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| Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:56 GMT |
| Benfica allege 'defamation campaign' after Vinicius accuses Prestianni of racial abuse Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:31:31 GMT |
| Leicester appoint Rowett until end of season Championship strugglers Leicester City confirm former player Gary Rowett as their new manager on a deal until the end of the season. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:16:40 GMT |
| Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues? You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe's top leagues to find out. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:02:05 GMT |
| What is Uefa's racism protocol and is it working? Rather than player welfare, the focus was about racism protocol and process. Did this fail Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr against Benfica? Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:21:26 GMT |
| 'Rudderless Aberdeen face kryptonite club as they bid to save season' Without a manager while languishing in eighth place in the Scottish Premiership, Aberdeen's season rests on their Scottish Cup last-16 tie with Motherwell. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:38 GMT |
| 'The tone was set by Mourinho' - Benfica criticised by Kick It Out The chair of Kick It Out, Sanjay Bhandari, says the lack of support from Benfica and the response of their manager Jose Mourinho has "set the tone" in the racism row between the Portuguese club and Real Madrid. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:17:29 GMT |
| Watch: Dundee United edge out Spartans in Scottish Cup Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card - and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans - to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:43:44 GMT |
| Bicycle kicks & set-piece magic - FA Cup fourth round best goals Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup fourth-round weekend, including a stunning free kick from Mansfield's Louis Reed and a strike from outside the box by Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:15:44 GMT |
| Own goal helps Brentford end Macclesfield's FA Cup run Macclesfield's FA Cup dream ends in cruel fashion as Brentford win 1-0 after an own goal by Sam Heathcote. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:34 GMT |
| Was Tullis-Joyce's 'tactical injury' a smart move? Fara thinks so Fara Williams suggests that Phallon Tullis‑Joyce's 'tactical injury' was a clever move, as it gave Manchester United players the chance to receive instructions - guidance that subsequently contributed to their goal in the 2–1 victory over London City Lionesses. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:13:49 GMT |
| Is England 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 phases. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:44:11 GMT |
| Qatari club rival Charlton for Antonio Michail Antonio is in talks with Qatari club Al‑Sailiya as well as Championship side Charlton Athletic as he looks to return to regular football following his near-fatal car crash. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:36:13 GMT |
| Howe wants players to 'step up' - is this Ramsey's time to shine? Eddie Howe has called on his Newcastle players to continue to "step up" in Bruno Guimaraes' absence - is this Jacob Ramsey's time to shine? Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:12:46 GMT |
| Hearts must relish pressure of title chance - McInnes Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says they have to "relish the opportunity" to win the Scottish Premiership as the pressure rises in the final weeks of the season. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:49:59 GMT |
| Can you name every team to finish top or bottom in Premier League? We want you to name every team who has finished top or bottom in the Premier League era. Good luck! Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:27:57 GMT |
| Real Madrid tie at Benfica halted over Vinicius racism allegation Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:31:49 GMT |
| Alleged Vinicius racism shameful but not surprising - Tullis-Joyce Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce says it is "shameful but not surprising" that football continues to be blighted by racism. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:21:52 GMT |
| Toney leaves Premier League door open - Wednesday's gossip Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, Nick Woltemade is eyeing a move back to the Bundesliga, plus more. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:25 GMT |
| Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new five-year deal England winger Bukayo Saka commits his future to Premier League leaders Arsenal by signing a new five-year deal. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:30:08 GMT |
| 'We created fire' - Forest boss Pereira on Marinakis reunion Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira says "he trusts my work, I trust his personality" as he is reunited with Evangelos Marinakis. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:06:23 GMT |
| Spurs unstoppable in 10-goal thriller against Aston Villa Tottenham Hotspur put 7 goals past Aston Villa to keep themselves in the running for a Champions League place. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:16:09 GMT |
| Arsenal put four past Wigan in FA Cup Watch highlights as an early flurry of Arsenal goals saw them ease to a comfortable victory over Wigan to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:27:45 GMT |
| Leeds beat Birmingham on penalties in FA Cup Watch highlights as Leeds United hold their nerve to beat Championship oppponents Birmingham City 4-2 on penalties and reach the FA Cup fifth round. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:49:30 GMT |
| Bueno earns Wolves FA Cup win at muddy Grimsby Watch Premier League strugglers Wolves overcome a muddy pitch to beat Grimsby Town at Blundell Park and reach the FA Cup fifth round. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:23:07 GMT |
| Did the water bottle help or hinder Leeds keeper Perri? BBC Sport pundit Paul Robinson discusses Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri's penalty shootout notes on his water bottle after the FA Cup win over Birmingham. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:19:08 GMT |
| Feyenoord training moved to Belgium for Sterling Feyenoord will train in Belgium this week instead of their home in Rotterdam so new signing Raheem Sterling can work with his new team-mates. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:10:24 GMT |
| Football Daily Aaron Paul, Tommy Smith & Bromley boss Andy Woodman discuss the top stories from the EFL. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:00 GMT |
| Fishlock to join Wales staff for opening qualifier Jess Fishlock will join Rhian Wilkinson's coaching staff for part of Wales' international camp in March before leaving to fulfil club commitments with Seattle Reign. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:08 GMT |
| Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:10 GMT |
| Saints & Pompey get big fines after derby melee Portsmouth and Southampton both receive hefty fines after the mass confrontation that occurred in January's south coast derby. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:54:15 GMT |
| James instrumental as Chelsea beat Liverpool Lauren James is instrumental in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Liverpool as she assists Sjoeke Nusken before scoring her side's second. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:27:05 GMT |
| Turner orchestrates Man Utd comeback against London City Lionesses Millie Turner assists and then scores on her first start back from injury to help Manchester United come from behind and beat London City Lionesses 2-1. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:09:54 GMT |
| Officials need VAR after FA Cup mistakes - Rooney Wayne Rooney says "referees need help" after big mistakes were made during an FA Cup weekend with VAR. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:09:29 GMT |
| Reed & Kevin earn Fulham comeback win at Stoke Second half goals from Kevin and Harrison Reed helped Fulham beat Stoke City and earn a place in the FA Cup fifth round. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:54:24 GMT |
| Sunderland beat spirited Oxford in FA Cup Watch highlights as Sunderland edge past Championship strugglers Oxford United to move into the FA Cup fifth round. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:54:36 GMT |
| 'Some people think it's live' - how is the commentary in EA Sports FC 26 put together? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the commentary in best-selling football video game EA FC 26 is put together. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:13:08 GMT |
| 'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance? One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem? Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:44:12 GMT |
| England legend Carney & tennis great Clijsters part of Birmingham takeover Birmingham City's owners take over the women's team, with England legend Karen Carney among the minority investors. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:35:08 GMT |
| Arsenal to raise ticket prices & add safe standing Arsenal will increase season ticket prices by 3.9% and introduce safe standing at Emirates Stadium from next season. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:11:24 GMT |
| Scotland choose Charlotte as base for World Cup Scotland will set up camp at the home of Charlotte FC in North Carolina for the duration of the World Cup. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:32 GMT |
| Nigerians hang on to hope of 2026 World Cup reprieve Nigeria fans are still hoping Fifa may rule in their favour over allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:47:44 GMT |
| Early Everton goal enough to beat West Ham United Everton hold out after taking an early lead to beat West Ham 1-0 and secure their third straight win in the WSL for the first time in three years. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:40:42 GMT |
| Salah shines as Liverpool comfortably beat Brighton Goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah give Liverpool a comfortable 3-0 win over Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:54:08 GMT |
| 'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:27:05 GMT |
| Alexander-Arnold assists opener as Real Madrid thrash Sociedad Trent Alexander-Arnold claims an assist on his first start in more than two months as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad to move top of La Liga. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:21:58 GMT |
| Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial tie Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:25:42 GMT |
| How Robert Duvall became an unlikely Scottish football cult hero Hollywood actor Robert Duvall, who died on Monday, played Scottish football manager Gordon McLeod in 2000 film A Shot at Glory, which also starred former Ranger Striker Ally McCoist. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:03:21 GMT |
| Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:52:22 GMT |
| 'Golazo!'- why one of football's most iconic intros has returned BBC Sport looks at a feature of Serie A coverage which is delighting fans once more, three decades after the height of its popularity. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:39:32 GMT |
| Three years on, Deulofeu is still fighting for 'miracle' return Gerard Deulofeu has not played for more than three years but believes he can make "history" by fighting for a "miracle" comeback. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:19:28 GMT |
| FA Cup winners' medal, Odegaard's armband and Pictionary with Arteta As his team prepare to face his old club Arsenal, Wigan midfielder Matt Smith tells BBC Sport about his FA Cup final winners' medal and the advice Mikel Arteta gave him before he left. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:16:19 GMT |
| 'A throwback' - Wolves beat Grimsby in FA Cup mudbath Premier League Wolves edge League Two Grimsby in an "old school cup tie" which provided an FA Cup "throwback". Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:29:18 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. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:20:28 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 |
| How does the Nations League work and when is the draw? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Uefa Nations League works ahead of the draw for the 2026-27 competition Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:54:25 GMT |
| What do you get for winning EFL Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the winner of the Carabao Cup gets. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:44 GMT |
| When is transfer deadline day around the world? Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the transfer deadline is set around the world. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:27:32 GMT |
| How many players are clubs allowed to loan out? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the rules around how many players clubs are allowed to send out on loan Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:14 GMT |
| What happens during a football medical? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what is involved in a medical exam when a football player joins a new club. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:49:53 GMT |
| What is a transfer deal sheet? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what a transfer deal sheet is and why it is needed for transfers on deadline day. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:35:15 GMT |
| How much do teams earn for reaching Champions League knockouts? Our Ask Me Anything team breaks down how much money Premier League teams have received by advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:57 GMT |
| Hearts must relish pressure of title chance - McInnes Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says they have to "relish the opportunity" to win the Scottish Premiership as the pressure rises in the final weeks of the season. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:49:59 GMT |
| Pressley backs Dundee's Graham for Premier League Manager Steven Pressley backs in-demand Dundee defender Luke Graham to play in the Premier League and represent Scotland. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:18:11 GMT |
| Burke 'not expecting' Scotland recall for World Cup Oli Burke insists he has given little thought to a Scotland recall for the World Cup and is simply focusing on doing well for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:42:52 GMT |
| Podcast: Hinkel's divided loyalties before Celtic v Stuttgart play-off Former Celtic and Stuttgart star Andreas Hinkel on divided loyalties as the sides clash. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
| Scotland choose Charlotte as base for World Cup Scotland will set up camp at the home of Charlotte FC in North Carolina for the duration of the World Cup. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:32 GMT |
| Lyon loan helping 'explosive' Endrick's World Cup 'dream' with Brazil Real Madrid striker Endrick's impact on loan at Lyon has been immediate, and is fuelling the teenager's "dream" of playing for Brazil at the World Cup. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:12:10 GMT |
| Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:13 GMT |
| Barcelona withdraw from European Super League project Barcelona withdraw from the European Super League project, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only one of the original 12 clubs still signed up to the plans. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:38:18 GMT |
| Cologne youth team break record with 50,000 crowd Cologne's Under-19s break the attendance record for a Uefa Youth League match with 50,000 people watching the side take on Inter Milan. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:42:16 GMT |
| Ex-Villa striker Duran signs for sixth club aged 22 Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins the sixth club of his career at the age of just 22 as he signs for Zenit St Petersburg on loan. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:22:26 GMT |
| Man Utd's Tullis-Joyce on Vinicius racism allegation Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce says it is "shameful but not surprising" that football continues to be blighted by racism. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:21:52 GMT |
| Fishlock to join Wales staff for opening qualifier Jess Fishlock will join Rhian Wilkinson's coaching staff for part of Wales' international camp in March before leaving to fulfil club commitments with Seattle Reign. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:08 GMT |
| Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:10 GMT |
| Wilkinson balancing motherhood with management Head coach Rhian Wilkinson insists the Wales team will have "everything they need to perform" as she juggles motherhood with World Cup qualification. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:23:29 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 |
