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| The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:20:35 GMT |
| How the Premier League run-in is shaping up Who has the easier title run-in? Which teams will clinch the Champions League places? Who is getting relegated? Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:29:23 GMT |
| Spurs extend ticket deadline amid relegation fears Relegation-threatened Tottenham give their fans "an extended period" to decide if they want to renew their season tickets amid the "seriousness of the current league position" of their men's team. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:48:36 GMT |
| Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:29:12 GMT |
| Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse After Tottenham's Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:23:44 GMT |
| Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:57:02 GMT |
| Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends in Germany "You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:34:20 GMT |
| Aberdeen announce Robinson as new head coach Aberdeen end their search for a head coach, with Stephen Robinson leaving Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren to take over at Pittodrie. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:56:11 GMT |
| Captain Fernandes and triple Arsenal defence - FPL team of the week There is still no Erling Haaland in the FPL team of the week while the captain's armband goes to one of the most trusty assets in the game. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:07:29 GMT |
| Valverde's brilliant first-half hat-trick stuns Man City Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Bernabeu. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:24:00 GMT |
| Chelsea crumble late on as PSG score five to take control of tie Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores two late goals as defending champions Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in France, to take control of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:49 GMT |
| England still on course for fifth Champions League spot despite last-16 results Could the Premier League get an extra place in the Champions League again? This is how it looks at the end of the league phase. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:47:14 GMT |
| Havertz's late penalty earns Arsenal draw at Leverkusen Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores a late penalty against his former club Bayer Leverkusen to draw 1-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:07 GMT |
| Will Tudor's tactics get Spurs relegated? BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at how Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor's tactical principles could be the reason behind their poor run of form. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:58:06 GMT |
| 'I've learned a lot' - Rutter on Brighton boss Hurzeler Forward Georginio Rutter discusses "very young" Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and says that despite his tender age, the German has plenty of football knowledge to pass on. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:32:12 GMT |
| Kinsky chaos as Atletico put five past sorry Spurs in Madrid Tottenham's troubles go from bad to worse as they're beaten 5-2 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, with Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky substituted after just 17 minutes, with his team already 3-0 down at that stage. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:03 GMT |
| 'He's lost the changing room' - Warnock on Tudor Champions League Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock believes Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has "lost the changing room" after their 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last 16. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:17:53 GMT |
| Man Utd eye Forest's Murillo - Thursday's gossip Manchester United eye up a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, Arsenal show interest in Tino Livramento, and Tottenham Hotspur will allow Antonin Kinsky to leave on loan. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:47:48 GMT |
| Chelsea's Neto apologises for pushing over ball boy Pedro Neto apologises for pushing over a ball boy over during Chelsea's 5-2 defeat by Paris St‑Germain in the Champions League. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:33:37 GMT |
| Sweden coach Potter extends contract to 2030 Sweden coach Graham Potter extends his contract until 2030, as the country targets World Cup qualification via play-offs. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:56 GMT |
| Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare' Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:48:18 GMT |
| Newcastle denied victory as Barcelona score last-minute penalty Newcastle are denied a famous win against Barcelona at St James' Park as teenager Lamine Yamal scores a penalty with the last kick of the game to secure his side a 1-1 draw in first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:09 GMT |
| Lemina gives Galatasaray narrow victory over Liverpool Galatasary midfielder Mario Lemina heads in the only goal of the game as Liverpool lose 1-0 to the Turkish champions, in their first leg Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:13 GMT |
| Bodo/Glimt extend winning run as they ease past Sporting Bodo/Glimt made it five European wins in a row as they thrashed Sporting 3-0 in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:43:24 GMT |
| Bayern hit Atalanta for six in first-leg victory Bayern Munich look set to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League following a 6-1 first leg victory over Atalanta in their last-16 tie in Bergamo. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:16 GMT |
| Valverde shines as Haaland continues to struggle - analysis Champions League Match of the Day pundits Rory Smith, Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock look at the importance of Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde in his side's 3-0 victory over Manchester City, while also highlighting Erling Haaland's struggles for Pep Guardiola's side. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:07:29 GMT |
| Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:15:39 GMT |
| Spurs owner to leave Tudor future to club executives Tottenham owner Enic does not plan to step in and take the decision over Igor Tudor's future out of the hands of the club's executive team despite the manager's poor start. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:06:33 GMT |
| Football Daily Steve Crossman reflects on a night when English teams go winless in the Champions League. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:31:00 GMT |
| 'Wrong person at wrong time' - but if not Tudor then who? Following Tottenham's 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, BBC Sport assesses the options open to the beleaguered club. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:03:15 GMT |
| Police chief criticises Celtic and Rangers after Old Firm disorder Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday's match at Ibrox. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:21:59 GMT |
| 'We had Amelia in our hearts' - Oxford boss pays tribute to academy player Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield says the club wanted to "pay their respects in the best possible way" after the passing of academy player Amelia Aplin. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:55:00 GMT |
| 'Hiding in plain sight' - but why have Aberdeen appointed Robinson now? All the signs were Aberdeen would wait until the summer to appoint a new manager - so why have they moved for Stephen Robinson now? Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:11:25 GMT |
| Chelsea transfer 'like being new kid at school' - Walsh England midfielder Keira Walsh says adjusting to life at Chelsea after arriving in January 2025 was the "worst feeling". Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:38:46 GMT |
| 'It's a painful one' - Rosenior on Chelsea mistakes after loss to PSG Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he and his side "need to be better" after they concede three late goals at Paris Saint Germain, to lose the first leg of their last 16 tie 5-2, with the French side firmly in control. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:23:25 GMT |
| 'Incredible situation' - Tudor defends decision to substitute Kinsky Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes was taken to "protect" the team, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:18:20 GMT |
| 'Things will be more normal' in Champions League home game - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot calls for improvement from both his players and the officials, after the Reds 1-0 first leg defeat to Galatasary in Istanbul. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:09:59 GMT |
| Inside the stadiums of the future How will stadium design change in the next decade, and how will the fan experience inside those stadiums differ? Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:25 GMT |
| Ouattara's Panenka saved as Brentford lose to West Ham in penalty shootout Dango Ouattara's Panenka is saved by Alphonso Areola as Brentford lose in a penalty shootout in their FA Cup fifth round tie against West Ham. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:59:56 GMT |
| Sheff Wed to be docked 15 points next season if preferred bidder deal completed Sheffield Wednesday face a points deduction for next season if a deal with their new preferred bidder goes through. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:19:36 GMT |
| 'Doomsday scenario' for Spurs after 'blows' - Van de Ven Micky Van de Ven says Tottenham found themselves in a "doomsday scenario" against Atletico Madrid, adding the club is "just taking blow after blow". Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:26:51 GMT |
| How Barcelona fan ended up in Exeter for Champions League tie The supporter travelled from London to Exeter, instead of Newcastle. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:01:26 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 |
| Could Premier League learn from Kidderminster's answer to corner chaos? As Premier League teams look for ways to stop Arsenal's corner-kick dominance, could National League North side Kidderminster have found an answer? Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:12:54 GMT |
| Walsall sack head coach Sadler after poor run Walsall sack head coach Mat Sadler after Tuesday's defeat by Salford City further dented their stuttering League Two promotion challenge. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:43:24 GMT |
| Miller better for Udinese move and targets World Cup Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller believes he has "definitely got better" as a player since his move to Udinese. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:20:23 GMT |
| West Ham into quarters after beating Brentford on penalties Watch highlights as West Ham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years by defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 on penalties. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:04:15 GMT |
| Eze stunner features in best goals of FA Cup fifth round Eberechi Eze's stunning winner for Arsenal against Mansfield and Andy Robertson's fine strike for Liverpool feature in the best of goals of the FA Cup fifth round. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:25:22 GMT |
| Two brilliant headers and a 'Shearer-style' celebration in Port Vale win Watch as Ellen White and Glenn Murray dissect two brilliant headers in Port Vale's 1-0 FA Cup win over Sunderland, including an Alan Shearer-inspired celebration from Vale hero Ben Waine. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:26:56 GMT |
| 'Wrong reason, right decision' - Why referee blew whistle to deny Fulham goal Match of the Day's Ellen White and Glenn Murray analyse why referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle to deny Fulham a goal in their 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:54:43 GMT |
| Can you name every player with 100 Champions League appearances? We want you to name every player with at least 100 Champions League appearances. Good luck! Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:22:38 GMT |
| Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now? After ugly scenes at Sunday's Old Firm derby, what do we know about the fan clashes and what could happen next? Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:55:14 GMT |
| The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League As corner kicks continue to cause chaos in the Premier League, BBC Sport take a closer at why they are becoming so hard to defend. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:09:25 GMT |
| Who is to blame for Spurs' chaotic descent towards relegation? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:35:45 GMT |
| 'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains how VAR has become a monster, and why people in the game should be asked how to fix it. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:22:45 GMT |
| Why are celebrities buying stakes in football clubs? BBC Sport explores the growing trend for big household names to invest in clubs in the lower leagues of English football. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:12:33 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 |
| 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 |
| Where do iconic football moves originate from? Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:14:10 GMT |
| Why is there a four-week break in the WSL? BBC Sport takes a look at why there is a second hiatus in the Women's Super League so soon after the winter break. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:56:51 GMT |
| Aberdeen announce 'proven leader' Robinson as new head coach Aberdeen end their search for a head coach, with Stephen Robinson leaving Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren to take over at Pittodrie. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:56:11 GMT |
| McInnes not setting targets with Hearts in 'great position' Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts are in "a great position" with nine games of the campaign remaining, insists Derek McInnes, although the head coach is predicting "twists and turns" in a tense title race. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:03:59 GMT |
| 'Hiding in plain sight' - but why have Aberdeen appointed Robinson now? All the signs were Aberdeen would wait until the summer to appoint a new manager - so why have they moved for Stephen Robinson now? Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:11:25 GMT |
| 'Rangers can sell Fernandez for £40m' - gossip Scotland caps nearing comebacks, St Mirren select stand-in boss for Rangers' visit and Hibs injuries latest. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:14:58 GMT |
| Police chief criticises Celtic and Rangers after Old Firm disorder Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday's match at Ibrox. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:21:59 GMT |
| Miller 'definitely better' after Udinese move & eager for World Cup Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller believes he has "definitely got better" as a player since his move to Udinese. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:20:23 GMT |
| Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad - with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:50:37 GMT |
| Injured Kane's ever-present league record to end Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is ruled out of Friday's game against Borussia Monchengladbach, ending his ever-present record in the Bundesliga this season. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:27:27 GMT |
| Brazil's Rodrygo to miss World Cup with ACL injury Brazil's Real Madrid forward Rodrygo calls it "one of the worst days of my life" after he is ruled out for the rest of the season and 2026 World Cup with a serious knee injury. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:27:13 GMT |
| Chelsea transfer 'like being new kid at school' - Walsh England midfielder Keira Walsh says adjusting to life at Chelsea after arriving in January 2025 was the "worst feeling". Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:38:46 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Lea Schüller, Marc Skinner and Phallon Tullis-Joyce join the pod! Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| How Newcastle United are plotting a course to the WSL Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women's Super League - BBC Sport looks at how they've done it. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:48:17 GMT |
| NI to play remaining home qualifiers at Mourneview Northern Ireland women will play their two remaining 2027 World Cup qualifying home games at Mourneview Park. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:53:51 GMT |
| Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:14:40 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 |
