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| Wales leave captain Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:30:49 GMT |
| Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:11:34 GMT |
| How Torpey aims to make Man Utd's academy 'best in the world' New Man Utd academy chief Stephen Torpey talks for the first time about 'world class' demands of the job, not wanting the club to be parents, JJ Gabriel and Michael Carrick Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:27 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, 16 Mar 2026 23:29:10 GMT |
| VAR error cost Brighton penalty against Arsenal Brighton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 loss at home to Arsenal on 4 March, says the Premier League's KMI Panel. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:59:30 GMT |
| Wealdstone unhappy as Hassan plays in Baller League National League side Wealdstone say midfielder Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League without the club's permission. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:52:30 GMT |
| Hope for Man City, Chelsea & Spurs - great Champions League comebacks Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City all need something special to stay in the Champions League, but sides have recovered from three-goal deficits before. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:47:59 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 |
| Wolves come back from two down to earn draw at Brentford Tolu Arokodare scores shortly after coming on to earn Premier League bottom club Wolves a 2-2 draw at Brentford. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:25:59 GMT |
| How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:31:38 GMT |
| Record-holder Dozzell on Dowman and the perils of early fame Former Ipswich Town midfielder Jason Dozzell sings the praises of Arsenal's new kid on the block. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:30:09 GMT |
| 'Some players need to have a good look in the mirror' Brentford boss Keith Andrews on his side's 2-2 draw with Wolves and the controversy surrounding Adam Armstrong's goal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:40:02 GMT |
| If we got away with it we'll take it - Wolves' Edwards Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his side for fighting back to draw at Brenford, amid controversy about a potential back-pass in the build-up to their first goal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:44:54 GMT |
| Richarlison's injury-time strike earns Spurs a point at Liverpool Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser earns Tottenham Hotspur a 1-1 draw at Liverpool to ease the pressure on interim coach Igor Tudor. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:51 GMT |
| Man Utd stay third with win against lacklustre Villa Goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko help Manchester United fend off an attempted Aston Villa comeback, to win 3-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:03:08 GMT |
| James stars as Chelsea beat Man Utd in Women's League Cup final Lauren James gets on the scoresheet to put Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Women's League Cup Final at Ashton Gate. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:03:05 GMT |
| Quiz: How well do you remember last week's Champions League first legs? It was a week full of stunning strikes and headline moments, but how well do you remember last week's Champions League last-16 first leg matches? Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:04:25 GMT |
| Thiago and Rayan receive first Brazil call-ups Brentford striker Igor Thiago and Bournemouth winger Rayan receive first call-ups to the Brazil squad for their friendlies with France and Croatia later this month. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:07:17 GMT |
| 'We can't handcuff players to a decision' - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that Chris Atherton's switch to the Republic of Ireland is "disappointing, but we have to accept it". Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:59:07 GMT |
| Bayern battle Man Utd for Anderson - Tuesday's gossip Bayern Munich rival Manchester United for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers could leave Aston Villa if they fail to make Champions League, Arsenal trio face uncertain future at the club, plus more. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:50:18 GMT |
| 'Don't want to antagonise' - Chelsea may move controversial pre-match huddle Chelsea expect to move their pre-match huddle away from the centre circle after referee Paul Tierney was caught in the middle on Saturday. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:01:46 GMT |
| Mbappe back for Man City but Bellingham to sit out Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is fit to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie but midfielder Jude Bellingham will not feature despite travelling over the match. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:53:30 GMT |
| Scotland boss Clarke 'hasn't had contract offer' National coach Steve Clarke says the Scottish FA "haven't put an offer in front of me" as he nears the end of his current deal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:30:10 GMT |
| No regrets from Rangers reign but abuse was difficult for family - Martin Russell Martin holds no regrets from his turbulent spell as Rangers head coach and says abuse he received was difficult on those close to him. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:04:02 GMT |
| The key takeaways from Scotland's March squad BBC Scotland looks at the key takeaways from Steve Clarke's Scotland squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast in preparation for the World Cup finals. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:10:22 GMT |
| Man Utd not planning U-turn on Casemiro decision Manchester United have no plans to revise their decision not to offer a new deal to Casemiro, even though the Brazilian has excelled in midfield recently. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:05:36 GMT |
| An opportunity to write our names in history - O'Neill Michael O'Neill says qualification for the World Cup would be "as good as anything that any Northern Ireland team has done". Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:11:10 GMT |
| Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:02:21 GMT |
| Slot still searching for solution to conceding late goals Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits to not having the answers to his side's troubles conceding late goals this season. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:49:02 GMT |
| Ten-man Leeds earn point at Palace after Calvert-Lewin penalty miss Leeds United play out a goalless draw with Crystal Palace after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's missed first-half penalty is compounded by Gabriel Gudmundsson's sending off at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:03:02 GMT |
| Forest earn point against Fulham to move out of relegation zone Nottingham Forest play out a goalless draw with Fulham at the City Ground to move out of the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:57 GMT |
| Fernandes is a joy to watch - Rooney Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney analyses Bruno Fernandes' crucial role in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:49:43 GMT |
| 'A moment he'll never forget' - Rooney on Dowman goal Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney describes Max Dowman becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as a "moment he'll never forget" and argues it will bring those connected to Arsenal closer together, seeing an academy graduate make his mark on the first team. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:11:00 GMT |
| Chelsea's James could miss weeks with injury as Neto escapes ban Chelsea defender Reece James could be out for weeks with a hamstring injury, says head coach Liam Rosenior. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:44:54 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, 17 Mar 2026 09:59:59 GMT |
| Dowman has aura, belief, and GCSEs to finish - Rooney Ex-England striker Wayne Rooney praises Max Dowman's record-breaking impact for Arsenal - but wonders if the 16-year-old might have to focus on his GCSEs for the rest of the season. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:06:06 GMT |
| Who is 'leader' Morrison - the uncapped winger in NI squad? Who is Kieran Morrison and what could he bring to the Northern Ireland team ahead of one of their biggest matches in recent years? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:18:53 GMT |
| 'We have to wake up' - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:34:11 GMT |
| Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:19:43 GMT |
| Chelsea fined for £47m secret payments but avoid points deduction Chelsea have been handed a £10.75m fine and given a suspended transfer ban after breaching Premier League rules over financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:57 GMT |
| How Spurs going direct changed the game and caused Liverpool problems Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Spurs' decision to switch from playing out the back in favour of going long caused Liverpool "big problems" in their 1-1 draw in the Premier League at Anfield. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:46:12 GMT |
| Spurs 'happy' to earn a 'very good point' at Liverpool - Tudor Tottenham manager Igor Tudor believes his side tried "until the last second" to earn a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:08:42 GMT |
| Ngumoha a 'constant threat' in first Premier League start - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Rio Ngumoha's performance on his first Premier League start was "one of the positives" in a 1-1 draw with Tottenham - a result he describes as "two points dropped". Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:59:08 GMT |
| Casemiro and Fernandes connection 'can't be coached' - Carrick Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the "great" connection between Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, after the duo combined for the opening goal in their 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:02:13 GMT |
| Gudmundsson sending off a 'clear mistake' - Farke Leeds manager Daniel Farke describes left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson's sending off for a second bookable offence, a "clear mistake" in Leeds United's 0-0 draw away to Crystal Palace. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:52:35 GMT |
| Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:13:30 GMT |
| Carrick continues to make case for permanent Man Utd role Wayne Rooney calls on Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job after boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:43:10 GMT |
| Fan finally shaves beard after Oxford awarded first penalty in 675 days Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:40 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 |
| Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race? Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:07:48 GMT |
| Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life A match official whose life was saved with a defibrillator after collapsing twice during a game is continuing to receive treatment in hospital. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:19:41 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Wayne on Max Dowman’s breakthrough, Bruno Fernandes and the Anthony Gordon debate. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT |
| Fulham lack 'sharpness' in decision making - Silva on Forest draw Marco Silva says his side were wasteful in the final third but he remains happy to keep a clean sheet, as Fulham earned themselves a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:58:18 GMT |
| James is the best in the world in terms of talent - Williams BBC Sports pundits Alex Scott, Ellen White, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams discuss what it will take for Lauren James to become the best in the world. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:33:24 GMT |
| League Cup final win has to give us belief - Cuthbert Erin Cuthbert said captaining Chelsea in the League Cup final was "special" after their 2–0 win over Manchester United at Ashton Gate. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:52:19 GMT |
| 'Nervous' Palace 'rush' search of winning goal - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his side are "losing our structure" going forward and need to stay "calm" pursuing a winning goal, as the Eagles play out a goalless draw with Leeds United at Selhurst Park. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:33:10 GMT |
| Villa unable to overcome 'huge challenge' of Man Utd - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits his side were unable to "control" enough possession of the ball to contain Manchester United as Villa suffer a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:18:20 GMT |
| Arsenal close gap on Champions League places Arsenal beat London City Lionesses 2–0 with goals from Olivia Smith and Stina Blackstenius, moving to within one point of third‑placed Chelsea in the Women's Super League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:42:55 GMT |
| Quiz: Who does Dowman join as Premier League's 10 youngest scorers? Arsenal's Max Dowman became the youngest ever player to score a Premier League goal. But who else is on the list? Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:52:42 GMT |
| 'They know where I am' - could Redknapp return to manage Spurs? Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy "know where I am" if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management? Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:47:10 GMT |
| Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:15:20 GMT |
| The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster' A family remembers how their loved ones never returned from the fatal 1946 stadium crush in Bolton. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:13:06 GMT |
| Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:14:32 GMT |
| From Norfolk to La Masia - Tavares is England's one to watch Family, ex-coaches and former team-mates of Ajay Tavares describe the 16-year-old's rise from a small Norfolk market town to FC Barcelona. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:24:27 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:06:26 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 |
| What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:24 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 |
| 'I don't regret anything' - Martin on Rangers reign Russell Martin holds no regrets from his turbulent spell as Rangers head coach and says abuse he received was difficult on those close to him. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:04:02 GMT |
| Scotland boss Clarke 'hasn't had contract offer' National coach Steve Clarke says the Scottish FA "haven't put an offer in front of me" as he nears the end of his current deal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:30:10 GMT |
| Football Ultras: A menace or a force for good? If you are a parent, should you be worried that you might have a teenage Ultra living upstairs? Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:15:46 GMT |
| Hearts & Rangers plan training camps - gossip Hearts and Rangers to seek warmer climes during the Scottish Cup semi-finals break as Motherwell and Dundee United aim to tie players down to new deals. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:21:49 GMT |
| Podcast: Focus on Scotland squad & who next for St Mirren? We discuss the latest Scotland squad and ask who’s in the frame for St Mirren manager. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT |
| Teenager Curtis given maiden Scotland call-up Rangers' on-loan Kilmarnock winger Findlay Curtis is a surprise inclusion in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for two friendly matches later this month. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:37:24 GMT |
| Gunn back & Motherwell players miss out - Key takeaways from Scotland's March squad BBC Scotland looks at the key takeaways from Steve Clarke's Scotland squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast in preparation for the World Cup finals. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:10:22 GMT |
| Humble beginnings, Ronaldo & NBA - how Kvaratskhelia became a star Guillem Balague analyses the rise of Paris St-Germain's Georgian superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:49:33 GMT |
| Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German second division match A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:13:32 GMT |
| Quiz: One question for each team in the Champions League last 16 The Champions League is back, but how much do you know about each of the 16 teams still in the competition? Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:59:26 GMT |
| Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:02:21 GMT |
| Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:01:26 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 |
