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| 'Some Man Utd players not good enough & overpaid' Some Manchester United players are "not good enough" and some are "overpaid", the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:17:47 GMT |
| Man City boss Taylor sacked five days before cup final Manchester City sack head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before the Women's League Cup final. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:46:36 GMT |
| Forest lose appeal against fine for 'Luton fan' Attwell post Nottingham Forest were fined for a social media post criticising video assistant referee Stuart Attwell last season. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:46:22 GMT |
| Liverpool's Hinds subjected to 'sexually inappropriate comments' Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds says she is "determined to make a stand" after being subjected to "sexually inappropriate comments" from a fan. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:22:15 GMT |
| Championship top-two fight will go to wire - Wilder Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expects the battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League to go all the way. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:58:21 GMT |
| Why you need a number nine to challenge - Rooney MOTD2 pundit Wayne Rooney says Manchester United's draw with Arsenal was a reminder that both sides have problems up front. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:10:58 GMT |
| MOTD should show fewer highlights - BBC chairman Match of the Day should show fewer Premier League highlights and more analysis, says BBC chairman Samir Shah. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:29:34 GMT |
| St Johnstone boss relishing facing Livingston 'dark arts' - watch on BBC Manager Simo Valakari says St Johnstone need to be prepared to deal with a Livingston side who use football's "dark arts" in their Scottish Cup quarter-final. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:41:10 GMT |
| Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to BBC Sports editor Dan Roan about the club's finances, redundancies and the players they've inherited. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:44:20 GMT |
| Hojlund needs more confidence to start scoring - Rooney Match of the Day 2's Wayne Rooney says goals will come for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund if he gets in the right positions. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:17:14 GMT |
| Wall distance or keeper error? Why did Arsenal concede from Fernandes free-kick? Shay Given and Wayne Rooney debate whether the distance of Arsenal's wall from the ball or David Raya's positioning caused them to concede from Bruno Fernandes' free-kick goal in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:43:29 GMT |
| 'We don't want to play like this in the future' - Amorim on Man Utd draw Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his side "cannot play like that" in future but praises how "competitive" The Red Devils were in their hard-fought 1-1 draw with Premier League title chasers Arsenal. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:46:56 GMT |
| Maresca defends Palmer after penalty miss Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defends Cole Palmer after his penalty miss in their 1-0 victory against Premier League strugglers Leicester City which ended the playmaker's 100 per cent record from the spot and extended his goalless run to nine matches in all competitions. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:33:56 GMT |
| When could Liverpool seal Premier League title? Liverpool's march to the Premier League title seems inevitable now after they increase their lead at the top of the table to 15 points. When could they be confirmed as champions? Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:38:41 GMT |
| 'Football regulator bill could be law by summer' Introducing the Football Governance Bill legal as soon as possible is a "game-changer", says English Football League chairman Rick Parry. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:56 GMT |
| Mitrovic misses training over abnormal heart rhythm Former Newcastle United and Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic misses training with Al-Hilal because of an abnormal heart rhythm. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:12:18 GMT |
| Rangers face Aberdeen, Glasgow City take on Motherwell in semis Holders Rangers will face Aberdeen while nine-time winners Glasgow City have been drawn against Motherwell in the semi-finals of the Women's Scottish Cup. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:53:46 GMT |
| Missed opportunity as trophy pressure grows on Arteta As Arsenal look like missing out on the Premier League title this season, Phil McNulty looks at Mikel Areta's progress on his 200th top-flight game as Gunners boss. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:02:59 GMT |
| Chelsea lining up Bellingham offer - Monday's gossip Chelsea lining up Jobe Bellingham offer, Man Utd monitoring Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to rival Manchester City for Florian Wirtz. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:32:27 GMT |
| Five Scotland squad questions for Clarke to answer With Steve Clarke set to name his Scotland squad to face Greece in the Nations League play-offs, these are the key questions for the head coach. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:39:44 GMT |
| From bakery boy to Man City - the swift rise of Juma Bah Juma Bah used to collect firewood for his father's bakery in Sierra Leone, but the teenager is now on the books of Manchester City after a meteoric rise. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:40:42 GMT |
| 'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club need 'more' players like Bruno Fernandes. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:45:58 GMT |
| Is this the worst bottom three in Premier League history? The bottom three - Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich - are on course for the lowest combined points tally of relegated teams in Premier League history. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:21:51 GMT |
| Celtic's 'physical beast' Maeda makes mark yet again Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has been described as a "machine" and a "physical beast" and is having the season of his career. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:35:47 GMT |
| 'We showed a real mentality' - light at end of tunnel for Tottenham? Manager Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham's spirit after his side come from behind to draw with Bournemouth. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:28:56 GMT |
| Man City to face Man Utd in Women's FA Cup semis Manchester United head to Manchester City in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 Women's FA Cup semi-finals next month, while Chelsea will host Liverpool. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:04:01 GMT |
| Four spots, 10 teams - how Champions League race is gearing up The Premier League race to secure European football is hotting up - BBC Sport looks at who stands where and why a fifth place finish may secure qualification. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:35:22 GMT |
| Palmer 'wanted to be on pitch' after fever as barren run continued Chelsea's Cole Palmer might have found a new way to fire a blank as he missed a Premier League penalty for the first time in the 1-0 win at home to Leicester City - but the fact he played at all was perhaps equally noteworthy on Sunday. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:52:56 GMT |
| Italy legend Buffon's son, 17, makes professional debut Louis Buffon, the son of Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon, made his professional debut for Pisa in Serie B on Sunday. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:28:41 GMT |
| Thousands of Man Utd fans protest against owners Thousands of Manchester United fans join the biggest protest against the club's ownership since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took a near 30% stake last year ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture with Arsenal. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:31:58 GMT |
| Still told to remain in Lens dugout by ill girlfriend Lens boss Will Still oversaw his side's Ligue 1 win over Marseille after girlfriend Emma Saunders told him to remain in the dugout, despite her health problems. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:03:00 GMT |
| 'Desire and intent' - Rooney full of praise for Bournemouth's front three Wayne Rooney analyses the performance of Bournemouth's forwards during a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:43:20 GMT |
| Postecoglou praises Spurs after 'chaotic' game Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou gives credit to his side for rescuing a point after a "chaotic" match against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:30:11 GMT |
| Leicester 'deserved points' from Chelsea game - Van Nistelrooy Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says his side "deserved points" following their performance against Chelsea which resulted in a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:13:25 GMT |
| Giving up two-goal lead is 'not good enough' - Iraola Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says conceding the lead after being two goals in front is "not good enough" despite securing a draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:54:31 GMT |
| 'That's a title-winning coach' - How Slot's half-time changes set Liverpool up for victory Match of the Day's Micah Richards and Joe Hart analyse the way Arne Slot's half-time changes brought about a much-improved Liverpool performance as they beat Southampton 3-1. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:52:41 GMT |
| 'He knows he should have saved that'- Hart on Ederson conceding Forest winner Joe Hart discusses Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson's performance after he let in a goal "he should have saved" to give Nottingham Forest a crucial Premier League victory. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:54:15 GMT |
| Poor work-rate forced Liverpool half-time changes - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says a lack of energy from his players during a "poor" first-half performance forced him to make half-time changes during their 3-1 victory against Southampton. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:33:21 GMT |
| Emery praises 'fantastic' Aston Villa defence Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery praises his side's "fantastic" defence as they beat Brentford 1-0 to boost their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:24:44 GMT |
| Everton were resilient - Moyes Everton head coach David Moyes says his side showed "resilience" against Wolverhampton Wanders after drawing 1-1 and continuing their unbeaten run in the Premier League. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:26:48 GMT |
| Let's just enjoy the journey together - Nuno Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises their "very good defensive display" in beating Premier League champions Manchester City to strengthen their push for Champions League qualification. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:55:17 GMT |
| It is 'not easy' to play against Forest - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it is "not easy" to play against Nottingham Forest after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat following a late goal scored by Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Premier League. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:16:29 GMT |
| Mid-table finish for Brentford 'amazing' - Frank Brentford head coach Thomas Frank says a mid-table finish for Brentford would be "amazing" after losing 1-0 to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:31:53 GMT |
| Huge wins for Coventry and Portsmouth - weekly football quiz Test yourself on what's been going on over the past week in football. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:23:06 GMT |
| 'Always goes to the wire' - Leeds boss Farke calls for calm Leeds boss Daniel Farke says his Championship leaders will have to continue to "prove themselves" after taking just one point from their past two games. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:25:38 GMT |
| Four Premier League clubs to play in US pre-season tournament Four Premier League clubs will take part in a pre-season tournament in the United States this summer. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:58:34 GMT |
| Mbappé 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 |
| How much do Premier League clubs make from tickets? A new financial report breaks down who makes the most from tickets and how the cost of running a football club is rising. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:30:53 GMT |
| Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have? Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:07:41 GMT |
| 'Fears' for domestic impact of $1bn Club World Cup prize pot New European Leagues president Claudius Schafer says he "fears for the future" of domestic competitions amid the increasing prize money from international tournaments. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:56:43 GMT |
| Plot the route to Champions League glory - who is your winner? Before the Champions League last 16 starts on Tuesday, plot the route to the final by picking your winners from every round. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:54 GMT |
| Why do different football competitions have different balls? BBC Sport explains the regulations around the size, weight and dimensions of footballs, and how much these can vary. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:58:24 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - March 2025 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 Mar 2025 15:28:25 GMT |
| Transfers - February & March 2025 and all the deadline day deals Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:39:24 GMT |
| Five Scotland squad questions for Clarke to answer With Steve Clarke set to name his Scotland squad to face Greece in the Nations League play-offs, these are the key questions for the head coach. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:39:44 GMT |
| Rangers face Aberdeen, Glasgow City take on Motherwell in semis Holders Rangers will face Aberdeen while nine-time winners Glasgow City have been drawn against Motherwell in the semi-finals of the Women's Scottish Cup. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:53:46 GMT |
| Celtic's Salah, the new Skacel & nifty Nisbet After Hearts, Aberdeen and Celtic book their place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals, read what fans of those clubs made of the action. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:41:39 GMT |
| Celtic's 'physical beast' Maeda makes mark yet again Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has been described as a "machine" and a "physical beast" and is having the season of his career. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:35:47 GMT |
| SPFL round-up: Falkirk extend lead in second tier Watch the weekend goals from the SPFL Championship and Leagues 1 and 2, including a significant win for Falkirk. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:48 GMT |
| 'Performance of my life' - Liverpool saved by 'best in world' Alisson Alisson is described as "the best goalkeeper in the world" after his heroics help Liverpool produce a smash-and-grab performance to beat Paris St-Germain. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:40:36 GMT |
| I am the opposite of racist, insists Mourinho Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho says he is the 'opposite' of racist following allegations made against him by Galatasaray. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:40:16 GMT |
| 'Far superior' - Luis Enrique insists PSG 'deserved more' Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique ends his post-match interview after their remarkable defeat by Liverpool with a bit of positivity. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:36:54 GMT |
| Man City boss Taylor sacked five days before cup final Manchester City sack head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before the Women's League Cup final. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:46:36 GMT |
| Liverpool's Hinds subjected to 'sexually inappropriate comments' Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds says she is "determined to make a stand" after being subjected to "sexually inappropriate comments" from a fan. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:22:15 GMT |
| Rangers face Aberdeen, Glasgow City take on Motherwell in semis Holders Rangers will face Aberdeen while nine-time winners Glasgow City have been drawn against Motherwell in the semi-finals of the Women's Scottish Cup. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:53:46 GMT |
| Man City to face Man Utd in Women's FA Cup semis Manchester United head to Manchester City in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 Women's FA Cup semi-finals next month, while Chelsea will host Liverpool. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:04:01 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 |
| 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 |
