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| Palace Euro demotion 'biggest injustice in history of football' Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the decision to remove Crystal Palace from the Europa League next season is "the biggest injustice in the history of football". Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:01:42 GMT |
| Liverpool to retire number 20 in honour of Jota Liverpool are to retire the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash along with his brother Andre Silva. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:36:32 GMT |
| How have global football fans embraced Club World Cup? Fifa's expanded Club World Cup has been met with cynicism in places, but how did the rest of the world embrace the tournament? Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:49:05 GMT |
| Four standout players from Spain's perfect start to Euro 2025 Spain are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 with a perfect record - so which players are standing out for the world champions? Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:00:09 GMT |
| The amateur English side who became first world champions Before the powerhouses of Chelsea and Paris St-Germain were going head-to-head in a bid to become champions of the world, there was once an amateur side from County Durham vying to do the same. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:40:18 GMT |
| Why are Forest set to take Palace's place in Europa League? After winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Europa League, why are Crystal Palace now set to lose their place to Nottingham Forest? Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:14:25 GMT |
| Spain earn hard-fought win over Italy Spain claim a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Italy to maintain their 100% record and top Group B, with both sides progressing to the quarter finals of Euro 2025. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:35:16 GMT |
| Club World Cup heat 'very dangerous' - Fernandez Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has urged Fifa to re-think kick-off times to mitigate the 'very dangerous' heat in the United States at the Club World Cup. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:01:56 GMT |
| Newcastle confirm £55m signing of Forest winger Elanga Newcastle complete the £55m signing of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:33 GMT |
| Beever-Jones captures Euros experience with 'memory book' Aggie Beever-Jones has had to bide her time to experience a major tournament with England - so she is not going to let it pass her by. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:01:29 GMT |
| Forest consider legal action against Spurs over Gibbs-White Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham's interest in midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, sources tell BBC Sport. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:59:05 GMT |
| Who needs what to qualify for Euro 2025 knockouts? As Euro 2025's group stage continues, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the knockouts - and who is already through. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:12:33 GMT |
| Josie Green column: We want to show the world what Wales is all about In her latest BBC Sport column at Euro 2025, Josie Green discusses Wales' improved performance in defeat to France, that bus journey, the challenge of facing reigning champions England and reflects on Wales' unsung hero and superstar. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:30:33 GMT |
| What's next if England reach Euro 2025 knockouts? BBC Sport looks at who the Lionesses could play in the Euro 2025 knockouts, with Germany or Sweden possible quarter-final opponents. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:11:53 GMT |
| England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the final round of group games at the 2025 European Championship. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:14:40 GMT |
| Sylvia Gore - A football pioneer in England and Wales Before England's Euro 2025 meeting with Wales in Switzerland, BBC Sport looks at the life and career of Sylvia Gore, a pioneer for women's football in both countries. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:48:50 GMT |
| How to follow Euro 2025 on BBC TV and radio Find out how to follow the Women's Euros on the BBC. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:52:52 GMT |
| Chelsea want £100m for Jackson - Saturday's gossip Chelsea set huge asking price for Nicolas Jackson, Barcelona turn to Marcus Rashford in their hunt for new left winger, Juventus agree fee for Jadon Sancho, plus more. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:12:28 GMT |
| Why #NoToMadueke is trending among Arsenal fans Arsenal are closing to signing Noni Madueke from Chelsea for just over £50m, but there has been backlash from fans. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:55:54 GMT |
| How are Spurs funding spending spree - and where would signings fit in? Tottenham look set to spend £115m on deals for Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibb-White. BBC Sport looks at where the funding is coming from and how the signings would fit. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:25:39 GMT |
| York v Salford abandoned as Ammies player racially abused Salford City's friendly at York City is abandoned after an Ammies player was allegedly subjected to racist abuse from a home fan. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:53:43 GMT |
| From retirement fears to Euro joy for Wales' Morgan She has started both matches for Wales at Euro 2025, but just months ago defender Esther Morgan thought she was going to have to retire. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:54:12 GMT |
| Belgium defeat knocks Portugal out of Euro 2025 A last-minute goal from Janice Cayman secures a 2-1 win for Belgium against Portugal but the result is take enough to take either team through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2025. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:01:33 GMT |
| Del Castillo scores 'sensational' equaliser for Spain Athenea del Castillo scores a "sensational" equaliser for Spain against Italy in their final Group B match at Euro 2025 in Bern. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:30:37 GMT |
| Cayman scores late winner for Belgium Janice Cayman scores a 96th-minute winner to help Belgium defeat Portugal in their final Group B match at Euro 2025 in Sion. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:20:39 GMT |
| 'I want to step up in big games' - Toone England's Ella Toone reflects on her ability to score goals in big games - and how tough it is being at her first tournament without her father Nick, who died last September. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:10:10 GMT |
| Switzerland through to quarter finals after late goal against Finland Riola Xhemaili's stoppage-time goal creates history as Switzerland reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time at the expense of Finland. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:36:46 GMT |
| 'Statement amount' - what first £1m signing will mean for WSL BBC Sport looks at what Olivia Smith being set to become the women's game's first £1m transfer says about its financial growth. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:08:16 GMT |
| Draw puts Mali on brink of Wafcon quarter-finals Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:35:18 GMT |
| Ex-midfielder Danns fined for FA betting breaches Southport boss Neil Danns is given a suspended six-month ban for past breaches of the Football Association's rules on betting. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:55:11 GMT |
| Forest sign Brazilian defender Cunha from Botafogo Nottingham Forest complete the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:37:17 GMT |
| South Africa rescue point against Tanzania at Wafcon South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:38:56 GMT |
| Bale makes 'brand new offer' to buy Cardiff A consortium led by Gareth Bale who are pursuing League One side Cardiff City have submitted a "brand new offer" to purchase the Bluebirds, says the Wales legend. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:25:37 GMT |
| Liverpool to commemorate Jota at Preston friendly Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be commemorated with a number of tributes at Liverpool's friendly at Preston North End on Sunday. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:33:16 GMT |
| Why Spurs made Kudus their first signing from West Ham in 14 years BBC Sport looks at why new boss Thomas Frank wanted to add him to his squad – and why the transfer is a rare move for the north London outfit. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:50:41 GMT |
| Pele's Cosmos revived but drop New York from name The iconic New York football club which brought football legends Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff to the USA is revived. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:18:22 GMT |
| Brentford set to sign Henderson after Ajax exit England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:16:06 GMT |
| Wolves players and staff pay respects to Jota Coaching staff and players gather outside Molineux stadium. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:26:55 GMT |
| Scottish League Cup in unprecedented spotlight on 80th birthday The Scottish League Cup starts its 80th year on Friday, but what are the strange rules and most intriguing match-ups of this season's group stage? Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:59:25 GMT |
| Wafcon return provides 'hope' in war-torn eastern DR Congo Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:37:29 GMT |
| Burnley re-sign winger Bruun Larsen from Stuttgart Burnley re-sign winger Jacob Bruun Larsen from VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:44:33 GMT |
| Norway beat Iceland 4-3 to extend 100% Euro 2025 record Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum both score twice as Norway survive a late Iceland fightback to extend their 100% winning start at Euro 2025. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:21:12 GMT |
| Xhemaili's late equaliser sends Switzerland into quarter-finals Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scores a stoppage-time equaliser against Finland to help the hosts reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2025. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:14:46 GMT |
| 'On fire' Gaupset scores superb double for Norway Norway's Signe Gaupset scores two superb goals for her side in the first half of their Euro 2025 Group A match against Iceland in Thun. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:23:14 GMT |
| England's Hampton showing 'next level of goalkeeping' Former England goalkeeper and BBC Sport pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis says Hannah Hampton is showing exactly why Sarina Wiegman was right to pick her as the Lionesses' number one. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:40:19 GMT |
| England thump Netherlands to get title defence back on track Lauren James scores two goals for defending champions England against Netherlands to revive their hopes of qualifying for the Euro 2025 quarter-finals. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:17:08 GMT |
| 'I don't share Klopp's view at all' - Wenger defends 'fantastic' Club World Cup Arsene Wenger responds to Jurgen Klopp's claims that the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever invented", saying teams are in favour of the "fantastic competition". Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:34:48 GMT |
| Pick your combined England-Wales team Who would make your combined England-Wales XI at Euro 2025? Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:05:06 GMT |
| Bilbao player fails doping test for alopecia medicine Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez is provisionally suspended for "unintentional" use of banned substance used to treat alopecia. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:05:08 GMT |
| Sunderland sign Brighton winger Adingra Sunderland confirm the permanent signing of winger Simon Adingra from Brighton. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:46:28 GMT |
| Palace sign Croatia defender Sosa Crystal Palace sign Croatia defender Borna Sosa from Ajax on a three-year deal. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:18:56 GMT |
| AC Milan v Como could be first European match to be played abroad AC Milan's Serie A match against Como in February could become the first European league fixture to be played abroad after plans to host the fixture in Australia are announced. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:13:30 GMT |
| Ex-Man City striker Dzeko to play into 40s with Fiorentina Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko signs a contract with Fiorentina which will mean the Bosnia-Herzegovina captain plays into his 40s. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:35:48 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 |
| Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:38:48 GMT |
| The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Once the home of Roberto Baggio and Pep Guardiola, Brescia have had their professional licence revoked - but will the club be reborn? Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:50:17 GMT |
| Watch: Diogo Jota - a tribute Paying tribute to and looking back at the career of the Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:04:58 GMT |
| Will Bale really buy Cardiff? Wales great's bid explained As Gareth Bale leads a consortium's bid to buy Cardiff City, BBC Sport Wales investigates why the deal may or may not happen. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:51:49 GMT |
| Transfers - July 2025 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:31:58 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - July 2025 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. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:01:28 GMT |
| Gassama move 'done' at Rangers end as Propper nears exit Russell Martin expects Djeidi Gassama to be a Rangers player soon as he confirmed the club has accepted an offer for defender Robin Propper. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:59:39 GMT |
| 'Exact fit' Kuhn completes Como move from Celtic Nicholas Kuhn leaves Celtic for Como on a four-year deal, with his new head coach Cesc Fabregas believing the winger is an "exact fit". Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:45:23 GMT |
| Celtic linked with Calvert-Lewin - Saturday's gossip Celtic are linked with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as delays to Djeidi Gassama's transfer to Rangers from Sheffield Wednesday are said to be ironed out. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:36:17 GMT |
| Scottish League Cup in unprecedented spotlight on 80th birthday The Scottish League Cup starts its 80th year on Friday, but what are the strange rules and most intriguing match-ups of this season's group stage? Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:59:25 GMT |
| Could cup success be next step for over-achieving St Mirren? Sixth, fifth and sixth over the past three seasons, St Mirren have continued to outperform their budget. But can they add cup success? Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:08:03 GMT |
| Pre-season smiles for AC Milan's Scottish skipper after year of pain Scotland midfielder and AC Milan captain Christy Grimshaw can't wait for the new season to start after a long road back to fitness. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:28:49 GMT |
| 'Increasing interest', but why is Motherwell's Miller so coveted?' Lennon Miller has attracted "a lot of interest" but "nothing concrete" as yet, says Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:07:50 GMT |
| The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Once the home of Roberto Baggio and Pep Guardiola, Brescia have had their professional licence revoked - but will the club be reborn? Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:50:17 GMT |
| England midfielder Gomes joins Marseille England midfielder Angel Gomes joins Roberto de Zerbi's Marseille as a free agent after his contract at Lille expires. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:02:52 GMT |
| Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for Diaz Liverpool reject a formal approach from Bayern Munich for Colombia forward Luis Diaz, who Barcelona also enquired about earlier this summer. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:58:35 GMT |
| Juventus sign Canada striker David Juventus confirm the signing of Canada striker Jonathan David on a five-year deal after his contract with Lille expired. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:49:10 GMT |
| Abraham completes Besiktas move from Roma England forward Tammy Abraham joins Turkish side Besiktas from Roma in a move which is a loan deal that could turn into a permanent switch. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:02:05 GMT |
| Dortmund confirm Chelsea deal agreed for Gittens Chelsea are set to finalise the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens after the German club confirmed a deal has been agreed. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:01:14 GMT |
| Hearts' Penrice completes 'life-changing' AEK move Hearts left-back James Penrice completes a deal to make a "life-changing move" to Greek side AEK Athens. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:59:32 GMT |
| Wafcon return provides 'hope' in war-torn eastern DR Congo Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:37:29 GMT |
| South Africa rescue point against Tanzania at Wafcon South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:38:56 GMT |
| 'Statement amount' - what first £1m signing will mean for WSL BBC Sport looks at what Olivia Smith being set to become the women's game's first £1m transfer says about its financial growth. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:08:16 GMT |
| Everton sign ex-Leicester forward Momiki Yuka Momiki joins fellow Japan internationals Honoka Hayashi, Rion Ishikawa and Hikaru Kitagawa at Goodison Park. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:27:02 GMT |
| Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith Arsenal have a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:14:09 GMT |
| Chelsea forward Fishel signs for Seattle Reign Chelsea forward Mia Fishel signs for National Women's Soccer League side Seattle Reign. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:07:37 GMT |
| Nigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:44:33 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 |
| The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football North Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:04:32 GMT |
| Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightning John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:03:58 GMT |
