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Liverpool's FA Cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot
Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:43:14 GMT

Haaland's 'old-school' lesson for Liverpool as FA Cup record falls
Manchester City have beaten Arsenal and taken apart Liverpool in their past two games and Erling Haaland's return to goalscoring form has laid down the gauntlet for the run-in.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:21:50 GMT

Haaland hat-trick sinks lacklustre Liverpool
Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory against Liverpool, which sends Pep Guardiola's side to the FA Cup semi-finals for an eighth successive season.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:32:59 GMT

Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle
Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:55 GMT

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:44:54 GMT

After more than 14 years at Atletico Madrid, what next for Simeone?
BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:33:33 GMT

How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again
After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:07:25 GMT

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:30:31 GMT

Chelsea thrash Port Vale 7-0 to reach FA Cup semi-final
Chelsea put seven goals against League One strugglers Port Vale at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:20:11 GMT

There is 'no ceiling' for Estevao - Rosenior
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says there is "no ceiling" for Estevao after the Brazilian teenager's impressive performance in the Blues 7-0 victory against Port Vale.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:17:56 GMT

'It's ridiculous' - Haaland hails Guardiola's Wembley record
Manchester City's Erling Haaland says Pep Guardiola's record of reaching Wembley 23 times in 10 seasons at Manchester City is "ridiculous".

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:39:03 GMT

Liverpool defeat to Man City really damaging - Murphy
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy describes Liverpool's 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City as "really damaging" and says their second-half performance "asked a lot of questions".

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:36:53 GMT

Bayern Munich's stunning comeback in 99th minute
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich came back from two goals down to clinch a victory over Freiburg thanks to Lennart Karl's 99th-minute winner.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:52:21 GMT

Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:34:56 GMT

What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around
Tony Pulis explores why Tottenham are in such a mess and what their new manager Roberto de Zerbi might do to change things as they seek to stay in the Premier League.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:15:17 GMT

O'Neill wary of dropped points as games run out for Celtic
Martin O'Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership "a difficult comeback" but "not impossible".

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:21:01 GMT

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:54:39 GMT

Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:34:38 GMT

Sutton's FA Cup predictions v boxer Richard Riakporhe
Chris Sutton takes on boxer Richard Riakporhe plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:16:10 GMT

Fernandez sanctioned to protect culture - Rosenior
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says "the door is not closed" for Enzo Fernandez, despite dropping him for the next two games and saying that he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:52 GMT

Barcelona run riot against Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Barcelona cruise into the Women's Champions League semi-finals, beating Real Madrid 6-0 at the Nou Camp and 12-2 on aggregate, setting up a tie against Bayern Munich.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:56 GMT

Arsenal reach Champions League semis as Chelsea's Bompastor sent off
Arsenal lose 1-0 in the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea but win 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals and move a step closer to successfully defending their title.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:21:33 GMT

McCabe avoids red after hair pull on Thompson
Watch the moment Katie McCabe appears to pull Alyssa Thompson's hair during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:41:57 GMT

'My players don't deserve this' - Bompastor furious after hair pull
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says her players "deserve better" after she was sent off during her side's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, in a match which saw Katie McCabe appear to pull the hair of Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:05:22 GMT

McArdle out to end NI's goal drought - could Chambers help?
Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle talks of his side's goalscoring issues as well as the impact uncapped striker Cora Chambers could make to solving those problems.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:10:09 GMT

Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:04:44 GMT

Wrexham back in top six as Parkinson to send dossier to head of referees
Phil Parkinson says he will send a compilation of incidents to referees in a bid to clear up his frustrations over some recent decisions involving his Wrexham side.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:38:46 GMT

Could Aberdeen really be relegated for first time?
Following Saturday's defeat at fellow strugglers St Mirren, Aberdeen are in serious danger of finishing in the relegation play-off spot. Do they have what it takes to stay up?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:47:32 GMT

Bayern strike late to knock Manchester United out of Champions League
Manchester United go out of the Women's Champions League as Bayern Munich score two late goals in the second leg of their quarter-final to win 2-1 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:41 GMT

Little wants more Champions League success as Arsenal reach final four
Arsenal captain Kim Little says she believes her side are "getting better and better" as they reach the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League, after beating Chelsea 3-2 on aggregate to close in on successfully defending their title.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:59:06 GMT

I can't expect to jump in at top level - Defoe
Former England striker Jermain Defoe hopes he can secure promotion with National League side Woking as the 43-year-old replaces Neal Ardley to take on his first managerial role.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:23:04 GMT

Watch: Scotland lose friendly against Ivory Coast
Watch the best of the action as Scotland are beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Highlights: Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland
Watch highlights as Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland in their international friendly match in Cardiff.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:34 GMT

Wiegman on 'speechless' Parkinson's England call-up
England manager Sarina Wiegman explains why she has handed a first senior call-up to 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson for World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:44 GMT

Is Roberto de Zerbi the man to save Spurs?
Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams discuss Roberto de Zerbi's prospects, with the Italian in advanced talks with relegation-threatened Tottenham.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:18:12 GMT

'Japan beat England too, so let's be real' - Robertson on Scotland defeats
Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:36:17 GMT

'That's world class' - pundits analyse Russo's hat-trick vs Tottenham
BBC pundits Fara Williams and Anita Asante analyse Alessia Russo's brilliant hat‑trick against Tottenham, discussing whether her best position is the number nine or 10 role for Arsenal.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:29:25 GMT

Tudor's five Premier League games as Spurs boss
BBC Sport takes a look back at Igor Tudor's five Premier League games in charge as Tottenham Hotspur boss.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:40:47 GMT

Brighton condemn Leicester City to seventh-straight league loss
A lone goal from Brighton's Kiko Seike is enough to condemn Leicester City to a seventh-straight loss in the WSL while Albion move up to sixth.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:41:56 GMT

Is Scottish Premiership title race set for fresh twist?
After a two-week break from the carnage, what's next in one of the most gripping title fights in Europe?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:51:05 GMT

Hodgson on rocky Ronaldo relationship, and is Guehi up there with Terry?
Roy Hodgson: Managing Ronaldo, Liverpool & England Pressure.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Man Utd's Lacey, 18, knocking at first-team door
Manchester United's 18-year-old forward Shea Lacey is tipped for big things as he pushes for a first-team spot.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments
New Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi apologises to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:26:32 GMT

The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs
BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:09:45 GMT

The $11k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale
Fifa is charging what is thought to be the most expensive general admission price for a football match.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:10:43 GMT

Who uses academy players most in Premier League - and does it matter?
As Max Dowman becomes the latest academy product to make an impact in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at who uses their youngsters most.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:59:10 GMT

Kerr's uncertain future - should Chelsea keep striker?
The future of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr remains uncertain - but would it be a wise decision to let her leave on a free transfer this summer?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:26:53 GMT

Is success crucial? BBC Sport experts pick their player of the season
With award season just around the corner, BBC Sport experts pick their contenders for Premier League player of the year. Do you agree?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:34:54 GMT

The remarkable rise of Tuchel's English assistant
Ten years after playing for Accrington, Anthony Barry is hoping to help Thomas Tuchel win the World Cup for England.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:11:39 GMT

The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:57:22 GMT

BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:16 GMT

Forget Forest & Spurs... Barrow are the kings of chaos
Now onto their fifth manager of the season, are League Two Barrow the true 'kings of chaos'?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:32:01 GMT

All February and March's done deals, including deadline day
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:17:09 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

Thrilling dark comedy starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick
A small-town vlogger tries to uncover the truth about her best friend's disappearance.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 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.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:14:59 GMT

How does Tudor's record compare to other Tottenham bosses?
Our Ask Me Anything team compare Igor Tudor's managerial record to other Tottenham managers of recent years.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:39 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

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, 23 Mar 2026 07:56:52 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 nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:37 GMT

Rohl won't be watching title rivals as Rangers bask in top spot
Rangers moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season. Head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:19:36 GMT

'Simply not good enough' - could Aberdeen be relegated for first time?
Following Saturday's defeat at fellow strugglers St Mirren, Aberdeen are in serious danger of finishing in the relegation play-off spot. Do they have what it takes to stay up?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:47:32 GMT

PSV monitoring Rangers' Chermiti - gossip
Dutch club track Rangers striker as Celtic defender suffers injury setback.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:29:54 GMT

Griezmann to join MLS side Orlando from Atletico
Former France forward Antoine Griezmann will join MLS side Orlando City from Atletico Madrid this summer.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:40:45 GMT

PSG's league game between legs of Liverpool Champions League tie postponed
Paris St-Germain's Ligue One match against Lens, which was set to take place between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, has been postponed.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:51:34 GMT

How Arbeloa is getting the best out of Real Madrid's stars
BBC Sport looks at how Alvaro Arbeloa has managed to get the best out of the Real Madrid squad since his appointment in January.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:06:35 GMT

Real talk is nonsense but I may coach again - Klopp
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says speculation he will return to management with Real Madrid this summer is "nonsense".

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:46:20 GMT

Lang's surgery for thumb injury 'went well'
Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a "serious cut" at Anfield.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:13:53 GMT

Who are the record Champions League goalscorers?
Our Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored the most goals in the Champions League.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:10:57 GMT

McArdle out to end NI's goal drought - could Chambers help?
Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle talks of his side's goalscoring issues as well as the impact uncapped striker Cora Chambers could make to solving those problems.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:10:09 GMT

How WSL 2 side Charlton are defying odds in league and cup
Hardly anyone was talking about Charlton being WSL 2 title contenders before the season began. But they are defying the odds - and also have a cup quarter-final to look forward to.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:03:01 GMT

Uncapped Chambers named in McArdle's first NI squad
Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle's first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:23:00 GMT

Kerr's uncertain future - should Chelsea keep striker?
The future of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr remains uncertain - but would it be a wise decision to let her leave on a free transfer this summer?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:26:53 GMT

Barcelona run riot against Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Barcelona cruise into the Women's Champions League semi-finals, beating Real Madrid 6-0 at the Nou Camp and 12-2 on aggregate, setting up a tie against Bayern Munich.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:56 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


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