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| Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:01:18 GMT |
| Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:50:06 GMT |
| Leicester need something special to beat drop - Rowett Leicester City boss Gary Rowett says "belief" in increasingly dire times will be key to the Foxes' Championship survival hopes. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:07 GMT |
| Fernandez back to face Man Utd but Chelsea's problems remain Enzo Fernandez returns for Chelsea this weekend, but questions remain. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:32:07 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:39:32 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:28:15 GMT |
| Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League? Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:22:32 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every team to have been promoted to the Premier League Forty-one teams have been promoted into the Premier League, can you name them all? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:07:41 GMT |
| He was surprise winter deadline-day signing - how is Wilson doing? The biggest surprise of January's transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:02 GMT |
| McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:31:32 GMT |
| Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:22:55 GMT |
| FPL talking point: How to navigate a double gameweek The Premier League returns this weekend and, with a double gameweek, it is time to talk about chip strategies. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:51:09 GMT |
| Villa & Forest progress - relive eight iconic all-English European ties Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:05:07 GMT |
| Why 'sensational' Palace & Conference League are good fit After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:46:02 GMT |
| How 10 Premier League teams could still qualify for Europe Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:29 GMT |
| Why Silva will be remembered as a Man City legend BBC Sport takes a look at Bernardo Silva's glittering career at Manchester City and why fans will never forget him. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:11:11 GMT |
| Rashford's Barca future uncertain - Friday's gossip Marcus Rashford's Barcelona future is uncertain, Anthony Gordon to consider options amid Bayern Munich interest, while Manchester City in race for Eduardo Conceicao, plus more. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:40:57 GMT |
| UFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and Arteta The Wayne Rooney Show welcomes UFC star Paddy Pimblett this week, and it's fair to say, he's not a huge fan of Arsenal. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:41:27 GMT |
| Wood returns for Nottingham Forest after knee injury Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood says it felt like there was "no light at the end of the tunnel" during parts of his recovery. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT |
| 'I wasn't surprised' - Slot critical of overturned Liverpool penalty Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side's Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would "usually" have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:23:16 GMT |
| Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage draw with Belgium Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:12:48 GMT |
| 'It's make or break for him' - is it silverware or the sack for Arteta? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:39:33 GMT |
| Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:25 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Wayne & Paddy Pimblett on the Merseyside derby, an epic Arsenal rant and life in the UFC. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Barca say refereeing 'errors' cost them Champions League semi-final spot Barcelona say refereeing "errors" cost them a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and have caused "significant sporting and financial harm to the club". Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:59:42 GMT |
| Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:02:58 GMT |
| Fifa blamed for $100 World Cup trains from New York New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:02:13 GMT |
| What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - Gemmill v Dalglish Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:25:43 GMT |
| Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:15 GMT |
| Martinez red card 'shocking decision' - Carrick Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair was a "shocking decision" during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:52:07 GMT |
| Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:35:17 GMT |
| 'It's a real issue' - who is the back-up to Lucy Bronze? Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton discuss the challenge England face in finding a back-up and eventual successor to Lucy Bronze. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:12:11 GMT |
| Man City v Arsenal - winner takes all? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:51 GMT |
| The girl from Barry who grew up to be world class Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:55:01 GMT |
| Other clubs want to be like Wrexham, says Harvey Club director Shaun Harvey says the proudest feedback he currently hears is 'I wish our club was like Wrexham'. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:54:42 GMT |
| How Wubben-Moy has stepped into Williamson's shoes England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy took her chance when she was handed a rare start in Tuesday's victory over Spain in Leah Williamson's absence. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:22:00 GMT |
| Bellingham says Camavinga red 'a joke' as Real fury grows Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was "a joke". Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:14:49 GMT |
| The best free hit team for FPL's double gameweek The season's biggest double gameweek is here and it is a chance to triple up on Manchester City and Bournemouth assets, writes Thomas Woods. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:44:31 GMT |
| Farke 'proud' of 'brave' Leeds Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were "brave" as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:14:16 GMT |
| How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:44 GMT |
| 'You don't want an opportunity just because you're female' Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton debate Fifa's new ruling that every team in international women's football tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:04 GMT |
| De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:07:11 GMT |
| Title race over if Man City don't beat Arsenal - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:47:06 GMT |
| Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:32:56 GMT |
| Palace kept believing in Newcastle win - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team's forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:25:05 GMT |
| A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:58 GMT |
| Play-off pending? How a draw at the Etihad could set up thrilling finale Man City's meeting against Arsenal may go a long way to deciding the destination of the Premier League trophy in May, but how close a finish could it be? Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:20:29 GMT |
| 'I leave as one more of you' - but how do Man City replace departing Silva? Manchester City will lose the services of their dependable captain next season as Bernardo Silva announced he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:32:31 GMT |
| Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup with ruptured Achilles France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup after suffering a rupture of the Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:48:25 GMT |
| £124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution Newcastle United spent £124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe's men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:41:38 GMT |
| Seven goals, fastest strike and two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama The quickest strike of this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of Europe's elite tournament delivered drama in spades. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:28:14 GMT |
| How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:06:37 GMT |
| Arsenal limp to semis but Arteta wanted fire - does style matter? Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:07:45 GMT |
| Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward? Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT |
| Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round? Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:18 GMT |
| Three points off top, so why is Sutton ruling Celtic out? BBC Scotland dissects the former Celtic striker's reasons and examines the substance behind them. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:57:35 GMT |
| Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:22:16 GMT |
| 54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:06:36 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 |
| 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, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 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 |
| Who is one card away from suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:52:49 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 |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 GMT |
| All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:33 GMT |
| McGlynn worthy of Celtic consideration - Lennon Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:31:32 GMT |
| He was surprise winter deadline-day signing - how is Wilson doing? The biggest surprise of January's transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:02 GMT |
| St Mirren have proof they can beat Celtic - McLeish St Mirren have been there, done it and are more than capable of doing it again in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic, interim manager Craig McLeish says. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:42:04 GMT |
| Stewart banned from Hampden over referee criticism - gossip Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart accuses the SFA of "trying to silence voices of dissent" after his stadium ban, Rangers face competition from FC Koln for Hacken midfielder, while two Dundee United players could miss the rest of the season through injury. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:03:58 GMT |
| What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - Gemmill v Dalglish Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:25:43 GMT |
| Scottish Cup semi-final preview Andy Halliday and Scott Allan join Charlotte Cohen to preview all the weekend’s action Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 GMT |
| Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT |
| How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT |
| Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT |
| A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:58 GMT |
| The girl from Barry who grew up to be world class Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:55:01 GMT |
| How Wubben-Moy has stepped into Williamson's shoes England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy took her chance when she was handed a rare start in Tuesday's victory over Spain in Leah Williamson's absence. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:22:00 GMT |
| Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James? How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:44:59 GMT |
| Brentford to host World Sevens as Villa, Man Utd, Spurs & West Ham join Aston Villa and Manchester United will compete in this year's Women's World Sevens tournament, which will be hosted in Brentford. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:48 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 |
| 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 |
