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| The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is ruled out after he slips and is deemed to have hit the ball twice in one movement. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:58:04 GMT |
| Will PSG tie provide Champions League redemption for Emery? Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will get a shot at redemption for the lowest point of his stellar European career when he faces former club Paris St-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:29:46 GMT |
| 'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling Raheem Sterling believes he has "still got a big part to play" in Arsenal's chase for silverware this season after helping the club into the last eight of the Champions League where they will face Real Madrid. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:03:59 GMT |
| 'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:08:40 GMT |
| Why 'world class' Asensio can face employers PSG for Villa Marco Asensio's Paris St-Germain career has been forgettable - but he now has the chance in the Champions League to make them remember his name. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:48:08 GMT |
| Who plays who in Champions League quarter-finals? Aston Villa will play Paris St-Germain and Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:31:40 GMT |
| Asensio scores again as Aston Villa reach quarter-finals Watch highlights as Marco Asensio comes off the bench to grab his sixth and seventh goals in eight Aston Villa appearances to secure a 3-0 victory against Club Brugge and send the 1982 winners through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:09:35 GMT |
| Arsenal interested in Sane - Thursday's gossip Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is on Arsenal's radar along with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Liverpool eye Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, Barcelona reject Manchester United bid for Frenkie de Jong. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:18:30 GMT |
| Real into quarters after beating rivals Atletico on penalties Real Madrid defeat local rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties to set up a quarter-final tie against Arsenal in the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:11:39 GMT |
| Arsenal into last eight with big aggregate win over PSV Goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice help Arsenal progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 2-2 draw to complete a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:29:28 GMT |
| Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel lets the ball in through his legs from a shot by Lille forward Jonathan David in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:01 GMT |
| How Donnarumma led PSG to victory at Anfield - MOTD analysis Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given analyses Gianluigi Donnarumma's 'mixed' performance for PSG against Liverpool in the Champions League as the Italy goalkeeper saved two penalties to send the Ligue 1 side through to the quarter-finals. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:46:21 GMT |
| Barca's 'formidable' duo Raphinha & Yamal shine against Benfica BBC Sport's Gabby Logan is joined by Stephen Warnock to analyse Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's performances for Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Benfica. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:59:47 GMT |
| Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:27:22 GMT |
| Guirassy's rise from journeyman to Champions League marksman From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League goal machine - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:01:58 GMT |
| Van Dijk has 'no idea' if he will stay at Liverpool Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has "no idea" whether he will stay at Anfield beyond the current season. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:55:02 GMT |
| Football Daily Kelly Cates presents reaction to Aston Villa & Arsenal head into the quarter-finals. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:21:00 GMT |
| PSG end Liverpool's hopes after penalty shootout Paris St-Germain beat Liverpool to progress to the last eight after Gianluigi Donnarumma saves two penalties from Darwen Nunez and Curtis Jones at Anfield. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:05 GMT |
| Alvarez spot-kick ruled out for double touch Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez has his penalty kick disallowed for a double touch on the ball after slipping over in the shootout against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:06:58 GMT |
| Rudiger penalty sends Real Madrid through to quarter-finals Antonio Rudiger narrowly scores the decisive penalty to send Real Madrid through to the Champions League quarter-finals in a penalty shootout against local rivals Atletico Madrid. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:05:27 GMT |
| Dortmund rally against Lille to reach quarter-finals Borussia Dortmund recover from an early goalkeeping error to secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Lille and progress to the quarter-finals from the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:59:57 GMT |
| How 'revelation' Asensio changed the game for Aston Villa Match of the Day pundits Shay Given and Julien Laurens analyse how Marco Asensio's half-time introduction helped change the game for Aston Villa in their 3-0 victory against Club Brugge in the Champions League last 16. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:29:44 GMT |
| Sterling 'deserves opportunity' after performance against PSV Shay Given and Stephen Warnock analyse Raheem Sterling's "man of the match" performance as the former Manchester City forward grabs two assists in only his third start in the Champions League this season. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:16:36 GMT |
| Vinicius skies penalty over by 'some considerable distance' Vinicius Junior misses the opportunity to put Real Madrid ahead on aggregate against Atletico Madrid with a "wild" penalty miss in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:44:15 GMT |
| Gallagher scores fastest Champions League goal by an Englishman England midfielder Conor Gallagher puts Atletico Madrid 1-0 up against Real Madrid after just 27 seconds to level their Champions League last-16 tie on aggregate. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:44:19 GMT |
| Asensio fires Villa ahead against Club Brugge Marco Asensio grabs his sixth goal in eight appearances for Aston Villa with a sharp finish to put the 1982 European Cup winners 1-0 up against Club Brugge in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:59:53 GMT |
| Doue scores penalty to knock Liverpool out Paris St-Germain's Desire Doue hammers home the winning spot-kick to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League in a penalty shootout at Anfield. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:08 GMT |
| Yamal scores 'glorious' goal against Benfica 17-year-old Lamine Yamal scores a stunning goal against Benfica to restore Barcelona's lead against Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:22 GMT |
| Kane stars as Bayern beat Leverkusen to make last eight Harry Kane scores one and sets up the other goals as Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 (5-0 agg) to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:15 GMT |
| Dominant Barcelona beat Benfica to progress to quarter-finals 17-year-old Lamine Yamal was the star of the show as Barcelona beat Benfica to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:19 GMT |
| Inter Milan beat Feyenoord to reach last eight Inter Milan reach the Champions League quarter-finals after goals from Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu gave them a 2-1 (4-1 agg) victory over Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:11 GMT |
| Best game I've ever been involved in - Slot on PSG defeat Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it's a "shock" his side are out of the Champions League following their defeat against PSG which he describes as the "best game" he's ever been involved in. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:02:43 GMT |
| 'Underperforming' Man Utd can change Ratcliffe's mind - Amorim Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says "underperforming" squad can change Sir Jim Ratcliffe's opinion. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:28:01 GMT |
| Palace open new contract talks with boss Glasner Crystal Palace open talks with manager Oliver Glasner about extending his contract at the club. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:35:05 GMT |
| Wales name teenager Andrews, but suffer Ramsey blow Wales name uncapped teenager Kai Andrews in their injury-hit squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:55:52 GMT |
| 'Nunez not to blame - but you felt his miss carried more weight' Darwin Nunez is not to blame for Liverpool's defeat by PSG but his miss seems to carry more weight, writes Phil McNulty. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:45:39 GMT |
| From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth Guillem Balague takes a look at the rise of Raphinha and how he became the main man at Barcelona. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:02:11 GMT |
| Wigan appoint ex-Preston boss Lowe as head coach Wigan Athletic appoint ex-Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:07:08 GMT |
| Hourihane put in charge as Barnsley sack boss Clarke Barnsley sack head coach Darrell Clarke after nine months in charge with the club 10th in League One. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:06:40 GMT |
| Ronaldo quits Brazil federation presidency race Brazil legend Ronaldo pulls out of the the race to be president of the country's football association after finding "closed doors" to his candidacy . Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:48:51 GMT |
| Midfielder Cuthbert extends Chelsea deal until 2027 Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert signs a new contract through to the summer of 2027. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:11:51 GMT |
| 'No regrets' - Eidevall on Arsenal exit, losing fans and move to NWSL Jonas Eidevall tells BBC Sport about why he left Arsenal, how he has no regrets over letting Vivianne Miedema leave and what attracted him to the NWSL. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:55:44 GMT |
| 'I've always felt supported' - Amorim on Ratcliffe Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim says he has always felt supported by the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and also gives thoughts on the club's new stadium plans. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:04:43 GMT |
| Best game I've ever been involved in - Slot on PSG defeat Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it's a "shock" his side are out of the Champions League following their defeat against PSG which he describes as the "best game" he's ever been involved in. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:02:43 GMT |
| Watch: Man Utd release images of new stadium Look at plans for Manchester United's new stadium as they aim to build an "iconic" new 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:11:23 GMT |
| Sir Jim Ratcliffe names Casemiro, Hojlund & Onana as 'inherited' players Watch as BBC sports editor Dan Roan questions Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the club's future. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:59:34 GMT |
| Greenwood 'shocked' by Taylor sacking Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood was "shocked" by the sacking of head coach Gareth Taylor five days before the Women's League Cup final. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:30:31 GMT |
| Watch: Iconic Man Utd goals at Old Trafford Watch the best goals scored by Manchester United at Old Trafford, as the club announces plans to move into a new stadium. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:55:06 GMT |
| Watch St Johnstone beat Livingston to reach cup semis Watch the highlights as St Johnstone beat Livingston to reach Scottish Cup semi-finals thanks to a stunning winner from Graham Carey. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:02:57 GMT |
| It's a clear push, but I'm not the VAR - Potter on Newcastle winner West Ham head coach Graham Potter feels there was "a clear push" on Max Kilman prior to Newcastle's winning goal in a 1-0 defeat at the London Stadium. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:57:29 GMT |
| One Newcastle's best wins of the season - Howe Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the 1-0 win at West Ham is one of their best of the season in terms of the "desire" the players showed. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:57:53 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 |
| 'The best game I've ever been involved in' - Slot on PSG defeat Liverpool boss Arne Slot describes Tuesday's Champions League game with PSG at Anfield as "the best game of football I've been involved in", despite it resulting in the Reds exiting the competition. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:09:51 GMT |
| Man Utd's new stadium - 11 key questions BBC Sport looks at some of the key questions surrounding Manchester United's proposed new stadium. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:32:30 GMT |
| Nice to have Hale available after switch - O'Neill Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is pleased have Ronan Hale available after the forward's international transfer from the Republic of Ireland. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:38:20 GMT |
| Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as Caf president South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o voted on to Caf's executive committee. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:25:28 GMT |
| Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 World Cup - Osimhen Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:38:12 GMT |
| Windass: 'Dementia scares me, we need more help' The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:38 GMT |
| Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:31:20 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 |
| Explore the BBC’s synthpop archives from the 70s and 80s A 70s and 80s journey through the BBC's synthpop archives, from Roxy Music to New Order. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:40:39 GMT |
| Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:36:58 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 |
| 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 |
| 'We are better' - Mourinho expects to overhaul Rangers Jose Mourinho is certain Fenerbahce are better than Rangers despite going into Thursday's Europa League second leg at Ibrox with a two-goal deficit. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:28:19 GMT |
| Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:31:20 GMT |
| Why Scottish clubs will soon feel pain of European failures Scotland's Uefa coefficient has taken a battering over the last few years and the consequences are about to be felt, explains Liam McLeod. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:11:00 GMT |
| Celtic fans given three stands for potential title clincher at St Johnstone Celtic fans will be housed in three of the four stands for their potential Scottish Premiership title clincher against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on 6 April. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:04:32 GMT |
| Missing Euros gives Ferguson extra World Cup drive Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson says missing Euro 2024 through injury provides extra motivation to help Scotland reach the 2026 World Cup. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:35:17 GMT |
| Scotland's Cuthbert extends Chelsea deal until 2027 Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert signs a new contract through to the summer of 2027. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:11:51 GMT |
| From Barca's most-fined player to prolific forward - Dembele's revival As Paris St-Germain prepare to try to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Champions League at Anfield, Guillem Balague analyses danger man Ousmane Dembele. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:34:09 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 |
| 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 |
| Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:36:58 GMT |
| 'No regrets' - Eidevall on Arsenal exit, losing fans and move to NWSL Jonas Eidevall tells BBC Sport about why he left Arsenal, how he has no regrets over letting Vivianne Miedema leave and what attracted him to the NWSL. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:55:44 GMT |
| Midfielder Cuthbert extends Chelsea deal until 2027 Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert signs a new contract through to the summer of 2027. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:11:51 GMT |
| Man City captain Greenwood shocked Taylor was sacked Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood says she was "shocked" by the decision to sack coach Gareth Taylor five days before the Women's League Cup final. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:17:03 GMT |
| Man City begin building women's training centre Manchester City start building work on a new purpose-built facility for their women's team. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:59:40 GMT |
| Spurs midfielder Ahtinen's move to Hammarby breaks down Tottenham midfielder Olga Ahtinen's move to Swedish club Hammarby has broken down. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:19:42 GMT |
| Football Daily Vivianne Miedema on the sacking of Gareth Taylor Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:07:00 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 |
| 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 |
