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| Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate Middlesbrough demand Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying allegations. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:16:30 GMT |
| The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:36 GMT |
| Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contract Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent basis. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:27:02 GMT |
| Referee Beaton under police surveillance, says SFA The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of recent penalty controversy. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:22:33 GMT |
| I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:59 GMT |
| Farke says Leeds must match his ambition Leeds head coach Daniel Farke says he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:10:23 GMT |
| Everybody wants Hearts to win - Celtic boss O'Neill Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes "everybody wants Hearts to win" as he prepares his side for Saturday's Scottish Premiership title decider. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:44 GMT |
| Man Utd's De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:19:58 GMT |
| Hearts ready to 'rip up script' in title showdown Head coach Derek McInnes has faith that Hearts can "rip up the script" and prevail in a "pure box office" final-day showdown at Celtic Park with the Scottish Premiership title on the line. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:12:59 GMT |
| Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:39:25 GMT |
| Three more VAR errors take mistake tally to 23 Three more video assistant referee errors are confirmed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total number this season to 23. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:19:02 GMT |
| Championship clubs back new squad spending rules Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season. Fri, 15 May 2026 14:17:46 GMT |
| Bellingham scores and Mbappe whistled in Real win Jude Bellingham scores as Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga, while star striker Kylian Mbappe receives a hostile reception from supporters. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:58:10 GMT |
| Heskey winner as Man City beat Man Utd in FA Youth Cup final Watch Manchester City's Reigan Heskey score late as Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup final. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:51 GMT |
| Controversial 99th-minute penalty boosts Celtic title hopes Watch the penalty award against Motherwell that keeps Celtic's Scottish Premiership title hopes alive going into a final-day showdown with Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:13:28 GMT |
| Man City pile pressure on Arsenal with Palace win Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:16 GMT |
| Hearts put three past Falkirk to move within point of title Watch the highlights as Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 to set up a final-day meeting with Celtic in which they only need to avoid defeat to win the Scottish Premiership. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:32 GMT |
| Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking up Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season but further members of that side look set to leave. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:02:53 GMT |
| Senesi to leave Bournemouth at end of season Argentina defender Marcos Senesi will leave Bournemouth when his contract expires in the summer. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:28:54 GMT |
| 'Out of shape' Lukaku in Belgium World Cup squad Romelu Lukaku has been named in Belgium's World Cup squad, despite manager Rudi Garcia saying he is "out of shape". Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:17 GMT |
| The making of the £60K bargain who became an Everton legend As Seamus Coleman announces he will leave Everton this summer, BBC Sport looks at the rise of the £60,000 signing who became a club legend. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:38:16 GMT |
| Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:10:04 GMT |
| What next for Chelsea & Kerr as striker exits? Sam Kerr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history - but what next for the club as Australia striker exits? Fri, 15 May 2026 10:51:34 GMT |
| Parlour? Villa? Gerrard? Ranking best FA Cup final goals From Ricky Villa to Steven Gerrard, Ray Parlour to Roberto di Matteo - here are 10 of the best FA Cup final goals of all time. Fri, 15 May 2026 05:12:56 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Blossoms & Songer Chris Sutton takes on indie band Blossoms and rapper Songer plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:15:01 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Jordan Pickford on Everton, England and World Cup dreams with Wayne Rooney. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
| Has last-gasp Celtic penalty undermined Hearts' hopes? As the curtain falls on an incredible Scottish Premiership season, Celtic and Hearts go head-to-head on Saturday with the title on the line. Fri, 15 May 2026 07:52:29 GMT |
| Play-off final tickets on sale despite Spygate uncertainty Both Hull and Southampton are selling Championship play-off final tickets despite uncertainty over whether the game will go ahead as scheduled. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:01:15 GMT |
| My quality time with Guardiola - and getting his guide to Barcelona Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be much missed if he leaves English football at the end of the season. Fri, 15 May 2026 06:32:35 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:19:40 GMT |
| FA let Man City take over Youth Cup final - Fletcher Manchester United Under-18 coach Darren Fletcher says the Football Association let Manchester City take control of the Youth Cup final. Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:38 GMT |
| Watch - the tightest relegation decider in Europe? St Pauli, Heidenheim and Wolfsburg all head into the final day of the Bundesliga level on points at the bottom. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:08:33 GMT |
| Tottenham pursuing Aston Villa forward Hanson Tottenham are pursuing Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson in the summer transfer window. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:08:04 GMT |
| How will Tottenham build on successful WSL season? Tottenham have had their most successful season in the Women's Super League - but how do they ensure it's not a one-off? Fri, 15 May 2026 07:21:49 GMT |
| PSG & Arsenal eye Fernandes - Friday's gossip Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, plus more. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:48:56 GMT |
| 'Beyond happy' - Guardiola praises Foden performance Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is "beyond happy" with Phil Foden's performance after the midfielder provided two assists in City's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:22:50 GMT |
| Celtic score controversial late penalty to set up epic final day Watch the highlights as Celtic score a controversial late penalty to win at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day decider against Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:54:10 GMT |
| Man City were too good for us - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Manchester City were "too good" for his side after losing 3-0 at Etihad Stadium. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:38 GMT |
| Levy optimistic Tottenham will avoid relegation Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is optimistic the club will remain in the Premier League despite battling relegation. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:30 GMT |
| Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned Tue, 12 May 2026 16:36:37 GMT |
| Watch goals as Dunfermline & Thistle draw play-off semi first leg Watch the goals as Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle draw the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:17:25 GMT |
| Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United. Mon, 11 May 2026 21:53:56 GMT |
| Yeovil boss accused of trying to poach ex-club's players Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley is accused by his former club Walton & Hersham of repeatedly attempting to poach their players. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:51:45 GMT |
| 'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off final Bolton Wanderers' final game of 2025-26 is a repeat of their first match of the season as they take on Stockport County for a place in the Championship. Thu, 14 May 2026 22:51:53 GMT |
| The documentary that transformed a Welsh club into a global brand What can you expect from the latest season of 'Welcome to Wrexham' and how has this documentary series transformed a football club in north Wales into a global phenomenon? Fri, 15 May 2026 05:08:56 GMT |
| How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles England and Scotland have experienced two highly controversial VAR decisions in a matter of days which could help to decide who ends the season as champions. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:26:47 GMT |
| Liverpool's Bonner and Evans to exit club Liverpool confirm defenders Gemma Bonner and Gemma Evans will leave the club at the end of the season. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:19:34 GMT |
| Injured Mitoma left out of Japan World Cup squad Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is left out of Japan's 26-man squad for the World Cup after sustaining a hamstring injury last weekend. Fri, 15 May 2026 06:19:11 GMT |
| Quiz: How well do you remember this season's WSL? With one round of Women's Super League fixtures to go it's time to check if you've been paying attention. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:16:32 GMT |
| Beyond the Hollywood story - what are Wrexham really building? BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men's team. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:37:37 GMT |
| 'I sold my late dad's diamond ring to get to Villa's Europa League final' Scott Barnes took the emotional decision, to bag a ticket to Villa's first Euro final since 1982. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:49:23 GMT |
| It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:51 GMT |
| Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:08 GMT |
| How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs' Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened? Tue, 12 May 2026 23:01:09 GMT |
| How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL? Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:45:25 GMT |
| Ups, downs and the race for Europe All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:25 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:29 GMT |
| What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:32 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:27:02 GMT |
| Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:51 GMT |
| Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts? Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:25 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 12 May 2026 07:57:27 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| Beaton put under police surveillance, say SFA after 'hysterical media narrative' The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of recent penalty controversy. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:22:33 GMT |
| Rohl defends omitting Tavernier from line-up Danny Rohl stands by his decision to deny departing Rangers captain James Tavernier a final start at Ibrox, stressing that his job is always based on what is best for his team. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:57:00 GMT |
| What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McFadden v McTominay Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:07:03 GMT |
| Falkirk reject offer for striker Stewart - gossip SFA back last-gasp Celtic penalty decision as Falkirk knock back offer from English Championship... Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:56 GMT |
| Nancy rues lack of time in first interview since 'beautiful' 33-day Celtic spell Wilfried Nancy describes his 33-day tenure as Celtic manager as a "beautiful experience" but contends it's a "no brainer" that he didn't get long enough to change the culture and impose his way of doings things at the club. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:24:18 GMT |
| Tavernier 'hurt' at missing out on farewell Ibrox appearance Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he "felt deeply hurt and let down" and that "the situation could and should have been handled much better" after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox. Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:29 GMT |
| The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club Part-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two. Fri, 15 May 2026 05:45:21 GMT |
| What next for Chelsea & Kerr as striker exits? Sam Kerr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history - but what next for the club as Australia striker exits? Fri, 15 May 2026 10:51:34 GMT |
| Tottenham pursuing Aston Villa forward Hanson Tottenham are pursuing Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson in the summer transfer window. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:08:04 GMT |
| Liverpool's Bonner and Evans to exit club Liverpool confirm defenders Gemma Bonner and Gemma Evans will leave the club at the end of the season. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:19:34 GMT |
| How will Tottenham build on successful WSL season? Tottenham have had their most successful season in the Women's Super League - but how do they ensure it's not a one-off? Fri, 15 May 2026 07:21:49 GMT |
| Quiz: How well do you remember this season's WSL? With one round of Women's Super League fixtures to go it's time to check if you've been paying attention. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:16:32 GMT |
| Shaw leads WSL player of the season shortlist Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women's Super League Football Awards. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:29 GMT |
| McCabe to leave Arsenal in the summer Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:14:24 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
| Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 GMT |
| The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone? BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:13:20 GMT |
| Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:03:26 GMT |
| From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:36:01 GMT |
