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| FA defends decision to back Saudi World Cup bid Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt tells BBC Radio 5 Live it "wasn't a difficult decision" to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men's World Cup. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:51:47 GMT |
| Home nations discover World Cup qualifying opponents England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:05:02 GMT |
| Man City boss Guardiola 'fine' despite pressures Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is "fine" despite admitting his sleep and diet are being affected by the worst run of results in his entire managerial career. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:33:42 GMT |
| Bellamy aims high as Wales' path to the World Cup is revealed Head coach Craig Bellamy declares himself "happy" with a five-team group in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:57:18 GMT |
| 'We are focusing on our own problems' - Amorim Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "focusing on our own problems" over the struggles of rivals Manchester City before Sunday's derby at Etihad Stadium. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:07 GMT |
| 'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football' Nina Wilson said she wants Maddy Cusack's death to lead to more support for young players. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:48:49 GMT |
| 'Miracle' Antonio is OK after car crash - Lopetegui Julen Lopetegui says West Ham's players will visit Michail Antonio in hospital as he continues to recover after a "miracle" escape from a car crash. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:47:37 GMT |
| Man City v Man Utd - five talking points on an unusual derby Manchester United are enduring their worst-ever start to a Premier League season - Manchester City their worst since 2010. BBC Sport looks at five key areas before an unusual Manchester derby on Sunday. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:45:25 GMT |
| Postecoglou not worrying about 'bruised egos' Ange Postecoglou says he is not worried about "bruised egos" after what he called his "assessment" of Tottenham forward Timo Werner's performance against Rangers. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:04:57 GMT |
| Lemina loses Wolves captaincy as O'Neil acts Mario Lemina is stripped of the Wolves captaincy by boss Gary O'Neil as Nelson Semedo takes on the leadership role. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:46:00 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v darts star Stephen Bunting BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on darts star Stephen Bunting with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:37:37 GMT |
| 'Huge challenge' but World Cup draw 'suits' NI - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he would have welcomed his side's World Cup qualifying pool before the draw and believes being in a four-team group is beneficial. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:07:26 GMT |
| EFL preview: Farewells and reunions Sheffield United and Leeds United vie for the lead of the Championship as Millwall bid farewell to Neil Harris and Shrewsbury face Wycombe. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:09:39 GMT |
| Martinez Losa leaves Scotland job after Euros blow Pedro Martinez Losa is leaving the Scotland women head coach role after the side fail to qualify for Euro 2025. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:02:23 GMT |
| Howe 'so sad' for 'inspirational' Wilson after setback Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he "feels so sad" for Callum Wilson after the striker's latest injury setback. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:01:49 GMT |
| Postecoglou not worrying about 'bruised egos' Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he is not going to worry about player's "bruised egos" after saying Timo Werner's performance was "not acceptable" in their 1-1 draw against Rangers in the Europa League. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:35:29 GMT |
| I watch football on mute to avoid commentators - Hermansen Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen speaks to Football Focus about legendary Danish goalkeepers, playing under Ruud van Nistelrooy and avoiding criticism from pundits. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:31:53 GMT |
| It would be nice if Frank gave us Christmas off - Damsgaard Mikkel Damsgaard talks to BBC Sport's Glenn Murray about life with Brentford, which team he supported as a child and his football IQ. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:02:07 GMT |
| Werner performance 'not acceptable' - Postecoglou Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Timo Werner's performance was "not acceptable" after replacing him at half-time in the 1-1 Europa League draw at Rangers. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:51:25 GMT |
| Team-mates' wardrobes & swapping lives with Musk - Man City Honesty Cards Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Chloe Kelly discuss their teammates' wardrobes and share who they would want to swap lives with for a day in Honesty Cards. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:19:03 GMT |
| Pick your combined Man City v Man Utd XI Who would you select in a combined Manchester City and Manchester United XI? Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:53:58 GMT |
| Ex-Everton midfielder Li jailed in China for bribery Former China head coach and Everton midfielder Li Tie is sentenced to 20 years in jail for bribery, state media reports. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:41:19 GMT |
| Man City announce Premier League record revenue of £715m Manchester City announce a new Premier League record revenue of £715m in their latest accounts. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:04:47 GMT |
| 'I don't just judge him on his goals' - Slot defends Nunez Liverpool head coach Arne Slot defends Darwin Nunez by highlighting his all-round impact in the midst of his goal struggles. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:29:39 GMT |
| Captain Salah, Saka or Palmer? FPL tips & team of week It's a choice between the big three midfielders for captain this week, writes Thomas Woods. Which asset will you slap the armband on? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:05:28 GMT |
| Liverpool in race for Bayern's Davies - Friday's gossip Liverpool are in the hunt to sign Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, Manchester City are set to be busy in January, while Girona's Miguel Gutierrez is on Manchester United's radar. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:14:23 GMT |
| Is Man Utd keeper Onana part of problem or solution for Amorim? Andre Onana was in the spotlight after another mistake in the Europa League - but is he a key player for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:10:38 GMT |
| Why Newcastle United are exploring stadium options As talk about a stadium move for Newcastle United intensifies, BBC Sport looks at why the Magpies are weighing up the options. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:33:56 GMT |
| Football Daily Juventus and Real Madrid win but big praise for Atalanta and Club Brugge. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:03:00 GMT |
| 'He's been watching Suarez' - the Chelsea fringe stars shining in Europe Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:30:16 GMT |
| Battle for fourth, Kirk & Cowie in focus Some interesting games allow aspiring teams to make gains in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:42:05 GMT |
| What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like? The men's football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of "one of a kind" stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome - but what will it look like? Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:57:46 GMT |
| Clement 'very proud but disappointed' by Spurs draw Manager Philippe Clement says his Rangers side took "a big step forward" in their Europa League draw with Tottenham. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:28:58 GMT |
| Ros Atkins on... Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup After Fifa awards Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the men's 2034 World Cup, BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at how we got here and the controversies surrounding the decision. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:49:03 GMT |
| Nations vote for 2030 & 2034 World Cups by clapping Watch as Fifa president Gianni Infantino announces the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups as the nations vote by 'acclamation' - clapping via their video links. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:13:18 GMT |
| Slot 'far from pleased' with Liverpool display Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:41:21 GMT |
| 'A bit of a miracle' - how Girona went from 'amateurs' to Champions League BBC Sport visits Girona to find out how the Catalan club went from playing in the lower divisions to becoming part of the City Football Group and reaching the Champions League. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:01:43 GMT |
| Liverpool rode their luck in Girona win - Warnock Stephen Warnock believes Liverpool were not at their best in the 1-0 Champions League win at Girona. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:05:05 GMT |
| Villa's Champions League target now higher than at start - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the club's Champions League target is now higher than at the start of the competition after a thrilling 3-2 win in Leipzig. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:13:32 GMT |
| Disappointment at draw shows Celtic progress - Rodgers Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says the fact they are disappointed with a goalless draw in Zagreb shows how far they have progressed. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:31:59 GMT |
| 'I want justice in football' - Mourinho on financial rules Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho says he does not want Manchester City to be relegated but "wants justice in football" as he feels smaller clubs have been unfairly hit by financial rules. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:37:34 GMT |
| Spurs must believe in what Postecoglou is doing - Sutton Chris Sutton discusses Ange Postecoglou's problems at Spurs and whether the 4-3 loss to Chelsea shows their style of play in unsustainable. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:48:33 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 |
| Guardiola: Chasing Perfection How and why has Pep Guardiola been able to revolutionise football? Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:44:00 GMT |
| Six countries, two hemispheres - how will the 2030 World Cup work? Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup - BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:48:06 GMT |
| Man City in danger of exit - how Champions League stands Manchester City are in danger of Champions League elimination, while Liverpool make it six wins from six and Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:39:22 GMT |
| 'The club should be equal' - what's going on with Man Utd Women? Conversations about Manchester United's women's team often focus on what is happening off the pitch - and last week was no different. So what impact will sporting director Dan Ashworth's exit have? Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:31:21 GMT |
| Key questions behind Fifa's controversial Saudi World Cup decision Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia hosting the men's 2034 World Cup is one of the most controversial steps football's governing body has ever taken. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:16:46 GMT |
| Weekly football quiz: Who did RVN beat in first game? With a question from each day, we test how well you remember the last week of football. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:52:07 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - December 2024 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. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:10:28 GMT |
| Transfers - September - December 2024 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:41:25 GMT |
| 'It'll be tough' - Scots to face Belarus, Greece & Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying Scotland will face Belarus, Greece and Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying in the autumn of 2025. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:38:03 GMT |
| Martinez Losa leaves Scotland women head coach role Pedro Martinez Losa is leaving the Scotland women head coach role after the side fail to qualify for Euro 2025. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:02:23 GMT |
| Battle for fourth, Kirk & Cowie in focus Some interesting games allow aspiring teams to make gains in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:42:05 GMT |
| 'I don't control decisions' - Martinez Losa's final interview as Scotland boss Listen to Pedro Martinez Losa's final interview as Scotland head coach after a third consecutive failure to reach a major tournament. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:36:41 GMT |
| 'Postecoglou trial goes on as Spurs' lost tourists ransacked by Rangers' Tottenham weren't ready for what Rangers threw at them but got out of jail with their Europa League equaliser, writes Tom English. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:00:34 GMT |
| 'Never seen a Guardiola team this bad' - Man City under 'real pressure' With one win in 10 games in all competitions and facing a real battle to progress in the Champions League, Manchester City are described as "under real pressure"' to turn their form around. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:45:31 GMT |
| 'Scary how good he will be' - 'special' Saka inspires Arsenal Bukayo Saka is enjoying a superb season with Arsenal and proves his worth again with an inspirational display in their Champions League win over Monaco. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:49:24 GMT |
| Why Alvarez is making Guardiola's 'mistake' fear come true When you talk of transfer market mistakes made by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in recent times, Julian Alvarez is one who springs to mind. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:19:53 GMT |
| Man City in danger of exit - how Champions League stands Manchester City are in danger of Champions League elimination, while Liverpool make it six wins from six and Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:39:22 GMT |
| Martinez Losa leaves Scotland women head coach role Pedro Martinez Losa is leaving the Scotland women head coach role after the side fail to qualify for Euro 2025. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:02:23 GMT |
| 'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football' Nina Wilson said she wants Maddy Cusack's death to lead to more support for young players. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:48:49 GMT |
| Barca claim final spot in Champions League quarters Here is what still needs to be decided over the final round of group-stage matches in the Women's Champions League. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:01:59 GMT |
| Who could replace Gleeson as Republic of Ireland boss? BBC Sport NI takes a look at some potential candidates who could replace Eileen Gleeson as Republic of Ireland manager. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:33:26 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 |
| The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man's passion for football. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:40:57 GMT |
