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| 'Intense, aggressive, entertaining' - what will Tudor bring to Spurs? After Igor Tudor agrees to take charge of Tottenham for the remainder of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at what supporters can expect to see from his side. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:59:35 GMT |
| Neto scores hat-trick as Chelsea see off Hull in FA Cup A Pedro Neto hat-trick fires Chelsea through to the FA Cup fifth round with a comfortable win at Championship Hull City. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:23:05 GMT |
| Pereira signs deal as Forest boss until end of next season Vitor Pereira has signed a deal until the end of next season to become Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the campaign. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:47:39 GMT |
| One manager, two jobs - how will O'Neill's situation work? After the announcement that he will manage both Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers this season, how will Michael O'Neill juggle two jobs? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:41:26 GMT |
| Man cave and fatherhood - Elanga on life at Newcastle Why Anthony Elanga is loving his time at Newcastle following his £55m move from Nottingham Forest in the summer. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:01:54 GMT |
| Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:18:17 GMT |
| 'What on earth is he doing?!' - Delap misses big chance for Cheslea Liam Delap misses a huge chance to give Chelsea the lead against Hull City in their FA Cup fourth round tie at the MKM Stadium. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:43:57 GMT |
| 'What on earth is he doing?!' - Delap misses big chance for Cheslea Liam Delap misses a huge chance to give Chelsea the lead against Hull City in their FA Cup fourth round tie at the MKM Stadium. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:43:57 GMT |
| 'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says we will "have a better society" by embracing other cultures but the world has "a lot of work to do". Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:28:06 GMT |
| Arsenal miss chance to restore six-point lead in Brentford draw Arsenal miss out on the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a thrilling 1-1 draw at Brentford. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:51:06 GMT |
| To boo or not to boo? Pundits and fans have their say Football fans and BBC pundits Danny Murphy, Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney have their say on whether it is OK to boo your own team. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:15:23 GMT |
| Guehi and Glasner 'had big disagreement' during defeat by Macclesfield Macclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers tells The Wayne Rooney Show Oliver Glasner and Marc Guehi had a "big disagreement" at half-time in Crystal Palace's FA Cup third-round defeat by the non-league side. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:29:41 GMT |
| Man City's Rodri charged over 'not fair' referee comments Manchester City midfielder Rodri is charged with misconduct by the Football Association following comments he made about referees following his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham earlier this month. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:12:15 GMT |
| 'I had to put everyone on edge' - how managers make an impact In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains the key things a manager can do before, during and after matches to get the results they want. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:02:33 GMT |
| Celtic report £13.2m pre-tax interim profit Celtic report a pre-tax profit of £13.2m in their interim results for the six months to December. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:58:29 GMT |
| O'Neill to juggle Blackburn & Northern Ireland roles Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is appointed Blackburn Rovers boss until the end of the season in a move that will see him juggle both roles. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:10:00 GMT |
| Better society if we 'embrace other cultures' - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says we will "have a better society" by embracing other cultures, in response to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration remarks. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:41:43 GMT |
| Rangers v Hearts, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Goodwin in focus Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts travel to Ibrox in the game of the weekend, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jim Goodwin are also in focus Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:41:46 GMT |
| Football must avoid 'microscopic' VAR - Uefa refs' chief Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti says video assistant review (VAR) is becoming too forensic and handball must be revisited. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:23 GMT |
| Tudor agrees deal to become Spurs' interim boss Igor Tudor agrees a deal to become Tottenham interim head coach until the end of the season. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:49:49 GMT |
| Sutton's FA Cup fourth-round predictions v Daffy Duck & Porky Pig BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Daffy Duck and Porky Pig - and AI - with his predictions for all 16 FA Cup fourth-round ties. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:48:46 GMT |
| Can you name all FA Cup finalists since 2008 that weren't the 'big six'? With the FA Cup returning this weekend, test your knowledge of the previous finalists from outside the Premier League's 'big six'. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:15:56 GMT |
| New faces, chasers and strugglers - what to look out for in the EFL BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in Saturday's EFL schedule. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:23:55 GMT |
| To boo, or not to boo? Do players notice and why do fans do it? Booing at football is an accepted part of the game. It's been around since time began, but are fans increasingly booing their own team? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:20:09 GMT |
| One of big strengths in squad - Slegers on Smith's new role Arsenal boss Renee Slegers praises the versatility of forward Olivia Smith before Sunday's trip to Brighton in the Women's Super League. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:52:36 GMT |
| Andrews praises 'sensational' Brentford after Arsenal draw Brentford manager Keith Andrews feels his side outperformed Arsenal in the second half of their 1-1 draw at the GTech Community Stadium in the Premier League. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:46:02 GMT |
| Arsenal let game become chaotic - Arteta Mikel Arteta says his side lacked discipline and composure in the second half, as Arsenal have to settle for a 1-1 draw away at Brentford in the Premier League. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:01:01 GMT |
| How 'terrific' Wirtz shone for Liverpool Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy says Florian Wirtz was "pulling the strings" for Liverpool in their 1-0 against Sunderland. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:42 GMT |
| Should Foden have been sent off against Fulham? Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes Manchester City's Phil Foden was "lucky" not to have been sent off for a tackle on Fulham's Calvin Bassey. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:38 GMT |
| Van Dijk scores as Liverpool beat Sunderland to close top-four gap Virgil van Dijk's header gives Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Sunderland, as Arne Slot's side become the first away team to win at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this season. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:01:44 GMT |
| Le Tissier & Terland's celebration mocks Man Utd fan Manchester United's Elisabeth Terland and Maya Le Tissier playfully mock Frank Ilett by pretending to cut their hair while celebrating a goal. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:01:18 GMT |
| How poker-face Eustace has transformed Derby in year Derby County head coach John Eustace reflects on his first year in the job and looks ahead to what he wants from the Rams. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:49:36 GMT |
| Will Arsenal's end-of-season form haunt them again? Arsenal are four points clear at the top of the Premier League with 12 games to play - but will recent history repeat itself? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:21:08 GMT |
| Pato consortium pulls out of Colchester talks An investment group including former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato withdraws from talks to take over Colchester United. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:53:49 GMT |
| Port Vale v Bristol City FA Cup tie postponed Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Port Vale and Bristol City is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:17:30 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? Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:58:53 GMT |
| Rangers out to apply pressure as Hearts aim to 'annoy' Rangers and Heart of Midlothian both deny Sunday's meeting is a "must-win" game, but both know the stakes are high in the Scottish Premiership title race. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:11:52 GMT |
| Haaland ends open-play goal drought as Man City beat Fulham Erling Haaland scores his first goal from open play in the Premier League in nine games, as Manchester City soundly defeat Fulham 3-0 to move three points behind league leaders Arsenal. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:30:10 GMT |
| Burnley score three quickfire goals to stun Palace in comeback win Burnley score three goals in seven minutes as Scott Parker's side come from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:02:44 GMT |
| Late own goal helps Aston Villa beat Brighton A late Jack Hinshelwood own goal gives Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Brighton, in a game where their former midfielder James Milner equals the all-time Premier League appearance record. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:06:48 GMT |
| Wasteful Forest held at home by Wolves Nottingham Forest play out a frustrating 0-0 home draw with bottom side Wolves despite having 35 attempts at goal, the most by a Sean Dyche side in the Premier League. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:30:14 GMT |
| Frank dismissal needed as Spurs in danger of relegation - Shearer Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer believes Tottenham had no choice but to sack manager Thomas Frank as the club are currently in a relegation battle. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:20:38 GMT |
| BBC to show Scots' games live as Serie A returns to free-to-air TV Games involving Scotland internationals Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Lennon Miller, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig are to be shown live on the BBC from Sunday thanks to a new multi-game rights package. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:24:06 GMT |
| 'Pep also loves golf and wanted to know what my handicap was' Ex-cricketer Nick Knight's nephew Ben once played for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - now January's League Two player of the month wants promotion with Cambridge. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:46:46 GMT |
| Tuchel extended England stay for 'amazing players' Thomas Tuchel says he extended his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028 because of the "amazing group of players" at his disposal. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:23:30 GMT |
| Bellamy aims high after Wales' Nations League draw Wales are grouped with champions Portugal, Denmark and Norway in the top tier of the Nations League. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:30 GMT |
| Scotland to begin Nations League campaign in Slovenia Scotland will kick-off their Nations League campaign away to Slovenia on 26 September after Uefa confirmed the fixture list for the competition. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:01:29 GMT |
| Docherty to assist as Aberdeen prepare for summer appointment Former assistant manager Tony Docherty rejoins Aberdeen to strengthen Peter Leven's interim management team until the summer as the Scottish Premiership club prepare to wait until then for a new head coach. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:25:00 GMT |
| St Johnstone continue title push in Airdrie - watch on BBC Scottish Championship leaders St Johnstone visit Airdrieonians on Friday, a game you can watch live on BBC Scotland. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:09:51 GMT |
| Watch Dyche's final interview as Forest boss Watch Sean Dyche's final interview as Nottingham Forest boss after their 0-0 draw with bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:54:53 GMT |
| Liverpool showed 'character' to win at Sunderland - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team showed "character" to beat Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:20:21 GMT |
| 'This has turned a bit personal' - Confession Cam WSL presenter Alex Scott and pundits and fellow Lionesses legends Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton make confessions about each other, and reveal who they would sign, bench and sell in a five-a-side team. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:51:11 GMT |
| 'One of our best' - Man City first half delights Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes his side's first-half display as "one of our best" as they score all three goals before the break in their 3-0 Premier League win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:25:35 GMT |
| Silva unhappy at 'cheap goals' in Man City defeat Fulham manager Marco Silva says his side conceded "cheap goals" in their 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:12:49 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 |
| Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:36:01 GMT |
| Carrick's 'Sir Alex' playbook and a happy start at Man Utd Michael Carrick is happy with his start as Manchester United head coach despite dropping his first points in 1-1 draw at West Ham. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:30:13 GMT |
| Can you name the past 10 permanent Spurs managers? Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after just under eight months in charge - can you name the managers who came before him? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:13:29 GMT |
| Why are Aberdeen taking so long to appoint a manager? The club are still working to find Jimmy Thelin's successor, a month after the Swede's exit. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:05:39 GMT |
| All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:20:28 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season 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. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:57:38 GMT |
| Why are some football shin pads so small? Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:32:59 GMT |
| How does the Nations League work and when is the draw? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Uefa Nations League works ahead of the draw for the 2026-27 competition Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:54:25 GMT |
| What do you get for winning EFL Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the winner of the Carabao Cup gets. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:44 GMT |
| When is transfer deadline day around the world? Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the transfer deadline is set around the world. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:27:32 GMT |
| How many players are clubs allowed to loan out? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the rules around how many players clubs are allowed to send out on loan Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:14 GMT |
| What happens during a football medical? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what is involved in a medical exam when a football player joins a new club. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:49:53 GMT |
| What is a transfer deal sheet? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what a transfer deal sheet is and why it is needed for transfers on deadline day. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:35:15 GMT |
| How much do teams earn for reaching Champions League knockouts? Our Ask Me Anything team breaks down how much money Premier League teams have received by advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:57 GMT |
| Celtic report £13.2m pre-tax interim profit Celtic report a pre-tax profit of £13.2m in their interim results for the six months to December. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:58:29 GMT |
| Rangers v Hearts, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Goodwin in focus Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts travel to Ibrox in the game of the weekend, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jim Goodwin are also in focus Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:41:46 GMT |
| Docherty to assist as Aberdeen prepare for summer appointment Former assistant manager Tony Docherty rejoins Aberdeen to strengthen Peter Leven's interim management team until the summer as the Scottish Premiership club prepare to wait until then for a new head coach. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:25:00 GMT |
| Rangers out to apply pressure as Hearts aim to 'annoy' Rangers and Heart of Midlothian both deny Sunday's meeting is a "must-win" game, but both know the stakes are high in the Scottish Premiership title race. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:11:52 GMT |
| BBC to show Scots' games live as Serie A returns to free-to-air TV Games involving Scotland internationals Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Lennon Miller, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig are to be shown live on the BBC from Sunday thanks to a new multi-game rights package. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:24:06 GMT |
| Watch: Paton lob seals St Johnstone win at Airdrie Watch Ruari Paton's solitary goal in St Johnstone's win at Airdrieonians, which moved the Perth side five points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:21:38 GMT |
| Cologne youth team break record with 50,000 crowd Cologne's Under-19s break the attendance record for a Uefa Youth League match with 50,000 people watching the side take on Inter Milan. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:42:16 GMT |
| Ex-Villa striker Duran signs for sixth club aged 22 Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins the sixth club of his career at the age of just 22 as he signs for Zenit St Petersburg on loan. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:22:26 GMT |
| Why are Real Madrid players training in masks? Real Madrid players have been pictured taking part in high-intensity drills while wearing unusual blue masks - so what's the reason for them? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:30:07 GMT |
| Booed by some, loved by others - why does Vinicius divide Real fans? Despite scoring a vital goal against Rayo Vallecano, why does forward Vinicius Jr continue to split opinion at the Bernabeu? Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:21:39 GMT |
| Quiz: Name the record transfer for every letter of the alphabet When it comes to transfer windows, it's not all about the numbers - the letters are important too! Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:46:31 GMT |
| One of big strengths in squad - Slegers on Smith's new role Arsenal boss Renee Slegers praises the versatility of forward Olivia Smith before Sunday's trip to Brighton in the Women's Super League. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:52:36 GMT |
| Bompastor keeps reason for Green's Chelsea exit 'private' Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says she wants Paul Green's exit as head of women's football after 13 years kept "private and confidential". Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:33:30 GMT |
| How Aluko sparked women's football punditry debate How former England foward Eni Aluko sparked a women's football punditry debate. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:48:09 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Alex Scott meets Olivia Smith to talk Canada, her heritage and life at Arsenal. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:30:00 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 |
| Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:43:39 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 |
