Football News Roundup — 24 Sep 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from Sky Sports, BBC Sport and The Guardian.
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Thursday, 24 Sep 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from Sky Sports, BBC Sport and The Guardian. Each headline links through to the original report.
Man Utd hammer Sheffield Utd 10-1 in Subway Women's Players Cup
Papers: Man Utd line up Conte for sensational PL return
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
Presidents Cup: Latest schedule and tee times
Latest scores, results, pairings and tee times for the 16th Presidents Cup, as Team USA host the International Team at Medinah Country Club, Illinois.
Kaptein scores winner as Chelsea earn narrow victory over Austria Wien
Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal but Chelsea were given a stern test by Austria Wien as they began their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Plough Lane.
Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
Kaptein fantastic strikes as Chelsea battle to WCL win over Austria Vienna
Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign proper against Austria Vienna, but it was a far from comfortable evening for them.“Probably the performance is not the one we wanted to have,” Chelsea’s manager, Sonia Bompastor, said. “We could have contro…
Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands
Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restrictedAndy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches, suggesting it is “unfair” for fans to be singled out when it is permitted for other sports.The …
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