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| Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:42:16 GMT |
| 'Scotland fans can fret - but they need to keep perspective too' There is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team. With a World Cup coming, they need to keep perspective, writes Tom English. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:17 GMT |
| The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:57:22 GMT |
| Angry Wales boss Bellamy shows his new old self Craig Bellamy showed his fiery temper for the first time as Wales boss in their Northern Ireland draw - a rage that was evident during his playing days. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:35:53 GMT |
| Lewandowski misses out on World Cup - who else won't be there? The World Cup includes 48 nations, but there are still a number of top players who have missed out on qualification. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:41:01 GMT |
| Seven games to save Tottenham's season - De Zerbi becomes Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi is appointed Tottenham's third boss of the season - with a clear objective for the next two months. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:10 GMT |
| Three top-20 teams played, no wins. Should Tuchel be concerned? England have not beaten a side ranked in the top 20 under Tuchel and head into the World Cup with questions about their performance. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:03 GMT |
| Tottenham Supporters' Trust says it cannot support De Zerbi appointment Opposition to the appointment of new manager Roberto de Zerbi is growing among official Tottenham fans' groups, because of the Italian's controversial support of Mason Greenwood. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:28:56 GMT |
| Spanish Football Federation condemns racist chants Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:06:22 GMT |
| Who is a certain starter at the World Cup? How England's players rated Who impressed for England in Tuesday's friendly against Japan? Alex Howell rates the players. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:37:44 GMT |
| Man City lead Man Utd in Anderson race - Wednesday's gossip Manchester City lead Manchester United in the race for Elliot Anderson, the Red Devils receive a boost in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali, Liverpool want Francisco Conceicao to replace Mohamed Salah, plus more. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:17:38 GMT |
| 'I put players first' - O'Neill disappointed with concerns Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he is "disappointed" by clubs who raised concerns with the EFL about his dual role with Blackburn Rovers. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:20:23 GMT |
| How did Scotland defeat look from Clarke's vantage point? There are not many bad views in the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium. But one a few yards away from Steve Clarke is among the best. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:36 GMT |
| Watch: Scotland lose friendly against Ivory Coast Watch the best of the action as Scotland are beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:01 GMT |
| Highlights: Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland Watch highlights as Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland in their international friendly match in Cardiff. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:34 GMT |
| Wiegman on 'speechless' Parkinson's England call-up England manager Sarina Wiegman explains why she has handed a first senior call-up to 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson for World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:44 GMT |
| Is Roberto de Zerbi the man to save Spurs? Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams discuss Roberto de Zerbi's prospects, with the Italian in advanced talks with relegation-threatened Tottenham. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:18:12 GMT |
| 'Japan beat England too, so let's be real' - Robertson on Scotland defeats Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:36:17 GMT |
| 'I like surprises' - Wiegman calls up 17-year-old Parkinson England manager Sarina Wiegman names Erica Meg Parkinson as a surprise inclusion in her 23-player squad. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:54:23 GMT |
| Parrott rues missed chances in North Macedonia draw Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott says he "wasn't good enough in front of goal" during their goalless friendly with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:28:51 GMT |
| Iran will play World Cup games in US - Infantino Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as planned. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:51:14 GMT |
| Football Daily What can Tottenham expect from Roberto De Zerbi? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:23:00 GMT |
| 'That's world class' - pundits analyse Russo's hat-trick vs Tottenham BBC pundits Fara Williams and Anita Asante analyse Alessia Russo's brilliant hat‑trick against Tottenham, discussing whether her best position is the number nine or 10 role for Arsenal. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:29:25 GMT |
| Tudor's five Premier League games as Spurs boss BBC Sport takes a look back at Igor Tudor's five Premier League games in charge as Tottenham Hotspur boss. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:40:47 GMT |
| Chelsea leave it late to win seven-goal thriller over Villa Chelsea secure a vital three points as they beat Aston Villa 4-3 to go second in the league table and get back on track for Champions League qualification. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:32 GMT |
| Brighton condemn Leicester City to seventh-straight league loss A lone goal from Brighton's Kiko Seike is enough to condemn Leicester City to a seventh-straight loss in the WSL while Albion move up to sixth. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:41:56 GMT |
| Siren scores screamer as West Ham draw at London City Oona Siren's stunning volley helps Women's Super League relegation battlers West Ham fight back to earn a point against London City Lionesses. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:25 GMT |
| Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment". Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:10 GMT |
| Ranking the 10 most exciting wingers in the world Few things in football are more exciting than an in-form wide man, but who are the most exciting in the world right night? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:13:08 GMT |
| Barcelona move difficult to turn down - Cucurella Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella says it would be "hard to turn down" an offer to return to his former club Barcelona. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:01:54 GMT |
| Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:06:27 GMT |
| Are Scotland really going to name 55 players in World Cup squad? Steve Clarke has disclosed he must submit a provisional 55-man Scotland squad for the World Cup. But what does that actually mean? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:25 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly 17 year old Erica Meg Parkinson named in latest England squad to face Spain & Iceland Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:28:00 GMT |
| Watch: Brown's last Ayr game as Championship leaders also stumble Watch our round-up of highlights from Scotland's lower leagues as Scott Brown's Ayr United reign ends in defeat, Championship leaders St Johnstone drop home points, Stenhousemuir miss a chance to top the third tier, while Spartans and East Kilbride draw at the top of League 2. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:25 GMT |
| Scotland's World Cup build-up begins with narrow Japan loss Watch the best of the action from Hampden as Junya Ito's 84th-minute strike consigns Scotland to defeat in their first World Cup warm-up friendly. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:15:53 GMT |
| Man City edge closer to WSL title by beating Man Utd Vivianne Miedema's double helps Manchester City edge closer to the Women's Super League title with a comfortable derby win over neighbours United. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:51:45 GMT |
| 10-player Liverpool survive fightback to win Merseyside derby Ten-player Liverpool hold on for their first Women's Super League away win of the season with a hard-fought victory over local rivals Everton at Goodison Park. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:44:58 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 |
| 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 |
| '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 |
| 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 |
| Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space' Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for the cost of one parking space at a World Cup stadium this summer. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:12:21 GMT |
| Can you name the past 10 permanent Spurs managers? Tottenham have announced the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:09:27 GMT |
| How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 GMT |
| Vitek's viral moments & progress at Bristol City In an extensive interview, Radek Vitek talks Manchester United, Bristol City, dealing with crosses and an extraordinary triple save. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:18 GMT |
| Arsenal's 11 international withdrawals - injury crisis or crafty caution? With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:49:24 GMT |
| BBC Sport experts choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick? With one game to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his England World Cup squad, BBC Sport reporters choose their starting XIs for the summer. Who would you pick? Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:19:41 GMT |
| Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:39:12 GMT |
| Shades of Gascoigne - the rise of England's Anderson Four years ago Elliot Anderson was helping Bristol Rovers to League Two promotion - this summer he could be a key player for England at the World Cup. BBC Sport charts his rise. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:07:18 GMT |
| Premier League quiz: Name every manager departure this season A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on nine occasions this season - can you name them all? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:58:21 GMT |
| How do Man City replace captain Silva if he leaves? Manchester City could find themselves without the services of their manager and captain next season with the futures of both Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva in question beyond this summer. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:53:38 GMT |
| What happened to former Chelsea wonderkid Musonda? Charly Musonda could have been a household name but his story is one of frustration and unfulfilled potential. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:32:30 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 GMT |
| How does Tudor's record compare to other Tottenham bosses? Our Ask Me Anything team compare Igor Tudor's managerial record to other Tottenham managers of recent years. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:39 GMT |
| Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool? Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool? Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:05:37 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 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 |
| 'Scotland fans can fret - but they need to keep perspective too' There is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team. With a World Cup coming, they need to keep perspective, writes Tom English. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:17 GMT |
| Watch: Scotland lose friendly against Ivory Coast Watch the best of the action as Scotland are beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:01 GMT |
| How did Scotland defeat look from Clarke's vantage point? There are not many bad views in the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium. But one a few yards away from Steve Clarke is among the best. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:36 GMT |
| 'Japan beat England too, so let's be real' - Robertson on Scotland defeats Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:36:17 GMT |
| Are Scotland really going to name 55 players in World Cup squad? Steve Clarke has disclosed he must submit a provisional 55-man Scotland squad for the World Cup. But what does that actually mean? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:25 GMT |
| Lang's surgery for thumb injury 'went well' Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a "serious cut" at Anfield. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:13:53 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 |
| English trio vie for Champions League semi-finals Arsenal take on Chelsea and Manchester United travel to Bayern Munich as the English trio bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:26:32 GMT |
| 'I like surprises' - Wiegman calls up 17-year-old Parkinson England manager Sarina Wiegman names Erica Meg Parkinson as a surprise inclusion in her 23-player squad. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:54:23 GMT |
| Wiegman on 'speechless' Parkinson's England call-up England manager Sarina Wiegman explains why she has handed a first senior call-up to 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson for World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:44 GMT |
| Bohs' Brennan earns first Republic of Ireland call-up Teenage Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan earns her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:08:16 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly 17 year old Erica Meg Parkinson named in latest England squad to face Spain & Iceland Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:28:00 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 |
| 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 |
