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'We were harshly done by' - but how much have Arsenal missed Odegaard?
Arsenal put up a valiant fight at Inter Milan as a controversial penalty proved their undoing, but ultimately it was another disappointing result in what is proving a tough spell for the Gunners.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:40:39 GMT

'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night
Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:13:23 GMT

Who is on track to qualify in the Champions League?
At the halfway stage of the revamped Champions League's new 36-team league phase, who is on track to progress and who could be in danger?

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:06:30 GMT

'What was he thinking?' Mings gives away bizarre penalty
Watch as Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings gifts Club Brugge a penalty to take the lead in the Champions League with an 'extraordinary' handball after picking up a pass from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:01:01 GMT

Calhanoglu penalty gives Inter victory over Arsenal
Watch highlights as Arsenal's stuttering start to the season continues as they slump to a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro after a first-half penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:00:09 GMT

Villa gift Club Brugge victory with 'extraordinary' penalty
Watch highlights as Aston Villa suffer a 1-0 defeat by Club Brugge in the Champions League after Tyrone Mings gives away an "extraordinary" penalty.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:01:40 GMT

'Bizarre' & 'harsh' - MOTD pundits on key penalty calls in Arsenal loss
Match of the Day's Theo Walcott and Stephen Warnock analyse two key penalty decisions during Arsenal's 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:55:51 GMT

Atletico's Correa beats PSG with last kick of game
Angel Correa scores with the last kick of the game to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win for Atletico Madrid over PSG in the Champions League.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:23:54 GMT

Lewandowski scores double in dominant Barca win
Robert Lewandowski continues his red-hot scoring form with two goals as Barcelona earned a third consecutive Champions League win by thrashing Red Star Belgrade.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:30:08 GMT

Musiala gets Bayern back on track with win over Benfica
Watch highlights as Jamal Musiala's header gives Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over Benfica to bounce back after two consecutive Champions League defeats.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:09:18 GMT

The team named after biblical character with Figo links
A new team named after a biblical character with input from Luis Figo, it's fair to say Chelsea won't face many more interesting teams this season.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:46:28 GMT

Brest's 'magic' rise from amateur football to Champions League
Brest's rise from amateur football to the Champions League is "magic", but will they maintain their superb start to the campaign?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:42:16 GMT

Man Utd & Chelsea target £63m Gyokeres - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United and Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres, Real Madrid eye January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Al-Hilal could cancel Neymar contract and move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:23:22 GMT

Premier League proposes amendments to APT rules
The Premier League writes to its clubs setting out proposed changes to its rules after last month’s publication of a landmark verdict in a legal battle with Manchester City over rules governing commercial deals.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:18:53 GMT

'It will be a blockbuster' - McAteer on Keane-McCarthy fallout film
Jason McAteer recounts the infamous bust-up between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy at the 2002 World Cup that is now being turned into a movie.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:36:37 GMT

Watch Diaz's brilliant Liverpool hat-trick
Luis Diaz scores a hat-trick for Liverpool in the second-half of their Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:02:56 GMT

A 3-4-3 and Gyokeres? How will Man Utd line up under Amorim?
Match of the Day's Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens analyse how Ruben Amorim engineered Sporting's 4-1 win over Manchester City, and what it could mean for Manchester United as the Portuguese coach is set to take over at Old Trafford.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:48:11 GMT

Penalty decision 'difficult to accept' - Arteta
Mikel Arteta says the decision to award Inter Milan a penalty for a Mikel Merino's handball in his side's 1-0 defeat is "difficult to accept".

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:25:04 GMT

Hat-trick hero Gyokeres helps Sporting smash Man City
Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick helps Sporting to a famous 4-1 win over Manchester City on match week four of the Champions League, in Ruben Amorim's final home game in charge before his move to Manchester United.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:05:45 GMT

Kuhn nets 'sensational' curler for Celtic against Leipzig
Nicolas Kuhn scores a "sensational" curling strike from outside the box to bring Celtic level in their Champions League match against RB Leipzig at Celtic Park.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:53:38 GMT

Last-minute goal gives Atletico Madrid dramatic victory over struggling PSG
Watch highlights as a 93rd-minute goal from Angel Correa gives Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-1 victory against a struggling Paris St-Germain who are without a win in their last three Champions League games.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:42:50 GMT

AC Milan stun reigning champions Real Madrid
Holders Real Madrid lose their second Champions League home game in a row after suffering a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:16:16 GMT

Guindo scores stunner as Salzburg beat Feyenoord
Daouda Guindo's thumping strike rounds off an impressive 3-1 win for Red Bull Salzburg over ten-man Feyenoord on match week four of the Champions League at the Stadion Feijenoord.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:35:43 GMT

Brest continue unbeaten run with victory at Sparta Prague
Watch highlights as Brest continue a remarkable unbeaten start to their debut Champions League season with a 2-1 victory away at Sparta Prague.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:30:24 GMT

Lookman scores as Atalanta win at Stuttgart
Watch highlights as goals from Ademola Lookman and former Aston Villa forward Nicolo Zaniolo give Atalanta a 2-0 victory over Stuttgart to maintain their unbeaten start to the Champions League season.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:26:43 GMT

Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages - judge
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:04:38 GMT

West Ham's Kudus has ban extended to five games
West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus handed a further two-game ban after admitting violent conduct following his red card against Tottenham.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:03:52 GMT

Man Utd players will 'step up' for Amorim - Onana
Andre Onana says Manchester United's players will have 'no issue' adapting to Ruben Amorim's tactics.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:27:22 GMT

Shakhtar fight back to earn first win of campaign
Shakhtar Donetsk come from behind to earn their first victory in this season's Champions League - and leave Young Boys still without a point after a 2-1 win over the Swiss side on match week four at the Veltins Arena.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:07:15 GMT

'They made the right decision' - Warnock on 'bizarre' Mings handball
Champions League analyst Stephen Warnock reacts to Tyrone Mings' 'bizarre' handball that gifted Club Brugge their winning penalty in a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa in the Champions League.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:06:37 GMT

Diaz hat-trick fires Liverpool to dominant win against Leverkusen
Luis Diaz scores a second-half hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen to help Liverpool maintain their flawless Champions League record with a 4-0 victory at Anfield.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:04:40 GMT

Kuhn the hero as Celtic produce comeback win over RB Leipzig
Watch highlights as Nicolas Kuhn scores twice to help Celtic beat RB Leipzig 3-1 in the Champions League at Celtic Park.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:08:10 GMT

How Slot's tactical tweak helped Liverpool overwhelm Leverkusen
Watch former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock's analysis of how Arne Slot's half-time midfield rearrangement helped change the game in Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:14:01 GMT

PSV coast to comfortable win over 10-man Girona
A goal and an assist from Malik Tillman helps PSV Eindhoven to a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Girona on matchday four of the Champions League at the Philips Stadion.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:15:02 GMT

Unbeaten Monaco score late to beat Bologna
Former West Ham defender Thilo Kehrer pokes home a late winner to give Monaco a 1-0 win over Bologna and continue the French side's unbeaten record in this season's Champions League.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:10:43 GMT

Malen rescues sluggish Dortmund with late winner against Sturm Graz
Donyell Malen hits a late winner for Borussia Dortmund as they beat Sturm Graz 1-0 in the Champions League at the Signal Iduna Park.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:34 GMT

David and Vlahovic score as Juventus and Lille draw
Jonathan David's first-half goal is cancelled out by Dusan Vlahovic's second-half penalty as Juventus rescue a draw away at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in the Champions League.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:42 GMT

Why Real Madrid and Mbappe are struggling to find form
Watch Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens analyse Real Madrid's poor form since the arrival of summer signing Kylian Mbappe after their 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:27:32 GMT

Guardiola comes out fighting as Man City hit 'dark place'
Pep Guardiola insists he will come out fighting after Bernardo Silva says Manchester City are in a "dark place” following three successive defeats.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:16:27 GMT

Arsenal Women forced to move Bayern tie after stadium clash
Arsenal Women are forced to move their high-profile Champions League game against Bayern Munich next month away from Emirates Stadium because of a scheduling clash with the men's team.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:10:54 GMT

Football Daily
Steve Crossman presents reaction to Arsenal and Aston Villa's Champions League defeats.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:52:00 GMT

How Kuhn is 'showing Celtic what he's got'
Nicolas Kuhn is described as the outstanding player in Scottish football this season after his two-goal display in Celtic's 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:14:55 GMT

FA and FAI fined by Uefa after fans booed anthems
The FA and FAI are fined after the booing of both national anthems before England's Nations League match against Republic of Ireland in September.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:35:27 GMT

Man Utd players have 'no issue' adapting to Amorim's tactics - Onana
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana says the players would have "no issue" adapting to new manager Ruben Amorim's tactics.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:20:48 GMT

'I love it!' - Guardiola on challenge ahead after Sporting defeat
A defiant Pep Guardiola says he relishes the challenge ahead for the season as Manchester City suffer their third defeat in a row across all competitions, losing 4-1 to Sporting CP on match week four of the Champions League.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:14:58 GMT

How 'impressive' Liverpool dismantled Bayer Leverkusen
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock praises Arne Slot's tactical ability after the Reds' 4-0 Champions League win against Bayer Leverkusen

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:45:38 GMT

Amorim 'is ready' for 'fun' Man Utd challenge
Following a 4-1 victory for his Sporting side against Manchester City, incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he is "ready for the challenge" of the Premier League.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:49:09 GMT

When Sporting star Gyokeres scored for Swansea in FA Cup
Watch Viktor Gyokeres score the only goal of his loan spell at Swansea City in a 2-0 FA Cup win against Stevenage in January 2021.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:25:08 GMT

'Definitely the best' - Rodgers ranks Celtic Euro win
Manager Brendan Rodgers says the performance, as well as the result, makes the 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig the best of his career as Celtic manager.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:25:29 GMT

'This is where I'm meant to be' - Rogers on Champions League
Morgan Rogers speaks to Football Focus' Liam MacDevitt about all things Aston Villa and how playing Champions League football is "surreal".

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:49:57 GMT

What does Edu's exit mean for Arsenal?
Planet Premier League pundit Graham Potter analyses what sporting director Edu's departure from Arsenal could mean for the Gunners.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:18:17 GMT

Why 'excellent' Nottingham Forest sit third in the Premier League
The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton explains why "balance" is key to Nottingham Forest's success in the Premier League, with the club currently sitting third in the table.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:15:13 GMT

Why is Alonso the most sought-after manager in Europe?
Rory Smith breaks down why Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, but could well end up as the next Real Madrid manager.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:39:23 GMT

Highlights: Lincoln thrash non-league Chesham in FA Cup
League One promotion hopefuls Lincoln City score three second-half goals to seal an emphatic FA Cup first-round win and end sixth-tier hosts Chesham United’s five-match run in this season’s competition.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:11:28 GMT

'Expertly finished!' - Williams scores early second-half goal for Spain
Spain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin.

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:15:57 GMT

Are Nottingham Forest too reliant on Wood?
Why has Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood started the Premier League season so strongly?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:08:43 GMT

Confusion as Peterborough awarded corner despite appearing to score
Watch the moment Peterborough United are awarded a corner despite appearing to have scored an equaliser against Newport County in the FA Cup first round.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:57:43 GMT

Amorim has 'got to come and get results' - Phil Jones
Phil Jones, Danny Murphy and Mark Chapman discuss the challenges facing Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:34:29 GMT

French league investigated over alleged corruption
The French financial prosecutor PNF searches the offices of the French Football League (LFP) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners following allegations of corruption.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:27:25 GMT

Sporting ending was written like this - Amorim
Manchester United's incoming head coach Ruben Amorim reflects on a dream departure from Sporting, but warns of "different world" in the Premier League.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:57:34 GMT

Slot outshines Alonso at Anfield as dream start continues
Xabi Alonso had been the chosen one among Liverpool fans to replace Jurgen Klopp, but Arne Slot has helped them move on with ease.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:50:30 GMT

Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star
Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick against Manchester City took him to 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting, but will he follow Ruben Amorim out of Lisbon?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:45:43 GMT

Nations League promotion an important step - O'Neill
Boss Michael O'Neill outlines the importance of achieving promotion from the third tier of the Nations League for Northern Ireland's development.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:51:34 GMT

Rodgers hails 'charismatic and courageous' Celtic
Brendan Rodgers hails the most significant European result of his Celtic career after his side roar back from a goal down to beat RB Leipzig.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:12:14 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

How Kuhn is 'showing Celtic what he's got'
Nicolas Kuhn is described as the outstanding player in Scottish football this season after his two-goal display in Celtic's 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:14:55 GMT

Kuhn nets 'sensational' curler for Celtic against Leipzig
Nicolas Kuhn scores a "sensational" curling strike from outside the box to bring Celtic level in their Champions League match against RB Leipzig at Celtic Park.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:53:38 GMT

Will epic Heidenheim fairytale continue at Tynecastle?
German side Heidenheim have gone on an epic journey from the fourth tier to the Bundesliga and European football. Can Hearts stop them in the Conference League?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:39:36 GMT

Mendilibar scaling new heights with Rangers' hosts
Jose Luis Mendilibar is looking to complete a hat-trick of European trophies as he leads Olympiakos against Rangers on Thursday, writes Liam McLeod.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:01:41 GMT

'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:30:07 GMT

'A long way back now' - what is going wrong at Arsenal?
Tipped by many to take the next step and end their long wait for a Premier League title this season, is Arsenal's challenge already over?

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:31:52 GMT

'It's all over' - new documentary on the kiss that shook Spanish football
BBC Sport looks at the key themes of Netflix's new documentary 'It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football'.

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:54:38 GMT

Filling 'donut' & taming Fernandes - Amorim's tactics assessed
With Ruben Amorim confirmed as the new Man United head coach, how will the current squad fit into his tactics?

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:27:09 GMT

How Conte and McTominay have revolutionised Napoli
Antonio Conte lost his first Serie A game as Napoli boss but the Italian's side are now flying high at the top. Mina Rzouki explains why.

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:15:01 GMT

Manager ins and outs - October 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, 15 Oct 2024 10:06:03 GMT

Transfers - October 2024
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:49:39 GMT

The team named after biblical character with Figo links
A new team named after a biblical character with input from Luis Figo, it's fair to say Chelsea won't face many more interesting teams this season.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:46:28 GMT

Valencia and Levante games postponed again
Valencia's La Liga game at Espanyol on Saturday is postponed as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit eastern Spain.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:50:50 GMT

French league investigated over alleged corruption
The French financial prosecutor PNF searches the offices of the French Football League (LFP) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners following allegations of corruption.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:27:25 GMT

Mendilibar scaling new heights with Rangers' hosts
Jose Luis Mendilibar is looking to complete a hat-trick of European trophies as he leads Olympiakos against Rangers on Thursday, writes Liam McLeod.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:01:41 GMT

Valencia ask for La Liga match to be postponed
Valencia request that their La Liga match against Espanyol on Saturday is postponed.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:37:42 GMT

Mbappe must adapt to solve Real problem - Benzema
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker because he will not displace Vinicius Junior on the left.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:28:42 GMT

'Him against the world' - how Vinicius Jr's fight goes beyond football
Despite missing out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or, fans of Vinicius Jr believe it is only ever going to be a matter of when, not if.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:35 GMT

Arsenal Women forced to move Bayern tie after stadium clash
Arsenal Women are forced to move their high-profile Champions League game against Bayern Munich next month away from Emirates Stadium because of a scheduling clash with the men's team.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:10:54 GMT

How main candidates for Arsenal job are shaping up
Renee Slegers and Nick Cushing are seen as the most likely candidates for the Arsenal job - BBC Sport assesses their credentials.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:51:28 GMT

Women's Football Weekly: Bompastor's Chelsea start & who next at Arsenal?
What is the key to Chelsea's brilliant start & who could be the next Arsenal manager?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:56:00 GMT

Edinburgh derby in Women's Scottish Cup
Hearts will host Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in the third round of the Women's Scottish Cup while holders Rangers take on Westdyke.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:43:13 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

'No limitations' - Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime
Kylian Mbappe wasn't always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:20:44 GMT


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