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| Ranking the 10 most exciting wingers in the world Few things in football are more exciting than an in-form wide man, but who are the most exciting in the world right night? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:13:08 GMT |
| Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:06:27 GMT |
| Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:39:12 GMT |
| Kosovo in euphoria as they dream of World Cup history Having gained independence in 2008, Kosovo are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup and sparking "the biggest celebrations ever seen in Pristina". Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:59 GMT |
| How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:24:03 GMT |
| De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to take charge immediately, according to sources. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:07:37 GMT |
| Who are the Japan players England should look out for? England face Japan in their next friendly match as they continue their preparations for the World Cup this summer. BBC Sport takes a look at the Japanese players to look out for. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:31:53 GMT |
| How Sky can ignore limit on its TV picks & why fans are fed up Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:06:59 GMT |
| Wales v Northern Ireland - the match nobody wants Wales host Northern Ireland in a friendly in Cardiff on Tuesday because both teams lost their World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:41:10 GMT |
| Fernandez on Real Madrid shortlist - Tuesday's gossip Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is on Real Madrid's shortlist, Juventus are eyeing Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, Newcastle receive a boost in their bid to keep hold of Sandro Tonali, plus more. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:09:54 GMT |
| Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space' Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for the cost of one parking space at a World Cup stadium this summer. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:12:21 GMT |
| World Cup risks being 'stage for repression' - Amnesty The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:22 GMT |
| 'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:42:03 GMT |
| Fit-again McGinn was 'petrified' he would miss World Cup John McGinn has been a Scotland international for a decade now as he looks forward to the World Cup after a big injury scare. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:03:38 GMT |
| Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Japan. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:59:35 GMT |
| Wales boss Bellamy to keep 'best job in the world' Craig Bellamy underlines his commitment to staying on as Wales head coach, describing it as the best job in the world. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:13:42 GMT |
| Shades of Gascoigne - the rise of England's Anderson Four years ago Elliot Anderson was helping Bristol Rovers to League Two promotion - this summer he could be a key player for England at the World Cup. BBC Sport charts his rise. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:07:18 GMT |
| Former West Brom keeper Godden dies aged 70 Popular former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Tony Godden dies at the age of 70. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:07:20 GMT |
| Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:02 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 |
| Chelsea leave it late to win seven-goal thriller over Villa Chelsea secure a vital three points as they beat Aston Villa 4-3 to go second in the league table and get back on track for Champions League qualification. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:32 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 |
| Siren scores screamer as West Ham draw at London City Oona Siren's stunning volley helps Women's Super League relegation battlers West Ham fight back to earn a point against London City Lionesses. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:25 GMT |
| Two teams, three games, six days - O'Neill's unique predicament BBC Sport NI looks at how Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill will navigate a unique six-day stretch that will include games against Wales, Birmingham City and a relegation six-pointer against West Brom. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:18:02 GMT |
| Hodgson happy being retired but Bristol City hard to turn down Roy Hodgson says there is a lot he misses about football after coming out of retirement to become caretaker manager of Bristol City. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:47:10 GMT |
| I designed Everton's new stadium - now I have an 1878 tattoo Architect Dan Meis talks about the challenges of designing Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium - including relegation battles, new owners, a pandemic and global war. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:12 GMT |
| Will De Zerbi save Spurs & is Tuchel’s mind made up already? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:34:00 GMT |
| 75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA Fans believe VAR is ruining goal celebrations and has not improved football since its introduction, according to a Football Supporters' Association survey. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:01:15 GMT |
| Watch: Brown's last Ayr game as Championship leaders also stumble Watch our round-up of highlights from Scotland's lower leagues as Scott Brown's Ayr United reign ends in defeat, Championship leaders St Johnstone drop home points, Stenhousemuir miss a chance to top the third tier, while Spartans and East Kilbride draw at the top of League 2. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:25 GMT |
| Scotland's World Cup build-up begins with narrow Japan loss Watch the best of the action from Hampden as Junya Ito's 84th-minute strike consigns Scotland to defeat in their first World Cup warm-up friendly. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:15:53 GMT |
| Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Spurs Striker Alessia Russo nets a first-half hat-trick as Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham 5-2 in front of a crowd of more than 46,000 fans at Emirates Stadium. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:30:19 GMT |
| Man City edge closer to WSL title by beating Man Utd Vivianne Miedema's double helps Manchester City edge closer to the Women's Super League title with a comfortable derby win over neighbours United. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:51:45 GMT |
| 10-player Liverpool survive fightback to win Merseyside derby Ten-player Liverpool hold on for their first Women's Super League away win of the season with a hard-fought victory over local rivals Everton at Goodison Park. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:44:58 GMT |
| BBC Sport experts choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick? With one game to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his England World Cup squad, BBC Sport reporters choose their starting XIs for the summer. Who would you pick? Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:19:41 GMT |
| Celtic legend Brown leaves Ayr by mutual consent Former Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown stands down as Ayr United manager "by mutual consent". Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:26:56 GMT |
| How to follow Ivory Coast v Scotland on BBC TV, radio & online The details of the BBC's television, radio and digital coverage of Tuesday's friendly between Scotland and the Ivory Coast. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:02:50 GMT |
| Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim The survivor raised a legal action after claiming he was attacked by Frank Cairney at Celtic Boys Club in 1989. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:06:49 GMT |
| 'We've had closure' - O'Shea ready to park Czech loss Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea says the squad have had "closure" from their penalty shootout defeat to Czech Republic on Thursday which ended their World Cup dream. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:01:05 GMT |
| Spurs have addressed their Tudor error - but cannot afford another Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange must get the next Tottenham appointment correct or else they could follow Igor Tudor, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:09:17 GMT |
| Women's Football Weekly Extra: Inside Bayern Munich with Harder and Eriksson Ben catches up with Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder at the FC Bayern Campus. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:42:00 GMT |
| Salah set completely new standards - Klopp Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is an "all-time great" at Liverpool and that he "would not be surprised if he plays another six or seven years" after the forward announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:19:24 GMT |
| Wales' World Cup dream ends in pain of penalty shootout Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:52:38 GMT |
| Bellamy bewildered by Wales' shootout defeat Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:51:20 GMT |
| The 'daredevil child' scouted by an ex-England captain The origin story of Manchester United and England's Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:11:26 GMT |
| O'Neill positive about Northern Ireland future despite Italy defeat Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists the future is bright for his side after they lose their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy, as they're beaten 2-0 in Bergamo. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:45:43 GMT |
| 'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:34:35 GMT |
| Tonali strike puts Italy ahead against Northern Ireland Watch as Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali gives Italy the lead against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:57:20 GMT |
| Hume rues missed chances as Northern Ireland lose to Italy Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0 to Italy in Bergamo, bringing their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup to an end. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:22:01 GMT |
| Watch Celtic's McAneny's world record-breaking halfway line goal Celtic's Maria McAneny's goal straight from kick-off against Hibernian in December has been confirmed as the fastest in the history of women's football. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:10:45 GMT |
| Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:31:54 GMT |
| Barcelona put six past Madrid in quarter-final first leg Barcelona took control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final with an impressive, dominant away first-leg victory at Spanish rivals Real Madrid. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:41:02 GMT |
| Madrid's Caicedo scores 'wonder strike' against Barcelona Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo scores with a stunning effort in her team's 6-2 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their women's Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:51:34 GMT |
| Premier League quiz: Name every manager departure this season A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on nine occasions this season - can you name them all? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:58:21 GMT |
| How do Man City replace captain Silva if he leaves? Manchester City could find themselves without the services of their manager and captain next season with the futures of both Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva in question beyond this summer. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:53:38 GMT |
| What happened to former Chelsea wonderkid Musonda? Charly Musonda could have been a household name but his story is one of frustration and unfulfilled potential. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:32:30 GMT |
| Managing in an international break - and what to do when your star player does not come home Tony Pulis explains why international breaks can be an opportunity as well as a problem for managers, and what he did when one of his players did not return on time. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:18:09 GMT |
| The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78 Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:24:43 GMT |
| 'Like being stabbed in stomach' - Everton's Snoeijs on endometriosis Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:08 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 |
| Ruth Jones as the late Carry On actress Hattie Jacques How Hattie Jacques's home life was blown apart by a secret sexual liaison with her young driver Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:41:55 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 |
| Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool? Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool? Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:05:37 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 |
| What happens when a manager gets suspended? Ever wondered what a touchline ban entails? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what punishment managers actually face. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:48 GMT |
| Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:11:06 GMT |
| How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:24:03 GMT |
| Podcast: Can Scotland triumph over Ivory Coast on the Mersey? We preview Scotland’s match with Ivory Coast as the World Cup build-up continues. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Rangers' Matondo set for Norway move - gossip Rangers winger and Celtic midfielder on the move as Gordon Strachan backs Aberdeen appointment. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:29:08 GMT |
| Fit-again McGinn was 'petrified' he would miss World Cup John McGinn has been a Scotland international for a decade now as he looks forward to the World Cup after a big injury scare. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:03:38 GMT |
| Does McLeish keep his job if he keeps St Mirren up? Craig McLeish might be a surprise choice to lead St Mirren in a fight against relegation but the interim manager has plans to stick around. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:54:26 GMT |
| Celtic hero Brown exits Ayr United after poor run Former Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown stands down as Ayr United manager "by mutual consent". Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:26:56 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 |
| Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or? Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:26:18 GMT |
| Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for fourth term Joan Laporta vows Barcelona will be "unstoppable" as he is re-elected club president for a further five years. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:06:15 GMT |
| From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:06:45 GMT |
| Why Real Madrid have 'complete confidence' in teenager Pitarch When an 18-year-old makes Real Madrid history in a crucial Champions League tie against Manchester City, it inevitably draws acclaim and attention. BBC Sport takes a look at rising star Thiago Pitarch. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:13:58 GMT |
| Bohs' Brennan earns first Republic of Ireland call-up Teenage Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan earns her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:08:16 GMT |
| Women's Football Weekly Extra: Inside Bayern Munich with Harder and Eriksson Ben catches up with Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder at the FC Bayern Campus. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:42:00 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 |
| England's Kearns reveals she has had a miscarriage England international Missy Bo Kearns says "the past weeks have been filled with a kind of sadness that's hard to explain" as she reveals she has had a miscarriage. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:13:53 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 |
