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| Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:35:11 GMT |
| The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:49:20 GMT |
| England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:17:48 GMT |
| England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:14:17 GMT |
| Who are the 2026 World Cup debutants? From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:24:57 GMT |
| Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:55:48 GMT |
| Quiz: Which nations have qualified for 2026 World Cup? We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:48:03 GMT |
| Man Utd halted as Magassa gets first West Ham goal Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:30:07 GMT |
| Newcastle want to be 'top club in world' by 2030 Newcastle United "in the debate about being the top club in the world" according to new CEO David Hopkinson. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:25 GMT |
| Time to take a punt on Wirtz - FPL team of the week Phil Foden is the hottest midfield asset in the game at the moment, with four goals in two games, and it seems daft not to sign him if you have the money. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:29:01 GMT |
| Leeds stun Chelsea to end four-game losing streak Struggling Leeds end a four-game losing run to dent Chelsea's Premier League title charge with a stunning 3-1 win at Elland Road. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:35:23 GMT |
| Mukiele own goal hands Liverpool draw with Sunderland Florian Wirtz's shot takes a deflection off of Nordi Mukiele to earn Liverpool a hard-won point against Sunderland Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:41:46 GMT |
| Arsenal extend unbeaten run with victory over Brentford Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka score as Arsenal beat Brentford to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:29:50 GMT |
| Villa come from behind to beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller Ollie Watkins scores twice to pull his team back from two goals behind as Aston Villa go on to defeat Brighton 4-3. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:39:19 GMT |
| Forest claim three points as Wolves' winless run continues Igor Jesus' first Premier League goal condemns winless Wolves to another defeat as Nottingham Forest edge a poor game at Molineux. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:29:53 GMT |
| Munoz scores as Palace edge past Burnley for win Daniel Munoz scores the only goal as Crystal Palace climb to fifth in the Premier League with victory against Burnley. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:31:15 GMT |
| Match of the Day Highlights from nine Premier League matches across a busy midweek schedule. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:15:00 GMT |
| What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? Wilfried Nancy has completed his long-waited move from Columbus Crew to Celtic, but what will be the new manager's priorities in Glasgow? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:26:46 GMT |
| Salah could still go to Saudi - Friday's gossip Mohamed Salah could still be heading to the Saudi Pro League, Galatasaray will offer him a huge contract, and Real Madrid will rival Manchester United for a Greek wonderkid. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:29:29 GMT |
| Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:09:38 GMT |
| What do you want from Scotland's World Cup draw? Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke's side in Friday's World Cup draw. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:07 GMT |
| Who has the most and least gruelling December fixture list? Which team has to play three matches, in three competitions, in six days later this month? And which Premier League team has the least exhausting December schedule? BBC Sport takes a look. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:35:01 GMT |
| 'World Cup could earn millions for Welsh grassroots' FAW chief executive Noel Mooney says qualification for the 2026 World Cup would bring a windfall for all levels of Welsh football. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:39:51 GMT |
| Can anyone stop Lampard's Coventry winning the Championship? Frank Lampard's Coventry City are 10 points clear at the top of the Championship and could create history - but will anything stand in their way? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:14:31 GMT |
| VAR corner checks won't cause delays - referee boss Collina Using video assistant referee checks to rule on corners will not hold up matches, says Fifa's head of referees Pierluigi Collina. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:02:57 GMT |
| Hislop being treated for aggressive prostate cancer Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop says he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and urges men of Caribbean heritage to get tested for the disease. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:28:41 GMT |
| 'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:04:04 GMT |
| From out-shining Cole Palmer to a new start and FA Cup joy at Buxton Tai Sodje outscored Cole Palmer as Manchester City teenagers, now at 22 he is building his senior career at non-league FA Cup hopefuls Buxton. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:34:27 GMT |
| 'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:35:49 GMT |
| Woeful Wolves on course for lowest Christmas points tally Wolves' winless start to the season means they are on course for some unwanted records - including equalling the Premier League's lowest Christmas points tally. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:24:33 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Coleen Rooney & McFly’s Danny Jones share tales from ‘I’m A Celebrity… ’ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Man Utd halted as Magassa gets first West Ham goal Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:30:07 GMT |
| Haaland's journey to 100 Premier League goals As Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks back at the Norway striker's best moments for Man City. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:10:27 GMT |
| How England use artificial intelligence to help with penalties How do England use artificial intelligence to prepare for penalty shootouts? Rhys Long, the FA's head of performance insights and analysis, explains all. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:20:58 GMT |
| 'We lost control' - Amorim rues late West Ham leveller Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim bemoans his side's inability to hold on to a lead, after drawing 1-1 with West Ham United. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:38:41 GMT |
| Old Trafford draw 'another step' forward for West Ham - Nuno West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is pleased with his team's work, after the Hammers came from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Manchester United. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:38:23 GMT |
| Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:32:36 GMT |
| 'We're not machines' - Courtois on abuse of Vinicius Jr and Araujo Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois urges supporters to show players more "respect" after team-mate Vinicius Jr is once again the target of abuse by fans. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:12 GMT |
| When will England and Scotland find out where they will play World Cup matches? England and Scotland will know their World Cup opponents on Friday, but there will be a wait to discover where they will play. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:03:50 GMT |
| ACL-hit footballer's plea for more support Lucy Connolly-Brame, 20, is raising money for private surgery after suffering a serious injury. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:50:37 GMT |
| Which team won the fewest points in a Premier League season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at which clubs amassed the lowest points tally in a single season. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:32:35 GMT |
| Dunfermline decry 'severe' four-game Lennon ban Dunfermline are "extremely disappointed with the severity" of manager Neil Lennon's six-match touchline ban, two of which are suspended. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:34:32 GMT |
| Arsenal squad depth is 'remarkable' - analysis Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy is impressed with the strength and depth of the Arsenal squad as the changes they made, particularly down the right side, paid off against Brentford. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:59:33 GMT |
| How Farke stumbled on new system to get Leeds playing again Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given look at Leeds boss Daniel Farke "stumbled" on a new system and how it worked in their favour in their 3-1 win over Chelsea. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:59:36 GMT |
| 'Have I just outed Chelsea?' - Confession Cam In this Chelsea edition of Confession Cam, players including Hannah Hampton, Aggie Beever-Jones, Keira Walsh and Erin Cuthbert reveal their most embarrassing moments, football icks and what football rule they would like to change. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:01:44 GMT |
| How Watkins got back in the goals against Brighton Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Ollie Watkins' work ethic for Aston Villa as the striker scores twice in their 4-3 win over Brighton. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:59:31 GMT |
| Watch trailer for Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:03:55 GMT |
| Bergamo to host NI's World Cup play-off with Italy Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy will take place at Stadio di Bergamo on 26 March. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:30:32 GMT |
| Iran to attend World Cup draw after boycott threat A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:41:22 GMT |
| Did we get too excited, too soon about Hearts? Hearts' eight-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership has evaporated. So what has happened? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:33:48 GMT |
| Swansea wait on 'legal process' for Matos staff Head coach Vitor Matos says he does not know whether his backroom team from former club Maritimo will be granted permission to join him at Swansea City. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:17:45 GMT |
| Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026? England capped off a successful 2025 with resounding victories over China and Ghana at home - so what shape are they in for World Cup qualification? Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:52:51 GMT |
| Buying time or enough to save his job? Farke hails 'great' Leeds win In the relegation zone and under increasing pressure, Leeds' win over Chelsea was a "huge result" for Daniel Farke. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:24:05 GMT |
| Arteta praises 'mature' Arsenal performance in win over Brentford Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side's performance in their 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League was "mature". Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:44:32 GMT |
| Slot sees 'positives' after Liverpool battle back for draw against Sunderland Arne Slot sees positives in Liverpools performance against a "very aggressive" Sunderland press, despite drawing 1-1. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:04:50 GMT |
| Leeds better than Chelsea in every aspect - Maresca Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admits Leeds were better than his team in "every aspect", after the Blues lost 3-1 at Elland Road. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:09:29 GMT |
| Leeds win over Chelsea 'well deserved' - Farke Leeds manager Daniel Farke says his players deserved their win against Chelsea, after beating the Blues 3-1 at Elland Road to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:07:25 GMT |
| Villa commitment to gameplan fantastic - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises his side's "fantastic commitment to the gameplan" ad how "Villa stayed resilent after conceding two goals" in a 4-2 win at Brighton. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:54:16 GMT |
| Mary Earps: Queen of Stops Goalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport. Fri, 30 May 2025 04:55:00 GMT |
| Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but will he regret it? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:22:31 GMT |
| Which Premier League players are going to Afcon? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:06 GMT |
| Chaos at the Cottage - can Man City fix defensive issues? Manchester City just about hold on as Fulham fight back from 5-1 down to 5-4 - no wonder Pep Guardiola is concerned by his team's leaky defence. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:54:27 GMT |
| 'Arsenal deserve to be clear - but who's best placed to challenge?' MOTD pundit Alan Shearer explains where Chelsea and the rest of the chasing pack need to improve if they are going to challenge Premier League leaders Arsenal. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:26:06 GMT |
| Speaking backwards and a manager at 13 - the Solskjaer story Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Manchester United, the career he'd have chosen if he wasn't in football, and the team he'd like to manage. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:55:01 GMT |
| Transfers - September to December 2025 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:15:21 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:22:20 GMT |
| What is the dubious goals committee? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the dubious goals committee is and how the identities of goal scorers are decided Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:57:32 GMT |
| Why is Son Heung-min returning to Tottenham? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why former captain Son Heung-min is returning to Tottenham. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:59:05 GMT |
| When are Premier League players heading to Afcon? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:29:56 GMT |
| What leagues have a winter break and when are they? Our Ask Me Anything team explore which leagues will have a winter break in football. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:13:28 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, 01 Dec 2025 11:23:27 GMT |
| 'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:35:49 GMT |
| What do you want from Scotland's World Cup draw? Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke's side in Friday's World Cup draw. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:07 GMT |
| What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? Wilfried Nancy has completed his long-waited move from Columbus Crew to Celtic, but what will be the new manager's priorities in Glasgow? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:26:46 GMT |
| Hearts 'comfortable' with finances as Budge exits Hearts decided to "invest heavily" in their squad this summer to reap early rewards from Tony Bloom's investment and have no fears about long-term finances as Ann Budge stands down as club chair, says chief executive Andrew McKinlay. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:17:33 GMT |
| 2026-27 SPFL season sets early August start The 2026-27 SPFL season will start on the weekend of 1 and 2 August 2026 and concluded in late May. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:23:10 GMT |
| Rangers' Fernandez in new handball controversy... what happened this time? BBC Scotland examines two key incidents in the Scottish Premiership draw at Tannadice. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:29:55 GMT |
| Dunfermline decry 'severe' four-game Lennon ban Dunfermline are "extremely disappointed with the severity" of manager Neil Lennon's six-match touchline ban, two of which are suspended. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:34:32 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:11:12 GMT |
| Ajax criticise 'outrageous' fireworks after match abandoned Ajax criticise the "utterly outrageous" firework display which resulted in their Dutch league match against Groningen being abandoned. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:55:07 GMT |
| What's going on with fan disorder at European games? Was the disorder of Young Boys fans at Aston Villa an isolated incident, or does it indicate something more prevalent? Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:57:38 GMT |
| Scotland midfielder Gilmour to have surgery Scotland and Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour is facing an extended absence after the Italian club confirm he will have surgery on Monday. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:08:27 GMT |
| Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026? England capped off a successful 2025 with resounding victories over China and Ghana at home - so what shape are they in for World Cup qualification? Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:52:51 GMT |
| Germany to host Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:43:23 GMT |
| 'As if she won the Champions League' - Kendall's special night Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League". Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:04:00 GMT |
| What have we learned from Scotland in 2025? As Scotland sign off 2025 with their second win of the year, BBC Scotland ponders what we have learned about the side in the last 12 months. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:03:07 GMT |
| I won the Euros on my period - England's Mead BBC Bitesize's new three-part series 'Girls in PE: Breaking Down the Barriers' takes a look at why so many teenage girls continue to drop out of PE at school. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:14:11 GMT |
| ACL-hit female footballer's plea for more support Lucy Connolly-Brame, 20, is raising money for private surgery after suffering a serious injury. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:50:37 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
