Football News Roundup — 31 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
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Saturday, 31 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport. Each headline links through to the original report.
Aston Villa to take legal action against Jamie Carragher for ‘unacceptable insults’
Villa chair announces plan on social mediaCarragher said club will ‘never be Man United’Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters.Carragher told Villa fans to “shut the fuck up” after facing…
Moloney-MacDonald stars as Red Roses return to winning ways with USA thrashing
England's Red Roses responded to shock back-to-back defeats in Canada with a crushing 55-12 WXV Global Series victory over the USA in New Jersey, returning to winning ways. 
Man Utd target Barcelona's Lopez - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United target Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, Lisandro Martinez is attracting interest from the La Liga side, Arsenal eye Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, plus more.
Leicester top table after victory over Bristol
Leicester moved to the top of the PREM table with a bonus-point 22-16 victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate in an error-ridden game.
Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'
Aston Villa say they will initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher over what the club branded as "unacceptable insults".
From WiFi to 'relief' - how was Ferguson's Irish League debut?
After a 1-1 draw in his first match as Glentoran manager, Duncan Ferguson speaks of his "relief" in a week filled with WiFi and homework.
Canelo and Mbilli make weight for world title fight in Riyadh
Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli both made the weight for their WBC super-middleweight world title fight on Saturday in Riyadh.
Xabi Alonso rules out January loan move for Chelsea winger Estêvão Willian
‘No discussions about that … Everyone has to be ready’Brazilian has started only twice in 11 games this seasonXabi Alonso has ruled out a January move for Estêvão Willian but has said the Chelsea youngster must adapt to his style of play before earning a regular spot in the team.The debate around…
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