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All you need to know about Champions League - and how to watch on BBC
The Champions League will follow a new format from 2024-25 - BBC Sport explains what will change and what will stay the same.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:47:10 GMT

'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man'
As Kylian Mbappe faces a new challenge at Real Madrid, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines the hurdles he is facing for club and country.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:43:49 GMT

'No other outcome' - who will win Champions League? Pundits' predictions
BBC Sport has asked a number of experts to predict their Champions League winners, a surprise package and which player excites them the most.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:08:03 GMT

'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos
BBC Sport examines how the allure of Real Madrid has enabled them to assemble a new team of young "Galacticos", as the Champions League holders aim to win a record-extending 16th European crown.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:01:53 GMT

Watch: Your guide to a new Champions League era
BBC Sport's Sam Harris explains all you need to know about the new Champions League format for the 2024-25 season.

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:52:19 GMT

Brady, Beckham & Deadpool - but fans and football the stars
Film stars, an NFL legend and a global football icon were watching but in the end they were cameos in Birmingham's 3-1 win over Wrexham.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:44:53 GMT

36 teams, 36 questions - take our Champions League quiz
The Champions League returns on Tuesday as Europe's top competition has been revamped with 36 teams playing, so take our quiz to test your knowledge.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:43:26 GMT

Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:03:51 GMT

Antony must earn right to play for Man Utd - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Brazil winger Antony must "earn the right" to play.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:30:29 GMT

From stars to wonderkids - the players to watch
We pick out 25 players outside the Premier League you could watch this season, as the Champions League comes to the BBC.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:03:19 GMT

Nobody asks players about adding games - Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says players are not being listened to about workloads and warns that no stakeholders are close to a solution.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:58:26 GMT

Brentford's Wissa out for two months with ankle injury
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa will be out for a "couple of months" after sustaining an ankle injury against Manchester City, says head coach Thomas Frank.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:38:58 GMT

Wales and Chelsea's Ingle suffers serious knee injury
Wales and Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle faces an extended stay on the sidelines after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:15:24 GMT

Are substitutes having an impact more than ever before?
After Nottingham Forest's substitutes combined to stun Liverpool at Anfield at the weekend, are we seeing a rise in the impact of players from off the bench in the Premier League?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:26:23 GMT

Maybe our opinion doesn't matter - Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says players are not being listened to about workloads and that maybe their "opinions don't matter".

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:38:23 GMT

How a 'savvy' set-piece helped Arsenal beat Spurs
Match of the Day 2 pundits Theo Walcott and Danny Rose discuss Arsenal's success with set pieces after Gabriel's winner from a corner against Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby in the Premier League.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:36:32 GMT

Man City hearing could have ‘seismic consequences’
BBC sports editor Dan Roan discusses the latest on Manchester City’s 115 charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:04:30 GMT

How 'brilliant' Newcastle substitutes turned game at Wolves
Match of the Day 2 pundits Theo Walcott and Danny Rose analyse the impact of the Newcastle substitutes as the Magpies came from behind to win at Wolves in the Premier League.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:41:25 GMT

'Wrexham v Birmingham played in USA is a great idea'
Birmingham City CEO Garry Cook likes the idea of playing a league game against Wrexham in the USA, but feels it is unlikely.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:46:52 GMT

Barcelona plan new deal for Yamal - Tuesday's gossip
Barcelona plan to tie Lamine Yamal down to new deal, Liverpool want ex-Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes, Everton consider replacing Jordan Pickford with Nick Pope, plus more.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:53:02 GMT

Man City's hearing for 115 charges begins
The hearing into Manchester City's 115 charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules begins on Monday.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:30:18 GMT

Celtic report £13.4m profit as revenue increases
Celtic report a profit of almost £13.4m for the year to June as operating costs and revenue increase.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:02:40 GMT

Villa legend Shaw dies aged 63 after fall
Former Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, who won the European Cup with the club, dies aged 63 from injuries sustained in a fall.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:45:22 GMT

Wrexham will learn lessons of Birmingham loss - Parkinson
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says defeat by Birmingham City was a League One learning curve for his team, admitting they did not handle the pressure.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:30:14 GMT

IFA disappointed but accepts Casement Park decision - Nelson
Irish Football Association chief executive Patrick Nelson says he is "disappointed" that Northern Ireland will not host matches at Euro 2028.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:55:02 GMT

Watch: Rodri - the big interview
Joe Hart meets Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Watch: Mbappe
From Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Weekly football quiz: Who did Rooney's Plymouth beat in a thriller?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past week in football?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:03:40 GMT

Hearts in talks with Brighton owner over recruitment
Hearts hold talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom that could lead to the Tynecastle club using his analytical company for recruitment.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:06:50 GMT

'The same old set-piece story - Arsenal expose Spurs flaws again'
Arsenal's attention to detail at set-pieces exposes Tottenham's greatest weakness yet again, writes Phil McNulty.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:15:44 GMT

Stoke sack head coach Schumacher
Stoke City sack head coach Steven Schumacher following Saturday's defeat by Oxford United.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:01:19 GMT

The managers making their WSL debuts in 2024-25
BBC Sport looks at the new managers in the 2024-25 WSL season - Sonia Bompastor, Robert de Pauw, Dario Vidosic, Amandine Miquel and Laura Kaminski.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:43:00 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?

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:32:48 GMT

The Cardiff City challenge facing Bulut
BBC Wales Football Correspondent Rob Phillips analyses the familiar pressures facing Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:56:50 GMT

Barcelona extend Bonmati's contract until 2028
Spain international Aitana Bonmati signs a contract extension with Barcelona until the summer of 2028.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:05:05 GMT

Arsenal won 'like a Mourinho team' - Walcott on the north London derby
MOTD2 pundit and former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry felt his old team's defending against Tottenham reminded him of playing against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:25:51 GMT

Football Daily
Long-range efforts, Lopetegui and the new-look Champions League.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:38:00 GMT

I always win things in second year - Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says "I always win things in my second year" after their 1-0 north London derby defeat by Arsenal.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:40:54 GMT

'Unbelievable' - Arteta delighted with win at Spurs
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted after his side secure a third successive away victory to north London rivals, Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:54:31 GMT

Howe delighted with resilient Newcastle
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe credits his players after a comeback win away from home against Wolves at Molineux Stadium.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:05:44 GMT

Wolves gave pretty close to everything - O'Neil
Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil says his side gave "pretty close to everything" despite losing from a winning position against Newcastle United at the Molineux Stadium.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:40:24 GMT

Spurs didn't capitalise on opportunities - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou says his side failed to "make the most" of their chances in front of goal following their 1-0 defeat in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:46:24 GMT

How Rashford found form against Southampton
Match of the Day's Danny Murphy analyses Marcus Rashford's display for Manchester United at Southampton, with the forward scoring in his "best performance of the season" so far.

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:01:57 GMT

'Expertly finished!' - Williams scores early second-half goal for Spain
Spain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin.

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:15:57 GMT

McInnes has last laugh at St Mirren fan after disallowed goal
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes enjoys giving a bit back to one St Mirren fan after their side had a goal disallowed in Saturday's 2-2 draw.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:03:19 GMT

Two handballs, one penalty - were the calls correct?
Sportscene pundits Stephen McGinn and Stephen Craigan adjudicate on the penalty awarded to Celtic and the one not given to Hearts.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:03:15 GMT

'Spurs will win more trophies than Arsenal this season'
Tottenham Hotspur fan Eddie Hearn and Arsenal supporter Roman Kemp debate the hot topics around the north London derby.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:19:43 GMT

Celtic report £13.4m profit as revenue increases
Celtic report a profit of almost £13.4m for the year to June as operating costs and revenue increase.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:02:40 GMT

Rangers board unlikely to ask for King's help - gossip
Read the best of Tuesday's Scottish gossip

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:03:30 GMT

Listen: Thelin's tactics, Bloom and King
Potential investment at Hearts, tactics at Aberdeen and a Rangers return for Dave King?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:40:00 GMT

Hearts in talks with Brighton owner over recruitment
Hearts hold talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom that could lead to the Tynecastle club using his analytical company for recruitment.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:06:50 GMT

Coefficient - European access to get tougher for Scottish clubs
As Celtic re-enter the European arena, how important will this season's results be to future campaigns?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:52:54 GMT

Collum in touch over 'stonewall penalty' - Docherty
Dundee boss Tony Docherty reveals a conversation with Scottish FA head of referees Willie Collum on an incorrect decision not to award his side a penalty in Saturday's loss at Ross County.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:58:38 GMT

How much do you know about Celtic & Champions League opponents?
As Celtic prepare to face Slovan Bratislava in their first match in the new-look Champions League, how much do you know about their history against their European rivals?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:25:23 GMT

'Sport's trial of the century to begin': Premier League v Man City on 115 charges
Manchester City's trial on 115 charges of breaking Premier League rules is set to begin on Monday. BBC Sport looks at why it matters and how we got here.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:27:13 GMT

Who manages Barca? Take our Champions League quiz
With European football soon returning, it's time for you to put your knowledge to the test!

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:18:18 GMT

Rate every WSL club's summer transfer window
The Women's Super League transfer window has closed until January - but which clubs did the best business?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:01:18 GMT

How Palace can build on 'most successful' transfer window
After a busy transfer window - including keeping Marc Guehi - a new-look Crystal Palace are emerging under Oliver Glasner.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:07:50 GMT

Transfers - September 2024
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:37:24 GMT

Manager ins and outs - September 2024
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, 15 Sep 2024 15:48:23 GMT

Barcelona, PSG & Bayern keep up perfect starts
The giants of the European leagues continue to flex their muscles as Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain maintain their 100% records.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:28:19 GMT

New boss Van Persie 'not traumatised' by 9-1 loss
Heerenveen head coach Robin van Persie says he and his players will "keep playing our own game" after 9-1 loss at AZ Alkmaar.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:53:05 GMT

Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:03:51 GMT

Wales and Chelsea's Ingle suffers serious knee injury
Wales and Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle faces an extended stay on the sidelines after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:15:24 GMT

Barcelona extend Bonmati's contract until 2028
Spain international Aitana Bonmati signs a contract extension with Barcelona until the summer of 2028.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:05:05 GMT

The managers making their WSL debuts in 2024-25
BBC Sport looks at the new managers in the 2024-25 WSL season - Sonia Bompastor, Robert de Pauw, Dario Vidosic, Amandine Miquel and Laura Kaminski.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:43:00 GMT

Trailblazing assistant referee O'Neill retires
Irish official Michelle O'Neill, who was assistant referee at the 2019 Women's World Cup final, announces her retirement.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:45:09 GMT

Barcelona reject Arsenal's world-record Walsh bid
Arsenal have a world-record bid for England midfielder Keira Walsh turned down late in the Women's Super League transfer window.

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:52:09 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

Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightning
John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:03:58 GMT

Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feud
Antonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:10:43 GMT

The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival
Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man's passion for football.

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:40:57 GMT

'No limitations' - Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime
Kylian Mbappe wasn't always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:20:44 GMT


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