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Sunderland Fight Back to Beat Torreense 2-1 in Europa League
Sunderland came from behind to beat Torreense 2-1 in Leiria, with Noah Sadiki scoring in stoppage time for the club’s second Europa League win. Torreense had led through Volnei Feltes, but Jules Ahoka equalised after Sunderland brought on four regular first-team players. The match was Sunderland’s first European away fixture in 53 years.
Cissè Hat Trick Leads Milan to 4-0 Win Over Salzburg in Europa League
AC Milan beat RB Salzburg 4-0 away in the Europa League, with Alphadjo Cissè scoring a hat trick and Gonçalo Ramos adding a late goal. The result gave Milan their first campaign win after an opening defeat to Benfica. Filippo Terracciano was sent off late, leaving Milan to finish with 10 players.
PSG Beat Man City 4-2 as Hargreaves Calls Them Unstoppable
Paris Saint-Germain scored three first-half goals at Etihad Stadium and beat Manchester City 4-2. City had more shots and slightly more possession, but PSG finished their chances and held on after Erling Haaland scored twice. Owen Hargreaves said Luis Enrique’s side were difficult to stop, while Ferran Torres missed a late penalty for the hosts.
Liverpool Start Three Academy Players Against LASK in Champions League
Liverpool named its lineup for the Champions League match against LASK at Raiffeisen Arena, with Kostas Tsimikas wearing the captain’s armband. Jeremie Frimpong, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha also start, while Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister are among the players left out of the starting side. Manager Andoni Iraola said he trusts the young academy players.
Sabah FK Beats Slavia Prague 2-0 for First Champions League Win
Sabah FK earned its first Champions League victory by beating Slavia Prague 2-0 in Baku on October 13, 2026. Kaheem Parris opened the scoring early in the second half, and Joy-Lance Mickels sealed the result late after the Slavia goalkeeper misjudged a high ball. The win gave the Azerbaijani club its first three points in the league phase after a 4-0 opening defeat to Manchester United.
Martinez Questions Man United Transfers After Atletico Loss
Lisandro Martinez questioned Manchester United’s recruitment after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Pablo Barrios scored in the opening minute, and Ademola Lookman added a second after halftime. The loss extended United’s winless run to five matches across all competitions, with three defeats and two draws. Martinez said the club needed more players to compete with teams that had strengthened their squads.
Arsenal Beat Lille 3-0 After Three Goals in Seven Minutes
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium after scoring three goals in a short spell in the second half. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 64th minute, followed by Eze and Bukayo Saka, though the available source does not give the latest league-phase standings for either side.
Atlético Beat Man United 2-0 as Martinez Criticizes Transfers
Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in their Champions League match in Madrid, with goals from Barrios and Lookman. A goal by Cardoso was ruled out by VAR, while United’s late red card for Leny Yoro added to a difficult night. After the match, Lisandro Martinez criticized the club’s summer transfer business and called for a stronger squad.
Matthew Stafford’s Wife Shares Pregame Kiss Before Rams-Bills
Matthew Stafford paused his warmups at SoFi Stadium to kiss his wife, Kelly, and greet his daughters before the Rams faced the Bills. The family posed together before he returned to his teammates. Stafford later threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams lost in overtime, according to a report by Yahoo Sports.
Gamba Osaka Beats Newcastle Jets 3-1 in Asian Champions League
Gamba Osaka rallied from a first-half deficit to beat Newcastle Jets 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on October 13, 2026. Nikos Vergos put the Australian hosts ahead before Yusei Toshida equalized. Deniz Hümmet and Welton Felipe scored after the break, lifting Gamba from second place after it began the match with three points, while Newcastle remained in 16th without a point.
Georgia Rises to No. 1 After 20-17 Road Win at Alabama
Georgia moved to the top of the AP Top 25 after beating Alabama 20-17, while Texas fell to No. 7 after losing to Oklahoma. Notre Dame climbed to No. 2, and Oregon dropped out of the poll after a home defeat to UCLA. The latest rankings also set up several top-10 matchups, including Notre Dame at BYU and Ohio State at Indiana.
Ronaldo Scores as Al Nassr Beats Neftchi 3-1 in Riyadh
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in Riyadh, responding to a 4-0 opening defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite. The match was delayed by more than 15 minutes after an announcement about the interception of a ballistic missile heading toward the city. Neftchi’s Alisher Odilov had pulled a goal back before Ikrom Alivaev was sent off in the second half.
Kyler Murray’s 54 Rushing Yards Help Vikings Beat Saints 23-13
Kyler Murray ran for 54 yards and completed 24 of 30 passes as Minnesota beat New Orleans 23-13 to remain unbeaten in five games. The quarterback scrambled seven times, converted three third downs with his legs and threw a touchdown to Justin Jefferson, despite the Vikings playing most of the game without four injured offensive starters.
Manchester City Fans Revive 1980s Inflatable Banana Tradition at Anfield
Manchester City supporters brought inflatable bananas to Anfield, reviving a tradition that began in the 1980s. The display came as the club returned to action after an independent commission found it guilty of breaching financial fair play rules. City say they are innocent and will appeal. The gesture offered fans a familiar way to express their support amid anger and scrutiny around the verdict.
Hull vs Everton Ends 2-2 as Belloumi Rescues Hull Late
Hull came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Everton after Mohamed Belloumi scored in the 74th minute. Everton had led through Brennan Johnson and later Thierno Barry, while Jaden Philogene Gelhardt and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored for Hull. Everton manager David Moyes said he was frustrated by his side’s performance and missed chances.
Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Messi Returns as Miami Seeks Win
Inter Miami hosts D.C. United at Nu Stadium on Oct. 11, looking to end a five-game winless run and protect its place near the top of the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi has returned to training after Argentina duty, but his availability is unconfirmed. Miami has gone unbeaten in its past five meetings with D.C. United, while both sides need points for their playoff ambitions.
Solanke’s Stoppage-Time Goal Holds 10-Man Tottenham to a Draw at United
Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to earn Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Manchester United, despite Spurs playing with 10 men after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off. Bryan Mbeumo had put the hosts ahead in the second half. The result extended United’s winless run in all competitions to four games, with boos heard at Old Trafford at half-time and full-time.
Mika Baur’s Germany debut lifts Celtic confidence | BBC Sport
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur says his Germany debut and time working under Jurgen Klopp have given him added confidence ahead of the club’s return to domestic action. Celtic head to Motherwell after three consecutive defeats, with Baur describing the squad as close together and urging support as a demanding run of fixtures begins.
Georgia-Alabama Showdown Could Leave SEC With Two Unbeaten Teams
College football Week 6 brings a high-stakes Georgia-Alabama matchup, with both teams among the SEC’s unbeaten sides. ESPN’s Bill Connelly also highlights Texas-Oklahoma, UCLA-Oregon and Nebraska-Indiana as major games, while warning that weather could affect Saturday’s meeting in Alabama. The slate carries consequences for conference races and playoff hopes, with several teams facing tests that could reshape their seasons.
Málaga and Espanyol Face Pressure After Difficult Runs at La Rosaleda
Málaga CF hosted Espanyol at Estadio La Rosaleda on La Liga’s eighth match day, with the hosts bottom of the table and both teams coming off defeats. Málaga had three points and seven matches without a win, while Espanyol had seven points. The live match report recorded a 1-1 goal from Adrián Niño for Málaga.
Buccaneers game: Daniels leads Tampa Bay past Cowboys
Jalon Daniels guided Tampa Bay to a 24-16 win over Dallas on Thursday night, earning the Buccaneers their first victory after an 0-4 start. The undrafted quarterback completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown, while Tampa Bay piled up a season-high 419 yards. Dallas’ defense struggled to contain the run and allowed two quick touchdown drives after halftime.
Schottenheimer Says Cowboys Expect More From DaRon Bland
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team expects more from cornerback DaRon Bland after a costly dropped interception against Tampa Bay. The Cowboys lost 24-16 at home, with Bland also involved in coverage breakdowns during the defeat. Schottenheimer said he would review everything before the team plays again, as Dallas’ defense struggled to stop Tampa Bay’s running game.
Bleacher Report Floats Mac Jones Trade to Buccaneers After 0-4 Start
Bleacher Report has floated a trade that would send San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a conditional 2027 third-round pick. The proposal comes as Tampa Bay deals with an injury to Baker Mayfield and a winless start. It remains a suggested trade, not a reported agreement between the teams.
Kane Matches Shilton’s England Caps Record in 3-0 Win
Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s England appearance record by winning his 125th cap against the Czech Republic at Wembley. The captain marked the milestone with two goals and an assist in a 3-0 Nations League victory, helping England finish their international break with three wins from four matches.