October 17, 2020 Santos ends contract with Robinho after sponsor complaints Brazilian soccer team Santos has suspended a newly-signed contract with international star Robinho after a sponsor made reference to the player's past sexual assault case and cut its ties with the club.
October 14, 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Italy to finish isolating Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Italy after testing positive for the coronavirus in Portugal.
October 13, 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19 days after Portugal, France match ends in draw International soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases on the Portuguese national team to three.
October 9, 2020 Gonzalo Higuain scores in 81st, Miami beats Red Bulls 2-1 Gonzalo Higuain scored his first MLS goal off a free kick in the 81st minute to lift Inter Miami past the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Wednesday night
October 8, 2020 French soccer clubs face missed payments from pay TV deal French soccer clubs hit by falling revenue during the coronavirus pandemic face missed payments from a new television deal with broadcaster Mediapro.
October 8, 2020 Rio judge ends Neymar's cybercrime probe linked to rape case A Brazilian judge has closed an investigation into possible cybercrimes violations involving soccer star Neymar, a case linked to a woman’s rape allegation that led to no charges against him, The Associated Press learned Wednesday night.
October 6, 2020 Serie A president Dal Pino positive for COVID-19 Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino has tested positive for the coronavirus.
October 5, 2020 Man United signs Cavani, Arsenal adds Partey on deadline day Manchester United's search for a striker ended with the signing of veteran free agent striker Edinson Cavani, while Arsenal secured midfielder Thomas Partey from Atlético Madrid before the summer transfer window closed on Monday.
October 5, 2020 Premier League leader Everton signs Godfrey from Norwich After remodelling his midfield to great effect, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti made a signing to bolster its defense on the final day of the transfer window by bringing in Ben Godfrey from second-tier Norwich for a reported 25 million pounds ($32 million) on Monday.
October 4, 2020 Liverpool embarrassed in 7-2 loss to Aston Villa in EPL Premier League champion Liverpool was humiliated 7-2 by Aston Villa to end its perfect start to the title defense on Sunday.