Latest News
BBC Sport
| 'Picasso' of football Robertson dies aged 72 Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:53:42 GMT |
| Robertson was 'the scruffy fat lad who conquered Europe twice' Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:19:33 GMT |
| Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:36:55 GMT |
| Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:33:33 GMT |
| 'Impossible to replace' - Fernandes could miss up to a month Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without him. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:57:38 GMT |
| Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz We've built five quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:10:50 GMT |
| The final Christmas Day fixture in England - 60 years on This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:17:13 GMT |
| Sitting with Ferguson and getting 'knocked out' - a photographer's tales Magi Haroun, the first Premier League-accredited female photographer, shares her stories about sitting in the dugout with Sir Alex Ferguson and more. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:51:10 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:14:26 GMT |
| Barcelona cool Guehi interest - Thursday's gossip Barcelona cool their interest in Marc Guehi after meeting his agents, but Marcus Rashford wants to remain at the Spanish club, and Crystal Palace rival West Ham for Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen, plus more. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:35:30 GMT |
| Icons of Football How John Robertson twice conquered European football with Nottingham Forest. Sat, 25 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT |
| Impossible to replace Fernandes - Amorim Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who is set for up to a month out with injury, but other players "must step up". Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:04:35 GMT |
| 'Come on Pep!' - Dyche's response to Guardiola's weight demands Sean Dyche has told his Nottingham Forest players to "enjoy themselves" but "use common sense" over Christmas, after Pep Guardiola said Man City's players will be weighed when they return to training to check their fitness has not dropped over the festive period. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:59:35 GMT |
| Jimenez penalty enough to earn Fulham win over Forest Raul Jimenez's first-half penalty proves enough for Fulham to get their Premier League season back on track with a hard-fought win at home to Nottingham Forest. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:29:41 GMT |
| Slot frustrated as Liverpool set to lose Isak for 'long time' Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he expects to lose Alexander Isak for "a couple of months" after the striker was injured in a tackle by Tottenham's Micky van de Ven - a challenge that Slot has called "reckless". Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:23:11 GMT |
| What to look out for in EFL's Boxing Day programme BBC Sport takes a look at five things to keep an eye on in the EFL's Boxing Day fixture list Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:53:52 GMT |
| Ex-poker player Bord is preferred Sheff Wed bidder Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:16:44 GMT |
| Mr Tumble, Calzaghe, Big Dunc - what we've learned about Rooney Disliking Mr Tumble, trying to fight Joe Calzaghe and writing to Duncan Ferguson in jail - what we have learned from The Wayne Rooney Show. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:50:00 GMT |
| EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025? From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details? Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:06:15 GMT |
| Football Daily Katie Smith previews the busy festive football period Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| How to save your FPL season with a few brave choices No matter how far back you are in your FPL mini-league, there's always a way to recover - you just need to make some brave choices. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:48:16 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:45:06 GMT |
| 'Why I was always driving home for Christmas' In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis reflects on what the festive period was like as a player and manager. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:27:33 GMT |
| 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:06:50 GMT |
| How to survive Christmas period - the FPL talking point With four deadlines in 11 days, FPL expert Pras Singhal gives five tips to stay ahead of the curve over the festive period. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:26:16 GMT |
| Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:02:35 GMT |
| Why football at Christmas is a very British tradition Mob football, Bank Holiday legislation and the strange tradition of too much football at Christmas. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:29:40 GMT |
| Rooney's shocking Christmas dinner & players going AWOL It’s a festive special as Wayne, Big Sam and Dion Dublin share Christmas tales. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| How will Liverpool cope without Isak? BBC Sport analyses how Liverpool manager Arne Slot might set up following striker Alexander Isak being ruled out for about two months with a broken leg. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:28 GMT |
| Nancy wants 'really happy' Maeda to stay at Celtic Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is eager to retain Daizen Maeda and insists the forward is "really happy" at the Scottish champions after a possible summer exit was blocked. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:45:16 GMT |
| Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:25:30 GMT |
| Captain Ekitike and triple Arsenal defence - FPL team of the week Liverpool might score a hatful at home to Wolves this week and it would be rude not to get at least one attacking asset in your FPL team, writes Thomas Woods. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:14:08 GMT |
| Afcon 'bringing hope' to Sudan amid civil war Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:43:38 GMT |
| Silva delighted with 'massive' three points Fulham boss Marco Silva is delighted with the "massive" three points his side took following a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:45:44 GMT |
| Forest not 'clear-headed enough' against Fulham - Dyche Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche says his team's "basics" were not quite what they should have been in their 1-0 defeat away to Fulham. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:45:41 GMT |
| Stunning Rogers double secures Villa win over Man Utd Morgan Rogers scores twice for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win against Manchester United, extending Villa's unbeaten run to 10 matches in all competitions. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:12:03 GMT |
| How Rogers and Villa exposed Man Utd defence Match of the Day pundit Dion Dublin analyses what went wrong for Manchester United against Aston Villa, and Wayne Rooney discusses the World Cup potential of "man of the moment" Morgan Rogers. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:55 GMT |
| Watch: Celtic's McAneny scores after just four seconds Celtic's Maria McAneny gets her team off to an audacious start against Hibernian by scoring straight from kick-off in Sunday's SWPL victory. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:10:45 GMT |
| Chelsea hammer nine goals past Liverpool in Women's League Cup Chelsea put nine past Liverpool in the Women's League Cup to progress to the semi-finals, as Sam Kerr scores the opening two goals and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd completes a hat-trick. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:53:46 GMT |
| Why Mbappe had £1.3m ethics bonus in PSG contract Paris St-Germain were told they must hand over a £1.3m "ethics bonus" to Kylian Mbappe as part of his court battle win - what are these payments? Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:03:24 GMT |
| Dyche urges 'common sense' rather than weigh players like Guardiola Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche urges his players to show "common sense" over Christmas after Pep Guardiola says he will weigh his squad on their return. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:43:44 GMT |
| Oxford sack Rowett after one win in 10 games Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett is sacked with the club in the Championship relegation zone. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:50:49 GMT |
| Do footballers train on Christmas Day? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at why footballers train on Christmas Day and how players feel about it. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:48:04 GMT |
| Penalty king Jimenez equals record - who are the Premier League's best? Fulham's Raul Jimenez scored his 11th Premier League penalty from 11 attempts, but who are the best spot-kick takers? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:20:21 GMT |
| Explaining Celtic manager Nancy's 'unusual' tactics Analysing Wilfried Nancy's tactical approach, why his Columbus Crew side impressed and what he is trying to create at Celtic. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:42:03 GMT |
| Who could succeed Guardiola at Man City? At least two candidates have already been identified as potential replacements for Pep Guardiola, but who could take over from him at Manchester City? Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:35:28 GMT |
| The best team today lost - Amorim Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim says that Manchester United performed better despite losing 2-1 to Aston Villa. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:03:12 GMT |
| Emery elated with 'fantastic' Aston Villa win Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises his "fantastic" players in a hard-fought 2-1 win against Manchester United. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:57:29 GMT |
| Can Aston Villa sustain a title challenge? Football Focus's Alex Scott, Nedum Onuoha and Glenn Murray look at Aston Villa's incredible Premier League form and whether they can sustain a title challenge this season. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:01:48 GMT |
| Who are the contenders to win Afcon? BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:06:23 GMT |
| Given shares Howe's frustrations on trio of decisions Match of the Day's Shay Given shares Newcastle manager Eddie Howe's frustrations after a trio of decisions went against the Magpies in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:04:44 GMT |
| Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean? As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the Premier League title race and relegation battle? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:31:38 GMT |
| Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living". Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:59 GMT |
| Fifa tests new technology for ball out of play and offside Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:21:50 GMT |
| How could Man Utd replace injured Fernandes? Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes' injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:56:54 GMT |
| Real Madrid forward Endrick agrees Lyon loan switch Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick agrees to join French side Lyon on loan until the end of the season. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:55:42 GMT |
| Gyokeres taking penalty was a surprise to me - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he was surprised to see Viktor Gyokeres step up to take his team's penalty in the 1-0 win at Everton and says the decision was made by the players. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:32:17 GMT |
| O'Brien shouldn't have raised arms for penalty - Moyes Everton manager David Moyes says he has "no complaints" about the penalty which gave Arsenal a 1-0 win, after the ball hit Jake O'Brien's raised arms in the box. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:15:58 GMT |
| Slot delighted with 'unbelievable' win against nine-man Spurs Arne Slot says Liverpool were fortunate to win their "unbelievable" match against nine-man Tottenham. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:04:56 GMT |
| Frank proud of players 'unbelievable mentality' in defeat against Liverpool Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is proud of his players "unbelievable mentality" as nine-man Spurs nearly earned a draw at home to Liverpool. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:38:54 GMT |
| Late Broja goal eases 'massive pressure' on struggling Burnley - Parker Burnley manager Scott Parker praises his side for overcoming "massive pressure" in their 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:39:17 GMT |
| Mary Earps: Queen of Stops Goalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport. Fri, 30 May 2025 04:55:00 GMT |
| 'Just reach out' - Man Utd's Bennett on his father's suicide Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett discusses his father's death in October to help raise awareness of mental health issues. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:03:55 GMT |
| Mancini, sibling rivalry and wanting to excite fans - the Yaya Toure story Yaya Toure reflects on a glittering career at clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City as well as with his country, Ivory Coast. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:57:09 GMT |
| McTominay-style finish - but what else did Scots learn about Morocco? Hosts Morocco kick off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros - but what did we discover about Scotland's World Cup opponents? Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:06:55 GMT |
| England's X-factor has 'hill to climb' - will Palmer go to World Cup? Does Cole Palmer still have hope of making England's World Cup squad? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the Chelsea star's chances. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:33:08 GMT |
| Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:35:05 GMT |
| Transfers - September to December 2025 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:15:21 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season 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. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:10:55 GMT |
| Is a leg break worse than an ACL tear? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the different recovery periods for common football injuries. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:27:16 GMT |
| Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe? As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:18:48 GMT |
| Spain to face Argentina in Finalissima - but what is it? Our Ask Me Anything team explain when and where the 2026 Finalissima is. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:01:24 GMT |
| Why is there only one Premier League game on Sunday? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there is just one Premier League match on Sunday this weekend Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:30:03 GMT |
| Unlucky to miss out? Who makes the alternative World XI? The Fifa Best Men's XI was announced on Tuesday in Qatar, but who was unfortunate to miss out? BBC Sport takes a look at an alternative World XI. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:41:42 GMT |
| Why have footballers started their own YouTube channels? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why football players have started their own YouTube channels. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:40:11 GMT |
| Why are the queues to enter Anfield growing? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Liverpool fans have been asked to arrive at Anfield 10 minutes earlier than usual. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:42:38 GMT |
| 'Picasso' of football Robertson dies aged 72 Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:53:42 GMT |
| 'The scruffy fat lad who conquered Europe twice' Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:19:33 GMT |
| Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed "the Picasso of football" and made Brian Clough's great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:03:40 GMT |
| Icons of Football How John Robertson twice conquered European football with Nottingham Forest. Sat, 25 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT |
| Nancy wants 'really happy' Maeda to stay at Celtic Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is eager to retain Daizen Maeda and insists the forward is "really happy" at the Scottish champions after a possible summer exit was blocked. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:45:16 GMT |
| 'Ambition makes Hearts good proposition' - McInnes Head coach Derek McInnes insists Hearts are "a good proposition" as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to strengthen in January. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:26:36 GMT |
| Rangers receive knockback in Windass return bid - gossip Rangers boss Danny Rohl is keen on former Ibrox forward Josh Windass. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:35:33 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:31:25 GMT |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv given suspended one-match away fan ban Maccabi Tel Aviv receive a suspended one-match away fan ban by Uefa after racist chanting during their Europa League game against Stuttgart. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:05:33 GMT |
| PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros Paris St-Germain are ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:37:31 GMT |
| Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:47:17 GMT |
| Lewandowski in Chicago Fire talks over MLS move Chicago Fire are in pole position to sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski in the summer on a free transfer. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:20:44 GMT |
| Precheur gone - so what's next for London City? When London City Lionesses sacked manager Jocelyn Precheur it sparked controversy - but they are a club who have always done things differently. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:07:22 GMT |
| London City set to appoint Maestre as manager London City Lionesses are set to appoint Spanish coach Edere Maestre as manager following the sacking of Jocelyn Precheur. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:54:09 GMT |
| Football Daily Who will be crowned the Women’s Football Weekly friends quiz champion? Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| West Ham appoint Guarino as manager Women's Super League side West Ham appoint Rita Guarino as manager following the sacking of Rehanne Skinner. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:12:33 GMT |
| Scott 'honoured' to replace Sadiku as Celtic head coach Former title-winning manager Elena Sadiku has left Celtic and has been replaced by Hibernian boss Grant Scott. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:04:39 GMT |
| London City Lionesses sack manager Precheur London City Lionesses sack manager Jocelyn Precheur midway through their debut season in the Women's Super League. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:27:44 GMT |
| Chelsea put nine past Liverpool in Women's League Cup Chelsea hammer Liverpool 9-1 to reach the Women's League Cup semi-finals, while Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal also progress. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:40:46 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 |
| 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 |
