We begin with the big breaking news as Nuno Espirito Santo is set to leave Nottingham Forest after months of tension with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Despite leading the club into European competition, Fabrizio Romano reports that Nuno will depart with immediate effect, with three candidates including Ange Postecoglou under consideration.

Elsewhere, World Cup qualifying delivered fireworks. Tunisia sealed their place at the 2026 finals, Italy survived a 9-goal thriller against Israel, Kosovo stunned Sweden, and Luka Modrić rolled back the years on the eve of his 40th birthday. We also preview tonight’s crunch qualifiers, including England’s trip to Serbia, Portugal away in Hungary, and Nigeria facing South Africa.

In the Premier League, Manchester City have settled their Associated Party Transactions case with the league, Tottenham insist they are not for sale despite takeover rumours, and Liverpool’s Arne Slot could be set for a new contract. Over in Germany, Bayer Leverkusen have appointed Kasper Hjulmand as manager, while Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Álvarez has been suspended for 10 months following a failed doping test.

And finally, Spain crushed Turkey 6-0 on Sunday - but the headlines belong to 18-year-old Lamine Yamal who lost his passport after the match, and Jorge de Frutos, whose entire village erupted in joy as he made his international debut.

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