Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 17, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
International Football
England's 41-match unbeaten run came to an end in dramatic fashion as the Red Roses were stunned by a late Canadian rally. Rafael Márquez, meanwhile, outlined his plans to reshape the culture and mindset of the Mexico national team.
Serie A
Inter Milan received a blow as captain Lautaro Martínez is expected to miss the next seven matches with a hamstring injury.
La Liga
Real Madrid demanded the resignation of LaLiga chief Javier Tebas after he made a Nazi propaganda reference in comparing the club's efforts. At Barcelona, Raphinha is fit to return for Saturday's trip to Real Betis, though coach Hansi Flick is managing minutes ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Premier League
Mikel Arteta was told that Arsenal's redundancies will help the club achieve success. Swansea boss Vítor Matos reflected on his five years as an elite development coach at Liverpool and the influence of Jürgen Klopp as Swansea moved to the top of the table. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, hopes to see inflatable bananas filling the Etihad stands for Manchester City's match.
MLS
Inter Miami coach Cristian "Kily" González confirmed that Lionel Messi will travel to Spain to receive an award just two days before a league match, and says the trip is no cause for concern.
Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk could return straight into a world title fight, with promoter Frank Warren opening the door to a heavyweight comeback.
Rugby League
The Rugby League World Cup got underway with England's women leading Wales in the opening match.
Coming Up
Barcelona host Real Betis on Saturday, with Raphinha available for selection. Messi travels to Spain to receive his award two days before Inter Miami's next MLS fixture.