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| 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 |
| The Ratcliffe revolution - inside Man Utd's mass exodus and rebuild BBC Sport tells the story of how Sir Jim Ratcliffe ripped apart and rebuilt Manchester United's leadership team. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:11:18 GMT |
| What's up with Wales and Spurs 'mystery' Johnson? Brennan Johnson should be a key player for Wales but, as well as being in and out of Spurs' team, he finds himself out of favour for his country. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:54:44 GMT |
| Meet the man who played in two games, in two countries... in one day BBC Sport tells the story of Soren Lerby, who once played for Denmark and Bayern Munich on the same day - in different countries. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:18:31 GMT |
| What has led to Liverpool's seven-game winless WSL run? With just one point from their first seven Women's Super League matches this season Liverpool are not where they want to be, but the January transfer window could be key to their campaign. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:33:59 GMT |
| The ex-Peterborough man helping World Cup dreams come true BBC Sport looks at the England-raised former DR Congo defender who speaks eight languages and his role in recruiting European players for the national team. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:14:18 GMT |
| Kane a top target for Barcelona - Thursday's gossip England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is a leading target for Barcelona, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton tops Chelsea transfer list, Juventus halt contract talks with Kenan Yildiz, plus more. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:24:03 GMT |
| Earps return 'talk of Manchester' but Middleton-Patel steals show Manchester United's victory over PSG was significant - but conversation before, during and after was dominated by goalkeepers. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:02:20 GMT |
| Bellingham, Foden & Kane can’t all start in current system - Tuchel England boss Thomas Tuchel rules out Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden starting together in his side's current system. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:24:30 GMT |
| Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028 Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:28:28 GMT |
| NI the 'strongest we've been' - Peacock-Farrell Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell feels Michael O'Neill's squad is "the strongest we've been" as they prepare for Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:24:47 GMT |
| 'VAR has to rein its neck in' - how I'd change football for the fans In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League manager Tony Pulis looks at which laws he would change in football. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:00:26 GMT |
| Could a stopped clock end time-wasting in football? Would a game of two halves of 30 minutes, with the watch stopped when the ball is out, really improve football? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:56:59 GMT |
| How new rules would change way football is played BBC Sport has been looking at possible ways of changing football - but what impact could different laws have on tactics? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:09:13 GMT |
| Reinventing Football - five things fans would change BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:34:04 GMT |
| England's place is booked - what's still at stake in final World Cup qualifiers? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who has qualified for next year's Fifa World Cup. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:06:18 GMT |
| Former defender Edwards' return to Wolves - a gamble all round? Wolves finally have their man. But how big a gamble have the Premier League side made in appointing Rob Edwards? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:42 GMT |
| How to follow Scotland's crucial qualifiers on BBC Scotland's matches away to Greece and at home to Denmark could determine if the nation reaches a World Cup for the first time since 1998, and you watch them exclusively on the BBC. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:12:37 GMT |
| Oscar thanks fans for 'messages and prayers' Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar thanks fans for their "messages and prayers" after being hospitalised with a heart issue. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:41:32 GMT |
| 'I don't feel pressure of being Ronaldinho's son' Hull City academy winger Joao Mendes says he does not feel extra pressure to succeed because he is the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:59:54 GMT |
| Rolfo & Malard score as Man Utd beat PSG Manchester United continue their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:23:09 GMT |
| Park reflects on 'incredible' win over PSG at Old Trafford Manchester United's Jess Park reflects on an "incredible" night at Old Trafford as her side beat Paris St-Germain 2-1 in the Women's Champions League. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:49:39 GMT |
| Carmona scores 'extraordinary' equaliser for PSG Paris St-Germain's Olga Carmona fires home an "extraordinary" equaliser for her side in their Women's Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:06:49 GMT |
| 'A stroke of genius!' - Malard fires Man Utd ahead against PSG Manchester United forward Melvine Malard beats Mary Earps with a superb curling effort to give her side the lead against PSG in their Women's Champions League match at Old Trafford. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:51:16 GMT |
| 'Huge pull' for Edwards to return to Wolves - Jarvis Matt Jarvis says a return to Molineux would have been a "huge pull" for former Wolves team-mate Rob Edwards, who has been confirmed as their new manager. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:12:06 GMT |
| 'Friendly competition' - could Rogers keep Bellingham out of England team? Lifelong friends Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are set to compete for England's number 10 shirt at the World Cup - who will prevail? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:01:55 GMT |
| Robertson row shows the problems VAR can never fix Football's subjective laws mean supporters will never get on board with all decisions, and that's a problem for VAR. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:11:01 GMT |
| New dad Brooks determined to realise World Cup dream Cancer-free and a new dad, Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks is more determined than ever to play for Wales at a World Cup. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:53:34 GMT |
| 'Proud moment' as Euro 2028 qualifying draw set for NI The Irish Football Association says it is "fantastic news" that the qualifying draw for Euro 2028 will be held in Belfast. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:54:49 GMT |
| Break-in at Sterling's house while family at home Burglars break into England forward Raheem Sterling's house while he and his family are at home. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:32:55 GMT |
| How does Clarke rouse Scotland for tenure-defining games? The next four days could define Steve Clarke's Scotland reign, so how can he inspire his team for a seismic World Cup qualifying double-header? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:48:46 GMT |
| How Arteta-McVay bond helped Arsenal & Rams become title contenders The head coaches of the Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal, teams from different sports in the same ownership group, have developed a bond that has helped both become title contenders. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:20:04 GMT |
| Messi return to Barcelona unrealistic - president Barcelona president Joan Laporta says a Lionel Messi tribute match in front of 105,000 fans at a renovated Nou Camp would be "wonderful". Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:56:40 GMT |
| 'Salary cap would be legally challenged by clubs' A Premier League proposal to introduce a controversial salary cap "cannot be imposed unilaterally", says Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:11:24 GMT |
| Fans banned for sneaking into match as 'stewards' The pair wore hi-vis tops to blend in with staff at the sold-out Southampton-Portsmouth match. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:10:48 GMT |
| Some damage after fire at Exeter City stadium Dozens of firefighters attended the incident amid fears it would spread to the stadium's stands. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:38:27 GMT |
| Mainz lose court appeal over El Ghazi wrongful dismissal German club Mainz have lost a court appeal for wrongful dismissal by Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi over social media posts regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:25:09 GMT |
| When is the 2026 World Cup draw? Our Ask Me Anything team explore when the World Cup draw is, how the seeding works and who has qualified so far. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:23:31 GMT |
| 'Mad scientist' & 'next Luis Enrique' - who is Celtic-linked Wilfried Nancy? Kheredine Idessane speaks to an MLS expert about Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy, who has been linked with Celtic. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:43:19 GMT |
| 'Longevity defines him' - how long will Ronaldo go on? As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to return to Dublin, 16 years after playing his first Real Madrid game in the Irish capital, BBC Sport NI looks at the 40-year-old's longevity. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:14:20 GMT |
| How to stop the revolving door - what next for Southampton? Following the sacking of Will Still, who could be next in the dugout at St Mary's and what sort of situation are they stepping into? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:55:32 GMT |
| Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:43:42 GMT |
| Norwich hold talks with O'Neil, Tomasson and Still Norwich hold talks with Gary O'Neil, Will Still and Jon Dahl Tomasson in their search to find a new manager following Liam Manning's dismissal. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:59:18 GMT |
| Defender Greenwood extends Man City stay to 2027 England defender Alex Greenwood signs a new deal extending her stay at Manchester City to 2027. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:15 GMT |
| Fifa accused of creating 'fake' player unions Fifa is not engaging with "recognised football representative bodies", says world players' union Fifpro. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:42:28 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 |
| The remarkable story of an everlasting Hollywood icon The epic story of a Hollywood star whose life and talent blazed like no other. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Churchill faces his gravest dilemma Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:01:03 GMT |
| How can Northern Ireland qualify for the 2026 World Cup? With two World Cup qualifying fixtures remaining, where do Northern Ireland stand in the play-off picture for the tournament next summer? Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:31:56 GMT |
| How can Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup? Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals? Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:48:45 GMT |
| 1,000 games in, Guardiola has new energy for new era Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:42:51 GMT |
| Hoardings, showers & pink dressing rooms - the 'creative' ways clubs get an edge After Sunderland moved advertising hoardings to stifle Arsenal's long throws, BBC Sport looks at some other creative ways teams have tried to gain an advantage. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:44:02 GMT |
| Does a change in manager lead to more injuries? Physiotherapist Ben Warburton says it's "very well known" that a new coach of a team will prompt "an increase of injury incidence". Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:11:47 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. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:22:20 GMT |
| When is the 2026 World Cup draw? Our Ask Me Anything team explore when the World Cup draw is, how the seeding works and who has qualified so far. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:23:31 GMT |
| Who is Wilfried Nancy? Our Ask Me Anything team take a look who MLS manager Wilfried Nancy is. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:11:35 GMT |
| Why VAR gets involved in some penalties but not others It was a weekend of VAR penalty decisions in the Premier League, with spot-kicks awarded, cancelled and ignored. BBC Sport explains why. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:29:54 GMT |
| Why can Channel Islands players play for England? Our Ask Me Anything team look at why players born in the Channel Islands like Alex Scott can represent England at a senior level. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:03:37 GMT |
| What is the Fifa Peace Prize? Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the Fifa Peace Prize is and why US President Donald Trump is being tipped for the award. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:34:44 GMT |
| What are the Fifa Best Awards? Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the Fifa Best Awards are, who can vote and who the nominees are. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:22:25 GMT |
| Why do footballers tape up their wrists? Our Ask Me Anything team explains why footballers use tape to wrap their wrists. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:43 GMT |
| How to follow Scotland's crucial qualifiers on BBC Scotland's matches away to Greece and at home to Denmark could determine if the nation reaches a World Cup for the first time since 1998, and you watch them exclusively on the BBC. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:12:37 GMT |
| 'There was anger' - Clarke admits to Belarus frustration Scotland manager Steve Clarke says he wanted to provoke a reaction from his players as they laboured to a 2-1 win over Belarus last month. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:43:26 GMT |
| Podcast: The lowdown on Greece as Scotland face World Cup destiny Get the lowdown on Greece as Scotland face World Cup destiny Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT |
| Collum backs decision not to send off Trusty - gossip SFA referee chief indicates support for big Hampden call as Hearts' title hopes are doubted. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:50:09 GMT |
| How does Clarke rouse Scotland for tenure-defining games? The next four days could define Steve Clarke's Scotland reign, so how can he inspire his team for a seismic World Cup qualifying double-header? Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:48:46 GMT |
| Hampden to host six matches at Euro 2028 Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:28:28 GMT |
| Maccabi fan ban was due to hooliganism, say police West Midlands Police did not previously reveal its reasons because "it wasn't deemed helpful". Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:44:55 GMT |
| Referees among suspects sought in match-fixing probe Turkish prosecutors issue detention orders for 21 people - including 17 referees and two club presidents - as part of a major investigation into betting and match fixing. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:04:07 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. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:20:42 GMT |
| Inside Bellingham's tough start at Dortmund Jobe Bellingham impressed after first arriving at Borussia Dortmund in the summer, but has since struggled to find his best form. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:50:57 GMT |
| How Kompany turned Bayern into a formidable force Bayern Munich are the only unbeaten team across Europe's top five leagues, but how has Vincent Kompany turned them into a formidable force? Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:06:37 GMT |
| What has led to Liverpool's seven-game winless WSL run? With just one point from their first seven Women's Super League matches this season Liverpool are not where they want to be, but the January transfer window could be key to their campaign. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:33:59 GMT |
| Earps return 'talk of Manchester' but Middleton-Patel steals show Manchester United's victory over PSG was significant - but conversation before, during and after was dominated by goalkeepers. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:02:20 GMT |
| Rolfo & Malard score as Man Utd beat PSG Manchester United continue their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:23:09 GMT |
| Wales aim to halt losing streak in Spain Rhian Wilkinson's side will travel to Spain to play Switzerland in one of two international friendlies next month. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:18:44 GMT |
| Defender Greenwood extends Man City stay to 2027 England defender Alex Greenwood signs a new deal extending her stay at Manchester City to 2027. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:15 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 |
| How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave? With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:30:55 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 |
