Football News Roundup — 10 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and The Guardian.
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Saturday, 10 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and The Guardian. Each headline links through to the original report.
Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection
The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.
Arteta says conscience clear over time at Man City
Mikel Arteta has said he has a clear conscience over his former club Manchester City's serious breaches of financial rules.
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Wainwright opens Leicester account with Gloucester win in front of Prince Harry
Wales back-rower Aaron Wainwright scored his first try for Leicester Tigers as they defeated Gloucester 38-31 in a forward-dominated contest in the Gallagher Prem watched by The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry.
Bowen's late penalty saved as West Ham held by QPR
Jarrod Bowen saw his 91st-minute penalty saved as West Ham missed the chance to move top of the Sky Bet Championship after a 1-1 draw with QPR.
INCREDIBLE! QPR's Charles saves stoppage-time Bowen pen AND rebound!
Pierce Charles was the QPR hero as he helped them secure a point away to West Ham by saving a last-minute penalty and the rebound.
Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.
Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
Palmer pulled out of England squad due to injuryAttacker available for Chelsea’s game with BournemouthXabi Alonso has said Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England and revealed Chelsea’s No 10 missed this international break with a problem related to the groin injury that kept him out for …
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