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Real snatch stunning win over Bayern to reach final
Real Madrid grab an incredible semi-final win as two late goals defeat Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:50:20 GMT

Tuchel says offside decision 'felt like betrayal'
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says the decision from officials to stop play before his side scored an equaliser against Real Madrid "feels like a betrayal".

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:57:18 GMT

Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss
Former Spanish FA chief, Luis Rubiales is to stand trial for charges of sexual assault and coercion over the unsolicited kiss he gave player, Jenni Hermoso during last year's World Cup win.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:17:55 GMT

Moshiri holds 777 talks amid Everton takeover uncertainty
Everton majority owner Farhad Moshiri holds meetings with prospective buyer 777 Partners as uncertainty grows around the protracted takeover.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:44:39 GMT

Villa ready for 'biggest game of season' in Greece
Aston Villa must handle a testing atmosphere against Olympiakos in their "biggest game of the season", says Unai Emery.

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:36:40 GMT

Ferguson ready for 'long journey back' from injury
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson says it will be "at least six or seven months" before he resumes training at Bologna.

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:42:30 GMT

Can Real Madrid's 'futuristic' Bernabeu keep them at the top?
BBC Sport visits Spain to find out why Real Madrid have radically remodelled their iconic Bernabeu stadium, as they aim to stay ahead of the competition in European football.

Wed, 08 May 2024 05:11:57 GMT

Fisher hat-trick helps England thrash Sweden
Watch highlights as England's Isabella Fisher scores a hat-trick as they thrash Sweden 5-1 at the Women's Under-17 Championship in Sweden.

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:56:51 GMT

The Burnley fan who named her pub after Sean Dyche
Football Focus meets the owner of The Royal Dyche, Burnley super fan Justine Lorriman, who rebranded the pub after ex-manager Sean Dyche led the club to European football.

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:54:19 GMT

'One of the best goals I've ever seen... I couldn't do anything'
Wayne Rooney's overhead kick is regarded as one of the best goals in Premier League history and Micah Richards could've stopped it!

Wed, 08 May 2024 12:32:42 GMT

Toone and Russo share their pre-match superstitions
Manchester United's Ella Toone and Arsenal's Alessia Russo share their pre-match superstitions in a recent episode of their new podcast, the Tooney and Russo Show.

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:27:45 GMT

Villa confident of beating rivals to Olise - Thursday's gossip
Aston Villa confident of beating rivals to sign Michael Olise, Tottenham ready to fund three key signings, Premier League clubs enquire about Mason Greenwood, plus more.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:37:52 GMT

Rodgers warns Rangers to expect 'best version of Celtic'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers warns Rangers they will face "the best version of the team since I’ve been here" in this weekend's Old Firm derby.

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:38:37 GMT

Can you name Thursday's Premier League player?
Think you know your Premier League players? Try naming this current or former footballer from these clues.

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:17:36 GMT

Fiorentina into second straight Conference League final
Fiorentina reach back-to-back Europa Conference League finals as a late penalty in the second leg earns an aggregate win over Club Bruges.

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:52:53 GMT

Getafe hope to keep Man Utd forward Greenwood
Getafe hope to keep Manchester United's on-loan forward Mason Greenwood for another season, says club president Angel Torres.

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:11:19 GMT

Boss Alonso praises Leverkusen's achievements
The Champions League success of German clubs shows how well Bayer Leverkusen have done to become Bundesliga champions, says boss Xabi Alonso.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:51:39 GMT

Spurs' Thomas relishing second FA Cup final
Tottenham striker Martha Thomas is preparing for her second successive Women's FA Cup final against former club Manchester United.

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:05:31 GMT

'Scotland fans can dream - it's our job to make it happen'
Defender Ryan Porteous on Scottish referees, maturing as a player and securing a place in Scotland's line-up at Euro 2024.

Wed, 08 May 2024 11:19:11 GMT

'Let's freeze pitch to get game postponed' - Nevin's Motherwell tales
Pat Nevin reflects on his colourful career, including the novel solution a member of staff came up with to deal with an injury crisis at Fir Park.

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:40:48 GMT

'Nobody expected this' - Dortmund target Wembley win
Despite a disappointing domestic campaign, Borussia Dortmund are one game away from becoming European champions for the second time.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:38:48 GMT

Football Daily
Ben & Ellen look ahead to the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Spurs.

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Earps receives MBE honour at Windsor Castle
The footballer helped England win the women's Euros and reach the World Cup final.

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:20:14 GMT

The Football News Show: Women's FA Cup final preview
History will be made as Manchester United and Tottenham go for their first FA Cup victory.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Hull owner sacked Rosenior over 'football philosophy'
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says Liam Rosenior's sacking was down to a difference of opinion on football philosophy.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:35:19 GMT

End of an era as Mbappe suffers final PSG failure
Kylian Mbappe will have dreamed that his final Champions League act as a Paris St-Germain player would have been lifting the trophy at Wembley. The reality was very different.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:34:49 GMT

Legendary England keeper Shilton appointed CBE
England's most-capped player is appointed for services to football and prevention of gambling harm.

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:14:33 GMT

Maradona's 'stolen' Golden Ball to be auctioned off
Diego Maradona's "stolen" Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, has been found and will go to auction in France on 6 June.

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:12:21 GMT

How Maresca took Leicester back to big time - but clouds on horizon?
Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how Enzo Maresca guided Leicester to promotion but the club's future remains uncertain.

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:15:53 GMT

Fifa set to vote for 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Fifa will hold a vote to decide whether Brazil or Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany will host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:49:31 GMT

Man City midfielder Grealish fined for speeding
The Manchester City star was caught driving at 44mph in a 30mph zone in Worcestershire.

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:16 GMT

Man Utd 'deserved defeat' against Palace - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says his side "deserved" to lose against Crystal Palace following their 4-0 loss at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:01:28 GMT

Players had a lot of fun beating Man Utd - Glasner
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his players had "a lot of fun playing football" in their 4-0 victory against Manchester United.

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:13:04 GMT

Watch: Thousands celebrate Ipswich Town promotion
Blue smoke and cheers fill the air as people line the streets to greet their newly promoted heroes.

Mon, 06 May 2024 14:32:12 GMT

Reiten scores four in Chelsea's 8-0 win over Bristol City
Watch highlights as Chelsea put eight goals past Bristol City, keeping their Women's Super League title hopes alive.

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:06:56 GMT

How 'electric' Salah 'had a point to prove' against Spurs
Match of the Day 2 pundit and ex-Wales captain Ashley Williams analyses forward Mohamed Salah's performance in Liverpool's 4-2 win over Tottenham.

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:16:02 GMT

Moshiri holds 777 talks amid Everton takeover uncertainty
Everton majority owner Farhad Moshiri holds meetings with prospective buyer 777 Partners as uncertainty grows around the protracted takeover.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:44:39 GMT

Forest points deduction appeal rejected
Nottingham Forest fail in an appeal against their four-point punishment for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:09:38 GMT

Everton group call for end to takeover 'farce'
The Everton Shareholders' Association call for an end to the "farce" of the club's protracted takeover by 777 Partners.

Tue, 07 May 2024 13:25:04 GMT

Chelsea's Silva to join Fluminense in May
Thiago Silva will join Brazilian club Fluminense following Chelsea's final Premier League game of the season on 19 May.

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:48:31 GMT

'Underperforming' Man Utd 'one of worst-coached teams in league'
Erik ten Hag criticises his Manchester United side after they are thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace.

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:47:18 GMT

Could Palace's Wharton make England's Euros squad?
After another impressive performance for Crystal Palace, could 20-year-old Adam Wharton get a shock England Euro 2024 call-up?

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:01:48 GMT

Moyes to leave West Ham at end of season
West Ham manager David Moyes will leave the club at the end of the season, when his contract expires.

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:52:30 GMT

Ferguson ready for 'long journey back' from injury
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson says it will be "at least six or seven months" before he resumes training at Bologna.

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:42:30 GMT

'Scotland fans can dream - it's our job to make it happen'
Defender Ryan Porteous on Scottish referees, maturing as a player and securing a place in Scotland's line-up at Euro 2024.

Wed, 08 May 2024 11:19:11 GMT

Rodgers warns Rangers to expect 'best version of Celtic'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers warns Rangers they will face "the best version of the team since I’ve been here" in this weekend's Old Firm derby.

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:38:37 GMT

'Let's freeze pitch to get game postponed' - Nevin's Motherwell tales
Pat Nevin reflects on his colourful career, including the novel solution a member of staff came up with to deal with an injury crisis at Fir Park.

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:40:48 GMT

McInnes expects bids for Kilmarnock teenager Watson
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes anticipates offers for PFA Scotland young player of the year David Watson.

Wed, 08 May 2024 15:01:53 GMT

Scotland striker Thomas relishing second FA Cup final
Tottenham striker Martha Thomas is preparing for her second successive Women's FA Cup final against former club Manchester United.

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:05:31 GMT

Rangers to decide on Cortes future - gossip
Rangers loanee Oscar Cortes' future is set to be ironed out between parent club Lens and the Ibrox side in the coming days, plus more.

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:30:09 GMT

Real snatch stunning win over Bayern to reach final
Real Madrid grab an incredible semi-final win as two late goals defeat Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:50:20 GMT

Tuchel says offside decision 'felt like betrayal'
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says the decision from officials to stop play before his side scored an equaliser against Real Madrid "feels like a betrayal".

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:57:18 GMT

Fiorentina into second straight Conference League final
Fiorentina reach back-to-back Europa Conference League finals as a late penalty in the second leg earns an aggregate win over Club Bruges.

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:52:53 GMT

Villa ready for 'biggest game of season' in Greece
Aston Villa must handle a testing atmosphere against Olympiakos in their "biggest game of the season", says Unai Emery.

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:36:40 GMT

'Nobody expected this' - Dortmund target Wembley win
Despite a disappointing domestic campaign, Borussia Dortmund are one game away from becoming European champions for the second time.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:38:48 GMT

End of an era as Mbappe suffers final PSG failure
Kylian Mbappe will have dreamed that his final Champions League act as a Paris St-Germain player would have been lifting the trophy at Wembley. The reality was very different.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:34:49 GMT

Getafe hope to keep Man Utd forward Greenwood
Getafe hope to keep Manchester United's on-loan forward Mason Greenwood for another season, says club president Angel Torres.

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:11:19 GMT

Hull owner sacked Rosenior over 'football philosophy'
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says Liam Rosenior's sacking was down to a difference of opinion on football philosophy.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:35:19 GMT

West Brom ready for play-off 'lottery' - Furlong
West Brom defender Darnell Furlong says they understand the play-offs are "a lottery" and insists they are ready for Southampton.

Wed, 08 May 2024 11:23:42 GMT

Hull sack boss Rosenior after not making play-offs
Hull City part company with head coach Liam Rosenior despite him being nominated for the Championship's manager of the year award.

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:02:21 GMT

How Maresca took Leicester back to big time - but clouds on horizon?
Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how Enzo Maresca guided Leicester to promotion but the club's future remains uncertain.

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:15:53 GMT

QPR extend defender Dunne's contract
QPR trigger an option to extend the contract of defender Jimmy Dunne by another year.

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:14:35 GMT

Millers discuss new Lindsay deal but release 11
Relegated Rotherham have opened new contract talks with midfielder Jamie Lindsay while releasing 11 other players.

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:16:52 GMT

No regrets for Rowett over Birmingham City return
Interim Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett is optimistic about the club's future despite relegation to League One.

Mon, 06 May 2024 11:49:00 GMT

Spurs' Thomas relishing second FA Cup final
Tottenham striker Martha Thomas is preparing for her second successive Women's FA Cup final against former club Manchester United.

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:05:31 GMT

Earps receives MBE honour at Windsor Castle
The footballer helped England win the women's Euros and reach the World Cup final.

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:20:14 GMT

The Football News Show
History will be made as Manchester United and Tottenham go for their first FA Cup victory.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Fifa set to vote for 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Fifa will hold a vote to decide whether Brazil or Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany will host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:49:31 GMT

Has SWPL pendulum swung again in Celtic's favour?
Has the pendulum swung in Celtic's favour after they leave Broadwood still top of the SWPL after a 0-0 draw with Rangers?

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:06:41 GMT

'There's a title to be won' - Hayes puts Chelsea back in race for WSL
There was no time for tears after Emma Hayes' final home match in charge of Chelsea after the Blues reignited their Women's Super League title challenge.

Sun, 05 May 2024 21:52:25 GMT

Manchester City charges explained: What is latest on club's 115 breaches?
A verdict on the 115 Manchester City Premier League charges could still be more than a year away - BBC Sport looks at the latest on the case.

Wed, 08 May 2024 12:14:56 GMT

The long Moyes West Ham goodbye is over - what will his legacy be?
David Moyes' West Ham tenure is coming to an end after a difficult final season - what will his legacy be among fans?

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:58:53 GMT

Who was rejected for being too small? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week
Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:47:58 GMT

Who will come out on top in WSL title race?
A thrilling Women's Super League title race is reaching boiling point - but who will be triumphant at the end of the season?

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:47:05 GMT

Who will win the Premier League?
Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League have increased after their win in the north London derby - but how do their chances stack up against Manchester City?

Sat, 04 May 2024 19:22:07 GMT

Fight for Premier League survival - who will go down?
With Sheffield United down and Everton and Brentford safe, who else needs what to avoid Premier League relegation?

Sat, 04 May 2024 18:16:51 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.

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:36:09 GMT

Schalke's fall to the edge of existence
Despite recent assurances that Schalke’s finances are holding up, the viability of the debt-saddled club as a genuine power is in doubt.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:01:22 GMT

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait
Inaki and Nico Williams' parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons' lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:04:50 GMT

From Paris to the world - football's hottest talent factory
How people, policy and the shortcomings of the city's premier club have helped Paris export players in a quantity and quality unmatched anywhere in the world.

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:01:23 GMT

Guardiola, Mourinho and the game that changed everything
Pep Guardiola was a coaching novice. What did Barcelona see to convince them to turn down Jose Mourinho and give him one of the biggest jobs in the game?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:40 GMT

From bidding for Bale to selling team bus - the fall of Chinese Super League
Once it was China, not Saudi Arabia, on a multi-million pound recruitment drive to buy in the world's best football talent. In just a few years though, the Chinese Super League's big-money plans have imploded.

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:27 GMT

England's pioneer who died with a tale untold
There was little fanfare when Frank Soo passed away in 1991, but his story as the first non-white England international has emerged from obscurity since.

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:04:34 GMT

Premier League quizzes: Can you do them all?
Have you missed any of our 2023-24 Premier League quizzes? Find all of May's here and see if you can do them all.

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:17:30 GMT

Can you name the FA Cup finalists?
Can you name all the FA Cup finalists since 1987, when Coventry City famously shocked Tottenham?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:50:03 GMT

Name the players to have represented Man City & Chelsea
Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday - but can you name these players to have featured for both clubs?

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:03:15 GMT

Name players with 10 goals and assists in a Premier League season
How many of the 44 players to reach double figures for goals and assists can you name?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:27:09 GMT

How well do you know Manchester derby players & bosses?
Before Sunday's Manchester derby, how well do you know the players and managers who have featured in the fixture in the Premier League era?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06:48:38 GMT

Can you name top 52 Champions League appearance makers?
Can you name the 52 players with the most Champions League appearances? Good luck!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:41:04 GMT

20 teams, 240 questions - the big 2023 Premier League quiz
How much can you remember about Premier League clubs in 2023? Test your knowledge with a question from every month of the campaign for each of the 20 teams.

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:59:32 GMT


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