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| If these were the Tuchel trials, Foden - among others - failed After another subdued performance in an England shirt, has Phil Foden wasted his last chance to make their World Cup squad? Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:53:56 GMT |
| Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office' Manuel Ugarte appearing to be shown two yellow cards but not sent off was one of a number of confusing incidents on a bizarre night in England's friendly with Uruguay. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:30:50 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 |
| Does Chukwuemeka show the demise of the 90-minute player? Is former Aston Villa and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who has made 97 senior appearances across all competitions without playing a full 90 minutes, an exception or becoming the norm? Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:15:17 GMT |
| Wharton eyes Crystal Palace exit - Saturday's gossip Adam Wharton wants Crystal Palace exit, Brighton ready to sell Carlos Baleba for the right price, Arsenal explore Elliot Anderson move and Premier League duo battle for Aurelien Tchouameni. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:56:53 GMT |
| Who was the attacking spark? How England's players rated Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:52:43 GMT |
| Salah set completely new standards - Klopp Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is an "all-time great" at Liverpool and that he "would not be surprised if he plays another six or seven years" after the forward announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:19:24 GMT |
| 'Irreplaceable' Salah could play for seven more years - Klopp Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:58:05 GMT |
| The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78 Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:24:43 GMT |
| What next for Bellamy and Wales after World Cup agony? Wales' failure to qualify for the World Cup raises big issues for the team, head coach Craig Bellamy and the FAW's finances. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:17:32 GMT |
| Scotland highs kept me going, says Robertson Scotland captain Andy Robertson says playing for his country this season has been important after losing his starting spot at Liverpool. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:42:17 GMT |
| Managing in an international break - and what to do when your star player does not come home Tony Pulis explains why international breaks can be an opportunity as well as a problem for managers, and what he did when one of his players did not return on time. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:18:09 GMT |
| Iran protest before friendly remembers victims of deadly school attack The Iran men's national football team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their national anthem played before a match against Nigeria. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:10:15 GMT |
| Inter Miami name stand after Argentina great Messi Argentina great Lionel Messi will have a stand named after him by his current club Inter Miami at their new stadium. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:34:42 GMT |
| Byfield to keep knocking on door for black bosses Walsall head coach Darren Byfield says he will keep "banging the drum" for there to be more black managers in football. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:32 GMT |
| Leicester lost £71.1m in Premier League relegation season Leicester City report a pre-tax loss of £71.1m from their season back in the Premier League in 2024-25. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:37:26 GMT |
| 'Copying Arsenal set-piece kings can win England World Cup' Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says set-piece expertise could give Thomas Tuchel's side an X-factor this summer. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:43:26 GMT |
| Wales' World Cup dream ends in pain of penalty shootout Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:52:38 GMT |
| Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland's World Cup dreams Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are brought to an end, as they're beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo, as the home side close in on qualifying for their first World Cup in 12 years. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:58:51 GMT |
| Bellamy bewildered by Wales' shootout defeat Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:51:20 GMT |
| The 'daredevil child' scouted by an ex-England captain The origin story of Manchester United and England's Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:11:26 GMT |
| O'Neill positive about Northern Ireland future despite Italy defeat Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists the future is bright for his side after they lose their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy, as they're beaten 2-0 in Bergamo. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:45:43 GMT |
| Why there is more riding on Manchester WSL derby than bragging rights The race for the WSL title and European qualification adds extra spice to Saturday's Manchester derby as United host City at Old Trafford. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:36:48 GMT |
| Farage had Ipswich Town invitation, BBC told The Reform leader was invited, despite the club claiming otherwise, the BBC understands. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:58:26 GMT |
| What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues? Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:21:25 GMT |
| Wales forced to look ahead after World Cup heartache Wales are left with no option but to look to the future after their agonising World Cup play-off defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:13:30 GMT |
| Gyokeres Sweden's hero as Kosovo dream of first World Cup Graham Potter's Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:58:13 GMT |
| England superfan set to sell house for World Cup trip England superfan Andy Milne says he is selling a house to fund his trip to watch the Three Lions at the World Cup this summer. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:06:39 GMT |
| Record revenue & bumper wages - Wrexham's finances analysed BBC Sport Wales address the key talking points to emerge following the release of Championship club Wrexham's latest financial accounts. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:22 GMT |
| 'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:34:35 GMT |
| Tonali strike puts Italy ahead against Northern Ireland Watch as Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali gives Italy the lead against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:57:20 GMT |
| Hume rues missed chances as Northern Ireland lose to Italy Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0 to Italy in Bergamo, bringing their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup to an end. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:22:01 GMT |
| Watch Celtic's McAneny's world record-breaking halfway line goal Celtic's Maria McAneny's goal straight from kick-off against Hibernian in December has been confirmed as the fastest in the history of women's football. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:10:45 GMT |
| Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:31:54 GMT |
| Why 'candyfloss' hamstrings were the making of Notts boss Paterson Notts County boss Martin Paterson reflects on how his injury-riddled playing career shaped him as a head coach. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:19:26 GMT |
| Why is Bernabeu hosting Madrid Open tennis stars? Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium will swap its grass pitch for clay courts when it hosts the likes of Carlos Alcaraz during next month's Madrid Open. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:01:41 GMT |
| Fenerbahçe to pay for damages after Forest clash Fenerbahçe are ordered to to pay for damages caused by its fans during a Europa League tie. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:13:02 GMT |
| Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:35:52 GMT |
| Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:08:55 GMT |
| Tottenham manager Ho signs new long-term deal Tottenham manager Martin Ho has signed a new long-term contract with the Women's Super League club. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:02:10 GMT |
| Barcelona put six past Madrid in quarter-final first leg Barcelona took control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final with an impressive, dominant away first-leg victory at Spanish rivals Real Madrid. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:41:02 GMT |
| Madrid's Caicedo scores 'wonder strike' against Barcelona Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo scores with a stunning effort in her team's 6-2 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their women's Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:51:34 GMT |
| Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:24 GMT |
| Russo settles thrilling Champions League first leg for Arsenal Arsenal beat Chelsea in a thrilling Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg that featured brilliant goals from England internationals Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Alessia Russo. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:23:07 GMT |
| Salah's best goals for Liverpool Watch some of the standout goals scored by Mohamed Salah for Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has revealed he will leave the club at the end of the season. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:48:08 GMT |
| 'One of best goals I've seen' - James strikes for Chelsea Lauren James finds the top corner with a spectacular curling effort for Chelsea against Arsenal in their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:53:32 GMT |
| Jess Park breaks down her best goals this season Manchester United winger Jess Park breaks down her best goals this season in the Champions League and Women's Super League. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:15:19 GMT |
| The tie is nowhere near done - Russo Alessia Russo reflects on her superb goal and talks about her preferred playing role following Arsenal's 3–1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarter‑final. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:46:49 GMT |
| 'What a stunner!' - Kelly doubles Arsenal's lead against Chelsea Chloe Kelly's curling long-range strike puts Arsenal 2-0 up in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:48:33 GMT |
| 'An obvious error' - pundits dispute Chelsea's disallowed goal Nikita Parris and Ellen White agree that the referee was hasty in disallowing a goal for Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-final for a supposed push by Veerle Buurman on Arsenal's Laia Codina. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:25:32 GMT |
| Liverpool must find someone to hit Salah numbers - Warnock Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock reacts to Mohamed Salah's announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:15:25 GMT |
| Numbers behind 'the most polluting World Cup' BBC Sport analyses the environmental cost of a 48-team World Cup held across North America. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:57:11 GMT |
| Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal? Are there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka is having an impact on his form? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:01:40 GMT |
| 'Like being stabbed in stomach' - Everton's Snoeijs on endometriosis Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 GMT |
| Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options? Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:50:13 GMT |
| £123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far? BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:23:06 GMT |
| Is the three-week Premier League break good for your side? The Premier League is on a break for almost three weeks as international football takes centre stage, but will it give your club a chance to reset or disrupt momentum? Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:14:35 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 |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Who is one card away from suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:56:52 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. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:37 GMT |
| What happens when a manager gets suspended? Ever wondered what a touchline ban entails? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what punishment managers actually face. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:48 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 |
| 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 |
| Scotland highs kept me going, says Robertson Scotland captain Andy Robertson says playing for his country this season has been important after losing his starting spot at Liverpool. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:42:17 GMT |
| Swaggering Japan provide unusual test for Clarke's Scotland Scotland will be tested to the full in their World Cup warm-up on Saturday, with Japan having been the first nation to qualify, writes Liam McLeod. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:15 GMT |
| Two further arrests following Rangers v Celtic fan disorder Officers have now made a total of 11 arrests since violent scenes marred the end of the Scottish Cup quarter final at Ibrox on 8 March. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:26 GMT |
| Share your memories of Scotland v Denmark Send us your videos and pictures from the night Scotland defeated Denmark to qualify for the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:59:34 GMT |
| Aberdeen sign defender Bwomono & sell Heltne Nilsen Aberdeen have signed former St Mirren defender Elvis Bwomono, and sold midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen to Norwegian second-tier club FK Haugesund. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:55:35 GMT |
| Who are the record Champions League goalscorers? Our Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored the most goals in the Champions League. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:10:57 GMT |
| Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or? Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:26:18 GMT |
| Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for fourth term Joan Laporta vows Barcelona will be "unstoppable" as he is re-elected club president for a further five years. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:06:15 GMT |
| From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:06:45 GMT |
| Why Real Madrid have 'complete confidence' in teenager Pitarch When an 18-year-old makes Real Madrid history in a crucial Champions League tie against Manchester City, it inevitably draws acclaim and attention. BBC Sport takes a look at rising star Thiago Pitarch. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:13:58 GMT |
| Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena until the end of the season. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:28:40 GMT |
| Why there is more riding on Manchester WSL derby than bragging rights The race for the WSL title and European qualification adds extra spice to Saturday's Manchester derby as United host City at Old Trafford. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:36:48 GMT |
| Tottenham manager Ho signs new long-term deal Tottenham manager Martin Ho has signed a new long-term contract with the Women's Super League club. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:02:10 GMT |
| Arsenal captain Little signs contract extension Arsenal captain Kim Little, 35, signs a one-year contract extension with the club. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:43 GMT |
| Man Utd down but not out - Skinner sure Bayern lead can be overturned Manchester United suffered defeat by Bayern Munich in the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but manager Marc Skinner refuses to rule them out. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:52:36 GMT |
| 'Like being stabbed in stomach' - Everton's Snoeijs on endometriosis Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 GMT |
| The 'daredevil child' scouted by an ex-England captain The origin story of Manchester United and England's Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:11:26 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 |
