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| Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right? Liverpool's exit from the Champions League was hastened by a VAR intervention. BBC Sport analyses the key refereeing decisions in their season. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:35:44 GMT |
| Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola? With Vincent Kompany making an impressive impact at Bayern Munich, BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan takes a closer look at the manager's unique style. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:37 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 |
| Liverpool fear lengthy lay-off for Ekitike France forward Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:04:24 GMT |
| Two fans get first banning orders for tailgating Two men become the first in England to be convicted for breaking a new tailgating law at last month's Carabao Cup final. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:04:49 GMT |
| Refereeing v Atletico 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", says their forward Raphinha. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:32:51 GMT |
| John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs? BBC Sport explores John Terry's imminent takeover of Colchester, why ex-pros are buying clubs, and what the feeling is among fans. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:40:45 GMT |
| Liverpool boss Slot 'surprised' Hillsborough Law not yet passed The Liverpool manager said families "should not have to fight for the truth" of how loved ones died. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:55:40 GMT |
| Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse' Sir Keir Starmer has asked the Treasury to meet a group of retired footballers who say they were victims of "financial abuse". Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:20:08 GMT |
| Does it matter if Wrexham don't get promoted this season? BBC Sport examines whether it matters if Wrexham don't seal promotion to the Premier League this season at the first time of asking. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT |
| Why Bellingham can rescue Real Madrid's Euro dream Jude Bellingham was behind Real Madrid's late resurgence against Bayern Munich last week in their Champions League first-leg tie, and could be key in Wednesday's return. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:47 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 |
| How Eckert's Saints have made late promotion charge When Southampton beat Blackburn on Tuesday it extended their remarkable unbeaten run to 18 games - so how has Tonda Eckert done it? Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:03 GMT |
| Man Utd watch Bournemouth pair - Wednesday's gossip Manchester United watch Premier League pair, Bayern Munich want Harry Kane's England team-mate, plus who is next for the Bournemouth job. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:47:43 GMT |
| When was the last three-team race for Scottish title? Three sides are battling for the Scottish title this season, but when was the last time there such a close contest? Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:06:51 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every team to have reached a Champions League semi-final Thirty-one teams have reached the Champions League semi-finals since the tournament's rebrand in 1992-93. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT |
| Shelvey to quit playing and manage UAE minnows Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey retires from playing and takes over as manager of UAE third tier side Arabian Falcons FC. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:01:42 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 |
| 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 |
| Have Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI? Northern Ireland aren't known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:44:45 GMT |
| Slot's Isak gamble backfires as Liverpool trophy hopes end Arne Slot's gamble to start Alexander Isak against PSG backfires with his own future also in the balance after a Champions League exit. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:16:15 GMT |
| Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must "take care of our own business" before focusing on what looks set to be a key Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in June. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:55:12 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 |
| Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad' Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:09:34 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 |
| 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 |
| 'No fear, pure fire' - Arteta defiant on pivotal week Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants the club to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:01:01 GMT |
| Tottenham players don't need a coach - De Zerbi Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:13:15 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 |
| 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 |
| Newcastle defeat to Palace 'deflating' - Howe Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his sides 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace was "deflating" and calls the decision to award a late penalty against them "soft", as The Magpies fall to 14th in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:54:12 GMT |
| Villa are 'motivated and excited' by Champions League prospect - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling "motivated and excited" at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:37:18 GMT |
| Walsh hits century - but who has most England Women caps? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women's football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:31 GMT |
| Should hair pulling be violent conduct? Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:56 GMT |
| Neville's Overlap buys Goldbridge's YouTube channels Gary Neville's The Overlap buys Manchester United influencer Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:16 GMT |
| Football Daily Did Arne Slot let Liverpool down? Should Isak have started? Will Arsenal beat Sporting? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:24:00 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 |
| A monumental night for Leeds - what does it mean in survival scrap? A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:31:43 GMT |
| What is going on with Garnacho? Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge? Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:50:40 GMT |
| Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:21:58 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 |
| Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season? Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:35:37 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 |
| Scotland's last three-way title race - Dundee United's finest hour Three sides are battling for the Scottish title this season, but when was the last time there such a close contest? Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:06:51 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 |
| 'Napoli offer McTominay rise to stay until 2030' - gossip Napoli reportedly offer Scott McTominay a significant increase to extend his contract as Dinamo Zagreb receive £10m offers for Scott McKenna. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:13:58 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 |
| Listen: How do fans view the Scottish title race? After more twists in the title race, we hear how fans of Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic feel. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weekend. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:54 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 |
| 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 |
| Have Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI? Northern Ireland aren't known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:44:45 GMT |
| Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must "take care of our own business" before focusing on what looks set to be a key Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in June. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:55:12 GMT |
| Walsh hits century - but who has most England Women caps? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women's football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:31 GMT |
| Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing' Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:35:24 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 |
