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| Man City sign Guehi from Palace - what will he bring? Man City sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for £20m - but what will the England defender add to Pep Guardiola's side? Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT |
| Is a Panenka ever the right choice for a penalty? Following Morocco's last-minute spot-kick miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport asks if a Panenka is ever the right choice for a penalty. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:46:49 GMT |
| 'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:46:50 GMT |
| Dalot 'would have been given red card in Europe' Manchester United's Diogo Dalot was not sent off against Manchester City after his foul on Jeremy Doku was "glancing" contact. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:45:33 GMT |
| Wilson set to stay at West Ham despite exit talks West Ham block plans for striker Callum Wilson to leave the club this month after putting talks over his contract termination on hold. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:45:58 GMT |
| Tottenham's Davies to have surgery on broken ankle Tottenham defender Ben Davies will have an operation on a broken ankle which could rule him out of Wales' World Cup play-off in March. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:57:31 GMT |
| 'We are not top-five contenders' - is January make or break for Villa? After manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa are not top-five contenders in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at the importance of the transfer window. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:39:26 GMT |
| Man bailed after alleged amateur football assault North Wales Police is investigating an alleged attack during an amateur football match on Saturday. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:49:26 GMT |
| 'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now' This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:43:29 GMT |
| Carrick gave fans 'taste' of Ferguson era - Rooney Wayne Rooney says Man Utd's younger fans got a "taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson" in the win over Man City - and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:10:38 GMT |
| Chelsea open to selling Fernandez - Monday's gossip Chelsea tell Real Madrid they could sell Enzo Fernandez, Man Utd interested in Joao Gomes, and Nottingham Forest in talks for Lorenzo Lucca. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:59:28 GMT |
| Will Frank and Glasner see the season out? Match of the Day's Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Ellen White discuss whether it is possible for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to remain at their clubs until the end of the season. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:12:34 GMT |
| Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:36 GMT |
| Moment player elbows opponent in face An amateur footballer has been arrested by police over an alleged assault and suspended by his club. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:39:52 GMT |
| Rashford scores but Barcelona suffer shock defeat La Liga leaders Barcelona suffer a shock defeat by Real Sociedad despite a goal from substitute Marcus Rashford. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:40:38 GMT |
| Everton disallowed goal frustrating but right decision - Hart Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart says Everton players and fans are right to be "frustrated" by their disallowed goal against Aston Villa, it was the correct decision. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:50 GMT |
| 'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners? Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked? Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:11:58 GMT |
| Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer's tournament in the Americas. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:39:46 GMT |
| Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:32:45 GMT |
| 'I'm not so sure I learned much' - O'Neill knows what Celtic need after cup win Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admits he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:47:13 GMT |
| Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:20:58 GMT |
| Red cards, VAR and offside laws facing Ifab review The Ifab's annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:55:05 GMT |
| Watch: Highlights as Celtic beat Auchinleck in Scottish Cup Watch highlights as Celtic overcome a brave backs-to-the-wall effort from sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:48:54 GMT |
| Newcastle miss out on top-five spot in draw with Wolves Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe's side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:01:53 GMT |
| Everton win over Villa 'incredibly satisfying' - Moyes Everton manager David Moyes says his side's performance against Aston Villa was "incredibly satisfying" as they won 1-0 at Villa Park. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:15:24 GMT |
| Villa did not deliver against 'fantastic' Everton - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is disappointed that his team were unable to convert any of their chances in their 1-0 defeat by "fantastic" Everton. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:29:35 GMT |
| Olise shines as Bayern score five second-half goals Former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise comes off the bench to grab a goal and three assists to help Bayern Munich fight back and beat RB Leipzig 5-1 at the Red Bull Arena. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:20:14 GMT |
| Edwards sees hope for Wolves after 'spirited display' Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards says his side showed a "spirited display" against Newcastle United, noting that he sees belief returning to his players after going five matches unbeaten. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:34:57 GMT |
| Spurs chiefs consider sacking Frank as fans turn Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:43:36 GMT |
| 'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:45:52 GMT |
| Goals galore in FA Cup as Liverpool, Man Utd & Man City progress Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all cruise into the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup as 55 goals are scored across 12 matches on Sunday. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:10:01 GMT |
| Will Cameron put frosty reception behind him to fire up Aberdeen? Lyall Cameron admits he arrived in Aberdeen expecting "a reaction" from the Pittodrie support, knowing full well that rivalry between the clubs meant his loan signing from Rangers would be met with hostility. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:19:37 GMT |
| Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner Senegal won Afcon 2025 thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal which decided a fantastic and controversial final. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:15:40 GMT |
| Can January signings play in the Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Antoine Semenyo and Conor Gallagher won't yet be able to play for their new clubs in the Champions League. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:31:10 GMT |
| Man Utd players 'really care' - Carrick on derby heroics Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praises the attitude his players have shown since taking over, following his side's 2-0 derby victory against Manchester City in the Premier League. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:46:18 GMT |
| How Carrick's Man Utd dismantled Man City Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney break down how Manchester United's shape frustrated Manchester City in Michael Carrick's first game as interim manager. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:08:08 GMT |
| Crystal Palace 'abandoned' by board - Glasner Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is left frustrated after his side's defeat by Sunderland, saying the club's board have "abandoned'" them and he can no longer stay quiet because he wants to "defend his players". Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:32:16 GMT |
| 'I'll be surprised if he's here next game' - Shearer on Glasner Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer expects Oliver Glasner to leave Crystal Palace in the coming week, after his outburst against the board in the wake of their defeat by Sunderland. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:33:27 GMT |
| Newcastle lacked 'cutting edge' in draw against Wolves - Howe Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his side controlled the game but were unable to find a "moment of magic" to score in their goalless draw against Wolves in the Premier League. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:32:32 GMT |
| Arsenal & Chelsea overtake Barcelona in women's money league Arsenal and Chelsea leapfrog Barcelona to post highest revenue growth in European football after successful 2025. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:01:12 GMT |
| 'I don't care what they say' - Martinez on pundits Pundits discussing Man Utd "can talk on the television" but "no-one says anything" to your face, according to defender Lisandro Martinez. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:06:50 GMT |
| Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:41:57 GMT |
| Celtic host Dundee in one of two last 16 all-Premiership ties Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:46:04 GMT |
| Ajax hoping to secure loan move for Zinchenko Ajax are in talks over a loan move for Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:49:37 GMT |
| Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'? Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty? Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:13:08 GMT |
| Premier League leads call for temporary concussion subs The Premier League again joins forces with leagues and player unions from around the world to ask football's lawmakers to trial temporary concussion substitutes. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:07:50 GMT |
| Wayne Rooney on beating Man City, and are Spurs in crisis? Wayne on Manchester United’s derby win, Oliver Glasner’s outburst and Spurs’ struggles. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT |
| World Football Lee James and guests reflect on a chaotic AFCON final, in which Senegal became champions. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:47:00 GMT |
| 'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:55:48 GMT |
| Football Daily Nigel Reo-Coker, Rick and Luke Edwards reflect on the weekend’s Premier League action. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:14:00 GMT |
| Boots from Easter Bunny and teenage parties - Glasner tells his story Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his background and career in football. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:48:01 GMT |
| 'Results, results' - how Guardiola outlasted five Man Utd bosses Pep Guardiola takes on a sixth different Manchester United boss in Saturday's derby as he approaches a decade at City, but how has he outlasted all of those before Michael Carrick? Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:39:04 GMT |
| From Fiji to Latvia - are cross-border leagues the future? The OFC Professional League kicks off this week and a Baltic League has been proposed, so is there a future for cross-border football competitions? Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:13:03 GMT |
| Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:33:08 GMT |
| Is Wenger's daylight idea the solution to fix offside? Is the offside law about to change to Arsene Wenger's daylight idea? And should football make that change just because of VAR? Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:11 GMT |
| Transfers - January 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:40:31 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. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:10:53 GMT |
| How much has Guardiola spent on defenders at Man City? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how many defenders Manchester City have signed since Pep Guardiola arrived at the Etihad. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:25:41 GMT |
| What is it like to be a caretaker manager? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what life is like as a caretaker boss after Michael Carrick's appointment at Manchester United, with Neil Warnock and Phil Brown detailing their experiences. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:31 GMT |
| Who is Manchester City debutant Max Alleyne? Manchester City defender Max Alleyne will make his Premier League debut on Wednesday after being named in Pep Guardiola's team to face Brighton. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:29:21 GMT |
| Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third and fourth round? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why VAR is not in use in the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:02:33 GMT |
| What is the Women's Champions Cup and who will Arsenal play? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at Fifa's new Women's Champions Cup. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:25:22 GMT |
| Is the new manager bounce real or a myth? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains whether the new manager bounce is real, or just a myth Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:19:41 GMT |
| Is a leg break worse than an ACL tear? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the different recovery periods for common football injuries. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:27:16 GMT |
| Football worth over £800m to Scottish economy Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:34:11 GMT |
| Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer's tournament in the Americas. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:39:46 GMT |
| Will Cameron put frosty reception behind him to fire up Aberdeen? Lyall Cameron admits he arrived in Aberdeen expecting "a reaction" from the Pittodrie support, knowing full well that rivalry between the clubs meant his loan signing from Rangers would be met with hostility. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:19:37 GMT |
| Watch: Highlights as Celtic beat Auchinleck in Scottish Cup Watch highlights as Celtic overcome a brave backs-to-the-wall effort from sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:48:54 GMT |
| 'Manager needed soon' at Aberdeen & 'Genius McGlynn' - your views A selection of views from fans of Premiership clubs following the weekend Scottish Cup ties. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:10:46 GMT |
| 'Celtic interested in Wolsburg striker Wind' - gossip Celtic, Hibernian and Rangers continue to be linked with signing targets as Heart of Midlothian reportedly hold talks designed to accelerate arrivals amid their injury crisis. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:21:07 GMT |
| Celtic host Dundee in one of two Scottish Cup last 16 all-Premiership ties Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:46:04 GMT |
| 'If Flick hadn't come, I would have left Barca' - Raphinha Raphinha has become one of Barcelona's most dependable performers and a decisive figure in their biggest matches, which he credits Hansi Flick for. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:48:42 GMT |
| Tottenham sign Gallagher from Atletico for £35m The former Chelsea midfielder joins Spurs on a deal until 2031. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:14:59 GMT |
| Football Daily What next for Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso's sacking? Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:57:00 GMT |
| Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:54:25 GMT |
| Spurs sporting director Paratici to join Fiorentina Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave Spurs at the end of the January transfer window to join Serie A side Fiorentina. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:56:25 GMT |
| When is the Women's FA Cup fifth-round draw? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team provide the details for the Women's FA Cup fifth-round draw. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:31:39 GMT |
| Arsenal & Chelsea top women's money league Arsenal and Chelsea leapfrog Barcelona to post highest revenue growth in European football after successful 2025. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:01:12 GMT |
| New signings help Liverpool spark to life but real test awaits Women's FA Cup fourth‑round victory over fourth-tier London Bees finally offer Liverpool a moment of light in a campaign that has felt extremely bleak. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:15:23 GMT |
| Ambitious Spurs eye Champions League spot after WSL rise A year ago, Tottenham lived in the shadows of a Women's Super League relegation fight. Today, they sit level on points with third-placed Arsenal after collecting 23 from 12 matches. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:36:08 GMT |
| Goals galore in FA Cup as Liverpool, Man Utd & Man City progress Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all cruise into the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup as 55 goals are scored across 12 matches on Sunday. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:10:01 GMT |
| Brighton boss Vidosic on leave for family reasons Brighton manager Dario Vidosic will take a period of leave for private family reasons, the club have confirmed. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:19:34 GMT |
| Leicester close in on Lehmann signing from FC Como Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann from FC Como this month. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:28:49 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
