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| What's next in best title race in Europe? Following a fortnight off, what's the state of play in a captivating Scottish title fight as another blockbuster weekend looms? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:27:18 GMT |
| Jason Tindall - the most misunderstood man in football? Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall has stood alongside head coach Eddie Howe for the best part of two decades and is more than a wind-up merchant. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:09:02 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v YouTuber Angry Ginge BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on YouTuber Angry Ginge plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:43:50 GMT |
| 'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free' The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:45:38 GMT |
| US and Iran call for each other's World Cup absence US President Donald Trump's claim that it would not be "appropriate" for Iran to take part in the 2026 World Cup "for their own life and safety" has been followed by the Iranians saying it should be co-hosts the United States who sacrifice their place instead. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:33:54 GMT |
| Howe defends Gordon after Shearer and Keane criticism Head coach Eddie Howe says it was his decision not to start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona after the unwell Newcastle United forward was criticised by pundits. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:30:31 GMT |
| Slot & Guardiola philosophical about top-flight struggles Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is too early to be "jumping to conclusions" about why Premier League clubs struggled in the Champions League this week. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:35 GMT |
| Players must believe in your methods - the mentality of winning a relegation battle In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains how your mindset is as important as your tactics when you are a manager battling relegation. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:48:37 GMT |
| 'Everyone at Man Utd loves him' - Owen backs Carrick for job Michael Owen says he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:13:21 GMT |
| James signs new six-year contract at Chelsea Chelsea captain Reece James signs a six‑year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:14:29 GMT |
| Owen 'can't believe' some pundits aren't backing Carrick Michael Owen has said he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:10:30 GMT |
| How are Tudor's tactics hurting Spurs? BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at how Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor's tactical principles could be the reason behind their poor run of form. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:22:21 GMT |
| How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready' After three successive promotions for Wrexham, CEO Michael Williamson explains how the club are preparing for the next decade. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:02:52 GMT |
| 'I've learned a lot' - Rutter on Brighton boss Hurzeler Forward Georginio Rutter discusses "very young" Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and says that despite his tender age, the German has plenty of football knowledge to pass on. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:32:12 GMT |
| 'He's lost the changing room' - Warnock on Tudor Champions League Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock believes Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has "lost the changing room" after their 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last 16. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:17:53 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:57:59 GMT |
| Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:38:53 GMT |
| Iraola 'definitely' closer to decision on future Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says a decision on his future is "definitely" closer to being made. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:06:57 GMT |
| Time to target Brentford, Liverpool and Fulham stars? FPL talking point With gameweek 32 emerging as a popular point to wildcard for Fantasy Premier League managers, there's a chance to make short-term gains by targeting teams with good fixtures in weeks 30 and 31. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:09:30 GMT |
| No fear - so can Man Utd finally overcome nemesis Chelsea? Manchester United have not enjoyed recent finals against Chelsea, but can they finally overcome their nemesis in Sunday's Women's League Cup final? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:23:44 GMT |
| From Norfolk to La Masia - Tavares is 'England's one to watch' Family, ex-coaches and former team-mates of Ajay Tavares describe the 16-year-old's rise from a small Norfolk market town to FC Barcelona. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:24:27 GMT |
| 'It's not what we expected' - Guardiola admits Real too good Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "will try" but acknowledges they are going to struggle to produce a second-leg comeback against Real Madrid. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:13:34 GMT |
| Valverde shines as Haaland continues to struggle - analysis Champions League Match of the Day pundits Rory Smith, Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock look at the importance of Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde in his side's 3-0 victory over Manchester City, while also highlighting Erling Haaland's struggles for Pep Guardiola's side. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:07:29 GMT |
| 'It's a painful one' - Rosenior on Chelsea mistakes after loss to PSG Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he and his side "need to be better" after they concede three late goals at Paris Saint Germain, to lose the first leg of their last 16 tie 5-2, with the French side firmly in control. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:23:25 GMT |
| 'Incredible situation' - Tudor defends decision to substitute Kinsky Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes was taken to "protect" the team, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:18:20 GMT |
| 'Things will be more normal' in Champions League home game - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot calls for improvement from both his players and the officials, after the Reds 1-0 first leg defeat to Galatasary in Istanbul. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:09:59 GMT |
| Football Daily Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT |
| Man City & Barca hold Haaland talks - Friday's gossip Manchester City and Barcelona hold talks over striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United scout West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle eye Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, plus more. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:54:21 GMT |
| From best in league to bench - Foden's mysterious loss of form Analysing the reasons that playmaker Phil Foden has started only four of Manchester City's past 12 games. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:38:50 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Wayne and Michael Owen ask the big question: who really made the bigger impact at 18? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT |
| How the Premier League run-in is shaping up Who has the easier title run-in? Which teams will clinch the Champions League places? Who is getting relegated? Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:29:23 GMT |
| Overall investment needed at Bristol City - Struber Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber believes the Robins need more investment to end their 46-year top flight exile. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:46:45 GMT |
| Reiten leaves Chelsea after 13 trophies in six years Guro Reiten leaves Chelsea after winning 13 trophies in six years to join American side Gotham FC. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:47:39 GMT |
| Why are there two 5.30pm Premier League kick-offs on Saturday? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why where are a pair of 5:30pm kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:52 GMT |
| How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:59:38 GMT |
| EFL five things: Lunchtime showdowns and gaffer gambles BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:37:58 GMT |
| O'Brien 'at home' in Wrexham before Swansea reunion Midfielder Lewis O'Brien says he has always felt "at home" since joining Wrexham before his reunion with former club Swansea City on Friday night. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:18:31 GMT |
| Football Daily Steve Crossman and the Euro Leagues team look back on this week’s Champions League ties. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:24:00 GMT |
| Inside the stadiums of the future How will stadium design change in the next decade, and how will the fan experience inside those stadiums differ? Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:25 GMT |
| Ouattara's Panenka saved as Brentford lose to West Ham in penalty shootout Dango Ouattara's Panenka is saved by Alphonso Areola as Brentford lose in a penalty shootout in their FA Cup fifth round tie against West Ham. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:59:56 GMT |
| West Ham into quarters after beating Brentford on penalties Watch highlights as West Ham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years by defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 on penalties. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:04:15 GMT |
| Eze stunner features in best goals of FA Cup fifth round Eberechi Eze's stunning winner for Arsenal against Mansfield and Andy Robertson's fine strike for Liverpool feature in the best of goals of the FA Cup fifth round. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:25:22 GMT |
| Two brilliant headers and a 'Shearer-style' celebration in Port Vale win Watch as Ellen White and Glenn Murray dissect two brilliant headers in Port Vale's 1-0 FA Cup win over Sunderland, including an Alan Shearer-inspired celebration from Vale hero Ben Waine. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:26:56 GMT |
| 'Wrong reason, right decision' - Why referee blew whistle to deny Fulham goal Match of the Day's Ellen White and Glenn Murray analyse why referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle to deny Fulham a goal in their 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:54:43 GMT |
| Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:29:12 GMT |
| Aberdeen announce Robinson as new head coach Aberdeen end their search for a head coach, with Stephen Robinson leaving Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren to take over at Pittodrie. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:56:11 GMT |
| Wales star Wilson confirms fitness for World Cup play-offs Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:10:04 GMT |
| Uefa opens Neto disciplinary case after push on PSG ball boy Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea winger Pedro Neto for pushing over a ball boy during their Champions League tie against Paris St‑Germain. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:32 GMT |
| Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:57:02 GMT |
| Spurs extend ticket deadline amid relegation fears Relegation-threatened Tottenham give their fans "an extended period" to decide if they want to renew their season tickets amid the "seriousness of the current league position". Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:12:17 GMT |
| England still on course for fifth Champions League spot Could the Premier League get an extra place in the Champions League again? This is how it looks at the end of the league phase. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:47:14 GMT |
| Mourinho sent off after late Benfica equaliser Benfica manager Jose Mourinho is shown a red card following an altercation between the benches after his side score a late equaliser against his former club FC Porto. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:06:39 GMT |
| Watch Celtic beat Rangers on penalties to reach Scottish Cup semis Watch highlights as Celtic beat Rangers on penalties at Ibrox to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:36:58 GMT |
| Watch: Saints & Hamilton win on the road as Sons stun Spartans Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:10:22 GMT |
| League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:48:52 GMT |
| Southampton knock out Fulham with stoppage-time penalty Southampton's Ross Stewart scores a penalty in stoppage time against Fulham which sends the Championship side to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:06:17 GMT |
| Leeds ease past Norwich to reach FA Cup quarter-finals Leeds reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in over 20 years, after comfortably beating Championship side Norwich 3-0 at Elland Road. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:58:57 GMT |
| The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:20:35 GMT |
| Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse After Tottenham's Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:23:44 GMT |
| Humble beginnings, Ronaldo & NBA - how Kvaratskhelia became a star Guillem Balague analyses the rise of Paris St-Germain's Georgian superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:49:33 GMT |
| Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:06:52 GMT |
| Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now? After ugly scenes at Sunday's Old Firm derby, what do we know about the fan clashes and what could happen next? Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:55:14 GMT |
| The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League As corner kicks continue to cause chaos in the Premier League, BBC Sport take a closer at why they are becoming so hard to defend. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:09:25 GMT |
| Who is to blame for Spurs' chaotic descent towards relegation? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:35:45 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 |
| Orson Welles' award winning classic Citizen Kane The story of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane, told in a series of flashbacks. Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:00 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. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:06:26 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 |
| What's next in best title race in Europe? Following a fortnight off, what's the state of play in a captivating Scottish title fight as another blockbuster weekend looms? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:27:18 GMT |
| Celtic eye Keane as next boss - gossip Scotland caps nearing comebacks, St Mirren select stand-in boss for Rangers' visit and Hibs injuries latest. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:14:58 GMT |
| Rangers & Celtic react to Old Firm fan disorder Rangers "unequivocally" condemn Sunday's Old Firm fan disorder, while Celtic say "examples of unacceptable behaviour" must be addressed. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:05 GMT |
| McInnes not setting targets with Hearts in 'great position' Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts are in "a great position" with nine games of the campaign remaining, insists Derek McInnes, although the head coach is predicting "twists and turns" in a tense title race. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:03:59 GMT |
| Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad - with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:50:37 GMT |
| Injured Kane's ever-present league record to end Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is ruled out of Friday's game against Borussia Monchengladbach, ending his ever-present record in the Bundesliga this season. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:27:27 GMT |
| No fear - so can Man Utd finally overcome nemesis Chelsea? Manchester United have not enjoyed recent finals against Chelsea, but can they finally overcome their nemesis in Sunday's Women's League Cup final? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:23:44 GMT |
| 'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free' The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:45:38 GMT |
| Reiten leaves Chelsea after 13 trophies in six years Guro Reiten leaves Chelsea after winning 13 trophies in six years to join American side Gotham FC. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:47:39 GMT |
| Chelsea transfer 'like being new kid at school' - Walsh England midfielder Keira Walsh says adjusting to life at Chelsea after arriving in January 2025 was the "worst feeling". Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:38:46 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Lea Schüller, Marc Skinner and Phallon Tullis-Joyce join the pod! Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 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 |
