Sports presenter Kate Scott is preparing to host the 2026 Ballon d'Or gala, her third time as host of the football award ceremony. Scott, who was born in England, currently presents UEFA Champions League coverage for CBS Sports in the United States. Her career has included work on the Bundesliga, boxing and mixed martial arts broadcasts, and a number of major football events. Scott is known for speaking English, French, German and Spanish on air. She is married to former professional boxer Malik Scott.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been labelled a disgrace by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher after questioning manager Michael Carrick's tactics. Fernandes said his side lacked pressure and adopted a mood of defeat after conceding early in a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. Asked whether his comments criticised Carrick, Fernandes said that was for the manager and staff to judge. Carrick apologised for the performance, saying the team had not brought the required intensity. United have won no matches in seven games, and host AS Roma next in the competition.
Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager looks precarious after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. The 45-year-old apologised to travelling supporters after the final whistle. Analysis points to passive tactics, a weak defensive record and thin squad depth this season. Several names have been floated as possible replacements, including Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte, though no reporting confirms any approach.
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Manchester United conceded early goals in back-to-back Champions League matches, a first in UEFA history. Pablo Barrios scored for Atletico Madrid less than a minute into their 2-0 win on October 13. Two days later, Nico Paz struck for Como in the second minute, and Como led 3-0 before the hour mark. United have won just two games across all competitions this season and sit 13th in the Premier League. Manager Michael Carrick is under growing pressure after the defeat.
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been ruled out for a long period after tearing the ACL in his right knee during a Champions League league phase win over Barcelona. The 25-year-old was helped off the pitch on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, Kvaratskhelia said he wanted to return stronger for his supporters. Cristiano Ronaldo was among many players who commented, telling him that his best was still to come. Kvaratskhelia has said he idolised Ronaldo while growing up in Georgia.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League match at Parc des Princes. Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz scored late goals to settle the contest after Barcelona had equalised. Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez and Xavi Espart also scored in a game that saw Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leave with injuries. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scored in between. The result came a week after PSG beat Manchester City 4-2.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 in their Champions League league phase match at the Etihad. PSG led 3-0 at halftime, and City scored two late goals through Erling Haaland, who scored twice. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said after the match that PSG coach Luis Enrique had told him his side was lucky to score so many goals. Maresca said City created enough chances in the second half to deserve more. PSG scored their four goals from 1.83 expected goals.
Vinicius Jr. has been suspended for four La Liga matches after being sent off against Villarreal for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba. The ban means he will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25 at the Camp Nou. He will be available for Champions League games against RB Leipzig and AEK Athens. In the 4-3 Champions League win at Roma, Vinicius was substituted after 59 minutes, having made little impact. His place in the starting line-up now looks uncertain, with Yan Diomande and Endrick potential replacements.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in a Champions League match. Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha put the visitors 3-0 ahead by the 32nd minute. Maghnes Akliouche scored an own goal by Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Erling Haaland scored twice for City. Ferran Torres then gave away a late backpass that Donnarumma saved, and Haaland later missed a chance at close range.
Shakhtar Donetsk will play at least four Champions League home matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in London this season. The Ukrainian club will host AEK Athens, Sporting CP, Fenerbahce and Real Madrid there, plus any knockout-stage home games it earns. The two clubs agreed the deal in mid-August for the 2026/27 season, as Chelsea were not in European competition and had the ground free on midweek dates. Shakhtar have been unable to play at home since conflict in the Donbass region began, and chief executive Sergei Palkin said the move would also serve Ukrainian refugees living in London.
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 at the Metropolitano after Pablo Barrios scored inside the first minute. Leny Yoro was sent off, and Ademola Lookman added the second goal. Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez said afterwards that the performance was really poor. He criticised the club's investment in the squad and said he expected more from technical director Jason Wilcox. Manager Michael Carrick chose not to comment on Martinez's remarks, and United visit Leeds on Sunday.
Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United's transfer strategy after a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid in Madrid. Goals from Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman beat the Red Devils, and Lenny Yoro was sent off in the 74th minute. In a postmatch television interview, Martinez said the club needed to bring in more players and said he expected more from technical director Jason Wilcox. Former United forward Wayne Rooney said the defender had gone too far and that the comments were not helpful to the club.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract, committing to the club until 2030. Arteta expressed excitement for the future, stating that the club's recent successes are just the beginning. The Gunners aim to build on their Premier League title and Champions League final appearance, pushing for more trophies. Arsenal praised Arteta's leadership, highlighting his role in securing their first Premier League crown since 2004.
