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Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:50:13 GMT

Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia
One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:55:08 GMT

Lack of talent & scarred by past - Italy's 'torturous' campaign
Italy take on Northern Ireland in Thursday’s World Cup play‑off semi‑final, hoping to move one step closer to ending their lingering qualifying curse.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:27:10 GMT

No-one can replace Bale - but Wilson's giving it a go
Nobody can replace the great Gareth Bale, but Harry Wilson is stepping up more than anyone as Wales aim to qualify for the World Cup.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:29:05 GMT

Rangers plan £16m share issue to raise squad funds
Rangers intend to raise £16m of new capital in a share issue to help fund investment in the playing squad, the club chairman Andrew Cavenagh has announced.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:37 GMT

Bosnia boss Barbarez refuses to apologise to Cooper
Sergei Barbarez had accused Steve Cooper of dropping midfielder Benhamin Tahirovic from the Danish side in the build up to this week's qualifier.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:33:27 GMT

Al-Ittihad revive Salah interest - Thursday's gossip
Al-Ittihad rekindle their efforts to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye is among the players being considered by Manchester United.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:23:20 GMT

Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern
Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:31:54 GMT

Barcelona put six past Madrid in quarter-final first leg
Barcelona took control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final with an impressive, dominant away first-leg victory at Spanish rivals Real Madrid.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:41:02 GMT

Madrid's Caicedo scores 'wonder strike' against Barcelona
Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo scores with a stunning effort in her team's 6-2 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their women's Champions League quarter-final.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:51:34 GMT

Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football
BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:24 GMT

Russo settles thrilling Champions League first leg for Arsenal
Arsenal beat Chelsea in a thrilling Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg that featured brilliant goals from England internationals Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Alessia Russo.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:23:07 GMT

Salah's best goals for Liverpool
Watch some of the standout goals scored by Mohamed Salah for Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has revealed he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:48:08 GMT

Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:50:20 GMT

£123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far?
BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:23:06 GMT

Haaland donates £100,000 Viking book to home town
Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-Century book of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:35:27 GMT

Huddersfield boss Manning takes compassionate leave
Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning is granted compassionate leave for the remainder of the season.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:27:28 GMT

'He can do everything' - Parrott carries Republic of Ireland hopes
A nation's hopes will be pinned on Troy Parrott when the Republic of Ireland face the Czech Republic in Thursday's World Cup play-off in Prague.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:31:41 GMT

'Best defeat' in Bosnia and the Wales hero you've never heard of
Wales lost their most recent game against Bosnia-Herzegovina but, thanks to a London-born Cypriot in Israel, it turned out to be the best defeat in Welsh football history.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:31:28 GMT

Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?
As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:30:23 GMT

Key questions for Clarke in Scotland's final pre-World Cup camp
What are the key questions facing Steve Clarke as he prepares Scotland for their final pre-World Cup camp?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:20:07 GMT

Northern Ireland deserve Italy's respect - Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have been fully concentrated on overcoming Northern Ireland as the sides prepare to face each other in Bergamo on Thursday.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:22:12 GMT

KSI to stream Dagenham game on YouTube channel
KSI will live stream the Daggers' National League South fixture with Hampton & Richmond to his 17.8m subscribers.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:18:37 GMT

NI must take advantage of Italy play-off - Magennis
Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis says that Thursday's play-off semi-final against Italy is "a night we are going to remember for the rest of our lives."

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:44:34 GMT

Rodri v Zubimendi - the battle for a Spain spot
Spain have two of the world's best midfielders in Rodri and Martin Zubimendi, but can they play together?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:17:18 GMT

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion
Stevenage manager Alex Revell and Norwich City first-team coach Ryan Garry express their thoughts on what football could be like in 10 years' time.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:39 GMT

'One of best goals I've seen' - James strikes for Chelsea
Lauren James finds the top corner with a spectacular curling effort for Chelsea against Arsenal in their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:53:32 GMT

Jess Park breaks down her best goals this season
Manchester United winger Jess Park breaks down her best goals this season in the Champions League and Women's Super League.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:15:19 GMT

The tie is nowhere near done - Russo
Alessia Russo reflects on her superb goal and talks about her preferred playing role following Arsenal's 3–1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarter‑final.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:46:49 GMT

'What a stunner!' - Kelly doubles Arsenal's lead against Chelsea
Chloe Kelly's curling long-range strike puts Arsenal 2-0 up in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:48:33 GMT

'An obvious error' - pundits dispute Chelsea's disallowed goal
Nikita Parris and Ellen White agree that the referee was hasty in disallowing a goal for Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-final for a supposed push by Veerle Buurman on Arsenal's Laia Codina.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:25:32 GMT

Man who racially abused England defender Carter sentenced
Nigel Dewale, 60, admitted sending abusive messages over social media during the 2025 Women's Euros.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:45 GMT

How a coach helped Chelsea & Azpilicueta sleep for success
Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is one of the club's modern-greats, with part of his success coming after working on his sleep.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:48:25 GMT

Quiz: How well do you know Salah's Liverpool career?
Only the brightest will get 100% in our quiz on Mohamed Salah's time at Anfield.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:15:42 GMT

Republic of Ireland not dwelling on past hurt - Coleman
Republic of Ireland stalwart Seamus Coleman says he is confident the squad are not carrying the pain of the country's failed qualifying bids before Thursday's World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:28:58 GMT

Numbers behind 'the most polluting World Cup'
BBC Sport analyses the environmental cost of a 48-team World Cup held across North America.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:57:11 GMT

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?
Tottenham significantly outran Nottingham Forest on Sunday but still ended up losing 3-0, so does running more make a difference?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:22:30 GMT

'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable
Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:33:11 GMT

Bosnia 2-0 Wales - 'The best defeat of my life'
Former Wales manager Chris Coleman and midfielder Joe Ledley recall the night Wales qualified for Euro 2016, despite a 2-0 defeat in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:31:24 GMT

Salah's five-hour bus journey to football training aged 12
How Mohamed Salah defied the odds and never gave up on his challenging journey from rural Egypt to become a footballer.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:57:20 GMT

Arsenal's Smith v Chelsea's Thompson in Mastermind quiz
Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson and Arsenal's Olivia Smith go head-to-head in a Mastermind quiz, choosing Los Angeles and Harry Potter as their specialist subjects.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:04:26 GMT

Should Raya have started over Arrizabalaga in final?
The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith and Chris Sutton debate whether Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made the correct decision in starting Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya in the Carabao Cup final.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:19:42 GMT

Tuchel clearly doesn't rate Alexander-Arnold - Sutton
The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold from the latest England squad.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:18 GMT

Morecambe served with winding-up petition
A winding-up petition has been filed against Morecambe Football Club, the National League side have confirmed.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:51:19 GMT

Football's great entertainers - ranking the biggest showboaters
We all love to watch the players with the flicks and tricks, the mavericks with the magic manoeuvres. Here, BBC Sport ranks football's top showboaters.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:05:02 GMT

Scots playing with pressure encourages Andreatta
Having members of the Scotland squad "playing with high pressure" for their clubs will benefit the national side's quest for the World Cup, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:33:16 GMT

History beckons as Glasgow City and Rangers meet again
Glasgow City and Rangers bid to keep their treble ambitions on course in Sunday's SWPL Cup final.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:11 GMT

Who can still qualify for the World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which countries can still qualify for the World Cup via the European play-offs and intercontinental play-offs.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:08:15 GMT

Football Daily
Reaction to Mohammed Salah announcing his Liverpool exit after nine years at Anfield.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:51:00 GMT

Football Daily
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Bromley boss Andy Woodman are with Oxford's Matt Bloomfield.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:46:00 GMT

'Capitulation' - how 'fragile' Tottenham put Tudor under pressure
Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how a "fragile" Tottenham "fell apart" against Nottingham Forest, and what this could mean for interim boss Igor Tudor's position.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:07 GMT

Have Newcastle gone backwards?
Match of the Day's Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Newcastle are "struggling with consistency" since competing in the Champions League.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:17 GMT

How 'confident' McGinn makes the difference for Villa
Kelly Cates, Joe Hart, Danny Murphy discuss the impact of midfielder John McGinn's "confidence" and "creativity" for Aston Villa in his side's 2-0 victory against West Ham.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:21 GMT

How 'all-action' Anderson inspired Forest win
Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss why Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is "the favourite" to be in the starting XI for England in this summer's World Cup.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:29 GMT

Wilson's Fulham form 'no surprise to Wales' - Ampadu
Ethan Ampadu says Harry Wilson’s outstanding Fulham form comes as no surprise to those inside the Wales camp.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:14:38 GMT

How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen
Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:38:59 GMT

'Northern Ireland have nothing to fear but everything to gain'
In a column for BBC Sport NI, Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland "have nothing to fear but everything to gain" in their World Cup play-off in Italy.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:14:45 GMT

Is the three-week Premier League break good for your side?
The Premier League is on a break for almost three weeks as international football takes centre stage, but will it give your club a chance to reset or disrupt momentum?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:14:35 GMT

Dirt pitches, dodging dogs and choosing Chelsea - the making of Estevao
From the dirt pitch to practising against a rottweiler and Thiago Silva's advice - the foundations of Chelsea forward Estevao's rise.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:48:13 GMT

Are autograph hunters going too far?
BBC Sport explores how footballers and managers feel about professional autograph hunters, after a series of controversial incidents.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:27:56 GMT

Four hours inside Bellamy's office - and the Wales boss' complex mind
Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:15 GMT

Taking wildcards, leaving out stars - the art of World Cup squad building
Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads - is one packed with stars always the best option?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:09:13 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

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, 23 Mar 2026 07:56:52 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 nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:37 GMT

What happens when a manager gets suspended?
Ever wondered what a touchline ban entails? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what punishment managers actually face.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:48 GMT

Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:11:06 GMT

VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:14:37 GMT

Who has the most Premier League appearances?
Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:05:45 GMT

Rangers to raise £16m share issue for squad funds
Rangers intend to raise £16m of new capital in a share issue to help fund investment in the playing squad, the club chairman Andrew Cavenagh has announced.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:37 GMT

Key questions for Clarke in Scotland's final pre-World Cup camp
What are the key questions facing Steve Clarke as he prepares Scotland for their final pre-World Cup camp?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:20:07 GMT

Engels 'never made issue' after Forest interest - gossip
Celtic boss on midfielder after move south failed to materialise and Hibernian head coach on rivals creating "more noise".

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:37:50 GMT

Scots playing with pressure encourages Andreatta
Having members of the Scotland squad "playing with high pressure" for their clubs will benefit the national side's quest for the World Cup, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:33:16 GMT

Dunfermline footballer 'heartbroken' after death of partner
Rachel Borthwick, 36, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:48:09 GMT

History beckons as Glasgow City and Rangers meet again
Glasgow City and Rangers bid to keep their treble ambitions on course in Sunday's SWPL Cup final.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:11 GMT

How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen
Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:38:59 GMT

Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:26:18 GMT

Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for fourth term
Joan Laporta vows Barcelona will be "unstoppable" as he is re-elected club president for a further five years.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:06:15 GMT

From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers
Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:06:45 GMT

Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena until the end of the season.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:28:40 GMT

Scots playing with pressure encourages Andreatta
Having members of the Scotland squad "playing with high pressure" for their clubs will benefit the national side's quest for the World Cup, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:33:16 GMT

History beckons as Glasgow City and Rangers meet again
Glasgow City and Rangers bid to keep their treble ambitions on course in Sunday's SWPL Cup final.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:11 GMT

Man who racially abused Jess Carter sentenced
Nigel Dewale, 60, admitted sending abusive messages over social media during the 2025 Women's Euros.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:45 GMT

Women's game needs more respect with officiating - Bompastor
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:44:09 GMT

Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern
Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:31:54 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

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


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