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| Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:37:13 GMT |
| Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate? Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:49:17 GMT |
| Ex-Spurs chief Levy never imagined relegation fight "Not in a million years" did Daniel Levy believe Tottenham would be fighting for Premier League survival after he stepped down as executive chairman. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:15:30 GMT |
| Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot? Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:34:32 GMT |
| Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic & weight of history For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:06:34 GMT |
| World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:29 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 |
| BBC to stream FA Youth Cup final between Man City & Man Utd BBC Sport will stream the FA Youth Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Thursday. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:01:08 GMT |
| O'Neill stays but Blackburn stint will have 'turned heads' BBC Sport NI speaks to former Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan as we ask what Michael O'Neill's decision to choose country rather than club means for the future of the international team. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:38:26 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 |
| Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad announcement Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:14:41 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 |
| Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:49:22 GMT |
| Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation after disallowed West Ham goal Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says. Tue, 12 May 2026 18:15:53 GMT |
| Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Caf president Motsepe Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:03 GMT |
| All you need to know about Premiership title race Hearts and Celtic head into the final two games in the Scottish Premiership separated by just a single point after an epic season. Here is your guide. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:03:20 GMT |
| Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:43:35 GMT |
| Carrick presence inspiring for Man Utd kids, says Fletcher Michael Carrick will be watching on as Manchester United try to win the FA Youth Cup - and that will only inspire them, says Darren Fletcher. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:03:49 GMT |
| Might a former Celtic hero help Haiti surprise Scotland? The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:36:21 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 |
| You dream of these moments - Saints hero Charles Southampton midfielder Shea Charles says his winning goal against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-finals is a moment he will never forget. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:27:17 GMT |
| 'I'm not going anywhere' - furious Real president Perez calls for elections Real Madrid president Florentino Perez stages a tense press conference in which he argues with journalists and calls for elections off the back of a trophyless season. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:11:31 GMT |
| Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named. Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:55 GMT |
| Man Utd consider Valverde move - Wednesday's gossip Manchester United considering Federico Valverde move, are also interested in Ederson and Mateus Fernandes, and Paris St-Germain targeting Julian Alvarez. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:41 GMT |
| Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:14:27 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every club Mourinho has managed "The Special One" has managed 10 clubs across a 25-year career. Can you name them all? Wed, 13 May 2026 05:44:09 GMT |
| World's first international football stadium given protected status The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:52:20 GMT |
| Maddison says referees are petrified of decisions Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:40:10 GMT |
| Carragher joins local club Marine as advisor Jamie Carragher joins National League North club Marine FC to help out in an advisory capacity. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:09:51 GMT |
| Football Daily John Murray, Ian Dennis & Alistair Bruce-Ball look back at their moments of the season. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT |
| VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin". Tue, 12 May 2026 22:57:43 GMT |
| White out for season and set to miss World Cup Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:18:25 GMT |
| Tottenham players good enough to stay up - De Zerbi Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:07:24 GMT |
| Farke proud of 'resilient' Leeds after Spurs draw Leeds boss Daniel Farke is pleased with the "mentality" and "resilience" shown by his side as they earned a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 74th-minute penalty. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:07:27 GMT |
| Rashford goal helps Barca beat Real Madrid to lift title Watch highlights as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to secure back-to-back La Liga titles. Mon, 11 May 2026 07:47:23 GMT |
| Arsenal edge closer to title after late West Ham drama Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal is enough to give Premier League leaders Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win, as West Ham United are denied a stoppage-time equaliser by VAR at the London Stadium. Sun, 10 May 2026 19:05:20 GMT |
| Watch: 'Genius' overhead kick from Celtic's Maeda Daizen Maeda conjures up a moment of magic to seal Celtic's 3-1 win over Rangers. Mon, 11 May 2026 06:31:05 GMT |
| Anderson scores late equaliser as Forest move closer to safety Elliot Anderson scores against his former club to earn Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United and a seven-point cushion from the Premier League relegation zone. Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:23 GMT |
| VAR's biggest ever decision? - analysis MOTD pundits Shay Given and Danny Murphy, and former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann, analyse the controversial decision to rule out West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal. Sun, 10 May 2026 23:09:05 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 |
| McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is. Tue, 12 May 2026 16:32:22 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 |
| Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:34:32 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 |
| All you need to know about the Europa League final BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:11:55 GMT |
| 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see. Tue, 12 May 2026 05:18:49 GMT |
| What does future hold for Barcelona forward Rashford? Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico. Mon, 11 May 2026 15:55:31 GMT |
| How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles - this is how the German coach did it. Mon, 11 May 2026 06:16:47 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, 11 May 2026 22:41:21 GMT |
| Bonuses, players on the beach & the phoney war - Pulis' end-of-season insights Tony Pulis on why motivating players who have nothing to play for is just one of the challenges facing a manager at the end of the season. Fri, 08 May 2026 07:32:47 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. Sun, 10 May 2026 17:00:14 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 |
| Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 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 |
| 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 |
| Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad announcement Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:14:41 GMT |
| Leverkusen next German club to be linked with Rohl - gossip Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is again linked with German clubs as the Ibrox club and Celtic reportedly make enquiries about Huddersfield Town's Cameron Ashia. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:11:17 GMT |
| Might a former Celtic hero help Haiti surprise Scotland? The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:36:21 GMT |
| World's first international football stadium given protected status The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:52:20 GMT |
| Listen: What do fans make of Scottish title race? The fan perspective on the title run-in. Can Hearts and Celtic cope with the pressure? Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 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 |
| Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors in Hungary Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:55 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly What did Manchester City get so right? Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 GMT |
| 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see. Tue, 12 May 2026 05:18:49 GMT |
| Forest Women part company with boss Davies Nottingham Forest Women part company with head coach Carly Davies after finishing seventh in WSL 2. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:31:29 GMT |
| 'It breaks my heart' - legend Mead to leave Arsenal Beth Mead says it "breaks her heart" to leave Arsenal after it is announced the forward will depart the club at the end of the season. Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:01 GMT |
| Why Brighton's first Women's FA Cup final felt like it was coming Brighton reach their first Women's FA Cup final - and within one victory of a first piece of major silverware in the club's history. Sun, 10 May 2026 16:53:18 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 |
