Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 30, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Scottish Football
Hearts and Hibernian are braced for a winner-takes-all League Cup semi-final, while Aberdeen head to Hampden to face Rangers in the other last-four tie. Aberdeen manager Robinson urged his side bbc.co.uk to seize the occasion, insisting he knows how to motivate a squad for a big occasion. Elsewhere, Martin O'Neill agreed with captain bbc.co.uk Callum McGregor's criticism of Celtic's attacking options and vowed to fix skysports.com the problem.
Premier League
Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card was rejected espn.com, and the teenager will serve a three-match ban espn.com. Mikel Arteta warned Dowman bbc.co.uk that "we are not in Disneyland." Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said there have been espn.com "no discussions" over loaning out Estêvão, while Chelsea fear Maxence Lacroix could miss until January bbc.co.uk after a serious injury. James Maddison is fit to face bbc.co.uk Crystal Palace for Tottenham. Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is under scrutiny ahead of the Chelsea clash skysports.com, and Eddie Howe is being linked with the United job bbc.co.uk. Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 skysports.com to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will host Fleetwood at Highbury. Liverpool must beat Arsenal skysports.com, according to Paul Merson, to keep their title hopes alive, and Alexander Isak's form is key to Liverpool's revival skysports.com.
Europe & Transfers
Kylian Mbappé reached 100 Real Madrid goals espn.com, faster than Cristiano Ronaldo did. Real Madrid won the Clásico espn.com after a fan struck Camavinga, and police have identified the supporter espn.com. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal reacted like a champion espn.com to his Ballon d'Or snub. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set for a new Leeds deal bbc.co.uk, though Manchester United are eyeing a January move espn.com. Christian Pulisic extended his AC Milan contract espn.com to 2031. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all eyeing skysports.com a Como defender. Milan and Inter agreed a $725M naming-rights deal espn.com with insurer Generali for their shared stadium. Ronaldo scored a hat trick espn.com for Al Nassr and sits 15 goals shy of 1,000, while Red Bird Capital is exploring espn.com an acquisition of the club.
International & Other Sport
Carlo Ancelotti named a youthful Brazil squad espn.com for friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The Africa Cup of Nations will return bbc.co.uk to a two-year cycle after CAF's U-turn. South Africa beat Australia skysports.com in the Test decider after centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder. England crashed out skysports.com of the Women's Rugby League World Cup, and the men's side face elimination skysports.com depending on Tonga's result.
Coming Up
Liverpool and Arsenal meet in a title-race clash skysports.com, and Tottenham host Crystal Palace on Saturday. Hearts and Hibernian play a winner-takes-all League Cup semi-final.