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| Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:34:58 GMT |
| Can Chelsea kick-start faltering Palmer? Why Cole Palmer, named the eighth‑best player in the world at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in September, is struggling to match his sensational 2024. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:19:34 GMT |
| The one that got away - Carrick returns to Tyneside with Man Utd Michael Carrick will very much be a Manchester United man when he takes his side to St James' Park on Wednesday night - but the boyhood Newcastle United supporter has not forgotten his roots. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:13:06 GMT |
| Ex-Chelsea player Luis sacked by Flamengo after 8-0 win Ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis is sacked by Flamengo just hours after the club records an 8-0 win to reach this weekend's Campeonato Carioca final. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:25:33 GMT |
| Traore banned from lifting weights at West Ham Adama Traore "carries enough weight" and only needs to be in the gym to do "prevention work", says West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:17:12 GMT |
| How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? Holding, wrestling, battling - call it what you will. Corner kicks in the Premier League are becoming dominated by it. Can anything be done? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:39 GMT |
| 'Clubs refused to look at me after my crash' - Antonio on Qatar move Michail Antonio says he had to "swallow his ego" after a near‑fatal car crash as he joins Qatari side Al‑Sailiya. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:49:08 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:40:11 GMT |
| Important to get early points on board - Caldwell Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell says the squad want to build some momentum into their World Cup qualifiers by getting early points on the board. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:20:24 GMT |
| Brazil World Cup in Wales' sights - James Captain Angharad James says Wales have a first Women's World Cup "in their sights" as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:40:17 GMT |
| Arsenal beat 10-man Chelsea to extend lead Arsenal get an important win in the title race against Chelsea, who had Pedro Neto sent off for a second yellow in a game with three goals scored from corners. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:11:59 GMT |
| Sesko leads Man Utd to victory against 10-man Crystal Palace Benjamin Sesko scores his sixth goal in eight games to help Manchester United secure a comeback victory against Crystal Palace and move up to third in the Premier League. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:19 GMT |
| Fulham sink struggling Spurs with incredible Iwobi goal Alex Iwobi scores a beautifully-placed goal as Fulham hold off late pressure from Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:15 GMT |
| Forest fall to defeat at Brighton despite Gibbs-White stunner Brighton beat Nottingham Forest as Danny Welbeck scored his 10th goal of the season, to claim back-to-back wins for the first time since November. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:06 GMT |
| Russell return 'hugely beneficial' for Dundee United Johnny Russell is back at Dundee United, with manager Jim Goodwin sure the veteran striker can have a positive impact. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:22:19 GMT |
| Taylor returns as Exeter boss until end of season Exeter City reappoint Matt Taylor as manager on an interim deal until the end of the season. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:07:56 GMT |
| Captain Semenyo and go big in defence - FPL team of week With Erling Haaland possibly out this week, Antoine Semenyo becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:04:21 GMT |
| Quiz: 100 days to go - which nations have qualified for 2026 World Cup? We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:57:32 GMT |
| 'Rohl needs Scottish Cup win more than O'Neill' Rangers manager Danny Rohl needs a Scottish Cup win more than Old Firm counterpart Martin O'Neill, says former Celtic striker Chris Sutton. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:45 GMT |
| Arsenal set-pieces: Too effective or too boring? On the Monday Night Club, Nedum Onuoha breaks down why some people might find Arsenal's set-pieces boring too watch. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:11:18 GMT |
| Satriano goal stuns Real Madrid Real Madrid miss the chance to move within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Martin Satriano's spectacular strike givse Getafe a shock win at the Bernabeu. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:17:48 GMT |
| Chermiti scores amazing overhead kick in Old Firm derby Watch every angle of Chermiti's incredible overhead kick against Celtic. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:38:26 GMT |
| England given 'reassurances' about Turkey security - Wiegman Manager Sarina Wiegman says England have been given "reassurances" that there are no safety concerns about their Women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine being held in Turkey, as the conflict in the Middle East widens. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:41:38 GMT |
| I don't like 'home team referee' Bramall - Tudor Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor call into doubt the decision-making of referee Thomas Bramall, after the official allowed Fulham's opening goal to stand, and demands greater consistency on fouls given for pushing. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:11:38 GMT |
| Inter & Juve want Alisson - Tuesday's gossip Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, Tottenham players face relegation wage cut, plus more. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:00:02 GMT |
| Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his "football heart doesn't like" the reliance on set-pieces in this season's Premier League. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:59:13 GMT |
| Quiz: Name the goalscorers from England's 2021 20-0 win over Latvia To celebrate the start of the Lionesses' World Cup journey, test yourself on a historic night in Doncaster. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:25:09 GMT |
| Leeds say boos during Ramadan pause 'disappointing' Leeds United say loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday's Premier League game at Elland Road were "disappointing". Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:19 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key piece of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:04:09 GMT |
| Striker Welbeck extends Brighton contract to 2027 Striker Danny Welbeck triggers a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:00:42 GMT |
| Hart breaks down why 'disciplined' Raya is so good Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya has cemented himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:53:37 GMT |
| How Fernandes 'coached' Man Utd to victory over Palace Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart analyses how Bruno Fernandes was a "coach on the pitch" to "get the best" out of his Manchester United team-mates in their victory over Crystal Palace. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:54:28 GMT |
| 'They look all over the shop' - Hart Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Joe Hart look at how Tottenham Hotspur's disorganisation played a big part in their 2-1 defeat against Fulham. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:11:40 GMT |
| Chelsea won't achieve anything with disciplinary issues - Rosenior Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says his side's "very good team performance" was let down by "not managing moments" as they received a ninth red card in all competitions this season in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:05:32 GMT |
| Arteta delighted with win over 'top side' Chelsea Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted with the win against "top side" Chelsea which as his side came out 2-1 winners at the Emirates. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:05:43 GMT |
| What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'? There is an exponential growth of AI 'slop' involving players and football clubs. Is there anything that can be done to stop it? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:48:48 GMT |
| Kettering hoping to end 73-day wait for home game Non-league Kettering Town are hoping to finally play their first home game of 2026 following a series of postponements caused by a waterlogged pitch. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:58:43 GMT |
| Premier League deletes Vicario social media post The Premier League deletes a social media post which appears to mock Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario following a complaint by the club. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:36:57 GMT |
| Mbappe has knee sprain with no surgery planned Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is diagnosed with a left knee sprain and will not have surgery at this stage. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:51:55 GMT |
| England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:36:54 GMT |
| Football Daily Will Arsenal care if corners carry them to the Premier League title? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:08:00 GMT |
| Spurs given suspended ticket ban over fans' Nazi salutes in Germany Uefa fine Tottenham Hotspur and give them a suspended ban from selling away tickets after three supporters made Nazi salutes towards Eintracht Frankfurt fans. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:58:42 GMT |
| Starting Sesko is not a gamble - Carrick Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says it is "not a gamble" to change his preferred XI to start striker Benjamin Sesko, after the Slovenian scored the winner against Crystal Palace for his sixth goal in eight games. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:08:23 GMT |
| 'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner Lamine Yamal goes on a brilliant solo run before curling an effort into the far corner to score his second goal, en route to his first career hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:04:25 GMT |
| 'Foul starts outside the box' - Glasner disputes Man Utd penalty Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he does not believe the penalty awarded to Manchester United for a foul by Maxence Lacroix, who was shown a red card, should have been awarded. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:52:00 GMT |
| Kane scores twice as Bayern come from behind to beat Dortmund Harry Kane scores two second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling match and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:28:46 GMT |
| 'World-class save' - how Pickford and Everton thwarted Newcastle Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams react to Jordan Pickford's "remarkable" injury-time save against Newcastle. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:04:22 GMT |
| 'I thought I'd be at Spurs' - Warnock returns as Torquay boss "I thought I would have been at Tottenham or Forest," jokes Neil Warnock as he takes up a caretaker manager role at Torquay United. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:24:15 GMT |
| Farke 'will never jog again' after red card Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says he "will never jog again" after being "embarrassed in front of the whole world" by his red card against Manchester City Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:34:36 GMT |
| Was Chermiti's overhead kick best Old Firm goal this century? Is Youssef Chermiti's overhead kick for Rangers against Celtic the best of the 2000s so far? Or do some of the other strikes in the fixture get your vote? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:52:34 GMT |
| Hickey adds to Scotland injury woes for March friendlies Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland's World Cup warm-ups against Japan and Ivory Coast as injuries continue to plague several key players in Steve Clarke's squad. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:53 GMT |
| Charges after flares thrown in Forest's Europa League match Three people were arrested after Nottingham Forest's Europa League tie against Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:59:22 GMT |
| Judge Rangers' mentality at end of season - Souttar John Souttar says fans are entitled to question Rangers' mentality after ceding a two-goal lead to Celtic - but asks to be judged at the end of the season. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:59:27 GMT |
| Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:27:34 GMT |
| Who will win race for the Champions League? England are likely to have five spots in next season's Champions League. With Arsenal and Manchester City set to take two of them, who will claim the others? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:20:25 GMT |
| Silva praises 'fantastic' Iwobi in different role Fulham manager Marco Silva is full of praise for midfielder Alex Iwobi, who scored a superb goal while playing a deeper role in their 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotsur. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:46:51 GMT |
| Forest must focus on one game at a time - Pereira Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira wants his side to "focus on the present," and take one game at a time in their relegation fight. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:13:58 GMT |
| Guardiola lauds 'complete' Man City performance at Leeds Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's win tonight was an important one in closing the gap with Arsenal, and growing the gap for Champions League qualification. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:24:51 GMT |
| Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick as Barcelona hit four Lamine Yamal puts on a show, scoring the first hat-trick of his career, as Barcelona soundly defeat Villarreal 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:04:37 GMT |
| How Guehi and Dias partnership shone against Leeds Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams look at Marc Guehi's impressive partnership with Ruben Dias in Manchester City's 1-0 win at Leeds. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:55:14 GMT |
| Pickford save 'out of this world' - Moyes Everton manager David Moyes praises the late-game heroics of Jordan Pickford, who made a stunning save to deny Sandro Tonali in Everton's 3-2 win over Newcastle United. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:46:43 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, 01 Mar 2026 21:06:40 GMT |
| How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:52:18 GMT |
| So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity? In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:48:45 GMT |
| 'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:16:41 GMT |
| Emery's title 'dream' over - but will Villa salvage top-five hopes? Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concedes his Premier League title "dreams" are over, but will the club salvage their Champions League hopes? Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:55:02 GMT |
| How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history? Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen? Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:36:38 GMT |
| All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place 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 |
| 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 |
| What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:24 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 |
| Where do iconic football moves originate from? Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:14:10 GMT |
| Why is there a four-week break in the WSL? BBC Sport takes a look at why there is a second hiatus in the Women's Super League so soon after the winter break. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:56:51 GMT |
| Why are some football shin pads so small? Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:32:59 GMT |
| Russell return 'hugely beneficial' for Dundee United Johnny Russell is back at Dundee United, with manager Jim Goodwin sure the veteran striker can have a positive impact. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:22:19 GMT |
| 'Rohl needs Scottish Cup win more than O'Neill' Rangers manager Danny Rohl needs a Scottish Cup win more than Old Firm counterpart Martin O'Neill, says former Celtic striker Chris Sutton. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:45 GMT |
| Podcast: 100 days to World Cup & Dundee Utd host St Mirren Previewing Dundee Utd v St Mirren and 100 days to the World Cup: what can Scotland expect? Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT |
| Hickey adds to Scotland injury woes for March friendlies Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland's World Cup warm-ups against Japan and Ivory Coast as injuries continue to plague several key players in Steve Clarke's squad. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:53 GMT |
| Your guide to Scotland's 2027 World Cup qualifiers All you need to know as Melissa Andreatta's Scotland side start their quest to reach the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:21:24 GMT |
| Was Chermiti's overhead kick best Old Firm goal this century? Is Youssef Chermiti's overhead kick for Rangers against Celtic the best of the 2000s so far? Or do some of the other strikes in the fixture get your vote? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:52:34 GMT |
| Scotland change World Cup friendly opponent - gossip Scotland are forced into a change of opponent for their final World Cup warm up as Rangers weigh up impact of high-profile loan signing... Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:51:57 GMT |
| From Hearts failure to Estoril excitement - the 'most Portuguese Scot there is' After a forgettable seven months in charge at Hearts in 2017, Scottish manager Ian Cathro is rebuilding his reputation at Estoril. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:53:35 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport has broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:41:28 GMT |
| Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish side Almeria Cristiano Ronaldo becomes part-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the Saudi Arabian-owned club. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:35:51 GMT |
| PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:35:04 GMT |
| Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:31:50 GMT |
| Loftus-Cheek out for around eight weeks with broken jaw England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be out for around eight weeks after having surgery on a broken jaw, AC Milan say. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:25:02 GMT |
| Important to get early points on board - Caldwell Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell says the squad want to build some momentum into their World Cup qualifiers by getting early points on the board. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:20:24 GMT |
| Brazil World Cup in Wales' sights - James Captain Angharad James says Wales have a first Women's World Cup "in their sights" as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:40:17 GMT |
| Quiz: Name the goalscorers from England's 2021 20-0 win over Latvia To celebrate the start of the Lionesses' World Cup journey, test yourself on a historic night in Doncaster. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:25:09 GMT |
| England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:36:54 GMT |
| How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:52:18 GMT |
| Kerr scores first international goal in 28 months in Australia win Sam Kerr scores her first international goal in 28 months as Australia open their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:27:41 GMT |
| 'Rules are there to be broken': The women's team who defied football ban The Manchester-formed team, known as The Corinthians, were determined to play the game they loved. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:01:06 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 |
