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| Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round? Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:18 GMT |
| Should hair pulling be violent conduct? Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:56 GMT |
| 'No fear, pure fire' - Arteta defiant on pivotal week Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants the club to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:01:01 GMT |
| Terry attends Colchester game amid takeover reports Former England defender John Terry attends Colchester United's game against Accrington amid reports that he is part of a consortium looking to buy the club. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:26:21 GMT |
| Walsh hits century - but who has most England Women caps Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women's football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:31 GMT |
| Irish deserve praise for victory in Poland - Ward Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says she hopes her players "get the praise they deserve" for their 3-2 win over Poland in Gdansk. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:57:07 GMT |
| How Champions League could decide £100m Alvarez's future With Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:30:51 GMT |
| Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing' Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:35:24 GMT |
| Mascherano leaves Inter Miami role Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano steps down as manager of MLS side Inter Miami. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:41 GMT |
| Three points off top, so why is Sutton ruling Celtic out? BBC Scotland dissects the former Celtic striker's reasons and examines the substance behind them. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:57:35 GMT |
| 'It's make or break for him' - is it silverware or the sack for Arteta? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:39:33 GMT |
| Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:15 GMT |
| Martinez red card 'shocking decision' - Carrick Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair was a "shocking decision" during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:52:07 GMT |
| Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:35:17 GMT |
| 'It's a real issue' - who is the back-up to Lucy Bronze? Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton discuss the challenge England face in finding a back-up and eventual successor to Lucy Bronze. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:12:11 GMT |
| Man City's Semenyo highlights further racial abuse Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has highlighted further racial abuse he has received this season. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:58 GMT |
| Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:12:05 GMT |
| Neville's Overlap buys Goldbridge's YouTube channels Gary Neville's The Overlap buys Manchester United influencer Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:16 GMT |
| Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weekend. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:54 GMT |
| Man City v Arsenal - winner takes all? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:51 GMT |
| Farke 'proud' of 'brave' Leeds Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were "brave" as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:14:16 GMT |
| How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:44 GMT |
| Tottenham players don't need a coach - De Zerbi Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:13:15 GMT |
| 'You don't want an opportunity just because you're female' Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton debate Fifa's new ruling that every team in international women's football tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:04 GMT |
| Birmingham's Ducksch charged with drink driving Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch is charged with drink driving following a three-vehicle collision on Easter Monday. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:09:21 GMT |
| Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner A coroner has urged the Football Association to better equip people with cardiac awareness. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:47:24 GMT |
| Carrick says Martinez hair-pull red card 'one of worst decisions I've seen' Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:35 GMT |
| Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:44:44 GMT |
| Arsenal and Chelsea chase Hall - Tuesday's gossip Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is a target for Chelsea and Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United eye RB Leipzig defender David Raum, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen considers his future, plus more. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:41:21 GMT |
| 'I wasn't mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud' Miri Taylor "wasn't in the right headspace" to play for Scotland until she moved to Aston Villa. Now, she's striving for next summer's World Cup. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:05 GMT |
| Wales to face Romania in summer friendly Craig Bellamy's Wales are to face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest in June after both missed out on World Cup qualification. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:00 GMT |
| De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:07:11 GMT |
| Title race over if Man City don't beat Arsenal - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:47:06 GMT |
| Palace kept believing in Newcastle win - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team's forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:25:05 GMT |
| Newcastle defeat to Palace 'deflating' - Howe Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his sides 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace was "deflating" and calls the decision to award a late penalty against them "soft", as The Magpies fall to 14th in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:54:12 GMT |
| Villa are 'motivated and excited' by Champions League prospect - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling "motivated and excited" at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:37:18 GMT |
| Chelsea need to improve their resilience - Rosenior Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:19:24 GMT |
| Top 10 is a good target for Sunderland - Le Bris Sunderland manager Regis le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:01:41 GMT |
| Hybrid, a leader and wrestling - get to know NI boss McArdle Get to know new Northern Ireland women's manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:01:53 GMT |
| Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:08:29 GMT |
| When could Wolves be relegated? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how soon Wolves can officially be relegated from the Premier League. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:30:08 GMT |
| Is this Leicester's last chance to avoid relegation? Ten years after winning the Premier League, Leicester are on the verge of relegation to League One. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:49:05 GMT |
| Why is the EFL Cup starting on a Friday? The EFL Cup will start on a weekend next season, despite traditionally being a midweek cup competition. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:57:06 GMT |
| Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:15:28 GMT |
| Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:22:16 GMT |
| Quiz: What do you remember from last week's Champions League matches? There were stunning strikes and plenty of headlines - how well do you remember last week's Champions League quarter-final first-leg matches? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:17:58 GMT |
| A monumental night for Leeds - what does it mean in survival scrap? A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:31:43 GMT |
| What is going on with Garnacho? Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge? Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:50:40 GMT |
| Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:21:58 GMT |
| 54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:06:36 GMT |
| Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season? Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:35:37 GMT |
| All February and March's done deals, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:17:09 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 |
| 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, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 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 |
| Who is one card away from suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:52:49 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 GMT |
| All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:33 GMT |
| Three points off top, so why is Sutton ruling Celtic out? BBC Scotland dissects the former Celtic striker's reasons and examines the substance behind them. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:57:35 GMT |
| Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weekend. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:54 GMT |
| Watch League 1: Peterhead v Inverness CT Join BBC Alba for live League 1 football action as Peterhead host Inverness CT. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:45:50 GMT |
| 'I wasn't mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud' Miri Taylor "wasn't in the right headspace" to play for Scotland until she moved to Aston Villa. Now, she's striving for next summer's World Cup. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:05 GMT |
| Falkirk will 'learn lessons' after alleged Rangers fan incidents Falkirk condemn alleged fan incidents and sectarian chanting in Sunday's 6-3 Scottish Premiership defeat by Rangers. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:06:13 GMT |
| Rangers to host meeting over refereeing concerns - gossip Rangers are reportedly set to host a meeting over refereeing standards in Scotland as a Celtic legend rules his former club out of the title race despite their weekend win. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:42:46 GMT |
| FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 GMT |
| Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT |
| How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT |
| Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT |
| How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for their Champions League quarter-final first leg - but their tactics were still bested by European champions Paris St-Germain. Umir Irfan explains how. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:14:01 GMT |
| Walsh hits century - but who has most England Women caps Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women's football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:31 GMT |
| Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing' Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:35:24 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 |
| Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:43:39 GMT |
