Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Lisandro Martinez: What Happened
BBC Sport reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Lisandro Martinez, Carrick. Manchester United, Man Utd. Here is how the report opens:
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Photos: BBC Sport
It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
- Who’s involved: Lisandro Martinez, Carrick. Manchester United, Man Utd and Stamford Bridge
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by BBC Sport
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: BBC Sport and ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same SOC story, as reported by another outlet:
- Carrick brushes off talk of Man Utd in relegation battleESPN Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said there would no "stigma' attached to them dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.
- Man Utd held to goalless draw at EvertonBBC Sport Watch highlights as Manchester United make it 10 matches unbeaten in all competitions, but were held by Everton to a drab goalless draw at Goodison Park.
- What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?BBC Sport Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?
Background: Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.
Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Soccer article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What’s Next for Lisandro Martinez
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Lisandro Martinez?
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. BBC Sport reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Who reported this SOC story?
BBC Sport first reported it on Saturday, October 31, 2026. ESPN and BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Soccer news.
Where can I get the latest Soccer news today?
The ForTheFans Soccer page collects every SOC headline as it breaks, including transfer news, lineups and standings, with live scores on our scores page.
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