Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Kieran McKenna and Antonio Conte
26 October 2026

Manchester United have begun assessing potential replacements for Michael Carrick following eight matches without a win. ESPN reports that Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are among the candidates, with Kieran McKenna and Antonio Conte also under consideration.

United’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth left them 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation places. Club officials are reportedly reviewing managerial alternatives and believe their earlier recruitment assessments leave them prepared for a possible change. Carrick remains in charge, and no dismissal or formal appointment has been announced.

Neymar, Santos and Rodrigo Nestor
24 October 2026

Neymar was sent off during Santos’ 1-0 Brazilian Serie A victory over Bahia after covering his mouth while speaking to opponent Rodrigo Nestor. The incident involved a disciplinary rule introduced following concerns about players concealing discriminatory remarks.

Neymar covered his mouth while confronting Nestor, who drew the referee’s attention to the gesture. The referee subsequently showed Neymar a red card. The Brazilian forward denied making an offensive remark and accused Nestor of exploiting the rule. The regulation followed controversy involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League. No further disciplinary outcome was confirmed in the supplied report.

Barnet and Isiah Noel-Williams
24 October 2026

Barnet have condemned racist abuse directed at midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams on Instagram following the club’s 1-1 League Two draw against Oldham Athletic. The 23-year-old was targeted after receiving a red card during the match.

Noel-Williams was dismissed in the 70th minute, and Oldham subsequently equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Barnet publicly shared evidence of an offensive social media message and issued a statement supporting their player. The club strongly rejected racist behaviour online and in football. No confirmed disciplinary or police outcome was reported in the supplied article.

Atlético Madrid, Julián Álvarez and Diego Simeone
24 October 2026

Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez has apologised to supporters for trying to secure a summer transfer to Barcelona. His apology followed Atlético’s 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo La Coruña, in which the Argentine scored the winning goal.

Álvarez acknowledged that his public comments during the World Cup were poorly timed and expressed. His attempts to leave Atlético had angered fans, with some continuing to whistle him during matches. Saturday’s goal was his first league goal in eight months and helped Atlético move within two points of leaders Barcelona before El Clásico. Manager Diego Simeone welcomed the apology and said the club needs Álvarez performing at his best.

Burnley, Nicky Hayen and Alan Pace
24 October 2026

Burnley have dismissed manager Nicky Hayen after only 14 matches in charge following a 4-1 Championship defeat against Lincoln City. The result left Burnley 22nd in the standings and deepened concerns about another difficult season.

Hayen arrived in July after previously winning the Belgian league with Club Brugge. Burnley have won only one of their opening 12 Championship matches and conceded 25 goals, the division’s worst defensive record at this stage. The club announced his departure within two hours of Saturday’s defeat and must now appoint another manager to rescue its promotion ambitions.

Atlético Madrid, Julián Álvarez and Diego Simeone
24 October 2026

Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez has apologised to supporters for trying to secure a summer transfer to Barcelona. His apology followed Atlético’s 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo La Coruña, in which the Argentine scored the winning goal.

Álvarez acknowledged that his public comments during the World Cup were poorly timed and expressed. His attempts to leave Atlético had angered fans, with some continuing to whistle him during matches. Saturday’s goal was his first league goal in eight months and helped Atlético move within two points of leaders Barcelona before El Clásico. Manager Diego Simeone welcomed the apology and said the club needs Álvarez performing at his best.

Burnley, Nicky Hayen and Alan Pace
24 October 2026

Burnley have dismissed manager Nicky Hayen after only 14 matches in charge following a 4-1 Championship defeat against Lincoln City. The result left Burnley 22nd in the standings and deepened concerns about another difficult season.

Hayen arrived in July after previously winning the Belgian league with Club Brugge. Burnley have won only one of their opening 12 Championship matches and conceded 25 goals, the division’s worst defensive record at this stage. The club announced his departure within two hours of Saturday’s defeat and must now appoint another manager to rescue its promotion ambitions.

Barnet and Isiah Noel-Williams
24 October 2026

Barnet have condemned racist abuse directed at midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams on Instagram following the club’s 1-1 League Two draw against Oldham Athletic. The 23-year-old was targeted after receiving a red card during the match.

Noel-Williams was dismissed in the 70th minute, and Oldham subsequently equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Barnet publicly shared evidence of an offensive social media message and issued a statement supporting their player. The club strongly rejected racist behaviour online and in football. No confirmed disciplinary or police outcome was reported in the supplied article.

Barry Murphy and Barnsley Football Club
24 October 2026

Barnsley have announced the death of former defender Barry Murphy at the age of 86. Known as Spud, Murphy holds the club’s all-time appearance record after playing 569 matches between 1962 and 1978.

Murphy joined Barnsley from South Shields and became an important figure in the club’s history. He set a record of 182 consecutive appearances, was named Barnsley’s player of the year in 1972 and served as a player-coach before joining Allan Clarke’s coaching staff. He later worked at Leeds United between 1980 and 1984. Barnsley paid tribute to his contributions on and off the pitch.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA, UEFA and Asian Football Confederation
24 October 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he retains the support of the vast majority of world football despite criticism surrounding the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise investment proposal. He confirmed receiving the Asian Football Confederation’s endorsement and claimed widespread African support ahead of the March 2027 presidential election.

Speaking to BBC Sport in Azerbaijan, Infantino dismissed questions about resignation and defended his leadership. He acknowledged that FIFA must improve communication with UEFA but did not provide a firm date for releasing documents requested by European football officials. UEFA has given FIFA until 2 November to answer outstanding governance questions. Presidential candidates must enter the race by 18 November, with no confirmed challenger reported in the supplied article.