Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:31 PM ET
Celtic and Jota
Celtic winger Jota admits he met some demons during a long injury absence, but says he has come back stronger and more grateful. Jota told BBC Sport he wrestled with the mental toll of time out of the game and believes it has sharpened his outlook.
Glentoran and Ferguson
Duncan Ferguson has promised to give Glentoran everything as he takes charge at the Oval, targeting a return to the club's glory days.
Uefa and Fifa
Uefa has given Gianni Infantino a two-week deadline to release key documents, demanding that Fifa make the material available.
Formula One
Toto Wolff is bracing for a full-on fight as an in-form Max Verstappen and Red Bull mount a resurgence.
Premier League
Manchester City face a Semenyo blow, with Antoine Semenyo ruled out for around eight weeks, though Erling Haaland is hopeful of featuring. Enzo Maresca is weighing his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League clash. Brighton's free-scoring start has prompted questions about whether they are genuine title contenders. Arsenal were criticised after a blunt display, with Mikel Arteta blaming Forest's tactics after the side managed only one shot on target. Defending champions Arsenal say they will attack the title, though their attacking output has yet to match the ambition.
Manchester United
Man United have endured their worst start since 1986, collecting just seven points from seven games. Michael Carrick called the weekend draw at Leeds a fresh start, while questions mount over who could replace him. Harry Maguire insisted the dressing room has moved on from the Martínez row.
Serie A and Portugal
AC Milan held off an Atalanta fightback to win 3-2 at San Siro, keeping Amorim's side unbeaten in Serie A. In Portugal, federation president Pedro Proença still believes Cristiano Ronaldo is key to the national team despite the ongoing row.
Real Madrid
José Mourinho has urged an end to the obsession over an elbow by Arda Güler after Real Madrid's win.
NFL and Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard after a poor start to the season. The Los Angeles Rams, billed as Super Bowl favourites, have lost again, raising questions about their form.
Women's Football
The Thorns snagged a point in a 2-2 draw with Bay FC on Sunday, despite the absence of Sophia Wilson, who served a suspension.
Other News
Former West Brom and Stoke striker Saido Berahino has retired at 33. Morgan Gibbs-White has been fined after his car ran a red light.
Coming Up
Manchester City face Tuesday's Champions League clash with Haaland a doubt. Arsenal host Manchester United in December, with the north London derby also live on Sky.