Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Champions League
Como stunned Manchester United with a 4-1 win, and Cesc Fàbregas and Nico Paz dedicated the historic result to their loyal fans. Carragher slammed Bruno Fernandes for questioning the club's tactics, while Fernandes blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the defeat. Carrick himself apologised for his players' abysmal display, and Brighton boss Hurzeler is reportedly Alan Shearer's pick to replace him.
Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1, with Mbappé and Diomande on the scoresheet. Aston Villa won 3-1 against Viking to make it three wins from three in Europe. Arsenal drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich, with Declan Rice's 82nd-minute equaliser saving a point, and Harry Kane continued to build his Ballon d'Or case. Barcelona lost 4-2 at PSG despite their perfect start, and PSG's Kvaratskhelia faces surgery after rupturing his ACL. Barcelona have reported PSG to UEFA over an "overly aggressive" tifo.
Premier League & Injuries
Manchester City faces a watchdog ruling after the Independent Football Regulator's chair claimed "absolute power" to force a sale. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up a quadriceps injury that Mikel Arteta says "does not look good." Leicester, 10th in League One, face Oxford City in the FA Cup first round, and Barcelona's Dani Olmo could miss a month with an adductor problem.
Transfers & Club News
Arsenal are monitoring Club Brugge's Tresoldi, while Chelsea are targeting Brighton's Ayari. AC Milan backed a fan boycott over excessive away ticket prices. Bertrand is leading an £87m bid for AFC Wimbledon, and Sevilla have lodged a complaint with LaLiga after their defeat to Real Madrid.
MLS & Other Competitions
St. Louis City won the US Open Cup, claiming the first trophy in club history, though goalkeeper Roman Bürki was stretchered off after a collision. Bournemouth marked their rise from Bury to AC Milan. Ronaldo missed a penalty on his first appearance since his suspension.
Ballon d'Or
Kane says he would prefer to know the result before Monday's reveal, and Yamal and Mbappé are locked in one of the tightest contests in years. ESPN is testing its predictions against the awards.
Coming Up
Real Madrid face Barcelona in Sunday's Clásico. The Ballon d'Or is revealed Monday.