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Celtic 'gaining confidence' despite missed chance
Celtic miss an opportunity to end their seven-year wait for an away win the in the Champions League, but are "gaining confidence" at this level, says Brendan Rodgers.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:54:06 GMT

Guardiola 'not going to manage another club team'
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be his final managerial job in club football before he "maybe" coaches a national team.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:31:08 GMT

Man Utd open to Rashford bids - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester United are open to offers for Marcus Rashford, Arsenal are considering Dusan Vlahovic, and Virgil van Dijk rejects Liverpool's contract offer.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:50:45 GMT

Key questions behind Fifa's controversial Saudi World Cup decision
Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the men's 2034 World Cup will be one of the most controversial steps that football's governing body has ever taken.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:03:30 GMT

Romero criticises Spurs board for lack of spending
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero criticises the club's board for a lack of investment following Sunday's disappointing 4-3 defeat home by Chelsea.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:42:40 GMT

Slot 'far from pleased' with Liverpool display
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:41:21 GMT

Which team has suffered most with injuries this season?
Player fatigue, fixture congestion and injuries have been key parts of the 2024-25 Premier League season narrative so far - who has had it worse?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:37:03 GMT

Manager O'Neil to remain in charge at Wolves
Under-pressure Wolves boss Gary O'Neil retains the support of the club and will remain in charge.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:16:32 GMT

The Football News Show
How do you become a licensed agent and what's it like dealing with them in negotiations?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

'A bit of a miracle' - How Girona went from 'amateurs' to Champions League
BBC Sport visits Girona to find out how the Catalan club went from playing in the lower divisions to becoming part of the City Football Group and reaching the Champions League.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:01:43 GMT

Liverpool rode their luck in Girona win - Warnock
Stephen Warnock believes Liverpool were not at their best in the 1-0 Champions League win at Girona.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:05:05 GMT

Disappointment at draw shows Celtic progress - Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says the fact they are disappointed with a goalless draw in Zagreb shows how far they have progressed.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:31:59 GMT

Spurs must believe in what Postecoglou is doing - Sutton
Chris Sutton discusses Ange Postecoglou's problems at Spurs and whether the 4-3 loss to Chelsea shows their style of play in unsustainable.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:48:33 GMT

'Not acceptable' to block regulator bill - Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warns peers it is "not acceptable to use parliamentary procedures to try to block" the Football Governance Bill as it passes through the House of Lords.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:39:25 GMT

Brighton agree to sign Gomez from Inter Miami
Brighton agree to sign Paraguay international Diego Gomez from Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:09:14 GMT

'Promised change, but Juventus are back in crisis'
As Juventus prepare to host Man City in the Champions League, Italian football expert Mina Rzouki looks at why the Old Lady are back in crisis.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:39:16 GMT

Millwall head coach Harris to leave club
Millwall head coach Neil Harris is to step down from his role at the club following their game at Middlesbrough.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:33:51 GMT

Pearson's 'incredible challenge' to walk again
Former Leicester City and Watford manager Nigel Pearson says "learning to walk again has been an incredible challenge".

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:37:20 GMT

How well do you remember Champions League scorers?
The Champions League enters its sixth round of league games this week but how well do you remember the players who have scored so far?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:40:53 GMT

'He's in my heart' - Soucek's goal tribute to injured Antonio
West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dedicates his goal to injured team-mate Michail Antonio and says the whole team had a video call with the forward before Monday's crucial win against Wolves.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:10:40 GMT

Parachute payment jibes 'lazy assumption' - Wilder
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says it is a "lazy assumption" that parachute payments are the main reason his side top the Championship.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:31:06 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?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:31:32 GMT

Premier League official Coote sacked after investigation
Referees' body PGMOL sacks Premier League official David Coote following a "thorough investigation" into his conduct.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:47:30 GMT

Lopetegui dedicates West Ham win to 'special guy' Antonio
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui shrugs off scrutiny about his future and dedicates the 2-1 win over Wolves to striker Michail Antonio who has had surgery after being involved in a car crash.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:38:27 GMT

How move to Atalanta transformed Lookman's career
BBC Sport's Nedum Onuoha travels to Bergamo meet Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and discuss the impact that his move to Italy is having on his life and career. club is having on his life and career.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:41:54 GMT

Leicester have 'more about them' under Van Nistelrooy
Match of the Day 2 pundits Ashley Williams and Troy Deeney analyse Ruud van Nistelrooy's "brave" substitutions that allowed Leicester to produce a stunning comeback to draw against Brighton.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:47:50 GMT

How Spurs' mistakes cost them the Chelsea match
Match of the Day 2 pundits Ashley Williams and Troy Deeney discuss the individual Tottenham Hotspur mistakes that resulted in Chelsea coming from two goals down to win 4-3.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:04:28 GMT

Chelsea defeat Brighton in thriller to extend 100% record
Watch highlights as Chelsea continue their unbeaten start to the Women's Super League with victory over Brighton at Kingsmeadow.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:02:28 GMT

Why Man Utd and Dan Ashworth parted ways
What went wrong between Manchester United and now former sporting director Dan Ashworth? The Match of the Day 2 team are joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell - who broke the story of his departure.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:23:27 GMT

O'Neil 'not concerned' about Wolves future
Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil says he is "not concerned" about his future at the club and remains proud of his players after a 2-1 defeat at West Ham he puts down to "a combination of us not doing enough and decisions going West Ham's way."

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:44:59 GMT

'A sore one, a painful one' - Postecoglou on Chelsea comeback
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says his side "let themselves down" at critical moments as Chelsea came from two goals behind to win at Spurs.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:09:56 GMT

Maresca praises 'mentally strong' Chelsea players after comeback at Spurs
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praises the reaction of his players after they came from two goals down to complete a stunning comeback win at Tottenham.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:27:39 GMT

West Ham come from behind to beat relegation rivals Palace
Watch highlights as West Ham United come from two goals down to beat relegation rivals Crystal Palace in a thrilling Women's Super League clash.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:34:04 GMT

Four Man City players make Fifpro men's World XI
Four Manchester City players and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk are named in the Fifpro men's World XI for 2024.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:03:22 GMT

'Pain was sickening' - Ex-players on heading fears
Former Premier League players Steve Howey and Gary Pallister tell the BBC of their health fears after years of heading footballs.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:08:23 GMT

Real Madrid eye Palmer - Tuesday's gossip
Cole Palmer is drawing Real Madrid attention, West Ham to step up Evan Ferguson interest and trio set for Jonathan David battle.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:20:50 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

Football Daily
What does Dan Ashworth's departure mean for Manchester United women?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:43:00 GMT

Keita leaves Werder Bremen to join Ferencvaros
Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will leave Werder Bremen to join Hungarian club Ferencvaros on loan in January.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:26:09 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

Guardiola: Chasing Perfection
How and why has Pep Guardiola been able to revolutionise football?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:44:00 GMT

Weekly football quiz: Who did RVN beat in first game?
With a question from each day, we test how well you remember the last week of football.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:52:07 GMT

When will England and Wales find out Euro 2025 opponents?
England are joined by Wales at next summer's European Championship, but when is the draw and how can you follow it?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:08:55 GMT

Why 'The Godfather' of PSR wants clubs to spend more money
Leading sports lawyer Nick de Marco on football finance, the Manchester City case and why he backs an independent regulator.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:56:57 GMT

'Liverpool are the real deal' - why it will be hard to stop them now
MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer explains why it will be hard for anyone to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool following Sunday's win over Manchester City.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:03:49 GMT

'Now I understand why Jose got angry' - Essien on life as a coach
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien on coaching in Denmark and learning from Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:03:28 GMT

Manager ins and outs - December 2024
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, 05 Dec 2024 12:10:28 GMT

Transfers - September - December 2024
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:53:14 GMT

Celtic 'gaining confidence' in Champions League despite missed opportunity
Celtic miss an opportunity to end their seven-year wait for an away win the in the Champions League, but are "gaining confidence" at this level, says Brendan Rodgers.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:54:06 GMT

Disappointment at draw shows Celtic progress - Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says the fact they are disappointed with a goalless draw in Zagreb shows how far they have progressed.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:31:59 GMT

Liverpool step up chase for Miller - gossip
In Tuesday's Scottish gossip, Liverpool reportedly step up their chase of Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:43:51 GMT

'Turn up or Old Firm may get third stand', St Johnstone fans warned
More St Johnstone fans must attend matches against Celtic and Rangers to convince their club not to give the Old Firm three stands at McDiarmid Park next season, says chief executive Frank Smith.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:09:56 GMT

Does taste of Champions League change Celtic's ambitions?
Does the Champions League campaign change Celtic's ambitions for the season?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Champions League's new table explained
The Champions League will follow a new format from 2024-25 - BBC Sport explains what will change and what will stay the same.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:42:58 GMT

Former Man Utd winger Nani announces retirement
Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani - who was playing for Estrela Amadora this season - retires from playing.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:02:58 GMT

Keita leaves Werder Bremen to join Ferencvaros
Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will leave Werder Bremen to join Hungarian club Ferencvaros on loan in January.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:26:09 GMT

The pursuit of... multi-club ownership with a social conscience
Goran Pandev, Giuseppe Rossi and the inspirational man played by Will Smith in a Hollywood movie are all part of a multi-club ownership model with a difference.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:34:34 GMT

Right time for Celtic with Dinamo in disarray?
Celtic face Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League at a time when the Croats are suffering a poor run of form and an injury crisis, writes Alasdair Lamont.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:34:45 GMT

Holders Man Utd host third-tier West Brom in Women's FA Cup
Holders Manchester United will host West Bromwich Albion in the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup on 12 January.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:58:13 GMT

Five Lionesses earn Fifpro World XI places
Five England players are included in the Fifpro women's World XI team with Lucy Bronze named for a record-equalling seventh time.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:26:11 GMT

Roebuck return after stroke 'a dream'
England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck says "nothing will ever beat this feeling" after returning to playing almost a year since suffering a stroke.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:42:00 GMT

Football Daily
What does Dan Ashworth's departure mean for Manchester United women?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:43:00 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

'No limitations' - Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime
Kylian Mbappe wasn't always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:20:44 GMT


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