, with Anthony Gordon opening his Barcelona account in the second minute. Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior was left out of the starting eleven by José Mourinho, while Mourinho defended Kylian Mbappé as criticism of the forward was "ridiculous." Rayo Vallecano's match against Athletic Club was suspended after a paper plane protest from the home fans, and the game was ultimately abandoned.
Scottish Premiership
Rangers moved top of the table after Ryan Naderi scored twice in a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock. Hearts thrashed St Mirren 5-0, their biggest home win in the Premiership since 2023, and Dundee came from behind to beat Falkirk 2-1, with Ashley Hay scoring a stoppage-time winner.
Championship and League One
Swansea fought back to beat Norwich 2-1 and extend their Championship lead, with Adam Idah heading the decisive goal. Birmingham edged West Brom 1-0 in the derby thanks to a Priske penalty. Blackburn secured back-to-back home wins with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff, and Millwall beat Preston 1-0 in Alexander's first game in charge. Bristol City extended Charlton's winless run to six games in a 1-1 draw. Stoke sealed their first away win at Bolton in 36 years despite playing with ten men, and Derby still await a home win after a late Wrexham equaliser.
Bundesliga and Other Leagues
Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history after a Neuer error. In Major League Soccer, Inter Miami coach Cristian "Kily" González urged fans to savour Lionel Messi while he is still in MLS.
Other Sports
Alphonse Le Grande won the Cesarewitch by a short head over Sea Lantern, and Darkness Falls claimed the Dewhurst Stakes. Matt Renshaw struck a career-best 190 to put Australia on top in Durban. Northampton beat Bath 71-48 in a chaotic 119-point Premiership Rugby classic. Joe Dean and Grant Forrest share the lead at the Open de España.
Team News and Transfers
Cole Palmer signed a contract extension keeping him at Chelsea until 2034. Carrick said there is no timeline for Benjamin Sesko's return from injury. Amad returns to the Manchester United lineup, and Gabriel has renewed talks with Bayern Munich. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became a shareholder in Atlético Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following a national team walkout and dispute with the coach.
USWNT
Emma Hayes called for a collective effort as the USWNT prepares to face world No. 1 Spain, and Spain scored twice to take an early lead in the friendly.