BBC reports Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for at least six weeks

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka may miss eight weeks, BBC reports

BBC reports that Arsenal medics initially estimate at least six weeks out for Bukayo Saka after he was injured against Bayern Munich. If those concerns are realised, he would miss several club games and England’s Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.

Yerevan court lifts block on football player limit, federation says

The Football Federation of Armenia says a Yerevan court lifted temporary measures blocking a registration cap of 15 players who were not trained in Armenia and/or are not members of Armenia’s senior or age-group national teams. Noah FC’s lawyer disputes that interpretation, says enforcement remains suspended and plans to appeal the decision leaving the plaintiffs’ claims unexamined.

Nottingham Forest bans chant criticised as misogynistic

Nottingham Forest has prohibited “Nottingham Is Full of Fun”, a chant used by some supporters for years. The decision follows consultation with police, Kick It Out and fan representatives, and Forest warns that continued chanting could also expose the club itself to sanctions.

Russia plays in FIFA’s first under-15 football World Cup

Russia is competing in FIFA’s inaugural boys’ under-15 World Cup, a youth-level return that does not itself establish senior-team reinstatement. Germany declined for player-development reasons, not Russia’s presence. FIFA says all teams will continue playing through October 30.

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FIFA confirms US as first Women’s Club World Cup host

FIFA has confirmed the United States as host of the first Women’s Club World Cup on 5–30 January 2028. The BBC reports seven confirmed clubs and another 12 to be determined, while the January window leaves participating English teams facing potential domestic fixture clashes.

Armenian Premier League round 11: Pyunik beat Gandzasar 3–0

Pyunik beat Gandzasar 3–0 to move second on 25 points in Armenian Premier League round 11. Alashkert beat Shirak 1–0 through Philip Ejike’s late goal and were fourth on 22 points after the match. The round remains incomplete, with Ararat-Armenia scheduled to face Noah on 26 October.

Northern Ireland faces losing a European football place in 2028–29

Northern Ireland faces a smaller European football allocation in 2028–29 after falling to 51st in UEFA’s rankings. League chief Gerard Lawlor warns that losing a place would be a potentially significant setback, while the final allocation remains subject to UEFA’s rankings and entry arrangements.

England’s football regulator proposes £20.3m annual club levy

England’s Independent Football Regulator proposes a £20.3 million levy for 2027–28. Its consultation would recover only £3 million of estimated £45 million setup costs in the first two seasons, leaving £42 million for clubs to repay over eight more years.

Cycling’s governing body approves cross-discipline points, Velo says

The UCI has decided to allow points across disciplines to count toward team rankings, Velo reports. Separately, Jolanda Neff plans to join Fenix-Premier Tech in 2027, returning to road racing while continuing to compete on mountain bikes.

US Chess Championships final: Wesley So, Rachael Li win titles

Wesley So and Rachael Li won the US chess titles in Saint Louis. FIDE confirmed So’s fourth national crown and Li’s record as the youngest women’s champion on her debut. So settled his playoff against Fabiano Caruana in two rapid games.

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Greece’s basketball chief Vangelis Liolios arrested, reports say

Eurohoops reported Greece’s basketball chief Vangelis Liolios’s arrest on 21 October in a bribery inquiry. On 24 October, it cited testimony alleging he paid €17,000 for former Euroleague Basketball officiating director Richard Stokes’s resort stay. Prosecutors allege the payment sought favourable treatment for Liolios’s team and a referee’s advancement in continental assignments.

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IndyCar confirms Barcelona race for 18 July 2027

IndyCar has confirmed a Barcelona race on 18 July 2027. The calendar leaves a race-free week on each side of the Spanish round for travel, with the season scheduled to run from 7 March in St. Petersburg to 5 September at Laguna Seca.