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Man City draw Real & Celtic face Bayern in Champions League play-offs
Manchester City will play Real Madrid while Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:30:35 GMT

Maresca open to dropping Sanchez for Jorgensen
The Blues manager seems more open than ever to a goalkeeper change after a series of high-profile mistakes from his first-choice option.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:53:32 GMT

Watkins has told me he wants to stay at Villa - Emery
Striker Ollie Watkins tells boss Unai Emery he wants to stay at Aston Villa and reject interest from Arsenal.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:35:30 GMT

Man Utd must 'take advantage' of academy sales - Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club must "take advantage" of their academy by selling players.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:01:07 GMT

Salah wise enough to make right decision on deal - Slot
Manager Arne Slot says Liverpool want Mohamed Salah, who is out of contract in the summer, to sign a new deal.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:28:01 GMT

Busting myths about causes of Spurs' injury crisis - Onuoha column
BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha explains the effect the different mindsets of managers, physiotherapists and players can have on managing injuries.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:22:39 GMT

Shearer meets Isak - the 'world-class assassin' who is a 'manager's dream'
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer meets Magpies striker Alexander Isak to find out how his past shaped his style of play and what the future holds.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:31:36 GMT

Celtic could have no fans in Munich over Uefa charge
Celtic face having no fans at their Champions League play-off game at Bayern Munich after the club received another disciplinary notice from Uefa.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:34:12 GMT

Chelsea spending 'skews market' in WSL - Skinner
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner is pleased to see extra investment in the women's game, but believes Chelsea's spending in the January transfer window "skews the market".

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:33:19 GMT

Sutton's predictions v Squid guitarist Anton Pearson
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Squid guitarist Anton Pearson with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:49:07 GMT

Shearer meets Isak to talk goals, idols and dog memes
Alan Shearer interviews Newcastle striker Alexander Isak for Football Focus to discuss his goalscoring form and how he wants to be "good at everything".

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:37:50 GMT

Postecoglou proud of Spurs academy players
Ange Postecoglou praises Tottenham's teenage academy players after they help steer Spurs to a win 3-0 at home to Elfsborg in the Europa League.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:45:13 GMT

'It's always been like that' - Guardiola on packed fixture calendar
Pep Guardiola refuses to complain about Man City's packed schedule due to their success, but says there has "always" been a problem with fixture congestion for English clubs.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:18:32 GMT

Did Benjani really fall asleep and miss his flight to Man City?
The true story behind Benjani's dramatic Manchester City transfer.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:06:13 GMT

'This is mouthwatering stuff' - Champions League play-offs explained
Match of the Day pundits Stephen Warnock, Joe Hart and Julien Laurens look ahead to the Champions League knockout stages, with big matches awaiting Manchester City and Celtic in the play-offs for the last 16.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:31:24 GMT

Rate every WSL club's January transfer window
The Women's Super League's January transfer window has now closed - but who did the best business?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:53:00 GMT

Al-Nassr end attempts to sign Brighton's Mitoma
Al-Nassr end their attempts to sign Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma after the Seagulls make it clear they have no intention of selling the Japan forward.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:50:01 GMT

'Spurs don't need to buy anyone - just play the kids'
Ange Postecoglou says the 3-0 Europa League win over Elfsborg was "made in Tottenham" as youngsters Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore all score.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:57:38 GMT

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Liefting on three-and-a-half year deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Femke Liefting from AZ Alkmaar on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:21:30 GMT

Brighton sign midfielder Noordam from Ajax
Brighton have signed midfielder Nadine Noordam from Ajax on a permanent transfer on deadline day.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:35:11 GMT

Tottenham agree £50m deal for Bayern's Tel - Friday's gossip
Tottenham agree £50m deal with Bayern Munich for Mathys Tel, Al-Nassr plot £90m offer for Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, Ollie Watkins open to joining Arsenal, plus more.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:11:22 GMT

Tel deal must be right for all parties - Bayern
Bayern Munich say any deal for Mathys Tel before the transfer window closes must be "right for all parties".

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:02:51 GMT

A weekend of EFL returns, wonderkids and derby delights
From Matt Grimes to Louie Barry, BBC Sport looks at some of the key talking points ahead of this weekend's EFL action.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:41:07 GMT

Who is through in Europa League and what's next?
With the final round of Europa League group-phase games finished, we finally know who has reached the knockout stage.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:03:27 GMT

Russell retires after 15-year Republic of Ireland career
Republic of Ireland attacker Julie-Ann Russell will retire from football after 66 caps for her country.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:46:27 GMT

Arsenal sign Man City and England forward Kelly on loan
Arsenal sign Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly on loan until the end of the season after her rollercoaster January transfer window.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:43:06 GMT

Manager Garcia suspended for kicking Rodriguez
Former Watford and Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is given a three-match touchline ban for kicking James Rodriguez during a Mexican league game.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:10:33 GMT

Twist or stick on double gameweek players? FPL team of week
The first double gameweek of the Fantasy Premier League season brings with it several dilemmas. Thomas Woods guides you through the key choices.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:40:27 GMT

Ten EFL players Tuchel should consider for England
BBC Sport assesses 10 EFL players who could be worthy of an England call-up under new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:28:33 GMT

Knee injury to end Everton captain Finnigan's season
Everton captain Megan Finnigan has an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury and is set to miss the rest of the season.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:32:51 GMT

How Rangers and Europa League seem made for each other
Finalists in 2022 and now back in the knockout stages despite their domestic difficulties - the Europa League is Rangers' happy place.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:57:10 GMT

'Loyal' Martindale rules out applying for Well job
David Martindale says he owes a "debt of gratitude to Livingston" and will never apply for another managerial job while he remains in charge.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:02:18 GMT

Can Arsenal win the Champions League?
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott discusses his old club's chances of winning the Champions League this season.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:19:21 GMT

Liverpool's finishing is 'on another level' - Slot and Lineker talk goals
Gary Lineker sits down with Liverpool manager Arne Slot to discuss his first season in England, similarities between Liverpool and Feyenoord and his expectations for the season.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:07:42 GMT

Fire breaks out outside Etihad Stadium
A fire has broken out outside the Etihad Stadium ahead of Manchester City's champion's league match with Club Brugge. It appears the fire took place in a temporary merchandise shop and has now been put out.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:11 GMT

Better than the Bernabeu? How a new Man Utd stadium could take shape
With Manchester United set to decide on whether or not to build new stadium, BBC Sport talks to industry experts, journalists and fans to find out what a new Old Trafford could end up being like.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:17:56 GMT

Monday Night Club: What next for Rashford and Man Utd?
Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton to discuss Marcus Rashford's future and whether he should leave Manchester United.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:39:18 GMT

'It's like I'm going back in time' - Neymar agrees Santos return
Neymar agrees to sign for his former side Santos in Brazil, saying "it feels like I'm going back in time".

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:48:42 GMT

Republic of Ireland's Ebosele joins Turkish club
Republic of Ireland midfielder Festy Ebosele signs for Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:33:01 GMT

Villa's Duran close to move to Saudi club Al-Nassr
A reported £65m deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr is close to being completed.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:25:34 GMT

Arsenal charged over players' reaction to red card
Arsenal are charged by the Football Association after players surrounded referee Michael Oliver during their 1-0 win against Wolves at Molineux Stadium last weekend.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:19:27 GMT

Football Daily
More matches, more drama? Was the new format an improvement?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:38:00 GMT

Bolton appoint ex-Plymouth and Stoke boss Schumacher
Bolton Wanderers appoint former Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City boss Steven Schumacher as their head coach.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:01:40 GMT

Celtic could have no fans in Munich over Uefa charge
Celtic face having no fans at their Champions League play-off game at Bayern Munich after the club received another disciplinary notice from Uefa.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:34:12 GMT

'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR
What really happened behind the scenes of one of the most famous deadline day stories?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:11:35 GMT

Exit talk with Pep wasn't comfortable - Walker
Kyle Walker says talking to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about his loan move to AC Milan was not "comfortable".

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:16:24 GMT

How does British football food rate with European fans?
How does British football food rate with the Champions League away fans who have visited the UK during the league stage?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:29:28 GMT

Pundits debate Postecoglou's Tottenham future
Match of the Day 2 pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given debate whether Tottenham should back manager Ange Postecoglou after their 2-1 Premier League home defeat to Leicester.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:31:14 GMT

Could Seedorf & Khedira have played in the Premier League?
Clarence Seedorf and Sami Khedira reveal they were both close to joining Premier League clubs.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:16:36 GMT

Analysis: How 'frustrating' Hojlund blunted Man Utd
Match of the Day pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given criticise the performance of Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund in his side's 1-0 Premier League win away at Fulham.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:21:29 GMT

'It's not 40, it's 50!' - Amorim on his age after two months at Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is content with his side's win away at Fulham, as he jokes about aging prematurely after after being at the club for two months.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:50:09 GMT

Given shows empathy for Guehi in 'unlucky' but definitive penalty
BBC Sport pundit Shay Given sympathises with "unlucky" Marc Guehi over penalty retake in Crystal Palace v Brentford clash.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:04:34 GMT

Watch: Best of weekend action from around the leagues
The best of the action from the SPFL weekend, including Championship leaders Falkirk seeing off Raith and George Oakley shining for Ayr United again.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:13:52 GMT

Spurs gave everything but fell short - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou says he couldn't ask any more of his side after they "fell short" against Leicester City in a "disappointing" 2-1 home defeat.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:38:55 GMT

McCabe sent off for dissent after penalty award
Arsenal's Katie McCabe is shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession after Chelsea are awarded a late penalty in their WSL encounter at Stamford Bridge.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:09:40 GMT

Mbappé
From Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Five ways a new format has transformed the Champions League
BBC Sport looks at what has and has not worked with the new Champions League format after the league phase.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:29:56 GMT

Why 'another level' Van Dijk 'surprised' Reds boss Slot
In a wide-ranging interview with Gary Lineker, Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he was "surprised" by the quality of Virgil van Dijk's passing and discusses the Reds' season so far.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:30:36 GMT

The young stars who have lit up Champions League so far
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the young players who have impressed in the Champions League so far.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:50:18 GMT

Weekly football quiz: How did Arteta react to Lewis-Skelly red?
Alexander Isak, Arsenal red cards and an Everton win - how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past week in football?

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:59:06 GMT

What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players?
After Ruben Amorim publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, BBC Sport looks at other examples of managers calling out their players.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:47:31 GMT

Manager ins and outs - January 2025
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.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:20:59 GMT

Transfers - January 2025
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:29:59 GMT

Celtic must beat Bayern for first time to progress to last 16
Celtic must overcome Bayern Munich for the first time if they are to progress further in the Champions League after they are drawn together in the play-off round.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:11:51 GMT

Celtic could have no fans in Munich over Uefa charge
Celtic face having no fans at their Champions League play-off game at Bayern Munich after the club received another disciplinary notice from Uefa.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:34:12 GMT

Sheff Wed bring in midfielder Armstrong
Sheffield Wednesday sign former Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong from MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:02:07 GMT

'Loyal' Martindale rules out applying for Well job
David Martindale says he owes a "debt of gratitude to Livingston" and will never apply for another managerial job while he remains in charge.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:02:18 GMT

Chelsea defender Veiga joins Juventus on loan
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga joins Juventus on loan for the rest of the season.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:34:28 GMT

Norway's FA defends VAR despite club opposition
The Norwegian Football Federation says it is in favour of keeping the video assistant referee despite strong opposition from clubs and fans.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:13:08 GMT

Officials to trial announcing VAR decisions in Germany
Match officials in German football's two top tiers will announce decisions made by the video assistant referee (VAR) to the crowd as part of a trial to take place this weekend.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:19:09 GMT

Liverpool close to perfection - who else shone in Champions League?
Who scored the most goals, who conceded the fewest, who's in red-hot form, and which team are the dirtiest?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:23:07 GMT

Borussia Dortmund appoint Kovac as head coach
Borussia Dortmund appoint former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac as head coach.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:28:04 GMT

Football Daily
Man City scrape into the play-offs while Aston Villa & Arsenal reach the last 16.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:36:00 GMT

Rate every WSL club's January transfer window
The Women's Super League's January transfer window has now closed - but who did the best business?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:53:00 GMT

Russell retires after 15-year Republic of Ireland career
Republic of Ireland attacker Julie-Ann Russell will retire from football after 66 caps for her country.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:46:27 GMT

Chelsea spending 'skews market' in WSL - Skinner
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner is pleased to see extra investment in the women's game, but believes Chelsea's spending in the January transfer window "skews the market".

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:33:19 GMT

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Liefting on three-and-a-half year deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Femke Liefting from AZ Alkmaar on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:21:30 GMT

Brighton sign midfielder Noordam from Ajax
Brighton have signed midfielder Nadine Noordam from Ajax on a permanent transfer on deadline day.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:35:11 GMT

Knee injury to end Everton captain Finnigan's season
Everton captain Megan Finnigan has an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury and is set to miss the rest of the season.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:32:51 GMT

When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford
Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:52 GMT

East meets west London - the mentor who changed Chelsea
Vinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a west London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:04:58 GMT

The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generation
Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:01:06 GMT

The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football
North Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:04:32 GMT

Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightning
John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:03:58 GMT

Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feud
Antonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:10:43 GMT

The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival
Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man's passion for football.

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:40:57 GMT


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