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'It's an opportunity' - what is at stake for Man City? Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola describes his side's Champions League situation as 'not a problem' but 'an opportunity' as they look to avoid exiting at the group stage. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:24:04 GMT |
Lewis-Skelly ban overturned after Arsenal appeal Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly's three-match ban - imposed for his red card at Wolves on Saturday - has been overturned after an appeal. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:42:39 GMT |
Tierney will be Celtic player by summer - Rodgers Brendan Rodgers confirms that Scotland defender Kieran Tierney will move to Celtic from Arsenal this summer at the latest. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:35:11 GMT |
Arsenal teenager Heaven on brink of Man Utd move Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Arsenal's teenage central defender Ayden Heaven. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:32:30 GMT |
Why it will take Villa time to achieve Emery's real Champions League aim Former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger explains why it will take time for them to achieve regular Champions League football. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:55:06 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. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:26:02 GMT |
Leicester City helicopter crash ruled an accident The crash on 27 October 2018 killed five people, including the football club's chairman. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:12:15 GMT |
Italian clubs target Casemiro & Hojlund - Wednesday's gossip Manchester United duo Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund attracting interest from Italian clubs, Wolves braced for Matheus Cunha offers, Evan Ferguson can leave Brighton, plus more. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:04:02 GMT |
'Should a woman have my job?' - Spurs boss Vilahamn Robert Vilahamn is one of six men to currently manage a Women's Super League club, but the Tottenham head coach wants to see more females in his position. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:42:06 GMT |
Rangers win Diomande appeal - watch the incident Rangers succeed in their appeal against Mohamed Diomande's dismissal in Sunday's win over Dundee United following a Scottish FA hearing. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:32:15 GMT |
Champions League explained: Who needs what to make knockouts? BBC Sport explains what teams need from the final round of matches in the league phase of the Champions League to qualify for the knockout stages. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:32:57 GMT |
Monday Night Club: What next for Rashford and Man Utd? Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton to discuss Marcus Rashford's future and whether he should leave Manchester United. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:39:18 GMT |
'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR What really happened behind the scenes of one of the most famous deadline day stories? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:11:35 GMT |
Exit talk with Pep wasn't comfortable - Walker Kyle Walker says talking to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about his loan move to AC Milan was not "comfortable". Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:16:24 GMT |
How does British football food rate with European fans? How does British football food rate with the Champions League away fans who have visited the UK during the league stage? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:29:28 GMT |
'It damages our game' - Arteta condemns Oliver abuse Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes online abuse is damaging football and more needs to be done to "kick it out" of the game. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:37:35 GMT |
St Johnstone owner talks cancer, Valakari, relegation & beer After recovering from cancer, owner Adam Webb speaks to BBC Scotland about his return to St Johnstone, their chances of avoiding relegation and his future plans. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:05:11 GMT |
The Football News Show There’s all to play for in what could be a dramatic night of Champions League action. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT |
Motherwell fans have say as Kettlewell quits over abuse What do Motherwell fans make of their former manager Stuart Kettlewell's decision to leave and his reasons for making it? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:30:25 GMT |
Swansea City officials have received 'death threats' Swansea City's Supporters Trust says people involved with running the club have received death threats over the perceived failings at the Swansea.com Stadium. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:04:41 GMT |
Sheff Utd boss Wilder signs long-term extension Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder extends his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:01:01 GMT |
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 |
Football Daily What does the record signing of Naomi Girma to Chelsea mean for the league? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:30:00 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 |
Neymar set for Santos after Al-Hilal deal terminated Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is cancelled by mutual consent. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:59:55 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 |
'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 |
Hibs buy Gambia midfielder Manneh from Odense Hibernian sign Gambia midfielder Alasana Manneh from Danish second-tier leaders Odense Boldklub for an undisclosed fee. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:04:50 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 |
Pre-contract agreements - why are they different in NI? BBC Sport NI looks at the effect of pre-contract agreements in Northern Ireland and asks why the rules are different here from some other European countries. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:42:59 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 |
Hearts sell full-back Oyegoke to Hellas Verona Daniel Oyegoke joins Hellas Verona "on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee", the Scottish Premiership club announce. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:09:40 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Who can qualify for the next phase after gameweek 7? 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. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:17:46 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 13:33:28 GMT |
Tierney will be Celtic player by summer - Rodgers Brendan Rodgers confirms that Scotland defender Kieran Tierney will move to Celtic from Arsenal this summer at the latest. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:35:11 GMT |
Rangers win Diomande appeal - watch the incident Rangers succeed in their appeal against Mohamed Diomande's dismissal in Sunday's win over Dundee United following a Scottish FA hearing. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:32:15 GMT |
Motherwell fans have say as Kettlewell quits over abuse What do Motherwell fans make of their former manager Stuart Kettlewell's decision to leave and his reasons for making it? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:30:25 GMT |
Hearts sell full-back Oyegoke to Hellas Verona Daniel Oyegoke joins Hellas Verona "on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee", the Scottish Premiership club announce. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:09:40 GMT |
St Johnstone owner talks cancer, Valakari, relegation & beer After recovering from cancer, owner Adam Webb speaks to BBC Scotland about his return to St Johnstone, their chances of avoiding relegation and his future plans. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:05:11 GMT |
Hibs buy Gambia midfielder Manneh from Odense Hibernian sign Gambia midfielder Alasana Manneh from Danish second-tier leaders Odense Boldklub for an undisclosed fee. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:04:50 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. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:26:02 GMT |
Celtic 'kept believing' to create 'history' - Rodgers Brendan Rodgers praises his Celtic side after they "kept believing" to snatch a late win over Young Boys and create a "bit of history" by reaching the Champions League play-off round. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:40:14 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 |
Antony joins Real Betis on loan until end of season Manchester United winger Antony joins La Liga side Real Betis on loan until the end of the season. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:55:41 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 |
'Should a woman have my job?' - Spurs boss Vilahamn Robert Vilahamn is one of six men to currently manage a Women's Super League club, but the Tottenham head coach wants to see more females in his position. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:42:06 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 |
Football Daily What does the record signing of Naomi Girma to Chelsea mean for the league? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:30:00 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 |
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 |