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| Referee Coote hid sexuality for fear of abuse Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive for being gay. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:51:03 GMT |
| 'No way back' for Rashford at Man Utd - Ferdinand Rio Ferdinand warns there is "no way back" for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United after his professionalism is questioned by manager Ruben Amorim. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:34:28 GMT |
| What now for Celtic and returning Jota after Kyogo exit? Kyogo Furuhashi has left Celtic for Rennes, but who will replace the striker up front as Jota returns to the Scottish champions from the French club? Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:51:27 GMT |
| Injury-hit Neymar has Al-Hilal contract terminated Neymar has his contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent, amid a reported move back to Santos. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:45:18 GMT |
| Transfer spending up on last year with week to go Manchester City are responsible for more than half of all money spent so far in this January transfer window - with one week until deadline day. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:18:24 GMT |
| Holders Ivory Coast to face Cameroon at Afcon 2025 The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:06:17 GMT |
| Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell boss over fan abuse Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell manager citing the personal abuse he had received during a recent downturn in results. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:40:20 GMT |
| Why Chelsea arrival Girma is so good - Asante In Anita Asante's latest BBC Sport column, she looks at why Chelsea's new arrival Naomi Girma was worth a world record transfer fee. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:41:08 GMT |
| Spurs target Dibling & Gomes - Tuesday's gossip Tottenham are targeting midfield and attacking reinforcements, including Southampton's Tyler Dibling, Arsenal close on promising Norway midfielder Sverre Nypan and Wolves pursue Lens' Kevin Danso. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:05:51 GMT |
| 'Unfashionable' Burnley 'nothing short of remarkable' Burnley's goalless draw against Leeds was dubbed as being not "the most sexiest game" by Daniel Farke but Scott Parker believes his team are "remarkable". Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:36:16 GMT |
| Getting to know Chelsea's world record signing Girma Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:54:23 GMT |
| Pundits debate Postecoglou's Tottenham future Match of the Day 2 pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given debate whether Tottenham should back manager Ange Postecoglou after their 2-1 Premier League home defeat to Leicester. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:31:14 GMT |
| Could Seedorf & Khedira have played in the Premier League? Clarence Seedorf and Sami Khedira reveal they were both close to joining Premier League clubs. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:16:36 GMT |
| Analysis: How 'frustrating' Hojlund blunted Man Utd Match of the Day pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given criticise the performance of Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund in his side's 1-0 Premier League win away at Fulham. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:21:29 GMT |
| 'It's not 40, it's 50!' - Amorim on his age after two months at Man Utd Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is content with his side's win away at Fulham, as he jokes about aging prematurely after after being at the club for two months. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:50:09 GMT |
| Given shows empathy for Guehi in 'unlucky' but definitive penalty BBC Sport pundit Shay Given sympathises with "unlucky" Marc Guehi over penalty retake in Crystal Palace v Brentford clash. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:04:34 GMT |
| What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players? After Ruben Amorim publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, BBC Sport looks at other examples of managers calling out their players. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:47:31 GMT |
| Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:33:49 GMT |
| Officials to trial announcing VAR decisions in Germany Match officials in German football's two top tiers will announce decisions made by the video assistant referee (VAR) to the crowd as part of a trial to take place this weekend. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:19:09 GMT |
| Monday Night Club podcast: Does Rashford need to make sacrifice? What’s going so well for Iraola’s Bournemouth? Does Rashford need to make a sacrifice? Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:33:00 GMT |
| Celtic complete Jota return as Kyogo joins Rennes Celtic secure the return of Portuguese winger Jota from Rennes as Kyogo Furuhashi joins the French club. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:16:48 GMT |
| Chelsea defender Veiga joins Juventus on loan Chelsea defender Renato Veiga joins Juventus on loan for the rest of the season. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:34:28 GMT |
| Weekly football quiz: How did Arteta react to Lewis-Skelly red? Alexander Isak, Arsenal red cards and an Everton win - how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past week in football? Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:59:06 GMT |
| Will Premier League get extra Champions League spot? Why the Premier League is likely to earn an extra Champions League spot - and how there could be seven English clubs in next year's competition. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:20:06 GMT |
| Leicester City helicopter crash inquest jury retires It comes after a coroner instructed the jury that only an accidental conclusion could be reached. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:09:22 GMT |
| Amorim says he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim suggests he'd rather give a place on the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over Marcus Rashford because of effort. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:18:46 GMT |
| Appeal against Diomande red card to be heard on Tuesday Rangers have appealed against Mohamed Diomande's dismissal at Dundee United and the case will be heard by the Scottish FA on Tuesday. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:34:28 GMT |
| Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy? Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:05:39 GMT |
| Thelin verdict leads fan reaction to weekend action Aberdeen fans' verdict on Jimmy Thelin headlines our round-up of fan reaction from the Scottish Premiership weekend. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:06:07 GMT |
| Chelsea sign Girma for women's world record fee USA defender Naomi Girma says it was an "easy choice" after joining Chelsea for a world record fee in the region of £900,000. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:42:08 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? Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:27:07 GMT |
| Police investigating abuse aimed at referee Oliver Police investigate "threats and abuse" towards referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday, says PGMOL. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:37:00 GMT |
| 'Never doubt Bryan' - Mbeumo 'Premier League's best' penalty taker Brentford are so confident in Bryan Mbeumo's penalty-taking abilities his team-mates are celebrating before he even strikes the ball. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:00:24 GMT |
| A mix of fire and calm - how Iraola is becoming a Bournemouth hero Inspirational Andoni Iraola has Bournemouth and their fans rightly dreaming of Europe, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:36:12 GMT |
| Former NI boss Baraclough leaves role with Fylde Former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough quits his role as director of football with National League side AFC Fylde. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:40:04 GMT |
| Watch: Best of weekend action from around the leagues The best of the action from the SPFL weekend, including Championship leaders Falkirk seeing off Raith and George Oakley shining for Ayr United again. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:13:52 GMT |
| Spurs gave everything but fell short - Postecoglou Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou says he couldn't ask any more of his side after they "fell short" against Leicester City in a "disappointing" 2-1 home defeat. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:38:55 GMT |
| McCabe sent off for dissent after penalty award Arsenal's Katie McCabe is shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession after Chelsea are awarded a late penalty in their WSL encounter at Stamford Bridge. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:09:40 GMT |
| Shearer on 'worrying' Lewis-Skelly red card Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer describes the video assistant referee's decision to not overturn the red card that referee Michael Oliver showed to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly in their 1-0 Premier League win over Wolves as "worrying". Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:42:05 GMT |
| Reiten penalty gives Chelsea win over Arsenal Guro Reiten scores a penalty and Katie McCabe is sent off as Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 to go nine points clear in the Women's Super League. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:16:04 GMT |
| When to play FPL's Assistant Manager chip? Seven options Working out when to play Fantasy Premier League's new Assistant Manager chip can be tough, but BBC Sport is here to help. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:59:39 GMT |
| Chelsea target unbeaten season after 'perfect' day Chelsea "want to go the season unbeaten", says defender Lucy Bronze, as victory over Arsenal strengthens their position at the top of the WSL. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:52:07 GMT |
| Whittaker denies claims he 'didn't show up' for Argyle New Middlesbrough signing Morgan Whittaker says he did not refuse to play for Plymouth Argyle in their 5-0 loss to Burnley last week. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:36 GMT |
| 'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them? Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:02:04 GMT |
| 'Vibes of Thierry Henry' - but is Isak now 'world class'? Nedum Onuoha has compared Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his goalscoring streak continued with two goals at Southampton. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:26:29 GMT |
| Kane scores first open-play goal since November to help Bayern win Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich move six points clear at the top of Bundesliga table with a win 2-1 at Freiburg after scoring for the first time in open play since November. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:08:29 GMT |
| 'Very painful afternoon' for Spurs - Son Tottenham captain Son Heung-min describes his side's 2-1 Premier League defeat at home by Leicester as a "very painful afternoon". Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:39:09 GMT |
| Looking forward to learning - Chelsea's new signing Girma BBC Sport's Alex Scott talks to Chelsea's new world-record signing Naomi Girma, who says she is "excited about playing with new teammates Lauren James captain Millie Bright". Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:09:28 GMT |
| 'Tough' defeat as Fulham 'better' than Man Utd - Silva Fulham manager Marco Silva says his side were "better than" Manchester United in a "tough" 1-0 Premier League defeat at Craven Cottage. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:52:05 GMT |
| Shearer praise for 'magnificent' Isak Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy discuss whether Newcastle forward Alexander Isak should be considered "world class" after he scored twice in the Magpies' 3-1 Premier League win over Southampton Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:08:40 GMT |
| Miedema scores stunner as Man City win six-goal thriller Vivianne Miedema scores a stunning goal for Manchester City as they come from behind twice to beat Aston Villa 4-2 in the Women's Super League. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:01:20 GMT |
| Draw 'not enough' for ambitious Villa - Emery Unai Emery says his Aston Villa side today were "not bad" but that it wasn't "enough" for where they want to be, after West Ham came from behind to draw 1-1. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:38:05 GMT |
| West Ham performance deserved more - Potter West Ham United head coach Graham Potter praises his side's "pleasing" performance that "maybe deserved more", and that his side "looks ready to fight" following their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:39:55 GMT |
| Leicester needed this - Van Nistelrooy Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says his side "needed" the 2-1 win at Tottenham that ends their seven-game losing streak in the Premier League. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:44:02 GMT |
| Frank happy with Brentford's 'solid, good away performance' Thomas Frank is in good spirits after a win in 'tough circumstances' for Brentford away at Crystal Palace. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:56:03 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 |
| Booked for a seagull impression? Football's strangest cards BBC Sport looks at some strange cards after Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is booked for imitating a seagull. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:32:27 GMT |
| Schalke v Nuremberg: A tale of two German clubs and an unlikely friendship How did two German clubs with no logical connection become the best of friends? Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:35:11 GMT |
| Champions League set for dramatic finale - how it stands The inaugural Champions League league phase is set for an exciting final day with 25 of the 36 teams still awaiting their fate. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:40:20 GMT |
| Europa League final day - who is through and what's at stake? Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all have something at stake on what promises to be a thrilling final day of the Europa League league phase. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:25:06 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - January 2025 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. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 09:36:05 GMT |
| Transfers - January 2025 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:07:34 GMT |
| What now for Celtic and returning Jota after Kyogo exit? Kyogo Furuhashi has left Celtic for Rennes, but who will replace the striker up front as Jota returns to the Scottish champions from the French club? Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:51:27 GMT |
| Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell boss over fan abuse Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell manager citing the personal abuse he had received during a recent downturn in results. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:40:20 GMT |
| Celtic complete Jota return as Kyogo joins Rennes Celtic secure the return of Portuguese winger Jota from Rennes as Kyogo Furuhashi joins the French club. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:16:48 GMT |
| Appeal against Diomande red card to be heard on Tuesday Rangers have appealed against Mohamed Diomande's dismissal at Dundee United and the case will be heard by the Scottish FA on Tuesday. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:34:28 GMT |
| 'He has a month at most' - Thelin verdict leads fans' weekend reaction Aberdeen fans' verdict on Jimmy Thelin headlines our round-up of fan reaction from the Scottish Premiership weekend. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:06:07 GMT |
| Birmingham sign Rangers midfielder Dowell on loan Birmingham City sign Rangers midfielder Kieran Dowell on loan for the rest of the season. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:47:50 GMT |
| Watch: Best of weekend action from around the leagues The best of the action from the SPFL weekend, including Championship leaders Falkirk seeing off Raith and George Oakley shining for Ayr United again. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:13:52 GMT |
| Ex-Roma manager Garcia named Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia says he is very motivated "to get results back on the rise" after being named Belgium's new head coach. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:16:36 GMT |
| Europa League final day - who is through and what's at stake? Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all have something at stake on what promises to be a thrilling final day of the Europa League league phase. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:25:06 GMT |
| Who has qualified in Champions League & how next phase works Who needs what to progress - and how the seeding in the 2024-25 knockout phase works. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:19:25 GMT |
| 'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger' Paris St-Germain’s "Ultras" warned Manchester City what awaited them in Paris – but they could not have contemplated the scale of the nightmare that unfolded, writes Phil McNulty. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:13:40 GMT |
| PSG forward Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan Paris St-Germain and France forward Randal Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan for the rest of the season. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:39:14 GMT |
| Why Chelsea arrival Girma is so good - Asante In Anita Asante's latest BBC Sport column, she looks at why Chelsea's new arrival Naomi Girma was worth a world record transfer fee. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:41:08 GMT |
| Getting to know Chelsea's world record signing Girma Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:54:23 GMT |
| BBC to show both Women's League Cup semi-finals Both Women's League Cup semi-finals will be broadcast live on the BBC in February as Chelsea host West Ham and holders Arsenal face Manchester City. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:54:39 GMT |
| Stoke City beat Plymouth to reach cup final Stoke City Women's Molly Holder appeals for more crowd support after making it through to the National League Cup final. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:05:44 GMT |
| Chelsea target unbeaten season after 'perfect' day Chelsea "want to go the season unbeaten", says defender Lucy Bronze, as victory over Arsenal strengthens their position at the top of the WSL. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:52:07 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 |
