Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 14, 2026, 11:10 PM ET
Champions League
Arsenal cruised past Lille 3-0, scoring three goals in seven second-half minutes, with Timber, Eze and Saka all on target. The result shows the depth of Arteta's squad, though Gyökeres remains a concern for the Gunners.
Manchester United were beaten by Atlético after Yoro was controversially sent off. Carrick insisted the club will bounce back from a "challenging, stickier" spell. Lisandro Martínez blasted the hierarchy, saying the squad is not of Champions League quality, while Carragher and Rooney criticised the outburst as disrespectful.
Kane called Olise's red card a shame after Bayern drew with Viking. Neuer is out, with Urbig starting in goal for the Champions League fixture.
Barcelona extended their perfect start to 10 wins, though Hansi Flick warned that football can change quickly. Atlético's Simeone praised Álvarez after a 2-0 win. Villarreal's Gulácsi missed the game after an armed home invasion. Mourinho skipped his press conference after Madrid's win.
Premier League
Brighton were praised after Jaouen Hadjam scored in 309 seconds on his debut. Man City's Maresca defended the celebrations at Anfield, while inflatable bananas from City fans drew attention. Newly-promoted clubs Hull, Coventry and Ipswich have collected 24 points between them.
West Brom beat Wrexham 2-1 with two late goals. Swansea's Eom was targeted by alleged racism at Millwall during a 1-0 defeat. Liverpool's Iraola backed Wirtz and Barcola, though questions persist over Wirtz's form.
Governance & Finance
The Independent Football Regulator warned of a "financial disaster", with the majority of clubs dangerously exposed according to its State of the Game report. The chair said he would resign over political interference related to Man City.
FIFA will propose a payout rise for national associations as part of a $6.35 billion development fund. Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after an undisclosed $1.7M payment was revealed, and a second salary disclosure has added to the scrutiny. Netflix secured exclusive rights to the 2030 World Cup in Spain.
Carragher settled his tax bill to avoid bankruptcy. Relevent signed a UEFA deal covering 2028 to 2036.
International & Women's Football
Stanway remains a free-scoring force for the Lionesses, while Russo and James both scored twice as England beat Greece in the World Cup play-off. Potter impressed on her England debut. The USWNT fought back for a draw with Spain, and Hayes wants a faster start in the rematch. Northern Ireland's McArdle was encouraged despite losing to Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland will lock in for their World Cup push.
Other Sport
Ronaldo scored for Al-Nassr in a match delayed by a missile alert, and the Portugal FA acknowledged the goal. Australia won the first Test by 214 runs against South Africa. Zverev became year-end world No 1 after beating Bublik in Shanghai. McIlroy said LIV Golf was half a good idea. Formula 1 confirmed a Rwanda race under a 10-year deal.