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| Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:13 GMT |
| Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here? It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 21:01:43 GMT |
| Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law? The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans. Sun, 17 May 2026 15:39:54 GMT |
| Third place secured - what challenges are ahead for Carrick? The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United? Sun, 17 May 2026 17:41:10 GMT |
| Nine teams, four spots - Premier League set for European scramble The Premier League title and relegation fights might be dominating the headlines, but the race for Europe is proving to be an equally chaotic and enthralling battle this season. Sun, 17 May 2026 20:08:16 GMT |
| Chelsea keen on Aston Villa's Rogers - Monday's gossip Chelsea could make move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Barcelona aware of Villa interest in Manchester United's on-loan forward Marcus Rashford, Manchester City's Rodri coy on future, plus more. Sun, 17 May 2026 21:33:55 GMT |
| Michael Jackson and Spider-Man – Premier League celebrations take a turn After brief appearances by the King of Pop and the web-slinging superhero on Sunday, we take at look at some of the Premier League's most memorable celebrations. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:04:03 GMT |
| Who is pushing for late England World Cup call-up? With Thomas Tuchel naming his England squad for the World Cup on Friday, which players have made late pushes to be included? Sun, 17 May 2026 20:42:23 GMT |
| 'I haven't decided yet' - Silva on Fulham future Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract this summer, says he has not yet decided whether he will sign a new contract with the club. Sun, 17 May 2026 18:40:49 GMT |
| Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Coritiba - a day before Brazil announce their World Cup squad. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:12:51 GMT |
| Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:02:20 GMT |
| Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd beat Forest Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, as Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home game of the campaign at Old Trafford. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:04:56 GMT |
| Sunderland keep Europe hopes alive with win at Everton Sunderland come from behind to defeat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving up to ninth in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:01:20 GMT |
| Should Cunha's goal have been disallowed? BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin believe Bryan Mbeumo using his arm to trap the ball to his side to help better control Diego Dalot's cross in the build-up to Matheus Cunha's goal, gave Manchester United an "unfair advantage" in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 22:58:51 GMT |
| Outtara double rescues home draw for Brentford against Palace Dango Outtara scores twice to earn Brentford a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, as Keith Andrews' side stay in the hunt for European football. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:04:28 GMT |
| Celtic apologise to Hearts over pitch invasion Celtic have apologised to Hearts and say they will co-operate with a police investigation into the pitch invasion at the conclusion of the clubs' thrilling Scottish Premiership title decider. Sun, 17 May 2026 18:23:58 GMT |
| Is O'Neill the long-term answer for Celtic? In October last year, Martin O'Neill was enjoying retirement. Now he has masterminded a title win. But what next? Sun, 17 May 2026 16:14:56 GMT |
| 'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:53:42 GMT |
| Is Fernandes most creative Premier League player ever? Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season - BBC Sport looks at where he ranks as a creator. Sun, 17 May 2026 14:56:43 GMT |
| The Alonso dream is over - but Salah's outburst keeps heat on Slot Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah's outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:40:34 GMT |
| No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:30:07 GMT |
| Earps close to WSL return as PSG exit nears Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to a return to the Women’s Super League, with her exit from Paris St-Germain edging closer. Sun, 17 May 2026 10:59:25 GMT |
| Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder Riot police had to clear the streets after thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title. Sun, 17 May 2026 18:17:08 GMT |
| Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a go The list for most assists in a single Premier League season is so full of legends it inspired us to build this quiz. Sun, 17 May 2026 14:32:22 GMT |
| Tipped for relegation to title winners - AGF's 'King Arthur' moment Aarhus GF were tipped for relegation from the Danish Superliga this season. Instead, they will lift the championship trophy for the first time in 40 years this Sunday. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:29:41 GMT |
| Ronaldo's trophy wait continues as Al-Nassr upset in final Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they are upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. Sun, 17 May 2026 06:30:50 GMT |
| Why Salah statement shows how Liverpool have become disjointed Match of the Day pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin believe Mohamed Salah's comments on social media regarding Liverpool's style of play under Arne Slot show there is a lack of happiness and harmony within the squad. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:31:25 GMT |
| Late Leeds winner deals blow to Brighton's Europa League hopes Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 96th-minute goal gives Leeds United a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road, as Fabian Hurzeler's side stay in 7th heading into the final week of the Premier League season. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:06:59 GMT |
| How 'poor' West Ham were 'torn apart' by Newcastle BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin analyse how Newcastle United were able to exploit large spaces between West Ham's back three, in their 3-1 win at St James' Park in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:31 GMT |
| Fulham held to draw at bottom side Wolves Fulham's fading hopes of European qualification suffered a terminal blow as they drew against Wolves in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:08:54 GMT |
| Will Wharton be in England's World Cup squad? BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin analyse Adam Wharton's performance in Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with Brentford and argue that the England midfielder could cement his place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, if he can have an impressive performance in the UEFA Conference League final. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:27:22 GMT |
| Cunha goal should have been disallowed - Cann Darren Cann, former assistant referee and BBC Sport's laws analyst, gives his thoughts on Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest. Sun, 17 May 2026 16:11:06 GMT |
| West Ham in for 'tough week' after bad performance - Nuno Nuno Espirito Santo shares his thoughts on West Ham's "bad performance" against Newcastle United. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:43:27 GMT |
| 'I'm really proud of the players' - Howe Eddie Howe praises the attitude of his "unbelievable group of players who played with real pride", as Newcastle beat West Ham United 3-1 at St James' Park in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:58:25 GMT |
| Palace will play 'strongest team' but 'manage minutes' against Arsenal - Glasner Oliver Glasner says he will play the "strongest team" against Arsenal next week, in a match that could decide the Premier League title, but will manage his side's minutes. Sun, 17 May 2026 17:44:20 GMT |
| Melia receives first Republic of Ireland call-up Tottenham Hotspurs striker Mason Melia receives his first senior call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendlies against Qatar and Canada. Sun, 17 May 2026 13:15:15 GMT |
| What Man City's FA Cup win means for Premier League places in Europe The top eight in the Premier League will now qualify for Europe - and sixth could yet end up in the Champions League. Here's how. Sun, 17 May 2026 16:26:14 GMT |
| Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them. Sat, 16 May 2026 16:39:13 GMT |
| From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition. Sat, 16 May 2026 18:59:52 GMT |
| Balotelli, a Brazil winger and the bid for Serie D promotion Chievo Verona are having to rise from the bottom once more, but have had some unlikely help from Mario Balotelli and ex-Brazil winger Douglas Costa. Sun, 17 May 2026 06:49:00 GMT |
| Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea. Sat, 16 May 2026 16:29:51 GMT |
| Truth stranger than fiction as O'Neill leads Celtic from hostility to happiness Martin O'Neill said Celtic would have to win seven out of seven in the run-in to win the Scottish Premiership - here is how they did it. Sat, 16 May 2026 15:49:10 GMT |
| 'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount. Fri, 15 May 2026 22:55:18 GMT |
| Three Lions - the football anthem that united a nation BBC Sport speaks to Three Lions co-creator David Baddiel about the song that united a nation. Sat, 16 May 2026 06:24:53 GMT |
| Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking up Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season but further members of that side look set to leave. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:02:53 GMT |
| The making of the £60K bargain who became an Everton legend As Seamus Coleman announces he will leave Everton this summer, BBC Sport looks at the rise of the £60,000 signing who became a club legend. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:38:16 GMT |
| What next for Chelsea & Kerr as striker exits? Sam Kerr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history - but what next for the club as Australia striker exits? Fri, 15 May 2026 10:51:34 GMT |
| Ups, downs and the race for Europe All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League. Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:07 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, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, 15 May 2026 20:58:19 GMT |
| Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:51 GMT |
| Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts? Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:25 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 12 May 2026 07:57:27 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| Rangers set for 'summer of change' as Cavenagh backs Rohl Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh backs manager Danny Rohl and says a "summer of substantial change" will happen at Ibrox after the failings of this season. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:42:58 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 |
| Listen: Cavenagh interview & reaction to Premiership final-day action Richard Gordon and the team look back on Sunday's Premiership action Sun, 17 May 2026 16:09:00 GMT |
| Earps close to WSL return as PSG exit nears Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to a return to the Women’s Super League, with her exit from Paris St-Germain edging closer. Sun, 17 May 2026 10:59:25 GMT |
| 'They always deliver' - Man City savour 'magical' title For the first time in seven seasons, the ribbons on the Women's Super League trophy are a different shade of blue after Manchester City's "magical" triumph. Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:59 GMT |
| Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea. Sat, 16 May 2026 16:29:51 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 |
