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| Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:37:16 GMT |
| How London City proved they can live up to the hype There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:02:34 GMT |
| Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now? Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays? Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:56:59 GMT |
| Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:01:41 GMT |
| Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:54:30 GMT |
| Has there been a changing of guard for London sides in the WSL? With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title? Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:22:42 GMT |
| FA to canvass England players in World Cup review The Football Association's review into England's World Cup campaign will canvass the opinions of players involved in the tournament. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:28:23 GMT |
| 73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:31:21 GMT |
| Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gets a four-match European ban and is fined 50,000 euros after a brawl following the Champions League play-off win at Lyon. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:24:48 GMT |
| Bissouma was offered to Chelsea - Saturday's gossip Chelsea were offered ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, Manchester City and Chelsea showed interest in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Arsenal are considering move for Barcelona's Raphinha, plus more. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:07:33 GMT |
| Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in? Is there any evidence that former Premier League referee Mike Dean used to play mini-games during matches? BBC Sport has taken a look at the evidence. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:33:30 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess WSL star No 2 Work out the identity of today's Women's Super League player in as few attempts as possible. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:23:30 GMT |
| No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:08 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:58:10 GMT |
| Richarlison omission not my decision - De Zerbi Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of the club's Premier League squad. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:33:13 GMT |
| Fourth-choice Ramsdale will 'support team' - Eckert Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says Aaron Ramsdale still has a role to "support the team" despite becoming their fourth-choice keeper. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:42:24 GMT |
| How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system Jude Bellingham looks fit and ready to build on his World Cup form as he aims to rediscover his best at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:08:53 GMT |
| Surprise pacesetters & resurgent runs - five things to watch in the EFL Here are five key talking points before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:07:13 GMT |
| Arsenal to face Barca & Lyon in Women's Champions League Arsenal will face holders Barcelona and record winners Lyon in the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea will travel to Lyon and Man City will take on Bayern Munich. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:29:33 GMT |
| Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move - Hurzeler Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh can still "fulfil his dream" move in future after the Seagulls turned down Liverpool's offers for the winger. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:44:37 GMT |
| Luis Enrique signs new deal to extend PSG stay Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique agrees a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2030. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:43:26 GMT |
| Atletico's Alvarez will return after 'learning experience' - Simeone Julian Alvarez will return to Atletico Madrid's squad for the La Liga game at Athletic Club despite his failed attempt to leave the club, says manager Diego Simeone. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:43:13 GMT |
| Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:31:56 GMT |
| Putellas debut as London City beat Man Utd in opener Alexia Putellas makes her London City Lionesses debut as the home side beat Manchester United 2-1 in the first game of the Women's Super League season. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:28:16 GMT |
| First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:48:52 GMT |
| 'I thought we were excellent' - O'Neil on Liverpool defeat Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil describes his team's performance as "excellent" despite their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:47:02 GMT |
| Parrott fires Real Betis to win over Real Madrid Troy Parrott scores the only goal of the game and Kylian Mbappe misses an injury-time penalty as Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:07:56 GMT |
| The summer signings already making an impact - Sangare, Rogers, Enciso BBC Sport takes a look at the summer signings getting off to a flying start in the new Premier League season, featuring Mamadou Sangare, Morgan Rogers, Julio Enciso, Gonzalo Garcia and Victor Munoz. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:22:03 GMT |
| Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:37:50 GMT |
| Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona hit five Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in La Liga. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:31:49 GMT |
| Watch: Messi's last-ever goal for Argentina Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:13:01 GMT |
| How Messi broke Klose's World Cup goalscoring record Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:11:50 GMT |
| MOTD pundits debate controversial own goal in Man Utd victory Match of the Day pundits Ellen White and Shay Given discuss the refereeing controversy at Old Trafford whereby a loophole allowed a Harry Maguire handball to stand as a Jacob Greaves own goal. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:47:53 GMT |
| 'He's on it all the time' - White praises 'unbelievable' Fernandes Match of the Day pundit Ellen White labels Bruno Fernandes "unbelievable", after the midfielder's hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 comeback win against Ipswich Town. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:37:24 GMT |
| Can Chelsea win the league with three at the back? Given's verdict Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Chelsea's flying wing-backs, backing Xabi Alonso's side to win the Premier League title using a three-at-the-back system. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:59:49 GMT |
| How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend Our Ask Me Anything team explains how to follow matches from week three of the Premier League season on the BBC this weekend. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:48:11 GMT |
| From playing with Rashford to non-league and new career Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:59:51 GMT |
| Moyes lives with disappointment after deadline day Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:03:39 GMT |
| Several players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would join in the last days of the transfer window, says manager Enzo Maresca. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:35:28 GMT |
| Villa leave Harwood-Bellis out of Champions League squad Aston Villa leave new signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis and teenage striker Brian Madjo out of their squad for the league stage of the Champions League. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:37:09 GMT |
| Kretinsky to become largest West Ham shareholder Daniel Kretinsky says West Ham have been provided with much-needed certainty after it was confirmed he will become the club's largest shareholder. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:06:04 GMT |
| Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:19:17 GMT |
| Long-shot kings: Beckham, Rooney... and Newport's Biggins After Harrison Biggins' 70-yard goal, BBC Sport Wales recalls some of the best long-range strikes over the years. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:08:53 GMT |
| Takeover collapse took wind out of Derby's sails Owner David Clowes remains committed to financing Derby despite having been an hour away from selling the club, says Rams CEO Stephen Pearce. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:02:33 GMT |
| Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad? Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:40:13 GMT |
| Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:57:24 GMT |
| Football Daily John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 2 Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:34:04 GMT |
| All you need to know about the new WSL season BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team tell you everything you need to know before the new WSL season. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:39:16 GMT |
| Coventry sign winger Gboho - cousin of PSG's Doue Coventry City confirm the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho - the cousin of PSG and France forward Desire Doue. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:32:38 GMT |
| The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:06 GMT |
| Pato consortium's Northampton investment approved The Independent Football Regulator approves investment into the Cobblers by a Brazilian consortium. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:42:22 GMT |
| London City shirt deal biggest in women's game - Kang London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang says they have signed the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in the women's game. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:06:23 GMT |
| Sarr 'needs time' to process Liverpool move collapse Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says Eagles head coach Pierre Sage. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:22 GMT |
| Chiesa & Endo left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad Liverpool leave Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of their 25-man squad for the league phase of the Champions League. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:22 GMT |
| Breaking down Chelsea's staggering 39 summer exits Chelsea are believed to have recouped more than £500m this summer by either selling or loaning out a staggering 39 players. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:42 GMT |
| 'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:48:46 GMT |
| Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:17:38 GMT |
| Who are the free agents after transfer deadline day? BBC Sport takes a look at the players still without a club after the 2026 summer transfer window shut. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:53:47 GMT |
| Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover? Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:07:52 GMT |
| 'We'll be ready' - who are the WSL newcomers? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the three new additions to the Women's Super League for the first season of its expanded 14-team format Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:19:31 GMT |
| Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day Predictor game Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day predictor game to test your football knowledge and build up your streak. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:22 GMT |
| Go on an adventure with Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw A family favourite packed with humour, kindness and charm Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:49:31 GMT |
| Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why after more than seven years, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to agree a stadium sponsorship deal. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:57:36 GMT |
| How do European squad lists work? Our Ask Me Anything team explain the rules that teams have to stick to when selecting their Champions League, Europa League and Conference League squads. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:19:44 GMT |
| How does prize money work in the EFL Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how prize money works in the EFL Cup Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:54:07 GMT |
| Why don't Chelsea or Sunderland have a shirt sponsor? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at why Chelsea and Sunderland are the only Premier League clubs without a front-of-shirt sponsor. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:18:43 GMT |
| What are the key dates for the women's football season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team details the key dates are for the 2026-27 women's football season. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:03:52 GMT |
| What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:04:26 GMT |
| SFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentives The Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:55 GMT |
| No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:08 GMT |
| Watch: Shinnie on target as Stenhousemuir win at Livingston Andrew Shinnie scores the only goal against his former club as Stenhousemuir win away to Livingston and extend their surprise lead at the top of the Championship. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:30:31 GMT |
| Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad? Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:40:13 GMT |
| How Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:19:17 GMT |
| Has there been a changing of guard for London sides in the WSL? With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title? Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:22:42 GMT |
| How London City proved they can live up to the hype There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:02:34 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess WSL star No 2 Work out the identity of today's Women's Super League player in as few attempts as possible. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:23:30 GMT |
| Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:57:24 GMT |
| Arsenal to face Barca & Lyon in Women's Champions League Arsenal will face holders Barcelona and record winners Lyon in the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea will travel to Lyon and Man City will take on Bayern Munich. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:29:33 GMT |
| Earps eyes Man Utd reunion as WSL comeback nears Mary Earps is back in the Women's Super League and hopes to mark her return by facing former club Manchester United. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:45:09 GMT |
| Life as a Wag in the transfer window What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles? Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:15:34 GMT |
| A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:51 GMT |
| The summer that changed Welsh football A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT |
| The country that doesn't play football... yet Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change? Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:47:13 GMT |
| In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:02:02 GMT |
| How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT |
