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Duran completes £71m Saudi move from Aston Villa
Striker Jhon Duran joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Aston Villa in a deal worth up to £71m.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:33:06 GMT

Chelsea sign England midfielder Walsh from Barcelona
Chelsea sign England midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:30:38 GMT

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

Villa interested in loan deal for Rashford
Aston Villa are one of a number of clubs interested in Manchester United's out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:19:03 GMT

'The prince who never became king' - Neymar returns to Santos
Neymar has returned to Santos, his boyhood club. BBC Sport looks back at his time with Barcelona, PSG and Al-Hilal, and considers what might happen next for Brazil's record scorer.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:10:02 GMT

What do Walsh & Girma signings mean for Chelsea and rest of WSL?
It has been one of the biggest Women's Super League transfer windows in history - but what impact will Chelsea's spending have?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:45:58 GMT

Everton 'reach agreement' for Alcaraz loan deal
Everton have "reached an agreement" to sign midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on a loan deal from Flamengo, according to the Brazilian club.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:11:07 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

Kelly transfer saga end was 'really disappointing' - Taylor
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor says it is "really disappointing" how a transfer saga between Chloe Kelly and the club came to an end.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:15:11 GMT

Schedule hinders English clubs in Europe - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the Premier League's schedule disadvantages English clubs in Europe.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:43:21 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

'We never like to hear a player has not had a good experience'
Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor says it is "really disappointing" how a transfer saga between Chloe Kelly and the club came to an end. Kelly joined City's Women's Super League rivals Arsenal on loan on deadline day after being the subject of heavy transfer speculation throughout the past month.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:29:19 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

'Every time I see the light it's an oncoming train'
Under-pressure Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou hopes the club's recent injury woes will soon be behind them.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:27:10 GMT

Newcastle and Villa fined after mass confrontation
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are fined by the Football Association for their part in a mass confrontation during their Premier League game at St James' Park on 26 December.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:26:16 GMT

'Brilliant' or 'skews the market'? WSL bosses on Chelsea spending
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 17:26:25 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

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

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

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

Ipswich winger Burns to miss rest of season with torn ACL
Ipswich winger Wes Burns is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament during last weekend's defeat at Liverpool.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:11:36 GMT

Celtic boss hopes fan ban threat changes pyro behaviour
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 16:14:49 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

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

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

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

Villa's Arroyo dreamt of WSL job - watch first game live on BBC
Aston Villa boss Natalia Arroyo is ready to prove she is the right woman for the job after landing a "dream" role in the Women's Super League.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:02:34 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

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

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

Rodgers 'excited' by Bayern draw in Champions League
Manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to see the progress of his Celtic side as they are drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:50:33 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

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

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

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

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

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

Football Daily
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:30:00 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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

Rodgers 'excited' by Bayern draw in Champions League
Manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to see the progress of his Celtic side as they are drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:50:33 GMT

Jota, Valakari & Easter Road contrasts in spotlight
Hibs, on the longest current unbeaten run in the top flight, look to add to Aberdeen's long winless sequence as Celtic welcome back a familiar face.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:48:44 GMT

Celtic boss hopes fan ban threat changes pyro behaviour
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 16:14:49 GMT

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

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:02:07 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

What do Walsh & Girma signings mean for Chelsea and rest of WSL?
It has been one of the biggest Women's Super League transfer windows in history - but what impact will Chelsea's spending have?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:45:58 GMT

Chelsea sign England midfielder Walsh from Barcelona
Chelsea sign England midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:30:38 GMT

Kelly transfer saga end was 'really disappointing' - Taylor
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor says it is "really disappointing" how a transfer saga between Chloe Kelly and the club came to an end.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:15:11 GMT

'Brilliant' or 'skews the market'? WSL bosses on Chelsea spending
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 17:26:25 GMT

Villa boss Arroyo 'crossed fingers' for 'dream' WSL job
Aston Villa boss Natalia Arroyo is ready to prove she is the right woman for the job after landing a "dream" role in the Women's Super League.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:02:34 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

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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