Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Premier League Results
Manchester City won at Anfield, beating Liverpool 3-0 in a match overshadowed by the club's recent guilty verdict on financial breaches. City thrashed a 10-man Liverpool side, with Ryan Gravenberch's red card proving decisive. Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola defended his midfielder, calling the dismissal undeserved, while former referee Dermot Gallagher described the first yellow as "very harsh." City's performance showed no signs of the scandal slowing them, and Erling Haaland's presence at Anfield drew particular attention from the home crowd. Police confirmed that ten arrests were made and one officer was injured during the heightened atmosphere. Fans also brought inflatable bananas to the ground, while Liverpool supporters greeted City with a hostile welcome. Virgil van Dijk insisted he does not view the rivalry any differently despite the circumstances, and Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher warned that a "stain" will hang over the club until the charges are resolved.
Coventry produced a memorable 4-1 home win over Newcastle, their first Premier League home victory in 25 years, lifting them out of the relegation zone. Manager Lampard's side were full of energy throughout, and the result moved them into a new position after back-to-back league wins. Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle apologised to travelling supporters for the defeat. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed injuries to Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi and defended the club's training programme. Declan Rice's role under Arteta was also discussed, with the manager suggesting the midfielder has moved beyond his previous "lighthouse" function.
Champions League
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone warned that Manchester United remain dangerous ahead of their clash, while Michael Carrick backed his side to bounce back from a "challenging, stickier" spell. Paul Merson argued that this is a critical week for Carrick, while a viral clip has fuelled debate about United's pressing problems. Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss out, with Jonas Urbig starting in the competition. Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona in the Euro Debrief round-up.
Transfers and Gossip
Manchester United are reportedly interested in Fulham teenager Josh King, while the BBC linked United with Atlético's Giuliano Simeone. Papers reported that Erling Haaland and his father have bought properties on City's Abu Dhabi development. Clarence Seedorf was hired by Corinthians amid their relegation battle, and the club confirmed the appointment as head coach. David Moyes may be linked with the Celtic job as a possible successor. Peterborough chairman Darragh Mac Anthony denied making an illegal approach for Forest Green's Savage.
Other Football
Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in Al Nassr's Asian Champions League win, though the match was delayed by security issues in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo was provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following a national team walkout. Vinícius Júnior apologised to teammates and fans after his red card for pulling an opponent's hair. Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 win over DC United, his first match since his emotional farewell with Argentina. Inter Miami's return to form lifted them in the MLS Power Rankings, while St. Louis City extended their unbeaten run to 20 games, tying the Red Bulls' MLS record after a 6-2 win over LA Galaxy.
Women's Football
England took a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifier, though questions remain over their finishing. The USWNT fell 2-0 to world champions Spain, with Jonathan Hayes calling for a quicker start in the second friendly. Fifpro warned that the women's game's billion-dollar growth is leaving many players behind. Arsenal's woeful start to the WSL season has prompted scrutiny of coach Slegers and the squad alike.
Other Sport
Matt Renshaw starred as Australia closed in on a first Test victory in Durban. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will contest the WBA heavyweight title in Cardiff. Alcaraz was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters, with Zverev confirmed as year-end No. Former England striker Andy Carroll thanked the public for their support. Saracens sacked academy player Totoa Auvaa following a further incident, and the London Lions lost heavily to the Portland Trail Blazers in a historic first for British basketball.