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Saka scores 'magnificent' goal as Arsenal beat Real Madrid
Bukayo Saka scores a "magnificent" goal as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Bernabeu to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:51 GMT

Did Mbappe dive? Or should penalty have stood?
VAR rules out a penalty awarded to Real Madrid against Arsenal after Kylian Mbappe is adjudged to have dived.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:01:37 GMT

Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game
Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:32:02 GMT

Man Utd's Onana to start against Lyon - Amorim
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will be recalled for the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:46:03 GMT

100% jeopardy: Every Championship team can still go either up or down
The Championship boasts wide open promotion and relegation battles, no VAR, record attendances - with just four games to go.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:31:31 GMT

Chelsea fans should 'trust' me - Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca urges fans to trust him and says the team is improving under his leadership.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:47:42 GMT

Al-Nassr target Chelsea's Caicedo - Thursday's gossip
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, Newcastle's Sandro Tonali is wanted by Juventus, while Arsenal are told how much RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko will cost.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:50:24 GMT

Barca's Leon banned for allegedly touching opponent's groin
Barcelona defender Mapi Leon is banned for two Liga F matches after allegedly touching an opponent's groin.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:19:12 GMT

Martinez levels for Inter with fifth goal in five games
Watch as Lautaro Martinez becomes the first Inter Milan player to score in five consecutive Champions League matches as he scores in their second leg quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:01:27 GMT

Kane scores with 'lethal' finish for Bayern
Watch as Harry Kane scores a 'lethal' goal against Inter Milan to keep semi-final hopes alive for Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:01:31 GMT

Courtois saves Saka penalty
Thibaut Courtois saves Bukayo Saka's penalty as the Arsenal forward tries to chip the ball home during Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:01:41 GMT

How Aston Villa's second-half comeback had PSG worried
Nedum Onuoha analyses Aston Villa's second-half performance during their Champions League quarter-final second-leg against PSG.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:02:12 GMT

PSG hold on to reach semi-finals despite inspired Villa comeback
Aston Villa fall agonisingly short of reaching the Champions League semi-finals as a thrilling 3-2 second-leg victory for Unai Emery's side sees PSG hold on to win 5-4 on aggregate.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:02:27 GMT

A year on, how does Thelin assess Aberdeen impact?
It is a year since Aberdeen appointed Jimmy Thelin. How does the Swede assess that time as his side prepare for a Scottish Cup semi-final?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:42:36 GMT

Postecoglou has 'no idea' about his Spurs future
Ange Postecoglou says he does not know whether he will remain Tottenham Hotspur head coach beyond the end of the season.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:08:53 GMT

McIlroy can bring Green Jacket to Man Utd - Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wants Rory McIlroy to bring a winning feeling to Old Trafford following his Masters golf triumph.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:23:48 GMT

England to host Jamaica in last match before Euros
England will play Jamaica at Leicester's King Power Stadium on 29 June in their final friendly before Euro 2025.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:27 GMT

'Despair for Emery, but Villa showed they belong'
Aston Villa fell short against PSG - but Unai Emery's side showed they now belong in this elite company, writes Phil McNulty.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:03:22 GMT

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China
Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:49:10 GMT

Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool training
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to training before their Premier League fixture with Leicester City on Sunday.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:59:22 GMT

Donnarumma thwarts Aston Villa with three brilliant saves
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma makes three crucial saves to stop Aston Villa reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:01:53 GMT

Barcelona reach semi-finals despite brilliant Dortmund fightback
Serhou Guirassy scores a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund beat Barcelona 3-1 in their Champions League quarter-final second leg but fail to overturn a four-goal deficit from the first leg.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:02:03 GMT

Emery 'proud of everything' Villa achieved
Unai Emery says he is "proud of everything" Aston Villa achieved during their run to the Champions League quarter-finals which ended in an agonising defeat by PSG.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:27:28 GMT

'I fought him every day' - how Mourinho handled Eto'o
Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho discusses the psychology he used to get the best out of striker Samuel Eto'o while the pair were at Inter Milan.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:09:28 GMT

Why PSG are ready to end Champions League wait - Sutton
The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton explains why he think PSG will win the Champions League this season.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:44:14 GMT

Ferguson demands 'discipline' against 'tournament favourites' Bilbao
Barry Ferguson wants his Rangers players to emulate the side he helped captain to the Uefa Cup final in 2008 when they face Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:24:11 GMT

Mbappe available for Copa del Rey final despite one-game ban
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will be available for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after receiving one-match ban for red card against Alaves.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:09:14 GMT

Farke, Parker, Wilder & Le Bris up for Championship manager of season
Daniel Farke, Scott Parker, Chris Wilder and Regis Le Bris are nominated for the Championship manager of the season award.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:11:56 GMT

'He was on fire' - so was Emery wrong to replace Rashford?
Marcus Rashford produces arguably his best display as Aston Villa come close to completing a stunning comeback against Paris St-Germain.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:42:43 GMT

Champions League quarter-finals - how it stands & route to final
The Champions League is back this week with two English clubs among the eight teams that have reached the quarter-finals.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:43:09 GMT

Europa League anthem played at Champions League quarter-final
A system malfunction led to the wrong anthem being played before Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:40:50 GMT

Chelsea WSL lead cut to three points - what's their title run-in?
Chelsea look to be charging towards a sixth straight WSL title despite their lead being cut to three points, but there's still plenty to play for in the relegation battle and race for Europe.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:45:28 GMT

The life, loss and legacy of Kevin Campbell
Wayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Tyrese Campbell and more discuss the life and tragic death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:15:05 GMT

What is a tifo banner?
BBC Sport's Ask me Anything team take a look at what tifo is.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:10:20 GMT

Ballon d'Or to boardroom – why Swansea for Modric?
With Luka Modric investing in Swansea City, BBC Sport asks why? How did it happen? What will his role be? And what does it mean for the Welsh club?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:52:51 GMT

Leeds full-back Kristensen joins Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt complete a permanent transfer for Leeds United full-back Rasmus Kristensen for a fee believed to be around £9m.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:32:21 GMT

Bournemouth to open talks with Iraola on new deal
Bournemouth intend to open formal talks with manager Andoni Iraola over a new contract this week, with owner Bill Foley flying to England to start discussions.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:44:16 GMT

When Mourinho ghosted Eto'o to get best out of him
Jose Mourinho reveals his inspired psychological tactics which helped Inter Milan win the Champions League in new BBC Sport documentary.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:22:15 GMT

Ex-Wimbledon winger Fairweather dies at 63
Former Sunderland and Wimbledon winger Carlton Fairweather dies at the age of 63.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:15:55 GMT

Football Daily
Can Manchester United retain the Women's FA Cup against quadruple-chasing Chelsea?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:15:00 GMT

Concacaf opposes 64-team World Cup plans for 2030
Concacaf president Victor Montagliani criticises a proposal to expand the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:58:41 GMT

Laws backs Hillsborough memorial at Forest ground
Brian Laws says it is not too late for his former club Nottingham Forest to install a permanent memorial to those people who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:10:37 GMT

Modric, Mbappe, Ronaldo - the players targeting football club ownership
Following Luka Modric's investment in Swansea City, the BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into why more and more footballers are snubbing management.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:13:34 GMT

Hearts aim for Hampden heroics after league pain
Neil Critchley says Heart of Midlothian must "quickly move on" from the disappointment of failing to make the Premiership's top six with a chance to reach the Scottish Cup final.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:19:36 GMT

Can you name the biggest Champions League comebacks?
Real Madrid will have to mount their biggest ever Champions League comeback if they are to overturn the 3-0 quarter-final first leg defeat by Arsenal.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:49:47 GMT

Onana is ready to return - Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says goalkeeper Andre Onana is "ready to return" after being recalled for the side's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:45:42 GMT

'I fought him every day' - how Mourinho handled Eto'o
Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho discusses the psychology he used to get the best out of striker Samuel Eto'o while the pair were at Inter Milan.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:09:28 GMT

Emery 'proud of everything' Villa achieved
Unai Emery says he is "proud of everything" Aston Villa achieved during their run to the Champions League quarter-finals which ended in an agonising defeat by PSG.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:27:28 GMT

Arsenal thrash Leicester to keep title hopes alive
Arsenal keep their Women's Super League title hopes alive with a comfortable 5-1 win over struggling Leicester City.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:59:54 GMT

How do you choose between best ever Champions League midfielders?
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the best Champions League midfielders, but with the likes of Pirlo, Busquets, Kroos, Xavi and Iniesta on the list, who wins?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:10:33 GMT

Why PSG are ready to end Champions League wait - Sutton
The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton explains why he think PSG will win the Champions League this season.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:44:14 GMT

'We need performances for Howe to be proud of' - Tindall
Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall says the team must "deliver performances for the manager to be proud of" as Eddie Howe recovers from pneumonia.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:03:52 GMT

'He carried a whole room' - family & friends pay tribute to Kevin Campbell
Friends and family, including his son Tyrese and former team-mate Andy Cole, pay tribute to Kevin Campbell who passed away in June 2024.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:04:48 GMT

How to win the Champions League: Jose Mourinho
Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary 'How to win the Champions League: Jose Mourinho'.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:15:10 GMT

Why Real Madrid season could be seen as 'big failure'
Real Madrid are second in La Liga, in the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League last eight, but even if they pick up silverware should it be viewed as a successful season?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:56:05 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

Corner chicken & Rory Delap 2.0 - what's the future of football?
From corner chicken to Rory Delap 2.0, BBC Sport explores some ideas for where football tactics could go next.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT

Why Salah turned down '£500m Saudi move' for Liverpool stay
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel lifts the lid on why Mohamed Salah decided to stay at Liverpool despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:12:44 GMT

Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:09:54 GMT

The rise and poignant fall of Wrexham Deadpool hero Mullin
He has been Wrexham's leading scorer for the past three seasons but now cannot find a way into Phil Parkinson's promotion-chasing squad.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:14:38 GMT

Who wants to sign £30m Ipswich striker Delap?
The 22-year-old Ipswich striker has a £30m relegation release clause and will likely leave Portman Road in the summer - but to where?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:20:23 GMT

Would 48-team Women's World Cup be good for the game?
BBC Sport looks at the pros and cons of expanding the Women's World Cup from 32 teams to 48.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:10 GMT

Transfers - February, March and April 2025 and all the deadline day deals
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:42:08 GMT

Ferguson demands 'discipline' against 'tournament favourites' Bilbao
Barry Ferguson wants his Rangers players to emulate the side he helped captain to the Uefa Cup final in 2008 when they face Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:24:11 GMT

A year on, how does Thelin assess Aberdeen impact?
It is a year since Aberdeen appointed Jimmy Thelin. How does the Swede assess that time as his side prepare for a Scottish Cup semi-final?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:42:36 GMT

Hearts aim for Hampden heroics after league pain
Neil Critchley says Heart of Midlothian must "quickly move on" from the disappointment of failing to make the Premiership's top six with a chance to reach the Scottish Cup final.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:19:36 GMT

Listen: Scottish Cup semi-final and Bilbao v Rangers previews
We preview the weekend's Scottish Cup semi-finals and Rangers' European quarter-final.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Dumbarton FC deal agreed to exit administration
A proposal has been agreed that would allow Dumbarton to exit adminstration and pay their creditors in full, the Scottish League 1 club's administrator has announced.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:45:49 GMT

Celtic open post-split fixtures away to Dundee Utd
Celtic can wrap up the Scottish Premiership title away to Dundee United on 26 April, following the release of the post-split fixtures, while the final Old Firm derby will be at Ibrox on 4 May.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:06:45 GMT

Leeds full-back Kristensen joins Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt complete a permanent transfer for Leeds United full-back Rasmus Kristensen for a fee believed to be around £9m.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:32:21 GMT

What is a tifo banner?
BBC Sport's Ask me Anything team take a look at what tifo is.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:10:20 GMT

England to host Jamaica in last match before Euros
England will play Jamaica at Leicester's King Power Stadium on 29 June in their final friendly before Euro 2025.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:27 GMT

Barca's Leon banned for allegedly touching opponent's groin
Barcelona defender Mapi Leon is banned for two Liga F matches after allegedly touching an opponent's groin.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:19:12 GMT

Man City's Fowler suffers ACL injury
Manchester City forward Mary Fowler is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:30:09 GMT

Chelsea WSL lead cut to three points - what's their title run-in?
Chelsea look to be charging towards a sixth straight WSL title despite their lead being cut to three points, but there's still plenty to play for in the relegation battle and race for Europe.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:45:28 GMT

How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave?
With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:30:55 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

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