Football News Roundup — 25 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport and Sky Sports.
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Sunday, 25 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.
Should Palmer have been sent off earlier than he was?
Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown looks at the red card shown to Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, with the former Arsenal defender agreeing with the decision and suggesting Palmer was lucky not to receive a straight red for an early incident.
How 'special talent' Jackson inspired Villa to victory over Man City
Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Steph Houghton look at the impact Aston Villa forward Nicolas Jackson had with his two goals in their 2-1 victory over Manchester City, with Keown describing him as a "special talent".
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Symonds scores screamer as Brighton beat West Ham
Maisie Symonds scores a 'goal of the season' contender to help Brighton beat West Ham 3-0, securing just their second league win of the season in the Women's Super League.
Littler seals second-best average ever at European Championship
Luke Littler produced the second-best average in the competition's history, his 114.47 has only ever been bettered by Phil Taylor's 118.14, after defeating Nathan Aspinall at the European Championship.
Players laugh as Rock LOSES his dart on stage during match
Josh Rock and Jonny Clayton have a giggle after Rock loses his dart in a stage light at the European Championship.
Papers: Sancho could land in Spain as Getafe offer winger shock deal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
Smith beats Puello in thriller to retain WBC title and stay unbeaten
Dalton Smith retained his WBC light-welterweight title with a thrilling, split-decision victory over Alberto Puello on Saturday night.
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