Football News Roundup — 5 Nov 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport and The Guardian.
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Thursday, 05 Nov 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport and The Guardian. Each headline links through to the original report.
World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game
A world record of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.
Scotland U21 boss hails Donovan, Miller and Wilson attitude
Under-21s head coach Tony Docherty is delighted with the buy-in from the three players who have dropped down from Scotland's senior squad.
Como score nine to make Champions League history
Anastasios Douvikas scores a hat-trick as Como produce a stunning 9-1 away win over Lens on match day four, recording the biggest away win in Champions League history.
Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool
Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul.
Dortmund take narrow win over Real Betis
Borussia Dortmund gain a home victory over Real Betis to end the Spanish side's winning run in the Champions League.
Championship roundup: West Ham stage dramatic comeback on Scott Parker’s opening night
West Ham recover from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at CardiffLeaders Middlesbrough beaten 2-0 at WrexhamScott Parker’s return to West Ham had looked like beginning in painful fashion but instead featured a stunning comeback from 3-0 down. The east London club’s new head coach had watched Cardiff’s Jack M…
Emphatic Porto thrash Napoli in second-half romp
Porto score three goals in the final 20 minutes of the game to pull away and seal a comfortable victory against Napoli, who are unable to match their Portuguese opponents in the second half.
Haaland scores winner as Man City beat Leipzig
Erling Haaland scores the winning goal as Manchester City overcome being pegged back twice to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on match day four of the UEFA Champions League group phase.
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