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| Man City beat rivals Man Utd 2-1 to win FA Youth Cup Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United to win the FA Youth Cup. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:44:32 GMT |
| Championship play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:35:02 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Blossoms & Songer Chris Sutton takes on indie band Blossoms and rapper Songer plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:15:01 GMT |
| Shaw leads WSL player of the season shortlist Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women's Super League Football Awards. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:29 GMT |
| Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season Chelsea's all-time top scorer in the WSL, Sam Kerr, will leave the club when her contract expires this summer. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:05:10 GMT |
| How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles England and Scotland have experienced two highly controversial VAR decisions in a matter of days which could help to decide who ends the season as champions. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:26:47 GMT |
| McCabe to leave Arsenal in the summer Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:14:24 GMT |
| Tavernier hurt at losing farewell Ibrox appearance Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he "felt deeply hurt and let down" and that "the situation could and should have been handled much better" after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox. Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:29 GMT |
| Nancy rues lack of time after 'beautiful' 33-day Celtic spell Wilfried Nancy describes his 33-day tenure as Celtic manager as a "beautiful experience" but contends it's a "no brainer" that he didn't get long enough to change the culture and impose his way of doings things at the club. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:24:18 GMT |
| Elliott's wasted Villa loan embarrassing - Emery Harvey Elliott has played only four Premier League games for Aston Villa this season and has not featured since February. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:47 GMT |
| Hearts call for 'fair opportunity' in title finale Hearts' owners have pleaded that destination of the Scottish Premiership title be "decided by the players on the pitch" rather than by the match officials. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:02:38 GMT |
| Controversial 99th-minute penalty boosts Celtic title hopes Watch the penalty award against Motherwell that keeps Celtic's Scottish Premiership title hopes alive going into a final-day showdown with Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:13:28 GMT |
| Man City pile pressure on Arsenal with Palace win Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:16 GMT |
| Hearts put three past Falkirk to move within point of title Watch the highlights as Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 to set up a final-day meeting with Celtic in which they only need to avoid defeat to win the Scottish Premiership. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:32 GMT |
| 'Beyond happy' - Guardiola praises Foden performance Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is "beyond happy" with Phil Foden's performance after the midfielder provided two assists in City's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:22:50 GMT |
| Celtic score controversial late penalty to set up epic final day Watch the highlights as Celtic score a controversial late penalty to win at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day decider against Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:54:10 GMT |
| PSG & Arsenal eye Fernandes - Friday's gossip Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, plus more. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:48:56 GMT |
| How local boy O'Reilly took centre stage at Man City Nico O'Reilly has fond memories of his last trip to a Wembley Stadium final and the Manchester City player will be aiming to produce a repeat in Saturday's FA Cup showpiece against Chelsea. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:28 GMT |
| Louie Barry - Barcelona to Wembley via nine loans From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career of "wonderkid" Louie Barry. Thu, 14 May 2026 07:33:45 GMT |
| Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:27:51 GMT |
| Ancelotti extends Brazil contract until 2030 Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:27:58 GMT |
| Man Utd's Carrick on manager of the season shortlist Manchester United caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is included on a six-man shortlist for the Premier League's Manager of the Season award. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:33:09 GMT |
| FPL talking point - four players for the final stretch With two weeks of the Premier League campaign remaining, selecting players with low ownership could give you an end-of-season boost. Here are four to help give you the edge. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:41 GMT |
| Why Tsaroulla is 'cherishing' play-offs with Notts County Notts County's Nick Tsaroulla talks about how surviving a car crash that very nearly ended his career as a teenager has taught him to "cherish" the game. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:59:15 GMT |
| Hurzeler unsure if Japan's Mitoma will make World Cup Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he "is not sure yet" if Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma will be fit to play in the 2026 World Cup. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:29:03 GMT |
| Taylor named permanent Exeter boss for second time Exeter City appointed Matt Taylor as their new manager after returning to the club on an interim basis. Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:05 GMT |
| Was it a penalty? Celtic and Hearts face title decider as McInnes slams 'disgusting' call Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:56:22 GMT |
| Captain Gyokeres for a Burnley bonanza - FPL team of the week Arsenal's home game against Burnley is the perfect opportunity to capture a late-season FPL haul - but which attacking asset should you pick? Thu, 14 May 2026 06:42:16 GMT |
| 'Iran still waiting on World Cup visas' Iranian FA president Medhi Taj says players have not been issued with visas for the World Cup, which starts in less than a month. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:08:34 GMT |
| African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:24:51 GMT |
| Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad Defender Tommy Smith, whose club Braintree Town were relegated from the National League this season, is named in New Zealand's World Cup squad. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:34:31 GMT |
| Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick Forward Julian Hall makes MLS history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's win over Columbus Crew. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:05:03 GMT |
| How to follow the FA Cup final on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup final. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:42:36 GMT |
| Walsall name ex-Huddersfield boss Grant head coach League Two side Walsall appoint Lee Grant as their new head coach, replacing Darren Byfield who was given the job until the end of the season. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:39:28 GMT |
| Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:41 GMT |
| What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:29 GMT |
| Man City were too good for us - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Manchester City were "too good" for his side after losing 3-0 at Etihad Stadium. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:38 GMT |
| Levy optimistic Tottenham will avoid relegation Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is optimistic the club will remain in the Premier League despite battling relegation. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:30 GMT |
| Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned Tue, 12 May 2026 16:36:37 GMT |
| Watch goals as Dunfermline & Thistle draw play-off semi first leg Watch the goals as Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle draw the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:17:25 GMT |
| Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United. Mon, 11 May 2026 21:53:56 GMT |
| Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:49:22 GMT |
| Tottenham players good enough to stay up - De Zerbi Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:07:24 GMT |
| Penalty pandemonium sets up Hearts & Celtic showdown for the ages On a night of bewilderment, there was one unarguable truth. Hearts still have this in their own hands. Only Celtic can stop them, writes Tom English. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:44:41 GMT |
| Dundee United's Ferry in Republic of Ireland squad Dundee United defender Will Ferry is called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday's friendly against Grenada. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:29 GMT |
| US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets Fifty countries, including five that have qualified for the World Cup, are subject to the bond requirement as part of Trump's crackdown on visa overstays. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:10:33 GMT |
| Fifa risking player safety over heat at World Cup - scientists A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm. Thu, 14 May 2026 05:07:14 GMT |
| Captain Gorry to leave West Ham Katrina Gorry, who will leave West Ham when her contract expires next month, says captaining the side has been "the greatest honour". Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:11 GMT |
| Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:44:04 GMT |
| Why Arsenal have fallen short in WSL and Champions League this season Why have Renee Slegers' side not been able to get their hands on any of the season's biggest prizes? Wed, 13 May 2026 21:08:27 GMT |
| Beyond the Hollywood story - what are Wrexham really building? BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men's team. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:37:37 GMT |
| 'I sold my late dad's diamond ring to get to Villa's Europa League final' Scott Barnes took the emotional decision, to bag a ticket to Villa's first Euro final since 1982. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:49:23 GMT |
| It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:51 GMT |
| Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:08 GMT |
| How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs' Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened? Tue, 12 May 2026 23:01:09 GMT |
| How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL? Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:45:25 GMT |
| Ups, downs and the race for Europe All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:25 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 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 tense World War I film by Sam Mendes starring George MacKay During the First World War, two soldiers must cross no-man's-land to deliver a message. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:49:48 GMT |
| What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:32 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. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:27:02 GMT |
| Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:51 GMT |
| Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts? Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:25 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 12 May 2026 07:57:27 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| Tavernier 'hurt' at missing out on farewell Ibrox appearance Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he "felt deeply hurt and let down" and that "the situation could and should have been handled much better" after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox. Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:29 GMT |
| Nancy rues lack of time in first interview since 'beautiful' 33-day Celtic spell Wilfried Nancy describes his 33-day tenure as Celtic manager as a "beautiful experience" but contends it's a "no brainer" that he didn't get long enough to change the culture and impose his way of doings things at the club. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:24:18 GMT |
| Motherwell say no bid for Berthel Askou amid Toulouse talk Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:26 GMT |
| Celtic face European competition for Hibs midfielder Chaiwa - gossip Celtic continue to pursue Hibs midfielder, while Paul Dickov believes a return to Rangers would benefit Scotland defender Nathan Patterson. Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:27 GMT |
| Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad announcement Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:14:41 GMT |
| Might a former Celtic hero help Haiti surprise Scotland? The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:36:21 GMT |
| Shaw leads WSL player of the season shortlist Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women's Super League Football Awards. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:29 GMT |
| McCabe to leave Arsenal in the summer Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:14:24 GMT |
| Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season Chelsea's all-time top scorer in the WSL, Sam Kerr, will leave the club when her contract expires this summer. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:05:10 GMT |
| Captain Gorry to leave West Ham Katrina Gorry, who will leave West Ham when her contract expires next month, says captaining the side has been "the greatest honour". Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:11 GMT |
| Why Arsenal have fallen short in WSL and Champions League this season Why have Renee Slegers' side not been able to get their hands on any of the season's biggest prizes? Wed, 13 May 2026 21:08:27 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly What did Manchester City get so right? Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
