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| Who changed the game? - player ratings for Arsenal v Leeds How Arsenal and Leeds players rated following their Premier League match. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:28 GMT |
| Time to rise? Ranking European football's sleeping giants From Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football? Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:14:17 GMT |
| Palmer signs new Chelsea contract until 2034 Cole Palmer signs a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034, one of the longest active deals in the Premier League. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:51:09 GMT |
| Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win? England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:24 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:46:40 GMT |
| Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:28:48 GMT |
| Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:52 GMT |
| Raphinha's brilliant Barcelona start interrupted by injury concerns Raphinha will miss Barcelona's next two fixtures after returning from international break with an injury. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:27:28 GMT |
| Delight for Scotland's Cuthbert after long summer of recovery Erin Cuthbert expresses joy and relief at making her first appearance of the season in Scotland's impressive 2-0 win over Czech Republic. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:28:17 GMT |
| Wales hope pattern continues in Albania return After an unconvincing win in Albania, Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup bid. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:57:38 GMT |
| Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:59:32 GMT |
| I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:38 GMT |
| Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:56:59 GMT |
| What reception awaits Man City at Anfield? Bus welcomes, banners and flags expected as Man City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first game since they were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:02:46 GMT |
| Arsenal eye deal for teenager Mora - Saturday's gossip Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:19:35 GMT |
| NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible' Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:24:28 GMT |
| Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president? Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:28:23 GMT |
| What impact has break had & how will Reedijk fare? Premiership questions After an extended international break, the Scottish Premiership's usual suspects - and one newcomer - limber up for a full weekend card of fixtures. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:07:09 GMT |
| Is £70m Baleba ready for his Man Utd exam? Manchester United's £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is expected to make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:57:23 GMT |
| Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:57:49 GMT |
| Yet to gel or same old struggles? - De Zerbi's Premier League dilemma After a three-week international break, Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action having won none of their opening five matches and sitting bottom of the table. BBC Sport looks back at their poor start to the season and asks if another relegation battle is looming? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:41:09 GMT |
| Carrick stays cool, but should he be worried about Man Utd's form? After three weeks off because of the international break, BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's indifferent start to the new Premier League season, which saw Michael Carrick's side win just one of their opening five matches. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:36:24 GMT |
| Highlights: Albania 0-1 Wales Watch the best of the action as Wales beat Albania in Shkoder Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:20:41 GMT |
| Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina Watch every World Cup goal scored by Lionel Messi, as the Argentina forward retires from international football. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:24:54 GMT |
| Scotland let lead slip in abject defeat by Slovenia Watch the best of the action as Slovenia come from behind to beat Scotland 2-1 in the Nations League at Hampden. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:23:34 GMT |
| Tottenham to fly to Marbella for training camp Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi to take his squad to Marbella for team-bonding training camp after clash against Manchester United Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:29:58 GMT |
| Everton up for sale again - so what next as owners TFG look for a way out? Everton are up for sale again. Chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what happens next as owners The Friedkin Group look for a way out. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:38:59 GMT |
| What could Rangers' 2012 case tell us about Man City's uncertain future? From sanctions and stripped titles to starting from scratch, BBC Scotland explains how potential consequences for Manchester City compare with the financial collapse of Rangers in 2012. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:04:35 GMT |
| How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:41:14 GMT |
| Wales must improve in World Cup bid - Wilkinson Rhian Wilkinson accepts Wales must raise their standards after they scrape to a 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final in Albania. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:34:54 GMT |
| 'Amazing' Kane targets 100 international goals Striker Harry Kane says he could reach 100 goals for England after equalling his country's appearance record of 125, drawing praise from team-mates Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:31:17 GMT |
| Highlights: Northern Ireland frustrated by Georgia Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:56:05 GMT |
| What's it like to be the World Cup final referee? Slavko Vincic, who refereed the 2026 World Cup final, reveals what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:35:46 GMT |
| Marsch calls USA politics 'big talk' as Pochettino praises Canada coach Canada manager Jesse Marsch calls USA politics "big talk" while US coach Mauricio Pochettino praises his opposite number before Tuesday's game. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:54:22 GMT |
| All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek five Watch every goal from matchweek five of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:55:39 GMT |
| Jesus fires back over Ronaldo question Portugal manager Jorge Jesus fires back at a question from the media over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran forward left the squad in a row over playing time. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:24:54 GMT |
| Man City fight back to beat struggling Arsenal Manchester City twice came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium and increase the pressure on Gunners manager Renee Slegers. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:20:21 GMT |
| Eckert energy and stopping star duo - south coast derby talking points BBC Sport breaks down the main narratives and talking points before the 74th south coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:46:27 GMT |
| Maresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:25:04 GMT |
| Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:23:50 GMT |
| Mourinho calls criticism of Mbappe 'ridiculous' Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:57:48 GMT |
| From doomscrolling to defiance - how do Man City fans feel? With Manchester City found guilty of the majority of 115 charges against them, how are their fans feeling? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:02:26 GMT |
| Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market? BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:24 GMT |
| What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad? BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:51 GMT |
| Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing? The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:13 GMT |
| The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:58:17 GMT |
| Wales target clean sheet in World Cup play-off first leg Rhian Wilkinson makes a clean sheet the first target for Wales in Friday's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Albania. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:38:30 GMT |
| Inside the £1-an-hour official football shirt factories A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:48:17 GMT |
| Working with Iraola, car clauses and hope - the Liverpool academy approach Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe talks to BBC Sport about the value and future of Liverpool's academy. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:04:50 GMT |
| 'Are you accusing me of receiving money?' - what Guardiola has said about charges BBC Sport examines Pep Guardiola's comments about the Manchester City financial rule-breaking case during his time managing the club. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:20:13 GMT |
| How a folk band, football club and Fifa 11 came together for unlikely anthem After playing a bit of Fifa 11, Kingfishr leader singer Eddie Keogh posted a song in tribute to English League One club Wycombe Wanderers. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:51:47 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2026-27 BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:08:21 GMT |
| All done deals in September & October 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:45:58 GMT |
| Why is Croatia v England behind closed doors? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why England's Nations League match in Croatia is being played in front of a reduced capacity. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:08 GMT |
| How much money do clubs get for Nations League players? Our Ask Me Anything team look at what clubs are paid for releasing players for Nations League appearances. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:47:34 GMT |
| How does Cas work and why can't Man City appeal to it? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regulates legal disputes across the world of sport Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:43:05 GMT |
| Why are Northern Ireland playing Ukraine in Slovakia? Northern Ireland will head to Slovakia to face Ukraine in the Nations League Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:27:09 GMT |
| Who has scored against the most Premier League teams? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored against the most teams in Premier League history Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:39 GMT |
| Ever wondered what it's like to work on Match of the Day? BBC Bitesize Careers finds out about the jobs people do on Match of the Day and how they got their roles Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:28:27 GMT |
| 'My job combines my passion for gaming and football' CJ discusses his route into his job testing football video games. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:47 GMT |
| How to become a football referee Fifa and NIFL Premiership referee, Louise Thompson, explains her career path. Find out more about referees' salary, skills and training. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:01:04 GMT |
| 'I persuaded my club to give me a job as a content creator' Jacob discusses his route into his job as a content creator for a football club. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT |
| Ten unusual jobs in football What are some of the lesser known jobs in football? BBC Bitesize Careers finds out! Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:12:31 GMT |
| What impact has break had & how will Reedijk fare? Premiership questions After an extended international break, the Scottish Premiership's usual suspects - and one newcomer - limber up for a full weekend card of fixtures. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:07:09 GMT |
| Delight for Cuthbert with Scotland after 'long summer' of recovery Erin Cuthbert expresses joy and relief at making her first appearance of the season in Scotland's impressive 2-0 win over Czech Republic. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:28:17 GMT |
| Celtic decide against offering Bakayoko deal - gossip Celtic elect not to offer deal to midfielder as Derek Riordan urges patience under new Hibernian boss. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:17:27 GMT |
| Decision to stay at Celtic did not take long - O'Neill Martin O'Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:03 GMT |
| 'Intense' talks convinced Reedijk over Hibs job Marink Reedijk was convinced Hibernian was the right move for him after a seven-hour meeting with the club's board in London. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:14:42 GMT |
| 'Not Celtic' - O'Neill condemns Desmond protest as ultras boycott "This is not Celtic at all," is manager Martin O'Neill's response to the rising tensions between sections of the fan base and the club's board. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:01:41 GMT |
| Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win? England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:24 GMT |
| Wales hope pattern continues in Albania return After an unconvincing win in Albania, Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup bid. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:57:38 GMT |
| Delight for Scotland's Cuthbert after long summer of recovery Erin Cuthbert expresses joy and relief at making her first appearance of the season in Scotland's impressive 2-0 win over Czech Republic. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:28:17 GMT |
| NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible' Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:24:28 GMT |
| NI debut 'something I thought had passed' - Elmore Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore, the 4-0 defeat marks the start of a long-awaited first foray into senior international football. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:19:45 GMT |
| The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:07:28 GMT |
| A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised? Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:23:59 GMT |
| Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:08:30 GMT |
| 73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:31:21 GMT |
| Life as a Wag in the transfer window What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles? Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:15:34 GMT |
| A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:51 GMT |
| The summer that changed Welsh football A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT |
