Football News Roundup — 12 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport and Sky Sports.
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Monday, 12 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport and Sky Sports. Each headline links through to the original report.
'Call it a day with VAR' - Rooney on Palace's controversial goal
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says VAR made the wrong decision in awarding Crystal Palace their second goal, which saw the home side take the lead as they went on to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League.
'It's a bad situation' - Why Man City win creates uncertainty
Speaking on Match of the Day, Toby Alderweireld and Wayne Rooney discuss why Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Liverpool leaves the Premier League in limbo as the club awaits a potential punishment, which could include a points deduction, after they were found guilty of financial breaches.
'Big star' - How Doku delivered for Man City in win against Liverpool
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analyse how Jeremy Doku changed the game in Manchester City's favour, after coming on as a substitute in his side's 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield.
Rooney gives verdict on Gravenberch red card
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld discuss whether Ryan Gravenberch should have been sent off, after he received two yellow cards in Liverpool 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Greaves ends Women's Series season with record-breaking win
Beau Greaves ended her 2026 PDC Women's Series season with a record-breaking streak of victories on the way to two tournament wins at Event 23 and 24 in Wigan.
Aston Villa planning Endrick move - Monday's gossip
Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Barcelona's Marc Bernal, Everton are leading the chase for Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, plus more.
Papers: Forest Green Rovers reveal unique plan to replace Savage
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
'Has he dominated one game for Liverpool?' - Carra calls for Wirtz to be dropped
Jamie Carragher says it's justified to criticise Florian Wirtz after he has been given so many chances and he must come out of Liverpool's starting line-up. Listen to the Gary Neville podcast in full on Sky Sports platforms.
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