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| Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz We've built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:11:38 GMT |
| 'Self-doubt, errors & big changes' - inside the crisis at Man City As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's current crisis continues, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at their issues - and potential solutions. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:30:01 GMT |
| How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side A new documentary explores the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and looks at his greatest achievements in the game. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:01:31 GMT |
| Rangers 'concerned' after VAR officials reinstated Rangers contact the Scottish Football Association "to express serious concerns" after the League Cup final VAR officials are reinstated. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:49:17 GMT |
| Sutton's festive predictions v DJ & producer Eats Everything BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ & producer Eats Everything with his predictions for the festive Premier League fixtures. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:19 GMT |
| Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:53:33 GMT |
| Follow your club this Christmas BBC Sport brings you the latest news, punditry, analysis, fan views, stats and gossip on your favourite club. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:35:59 GMT |
| Coote will not appeal against PGMOL dismissal Former Premier League official David Coote will not appeal against his dismissal from referees' body the PGMOL. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:29:45 GMT |
| Everton to offer Pickford new deal - Wednesday gossip Everton are preparing a new deal for Jordan Pickford, Paris St-Germain could offer Arsenal chance to sign Kolo Muani, and Club Brugge's Maxim De Cuyper attracts Premier League interest, plus more. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:38:50 GMT |
| Spurs 'need to reinforce' in January - Postecoglou Tottenham are "short in a couple of areas" and "need to reinforce" during the January transfer window, says Ange Postecoglou. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:05:03 GMT |
| Do footballers train on Christmas day? The festive period is the busiest part of the football season across the UK. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:48:04 GMT |
| Lampard v Rooney on packed EFL Boxing Day card The first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:54:31 GMT |
| When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time Sir Alex Ferguson made Cristiano Ronaldo cry. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:26 GMT |
| I know what I'm doing - Amorim Manager Ruben Amorim says Marcus Rashford wants to play for Manchester United and denies talk around the forward is a distraction. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:30:05 GMT |
| Why 'exceptional' Szoboszlai was key to Liverpool win Match of the Day 2's Jason Mohammad and Glenn Murray discuss Dominik Szoboszlai's "absolutely fantastic" performance for Liverpool during their 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:01:17 GMT |
| Arteta confirms Saka out for 'many weeks' with injury Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss "many weeks" with a hamstring injury. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:20:13 GMT |
| Amorim 'always expected' Man Utd job to be difficult Following a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, Ruben Amorim says the Manchester United job is not more difficult than he expected before he arrived at Old Trafford. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:33:11 GMT |
| Death of the terrace - one fan's love letter One fan's love letter to the traditional football terrace. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:41:24 GMT |
| How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards? Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:33 GMT |
| Haaland's return - FPL tips & team of the week Will Boxing Day bring a reversal of fortunes for Manchester City? Thomas Woods thinks so, with three players in the team of the week including big-money Erling Haaland. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:35:13 GMT |
| Thursday's Scottish Premiership team news Team news for Thursday's Scottish Premiership matches. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:10:02 GMT |
| Edinburgh derby kicks off Boxing Day Premiership action When the Christmas Day leftovers are in the fridge and the wrapping paper is heading to the recycling bin, there's a full Boxing Day Scottish Premiership fixture card to be savoured. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:26:18 GMT |
| Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge". Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:14 GMT |
| Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade The club said a "robust pest-control system" was in place and improvements were under way. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:35:10 GMT |
| Quiz: How well do you remember the EFL in 2024? Take our quiz to see how much you remember about what has happened across the English Football League in 2024. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:01:49 GMT |
| Fleetwood appoint ex-Oldham and Barrow boss Wild Fleetwood Town appoint former Oldham Athletic, Halifax Town and Barrow manager Pete Wild as their head coach. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:25:21 GMT |
| Who is your team playing over the festive period? The Premier League reveals its festive fixture schedule - full list of matches, kick-off times and broadcasters. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:33:01 GMT |
| Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:52 GMT |
| Arsenal winger Saka out for 'many weeks' - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss "many weeks" with a hamstring injury. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:32 GMT |
| David Healy and the greatest Christmas football chant What connects David Healy to Away in a Manger? How many Cantonas? And why are West Ham fans dreaming of a Frank Lampard? Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:36:00 GMT |
| Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:17:12 GMT |
| Delivery, timing and 'dark arts' - the anatomy of a set-piece Set-pieces used to be seen as the reserve of the underdog, but they are currently all the rage - so what goes into them? Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:01:59 GMT |
| Crystal Palace trigger Mateta contract extension Crystal Palace trigger the option in Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract to extend his stay at the club until 2027. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:52 GMT |
| 'Vast majority worship him' - three years in, McKenna still has backing Ipswich Town will be in the bottom three at Christmas, but manager Kieran McKenna still shares a unique bond with the club's supporters. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:27 GMT |
| Saints capable of 'something exceptional' in relegation fight Southampton's new boss Ivan Juric says his side are capable of "something exceptional" in their fight against relegation from the Premier League. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:12:18 GMT |
| Do the team top at Christmas usually win title? BBC Sport looks at what leaders Liverpool and bottom side Southampton can learn from previous Christmas Day tables. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:41:27 GMT |
| Savage steps in to keep Inverness Caledonian Thistle afloat Highland businessman Alan Savage has once again stepped in to keep Inverness Caledonian Thistle afloat, administrator BDO reveals. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:14:13 GMT |
| Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards England and Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Leah Williamson take on the ultimate friendship test, reveal each other's red flags and discuss hidden talents in Honesty Cards. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:41 GMT |
| 'I’ve always been a hugger' - Clinton & Le Tissier answer fan questions Manchester United defender and captain Maya Le Tissier and midfielder Grace Clinton answer fan questions while taking on a painting pottery challenge. From Grace's sleepiness in meetings to Maya’s matchday rituals, the pair open up about football and beyond. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:56:00 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 |
| 'I feel like a footballer again' - Williamson on returning to WSL action Alex Scott talks with Arsenal vice captain Leah Williamson about her return to regular football after her ACL injury, blocking out external noise and the Arsenal-Tottenham rivalry. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:06:21 GMT |
| 'Hello? Nan?' - Lioness Clinton impersonates Toone England players Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier play a Lionesses edition of 'Who am I?' before Saturday's friendly against the USA. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:03:39 GMT |
| Grinch on the pitch & great goalkeeping - a very festive 2 Good 2 Bad Watch a Christmas-themed 2 Good 2 Bad from Match of the Day 2, featuring the Grinch on the pitch at Crystal Palace and an incredible save from Manchester City's Stefan Ortega. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:07:33 GMT |
| Fulham's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:16:27 GMT |
| Slot praises Salah after 'spectacular' win Arne Slot praises Mohammed Salah and his Liverpool side following their "spectacular" 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:23:21 GMT |
| 'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:02:37 GMT |
| Maresca 'very happy' with 'fantastic' Chelsea after Everton draw Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is full of praise for his side's performance in their 0-0 draw at Goodison Park. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:42:43 GMT |
| Everton players have 'come through a storm' - Dyche Sean Dyche praises his "relentless" Everton players following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Goodison Park. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:54:54 GMT |
| 'Fantastic' Wolves impress new boss Pereira Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Vitor Pereira praises his side's spirit during their "fantastic" 3-0 win over Leicester City, but adds there is still need to improve after his first Premier League game as head coach. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:10:42 GMT |
| Iraola happy with 'solid & mature' Bournemouth performance Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says he is happy with his side's "solid and mature" performance after beating Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:16:36 GMT |
| 'Worrying' & 'staggering' - Why do Man City keep conceding? Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams look at Manchester City's "worrying" performance against Aston Villa, and why they seem to be conceding so many goals this season. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:03:31 GMT |
| Southampton draw is 'missed opportunity' - Silva Frustrated Fulham boss Marco Silva says his side's draw with struggling Southampton is a "missed opportunity" to climb higher in the Premier League table. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:26:37 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 |
| Globetrotting 'hothead' with work 'addiction' - new Wolves boss Pereira As Vitor Pereira becomes Wolves manager, BBC Sport takes a closer look at his colourful career. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:37:45 GMT |
| 'Are you not entertained?' - Spurs survive chaos to keep cup dream alive Ange Postecoglou's hopes of a second-season trophy are still alive after Tottenham's chaotic win over Manchester United, writes Phil McNulty. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:53:26 GMT |
| Backed by billionaires, are Paris FC coming for PSG's crown? Paris FC's new owners are among the richest in the world, so can the Ligue 2 club threaten rivals PSG in the French capital? Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:54:29 GMT |
| Slot the difference - Liverpool's tactical tweaks under new boss BBC Sport takes a closer look at some of Liverpool's more subtle tactical tweaks since Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:38:15 GMT |
| 'He has rebuilt Arsenal' - now Arteta must clear 'hardest hurdle' As Mikel Arteta approaches his fifth anniversary as Arsenal manager, BBC Sport take a closer look at his time in charge. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:27:11 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. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:29:49 GMT |
| Transfers - September - December 2024 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:08:34 GMT |
| Rangers 'concerned' after VAR officials reinstated Rangers contact the Scottish Football Association "to express serious concerns" after the League Cup final VAR officials are reinstated. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:49:17 GMT |
| Edinburgh derby kicks off Boxing Day Premiership action When the Christmas Day leftovers are in the fridge and the wrapping paper is heading to the recycling bin, there's a full Boxing Day Scottish Premiership fixture card to be savoured. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:26:18 GMT |
| Aberdeen bid for defender - Scottish gossip Aberdeen make defender offer as Celtic receive final bid for left-back. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:19:42 GMT |
| How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side A new documentary explores the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and looks at his greatest achievements in the game. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:01:31 GMT |
| Thursday's Scottish Premiership team news Team news for Thursday's Scottish Premiership matches. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:10:02 GMT |
| When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time Sir Alex Ferguson made Cristiano Ronaldo cry. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:26 GMT |
| Backed by billionaires, are Paris FC coming for PSG's crown? Paris FC's new owners are among the richest in the world, so can the Ligue 2 club threaten rivals PSG in the French capital? Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:54:29 GMT |
| Larne's landmark win was 'no smash and grab' Head coach Gary Haveron says Larne deserved their landmark 1-0 Uefa Conference League over Gent as they became the first Irish League side to pick up points in the league stage of a major European competition. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:33:00 GMT |
| Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:34:12 GMT |
| Glasgow City extend SWPL lead as Hibs stun Rangers Glasgow City go into the winter break five points clear at the top of the SWPL after thrashing Dundee United 7-0, while Hibernian stun second-placed Rangers 3-0. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:26:02 GMT |
| Netflix wins US rights for Women's World Cups Netflix secures the rights to show live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups in the United States. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:40:20 GMT |
| Who's in Anita Asante's team of the WSL season so far? As Chelsea top the table, Anita Asante selects her WSL team of the season so far. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:26:40 GMT |
| Euro 2025 group games - BBC TV schedule confirmed Wales' first ever Women's Euros game will be shown live on BBC television along with one of England's Euro 2025 group games. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT |
| Everton sign France striker Gago Everton have signed France forward Kelly Gago for an undisclosed fee from FC Nantes. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:33:34 GMT |
| Gas Girls 'up for challenge' against Villa in FA Cup Bristol Rovers are "up for the challenge" after being drawn against Women's Super League side Aston Villa in the the FA Cup, says defender Layah Douglas. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:23:38 GMT |
| Man City's Greenwood has 'successful' knee surgery Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood undergoes 'successful' surgery to repair her knee ligaments. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:35:35 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 |
