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| Football Focus Alex Scott presents the last Football Focus after 52 years on BBC One. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:59:00 GMT |
| Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham Why the stakes could not be higher in Tottenham and West Ham's relegation shootout. Sun, 24 May 2026 05:15:37 GMT |
| Wembley, Vegas, Premier League - jubilant Hull back in the big time Even the most dedicated Hull City fan could not have envisaged their season ending like this, with Wembley glory and a return to the top flight. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:05:39 GMT |
| Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king' As Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool comes to an end, a look at his legacy with insight from Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, Steven Gerrard and more. Sat, 23 May 2026 18:03:26 GMT |
| Iran says World Cup base moved to Mexico from US Iran says Fifa has approved the country's World Cup training base being switched from the United States to Mexico. Sun, 24 May 2026 09:51:42 GMT |
| How well do you remember this season's Premier League? Test your knowledge of the 2025-26 Premier League season before the final round of fixtures. Sun, 24 May 2026 07:39:07 GMT |
| Stockport and Bolton aim to end second-tier exiles Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County aim to end their second-tier exile when they contest Sunday's League One play-off final at Wembley. Sat, 23 May 2026 10:26:01 GMT |
| Cut-price Leao interests Man Utd - Sunday's gossip AC Milan are ready to let Rafael Leao leave for a cut-price fee with Manchester United interested, Jarrod Bowen could also be heading to Old Trafford, plus more. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:28:30 GMT |
| An architect who redefined football - why Guardiola stands apart Pep Guardiola undoubtedly belongs among football's greatest managers, but Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explores why he stands apart. Sun, 24 May 2026 05:57:50 GMT |
| FPL talking point - players to make a final-week impact With only one round of Premier League fixtures remaining, selecting players with low ownership could be crucial to jumping above a rival in your mini-league - so here are three options. Sun, 24 May 2026 07:18:27 GMT |
| What does WSL relegation mean for Leicester City? After a five-year stay in the WSL, Leicester City were relegated on Saturday - so what does the future of the club look like? Sun, 24 May 2026 06:29:45 GMT |
| The big question after Celtic win double - will O'Neill stay? Martin O'Neill was only supposed to be in charge of Celtic for a few weeks in the autumn, but has now won a double. So what happens next? Sat, 23 May 2026 18:45:33 GMT |
| Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:46:23 GMT |
| What is at stake on final day of Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:38 GMT |
| Notts County v Salford - a battle of the ages at Wembley BBC Sports looks at why Notts County's League Two play-off final with Salford City will be a clash of the age at Wembley. Sun, 24 May 2026 10:20:31 GMT |
| Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without? Hull City striker Oli McBurnie sends a message to Scotland boss Steve Clarke with his Championship play-off final winner after being omitted from the World Cup. Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:31 GMT |
| Girona relegated a year after Champions League campaign Girona have been relegated from La Liga just a season after playing in the Champions League. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:54:13 GMT |
| Flubbed lines, impressionists and Tom Jones - Football Focus memories On the final episode of Football Focus, the hosts and pundits reminisce on their fondest memories from their time on the show. Sun, 24 May 2026 11:18:59 GMT |
| Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Champions League Barcelona secure their fourth Champions League title in six seasons as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each score twice to thrash Lyon in the final in Oslo. Sat, 23 May 2026 18:43:35 GMT |
| Celtic see off second-tier Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup Watch highlights as Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 at Hampden to win the Scottish Cup. Sat, 23 May 2026 17:19:23 GMT |
| Charlton earn WSL promotion after Whitehouse penalty heroics Charlton Athletic beat Leicester City to earn their first promotion to the WSL courtesy of goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse's penalty shootout heroics, relegating the Foxes to WSL2. Sat, 23 May 2026 15:44:19 GMT |
| Maguire's England posts 'not necessary' - Tuchel England manager Thomas Tuchel said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's decision to go public on social media with his "shock and disappointment" on missing out on the World Cup squad was "not necessary". Fri, 22 May 2026 16:20:25 GMT |
| Heartbreak for Boro after missing three chances to go up Middlesbrough make unwanted history by becoming the first club to miss three chances at Premier League promotion in the same season. Sat, 23 May 2026 19:04:45 GMT |
| Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air. Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:30 GMT |
| 'Star of the show' - Whitehouse saves four penalties as Charlton reach WSL Sophie Whitehouse is the ‘star of the show’ as Charlton Athletic reach the Women’s Super League for the first time. Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:09 GMT |
| Captain Bowen for final-day fling - FPL team of the week Pack your team with players whose teams have something to play for on the final day of the season, writes Thomas Woods. Sat, 23 May 2026 07:07:51 GMT |
| Was cup final fond farewell for Larssonesque Maeda? All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say goodbye. Sat, 23 May 2026 16:46:07 GMT |
| How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the final day of the Premier League season on the BBC this weekend. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:47 GMT |
| Fernandes named Premier League player of season Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011. Sat, 23 May 2026 12:23:39 GMT |
| 'I trust them' - departing Guardiola on Man City's financial charges Departing manager Pep Guardiola says he trusts how Manchester City behaved as the club continue to await rulings on 115 charges for allegedly breaching Premier League financial rules. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:10 GMT |
| Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool. Sat, 23 May 2026 05:06:52 GMT |
| 'Glad to see the back of him' - rival fans on Guardiola As Pep Guardiola prepares for his last game in charge of Manchester City, BBC Sport asks rival fans what he meant to them. Sat, 23 May 2026 11:35:11 GMT |
| Guardiola explains decision to leave Man City Pep Guardiola says the club needs a new manager and new energy after he announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:16:01 GMT |
| Tuchel explains England World Cup squad selections England boss Thomas Tuchel said his job "isn't necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" as he explained his World Cup squad selections. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT |
| The games that defined Guardiola's Premier League titles BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola's six Premier League titles, as he prepares to leave Manchester City after 10 trophy-laden years. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:08 GMT |
| What's your favourite Football Focus moment? The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years and here are some of our favourite moments. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:06:28 GMT |
| Watch Partick Thistle & St Mirren fight out play-off draw Watch the best of the action as Partick Thistle and St Mirren fight out a draw in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off final. Thu, 21 May 2026 23:03:25 GMT |
| Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:38:44 GMT |
| Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:44:08 GMT |
| 'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout Tue, 19 May 2026 23:04:59 GMT |
| 'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:16 GMT |
| World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:51 GMT |
| North Korea's Naegohyang win final in South Korea to become Asian champions North Korean team Naegohyang, who made history by crossing the border into South Korea, win the Asian Women's Champions League final. Sat, 23 May 2026 10:52:52 GMT |
| Football Daily Championship play-off final reaction as Hull City are promoted to the Premier League. Sat, 23 May 2026 22:10:00 GMT |
| 'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England? BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:39:00 GMT |
| Why genius Guardiola is the greatest coach of all time BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why English football is going to miss Pep Guardiola after his exit from Manchester City. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:46:08 GMT |
| DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak. Sat, 23 May 2026 08:14:10 GMT |
| Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges With Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium? Fri, 22 May 2026 15:10:16 GMT |
| From Chelsea relegation to £200m game - how play-offs have evolved From crowds of 15,000 watching on 40 years ago to the richest game in world football today, the play-offs have changed significantly. Fri, 22 May 2026 09:17:41 GMT |
| Guardiola's legacy will echo through all ages for years to come As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:38:38 GMT |
| What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McLean v Gemmill Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:34:44 GMT |
| Ultimate image for Saudi Arabia's football poster boy: Ronaldo wins title Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia. Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:04 GMT |
| Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:40:00 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:33:21 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 |
| The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the 2006 World Cup? Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Mary Earps, former England goalkeeper, talks to BBC Sport BBC Sport speaks to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT |
| The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:23:50 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League assists in a season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT |
| What does Premiership climax mean for European places? What does Saturday's dramatic and chaotic climax to the Scottish Premiership top-six mean for European football next season? Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:05 GMT |
| All you need to know about the Europa League final BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:11:55 GMT |
| What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:29 GMT |
| What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:32 GMT |
| Rangers want to sign Hearts' Shankland - gossip Hearts captain linked with Rangers as Celtic manager expects meeting with major shareholder. Sun, 24 May 2026 07:56:06 GMT |
| Listen: Off the Ball with Stuart Cosgrove & Tam Cowan The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio. Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT |
| Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without? Hull City striker Oli McBurnie sends a message to Scotland boss Steve Clarke with his Championship play-off final winner after being omitted from the World Cup. Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:31 GMT |
| SWPL title race: Olid's glory swansong or Crichton's crown? The SWPL title race has gone to Sunday's final round of fixtures. Eva Olid could leave Hearts as a league winner while Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton is seeking a title win in her debut season. Sat, 23 May 2026 17:01:45 GMT |
| Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool. Sat, 23 May 2026 05:06:52 GMT |
| SPFL probe Celtic games as panel disputes penalty Two Celtic games are among five investigated by the SPFL as the SFA's KMI panel suggests the Scottish champions should not have had a penalty against Motherwell. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:12:40 GMT |
| What does WSL relegation mean for Leicester City? After a five-year stay in the WSL, Leicester City were relegated on Saturday - so what does the future of the club look like? Sun, 24 May 2026 06:29:45 GMT |
| Whitehouse's penalty masterclass sends Charlton into WSL Sophie Whitehouse is the ‘star of the show’ as Charlton Athletic reach the Women’s Super League for the first time. Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:09 GMT |
| From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez. Fri, 22 May 2026 05:21:03 GMT |
| Germany forward Martinez to join Spurs from West Ham Tottenham Hotspur agree to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:22 GMT |
| 'Strong leader' Wilkinson backed to grow after new deal Rhian Wilkinson has been backed to break more ground as Wales head coach after signing a contract extension. Fri, 22 May 2026 15:06:41 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 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 |
