There were protests at Old Trafford and even though two academy products stood out, Michael Carrick’s future is far from safe Green and yellow balloons bobbed around the Stretford End. Tennis balls rained down on the pitch in protest at the chronic, enduringly cinematic decline presided over by Manchester United’s ownership.
Barcelona ended Aston Villa’s perfect Champions League start with an enthralling win at the Spotify Nou Camp. Villa tried to exploit a Barca side without a Champions League clean sheet in 18 games, but were left to rue their misses when Raphinha’s low shot clipped Pau Torres to wrong-foot keeper Zion Suzuki and make it 2-0 seven minutes after the break.
‘If it was punishment for the words, it was right’ Carrick hails ‘magical’ Old Trafford after comeback win Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford. A twice-taken penalty from Fernandes set United’s revival from 2-0 down in motion, two goals from Matheus Cunha ultimately sealing a win that could yet save the embattled Carrick’s job.
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United’s players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” after their improbable comeback win against Roma in the Champions League. But when asked if the result would save his job, United captain Fernandes told Amazon Prime: “We don’t need to save anyone’s job.”
Manchester United dragged themselves off the canvas to come back from two goals down and record a sensational Champions League win over Roma at Old Trafford. 6 Lisandro Martinez (on 75, Heaven): 6 Shea Lacey (on 75, Amad): 7 Mason Mount (on 88, Bruno Fernandes): 7 Matthijs De Ligt (on 88, Maguire) 6 Not used: Darlow, Heaton, Amass, Mazraoui, Andrey Santos, T Fletcher, Zirkzee.
Manchester United comes back from two goals down to end a winless run as the club's fans launch another protest against the owners.
On his first European outing since winning the Ballon d’Or, the England captain was unable to score but he and his Bayern Munich team defeated Atlético Madrid, fellow semi-finalists from last season. That was when Lennart Karl scored the first.
Birmingham sink Millwall to keep up good form Norwich thump Rams and pile pressure on Eustace Terry Devlin’s double denied Swansea the chance to take top spot in the Championship as in-form Portsmouth won 3-1 at Fratton Park. Devlin’s first-half goal looked like it was going to be enough for Pompey but Zan Vipotnik, the Championship’s top scorer last season, won and converted an 85th-minute penalty to set up a blockbuster finale.
Man United rise from the dust to shock Roma 3-2. Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Barca took early lead through Lamine Yamal before Raphinha continued fine goalscoring form with a second-half brace.
Inter Milan got their stuttering Champions League campaign back on track with a comfortable 3-0 win Tuesday against Dutch giants Feyenoord, helped by a superb first-half strike from German defender Yann Bisseck. Feyenoord’s Dutch midfielder #10 Luciano Valente (R) reacts at the end of the the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Feyenoord and Inter Milan at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on November 3, 2026.
Michael Carrick enjoyed one of his finest nights as a Manchester United player in the Champions League against Roma, scoring twice in a 7-1 win in the quarter-final, second leg in 2007. Roma took a 2-0 lead into the break and the truth was that the scoreline greatly flattered United.
Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side’s perfect start to the competition. Barcelona’s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal (R) and Barcelona’s English forward #17 Anthony Gordon fight for the ball with Aston Villa’s Dutch defender #22 Ian Maatsen (L) and Aston Villa’s Swedish defender #03 Victor Lindelof during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 4 football match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on November 3, 2026.
This was a chastening night for Aston Villa, and a familiar one for Unai Emery in this corner of town. On a chilly, damp, oddly processional night at the Camp Nou Barcelona produced a performance of unhurried, high-grade incision, easing to a 3-0 Champions League victory that never really seemed to tip into an actual close-quarter contest before it was gone.
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel dies after a horrific clash with an opposition goalkeeper that has sparked an investigation by Spanish police.
Novak Djokovic continues to show that age is just a number as he sets his eyes on Australia's Rinky Hijikata next.
Foden: ‘You have to keep putting on performances’ Enzo Maresca: ‘We cannot rely on Erling for every game’ Phil Foden is aiming for an England recall after the Manchester City attacker was left out of the squad for last summer’s World Cup and the Nations League games this season by Thomas Tuchel. While the next round of England games in the competition – the squad for which will be named on Friday – may come too soon for a recall, Foden wants to force his way back into Tuchel’s plans.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – Kenya’s national women’s junior rugby sevens team, the Rising Lionesses, made history on Tuesday after clinching a maiden gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The Rising Lionesses secured the historic triumph after stunning rugby powerhouse Australia 17-12 in a thrilling final, marking a landmark achievement for Kenyan rugby on the international stage.
Ava Usher and Havana Harris are just two of nine players in the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team with surf lifesaving backgrounds. It is common on the coast, but players say it's definitely helped them excel on the field.
Ciaron Maher's incredible training performance in the Melbourne Cup has racing lovers standing back in awe. But is there a limit to how much the race should be dominated by one training operation?
⚽️ Champions League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off ⚽️ Live scores | League phase standings | And email Will Ayden Heaven was put up for the pre-match interview – don’t worry he did not say anything on note. Roma sit one place above Como in Serie A, which should worry United.
Reds target fourth straight Champions League win Turkish side led by ex-Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool must improve their attacking play but dismissed concerns over the contrast between his team’s output in the Premier League and Champions League. Liverpool boast a 100% record in Europe this season and can take a significant step towards qualification for the knockout phase with victory away at Fenerbahce on Wednesday.
Former Scotland international Duncan Ferguson was jailed in 1995 after headbutting Raith Rovers defender John McStay during a Scottish league match in April 1994. Brazilian striker Brandão was sentenced to prison after headbutting Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta following a French league match between PSG and Bastia in August 2014.
US set to host Summer and Winter Olympics USOPC CEO says business model in early stages The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is in the advanced stages of setting up an entity to sell a stake in the commercial rights for Team USA in return for capital, according to multiple reports.