Scotland have withdrawn Swansea City defender Stephen Welsh from their upcoming Nations League fixtures due to concerns over a possible knee ligament injury. He is replaced by Los Angeles FC centre‑back Ryan Porteous, who returns to the squad after his last cap in March 2025. The changes come as Scotland aim to secure at least four points from their final two group games.
Leicester City, the League One side and 2021 champions, held off a potential upset by beating non‑league Oxford City 4‑2 in the first round of the FA Cup. The victory at the MGroup Stadium secured their place in the competition’s second round.
League Two side Bristol Rovers ended a six‑match winless streak by defeating League One opponents Cambridge United 2‑0 at the Memorial Stadium. The victory secured Rovers a place in the second round of the FA Cup.
Raith Rovers climbed to first place in the Scottish Championship after a 0-0 draw against rivals Dunfermline Athletic, overtaking Partick Thistle on goal difference. The Fife derby ended without goals, but the result secured the top spot for Raith Rovers.
Wrexham announced that chief executive Michael Williamson has departed after a two‑year tenure, during which the club rose from League One to the Championship. Director Shaun Harvey, a former EFL chief executive, will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement.
England manager Thomas Tuchel criticised Chelsea forward Cole Palmer for missing too many chances to impress and left him out of the squad for the November Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. The manager instead called up uncapped players Josh King and Jobe Bellingham, while other injuries also affected the squad selection.
Donegal’s legendary captain Michael Murphy, a 2012 All-Ireland winning hero, has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football after a distinguished 19‑year career. His departure marks the end of an era for the county, which recently retained the Anglo‑Celt Cup and won the Division One league title.
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo declared he is retiring from international football, ending a record‑breaking 23‑year spell with 146 goals in 234 caps. The Portuguese Football Federation said it will organise a tribute as the nation prepares for upcoming Nations League matches.
England captain Harry Kane has agreed a new deal with Bayern Munich, extending his contract until 2029. The 33‑year‑old striker, who joined Bayern in 2023 for £86m, continues to be a key player after scoring 73 goals in 65 matches in the 2025‑26 season and winning the Ballon d’Or.
A chaotic under‑20 semi‑final in Brazil saw 43 players and eight staff members sent off, setting a new world record of 51 red cards. The brawl erupted after Mamore’s Davi taunted the opposition bench, prompting Uberlandia’s goalkeeping coach to intervene. The match was halted for about 40 minutes before being abandoned, and Uberlandia later forfeited the second leg as a gesture of fair play.