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| Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:01 GMT |
| Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:41:53 GMT |
| Eriksen at home and 'doing well' after collapse Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:29:19 GMT |
| Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:10:20 GMT |
| Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:08:28 GMT |
| Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:36:49 GMT |
| McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:53 GMT |
| Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:47:49 GMT |
| Rashford 'dead cert to start for me' - Walcott Former England winger Theo Walcott is "most psyched" about Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions at the World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:12 GMT |
| How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when one goes off? BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:59:10 GMT |
| Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:15:53 GMT |
| How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:30:36 GMT |
| World Cup 2026: All 48 squads confirmed All 48 confirmed squads for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:43:21 GMT |
| Download your World Cup 2026 wallchart Get your essential piece of kit now by downloading the Fifa World Cup 2026 wallchart. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:39 GMT |
| Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:21:58 GMT |
| Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional' Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:23:55 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 1 Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:47:05 GMT |
| Wolves in talks to re-sign Mexico striker Jimenez Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:21:39 GMT |
| Ex-England midfielder Dyer named new Southend boss Southend United appoint ex-Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:03:48 GMT |
| Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:03:46 GMT |
| Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:56:58 GMT |
| Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:58:52 GMT |
| Highlights: Romania 2-1 Wales Watch the best of the action as Romania defeat Wales 2-1 in Bucharest. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:24:35 GMT |
| 'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:10:22 GMT |
| Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:38 GMT |
| Rowing boats & regrets - Scotland's undefeated 1974 World Cup campaign Joe Jordan and Davie Hay remember Scotland's 1974 World Cup campaign, that ended at the group stage despite an unbeaten record. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:17:43 GMT |
| FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:07:55 GMT |
| Football Daily Will Bellingham start for England? And should Scotland go for goals v Haiti? Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT |
| Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:12:29 GMT |
| Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:58:28 GMT |
| Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland's most capped men's player. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:18:29 GMT |
| WSL 2 side Durham face threat of closure Women's Super League 2 side Durham warn "the club will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:14 GMT |
| Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:24 GMT |
| Watch: When Hagi's Romania thrashed Wales Wales travel to Bucharest to face Romania on Saturday for the first time since their World Cup qualifying defeat in 1992. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:45:14 GMT |
| Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time? Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:18:06 GMT |
| Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:47:51 GMT |
| Watch 24 Hours with Ella Toone on BBC iPlayer Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding, while still coming to terms with the loss of her father. Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:40 GMT |
| Shearer on Beckham, pressure and Argentina heartbreak Alan Shearer reflects on his and England's performances at the 1998 World Cup. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:06:07 GMT |
| Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:42:34 GMT |
| Diana Ross & 'GOAT' Ronaldo - Richards watches World Cup moments Former England defender and current pundit Micah Richards looks at some of the most memorable World Cup moments. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:06 GMT |
| Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo - watch the trailer The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:14:33 GMT |
| How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:20:51 GMT |
| Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:32 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every nation at the Fifa World Cup 2026 The World Cup begins on 11 June and will be co-hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Can you name all 48 of the teams set to be there? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:12:08 GMT |
| Guardiola's final seasons to air in Amazon series Pep Guardiola's final two seasons in charge of Manchester City will air in a four-part behind-the-scenes series on Amazon's Prime Video. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
| NI squad has exciting future ahead - McKenna Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:57:52 GMT |
| Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:40 GMT |
| Beating France would be one of football's biggest stories - Ward Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says beating France to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup would "be one of the biggest stories in world football". Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:09:06 GMT |
| From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:55:11 GMT |
| Swansea set to sign Celtic defender Welsh Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is poised to become Swansea City's first signing of the summer. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:45:31 GMT |
| Walcott & Defoe’s 2006 World Cup fallout Walcott, Defoe and Wayne revisit England's most controversial call-up. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:00 GMT |
| Saint-Etienne appoint Scot Cathro as head coach Scot Ian Cathro is appointed head coach of Ligue 2 club Saint-Etienne after two successful years in Portugal with Estoril. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:36:36 GMT |
| 'Draining' year out makes Roberts appreciate career Burnley defender Connor Roberts returned in Wales' defeat by Romania with a fresh perspective after a "draining" year on the sidelines through injury. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:34:47 GMT |
| Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable? As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:32:48 GMT |
| Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months Feyenoord sack manager Robin van Persie after just one full season in charge of the Eredivisie club. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:06:13 GMT |
| The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:11:06 GMT |
| The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026? A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:22:46 GMT |
| Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:29:32 GMT |
| Potter's Zlatan texts, overcoming failure & finding joy in Sweden Graham Potter talks about his joy and pride in taking Sweden to the World Cup after hurt of Chelsea and West Ham dismissals. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:06:24 GMT |
| Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation? Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup? Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:05:23 GMT |
| All done deals in June 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:08:11 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 |
| A revelatory documentary about England's newest recruits The story of England's newest recruits, from grassroots heroes to Europe's biggest stage. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:21:41 GMT |
| What are the deadlines for World Cup squads? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:18 GMT |
| How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:40 GMT |
| Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season. Mon, 25 May 2026 14:08:29 GMT |
| Who won the Premier League golden boot? BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards. Sun, 24 May 2026 19:05:28 GMT |
| Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Sun, 24 May 2026 21:01:33 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League assists in a season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT |
| Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional' Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:23:55 GMT |
| McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:53 GMT |
| Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland's most capped men's player. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:18:29 GMT |
| How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:20:51 GMT |
| Saint-Etienne appoint Scot Cathro as head coach Scot Ian Cathro is appointed head coach of Ligue 2 club Saint-Etienne after two successful years in Portugal with Estoril. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:36:36 GMT |
| Swansea set to sign Celtic defender Welsh Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is poised to become Swansea City's first signing of the summer. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:45:31 GMT |
| O'Neill a 'no-brainer' for Celtic - now major rebuild awaits With Martin O'Neill poised to be confirmed as Celtic manager after two interim spells last season, how big is the summer rebuild he is tasked with? Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:19:18 GMT |
| Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:15:53 GMT |
| Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:32 GMT |
| How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:20:51 GMT |
| WSL 2 side Durham face threat of closure Women's Super League 2 side Durham warn "the club will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:14 GMT |
| Beating France would be one of football's biggest stories - Ward Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says beating France to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup would "be one of the biggest stories in world football". Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:09:06 GMT |
| NI squad has exciting future ahead - McKenna Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:57:52 GMT |
| Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:40 GMT |
| How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| How Toone is navigating grief through football England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary. Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 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 |
