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| 'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England? BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:39:00 GMT |
| Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final BBC Sport looks at the Championship play-off finalists Hull City and Middlesbrough after the build-up was dominated by Southampton and Spygate. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:31:48 GMT |
| Guardiola says Man City 'need new energy' as exit confirmed Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:01:42 GMT |
| Celtic v Dunfermline: All you need to know about Scottish Cup final Martin O'Neill's Celtic and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline Athletic go head-to-head in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. Here are all the key details. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:29:15 GMT |
| Romero set to be in Argentina as Spurs battle to avoid drop on final day Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is expected to not attend the club's final Premier League match of the season against Everton. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:06:14 GMT |
| Kane on Barcelona shortlist - Saturday's gossip England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is on Barcelona's shortlist to replace Robert Lewandowski, Manchester United agree deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Liverpool close in on Colombian teenage attacker Samuel Martinez, plus more. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:56:22 GMT |
| Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:46:23 GMT |
| Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool. Sat, 23 May 2026 05:06:52 GMT |
| Captain Bowen for final-day fling - FPL team of the week Pack your team with players whose teams have something to play for on the final day of the season, writes Thomas Woods. Sat, 23 May 2026 07:07:51 GMT |
| Why Tuchel wanted Toney back in England picture Ivan Toney has barely featured under England boss Thomas Tuchel - but this is why the German coach wants him in his World Cup squad. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:03 GMT |
| Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:07:03 GMT |
| Why genius Guardiola is the greatest coach of all time BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why English football is going to miss Pep Guardiola after his exit from Manchester City. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:46:08 GMT |
| Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - now Lopez can light up Champions League final With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez. Fri, 22 May 2026 05:21:03 GMT |
| Slot refuses to confirm Salah selected for final game Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield on Sunday, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:55:14 GMT |
| 'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate' Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:34:21 GMT |
| Eleven players who defined Guardiola's Man City era BBC Sport takes a look at 11 players who had their careers shaped by Pep Guardiola during his 10 season as at Manchester City. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:34:26 GMT |
| Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent boss Manchester United confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:20:55 GMT |
| Maguire's England posts 'not necessary' - Tuchel England manager Thomas Tuchel said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's decision to go public on social media with his "shock and disappointment" on missing out on the World Cup squad was "not necessary". Fri, 22 May 2026 16:20:25 GMT |
| Guardiola explains decision to leave Man City Pep Guardiola says the club needs a new manager and new energy after he announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:16:01 GMT |
| Tuchel explains England World Cup squad selections England boss Thomas Tuchel said his job "isn't necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" as he explained his World Cup squad selections. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT |
| The games that defined Guardiola's Premier League titles BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola's six Premier League titles, as he prepares to leave Manchester City after 10 trophy-laden years. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:08 GMT |
| What's your favourite Football Focus moment? The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years and here are some of our favourite moments. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:06:28 GMT |
| How Guardiola transformed the Premier League tactically Pep Guardiola has changed the tactical landscape in the Premier League, but he has also adapted to its challenges. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:31:10 GMT |
| Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa confirms departure Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirms that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:59 GMT |
| Pick your England starting line-up for the World Cup Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad - now it's time for you to pick your Three Lions starting XI! Fri, 22 May 2026 12:49:30 GMT |
| From Chelsea relegation to £200m game - how play-offs have evolved From crowds of 15,000 watching on 40 years ago to the richest game in world football today, the play-offs have changed significantly. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:17:41 GMT |
| Boss Silva will decide Fulham future next week Fulham boss Marco Silva promises he will make make a decision on his future at the club next week. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:31:02 GMT |
| Czech club to enter C team of fans into league Bohemians 1905 are recruiting fans to play for a C team that will enter the Czech football league system next season. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:49:28 GMT |
| SPFL investigates Celtic games and play-off fixtures Two Celtic games are among five investigated by the SPFL as the SFA's KMI panel suggests the Scottish champions should not have had a penalty against Motherwell. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:12:40 GMT |
| World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:51 GMT |
| What is at stake on final day of Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:38 GMT |
| Southampton's Eckert backed spying as club conduct deemed 'deplorable' Southampton's spying was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:12:18 GMT |
| Rooney disagrees with England squad omissions - but backs Toney call Wayne Rooney on how Tuchel got Maguire, Foden and Palmer decisions WRONG. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:08:00 GMT |
| Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:33:47 GMT |
| How Klopp and Arteta rivalries shaped Guardiola's Man City How Pep Guardiola's memorable battles against Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta shaped his Manchester City reign. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:43 GMT |
| Elgin dismiss manager Hale for 'gross misconduct' Elgin City dismiss manager Allan Hale following "a finding of gross misconduct". Fri, 22 May 2026 14:19:41 GMT |
| Watch Partick Thistle & St Mirren fight out play-off draw Watch the best of the action as Partick Thistle and St Mirren fight out a draw in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off final. Thu, 21 May 2026 23:03:25 GMT |
| Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:38:44 GMT |
| Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:44:08 GMT |
| 'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout Tue, 19 May 2026 23:04:59 GMT |
| 'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:16 GMT |
| Going, going, gone... what happens at Man City when Guardiola departs? Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the Premier League title, along with strong reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the summer. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:59 GMT |
| Runners-up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:03:14 GMT |
| 'So much on the line' - Spurs struggles sets up final day relegation decider Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Tottenham's lack of clincal finishing saw them miss an opportunity to secure Premier League safety and analyse who will avoid relegation with Spurs and West Ham in danger of going down on the final day of the Premier League season. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:14:24 GMT |
| 'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The game was the Spaniard's final home match in charge, before he leaves in the summer. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:58:42 GMT |
| Winger Yang signs new Celtic deal until 2030 Yang Hyun-jun signs a new contract with Celtic, tying him to the club until 2030. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:23:28 GMT |
| How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the final day of the Premier League season on the BBC this weekend. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:47 GMT |
| Football Daily How will Manchester City cope after Pep leaves & will it be Spurs or West Ham going down? Fri, 22 May 2026 20:16:00 GMT |
| Germany forward Martinez to join Spurs from West Ham Tottenham Hotspur agree to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:22 GMT |
| Football Daily John Murray, Ian Dennis & Sami Mokbel react to Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:20:00 GMT |
| 'There was obvious danger' - how fear turned into hope at Notts County Notts County goalkeeper and lifelong fan James Belshaw says the club's chequered history makes Monday's League Two play-off final something to savour. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:47 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. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:46 GMT |
| Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges With Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium? Fri, 22 May 2026 15:10:16 GMT |
| Quiz: Name all the Championship play-off final winners To give you a hand we've listed the number of times, and the years they have done it in. Good luck! Fri, 22 May 2026 08:07:37 GMT |
| Guardiola's legacy will echo through all ages for years to come As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:38:38 GMT |
| What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McLean v Gemmill Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:34:44 GMT |
| Ultimate image for Saudi Arabia's football poster boy: Ronaldo wins title Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia. Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:04 GMT |
| Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:40:00 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:33:21 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 |
| The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the 2006 World Cup? Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Mary Earps, former England goalkeeper, talks to BBC Sport BBC Sport speaks to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT |
| The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:50 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League assists in a season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT |
| What does Premiership climax mean for European places? What does Saturday's dramatic and chaotic climax to the Scottish Premiership top-six mean for European football next season? Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:05 GMT |
| All you need to know about the Europa League final BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:11:55 GMT |
| What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:29 GMT |
| What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:32 GMT |
| Celtic v Dunfermline: All you need to know about Scottish Cup final Martin O'Neill's Celtic and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline Athletic go head-to-head in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. Here are all the key details. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:29:15 GMT |
| Maeda set to play final Celtic game - gossip Celtic forward set for farewell appearance amid possible comings and goings at Hearts. Sat, 23 May 2026 07:07:04 GMT |
| 'Underdogs bite' - Dunfermline boss Lennon gives Celtic cup final warning Neil Lennon warns former club Celtic that "underdogs bite" as his Dunfermline Athletic side aim to cause a Scottish Cup shock in Saturday's final. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:06:45 GMT |
| 'Still place for older gentleman' - O'Neill coy on Celtic future Martin O'Neill says there is still a place in football management for "older gentlemen" as he keeps the possibility of extending his Celtic stay open. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:32 GMT |
| SFA 'fully supports' referee Robertson & releases Celtic Park audio The Scottish FA say match officials took the "correct action in ending the game" in Saturday's dramatic final-day Scottish Premiership title decider between Celtic and Hearts. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:10:35 GMT |
| 'My future is here' - Yang signs new Celtic deal Yang Hyun-jun signs a new contract with Celtic, tying him to the club until 2030. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:23:28 GMT |
| SPFL probe Celtic games as panel disputes penalty Two Celtic games are among five investigated by the SPFL as the SFA's KMI panel suggests the Scottish champions should not have had a penalty against Motherwell. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:12:40 GMT |
| From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez. Fri, 22 May 2026 05:21:03 GMT |
| Germany forward Martinez to join Spurs from West Ham Tottenham Hotspur agree to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:22 GMT |
| 'Strong leader' Wilkinson backed to grow after new deal Rhian Wilkinson has been backed to break more ground as Wales head coach after signing a contract extension. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:06:41 GMT |
| Stapleton and Nolan return for crucial qualifiers Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan return to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Netherlands and France. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:36:24 GMT |
| Name every team promoted to Women's Super League Can you remember every club that has come up to the Women's Super League in the past 12 years? Fri, 22 May 2026 13:04:48 GMT |
| Liverpool agree deal with Slovenia defender Agrez Liverpool agree a deal to sign Cologne defender Sara Agrez on a free transfer on 1 July. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:50:53 GMT |
| Wales boss Wilkinson signs contract extension Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson signs a two-year contract extension which will keep her in the role until 2029. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:59:31 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 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 |
