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| Was it a penalty? Celtic and Hearts face title decider as McInnes slams 'disgusting' call Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:56:22 GMT |
| Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:44:04 GMT |
| Prolific scorers & famous sons - ones to watch in Youth Cup final on BBC Manchester City take on Manchester United in an eagerly awaited FA Youth Cup final at Joie Stadium. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:07:52 GMT |
| Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad Defender Tommy Smith, whose club Braintree Town were relegated from the National League this season, is named in New Zealand's World Cup squad. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:34:31 GMT |
| Gordon agrees to Bayern move - Thursday's gossip Bayern Munich reach Anthony Gordon agreement, Ander Barrenetxea attracting Premier League interest and Manchester United prepare Elliot Anderson move. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:46:55 GMT |
| Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick Forward Julian Hall makes MLS history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's win over Columbus Crew. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:05:03 GMT |
| An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho's Real return Jose Mourinho is set to be appointed Real Madrid's new manager. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains why. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:20:21 GMT |
| Captain Gyokeres for a Burnley bonanza - FPL team of the week Arsenal's home game against Burnley is the perfect opportunity to capture a late-season FPL haul - but which attacking asset should you pick? Thu, 14 May 2026 06:42:16 GMT |
| Captain Gorry to leave West Ham Katrina Gorry, who will leave West Ham when her contract expires next month, says captaining the side has been "the greatest honour". Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:11 GMT |
| Louie Barry - Barcelona to Wembley via nine loans From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career of "wonderkid" Louie Barry. Thu, 14 May 2026 07:33:45 GMT |
| Controversial 99th-minute penalty boosts Celtic title hopes Watch the penalty award against Motherwell that keeps Celtic's Scottish Premiership title hopes alive going into a final-day showdown with Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:13:28 GMT |
| Man City pile pressure on Arsenal with Palace win Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:16 GMT |
| Hearts put three past Falkirk to move within point of title Watch the highlights as Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 to set up a final-day meeting with Celtic in which they only need to avoid defeat to win the Scottish Premiership. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:32 GMT |
| 'Beyond happy' - Guardiola praises Foden performance Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is "beyond happy" with Phil Foden's performance after the midfielder provided two assists in City's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:22:50 GMT |
| Celtic score controversial late penalty to set up epic final day Watch the highlights as Celtic score a controversial late penalty to win at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day decider against Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 23:54:10 GMT |
| Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:41 GMT |
| Robertson to referee Celtic v Hearts title decider Don Robertson will take charge of Saturday's Scottish Premiership decider between Celtic and Hearts at Parkhead, with Kevin Clancy named as the VAR. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:27 GMT |
| Penalty pandemonium sets up Hearts & Celtic showdown for the ages On a night of bewilderment, there was one unarguable truth. Hearts still have this in their own hands. Only Celtic can stop them, writes Tom English. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:44:41 GMT |
| Dundee United's Ferry in Republic of Ireland squad Dundee United defender Will Ferry is called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday's friendly against Grenada. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:29 GMT |
| Fifa risking player safety over heat at World Cup - scientists A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm. Thu, 14 May 2026 05:07:14 GMT |
| US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets Fifty countries, including five that have qualified for the World Cup, are subject to the bond requirement as part of Trump's crackdown on visa overstays. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:10:33 GMT |
| Why Arsenal have fallen short in WSL and Champions League this season Why have Renee Slegers' side not been able to get their hands on any of the season's biggest prizes? Wed, 13 May 2026 21:08:27 GMT |
| Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate? Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:49:17 GMT |
| Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot? Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:34:32 GMT |
| Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:37:13 GMT |
| Ex-Spurs chief Levy never imagined relegation fight "Not in a million years" did Daniel Levy believe Tottenham would be fighting for Premier League survival after he stepped down as executive chairman. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:15:30 GMT |
| West Brom will not appeal against points penalty West Bromwich Albion say an appeal against the EFL's decision to dock them two points for breaking financial rules is "not in their best interests" and want to "move on". Wed, 13 May 2026 17:46:02 GMT |
| More than the Score How the likes of Carrick and McFarlane manage on a caretaker basis Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT |
| Football Daily Celtic score contentious late penalty to set up a final day title decider with Hearts. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:52:00 GMT |
| Man City were too good for us - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Manchester City were "too good" for his side after losing 3-0 at Etihad Stadium. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:38 GMT |
| Levy optimistic Tottenham will avoid relegation Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is optimistic the club will remain in the Premier League despite battling relegation. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:30 GMT |
| Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned Tue, 12 May 2026 16:36:37 GMT |
| Watch goals as Dunfermline & Thistle draw play-off semi first leg Watch the goals as Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle draw the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:17:25 GMT |
| Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United. Mon, 11 May 2026 21:53:56 GMT |
| Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:49:22 GMT |
| Tottenham players good enough to stay up - De Zerbi Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:07:24 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every club Mourinho has managed "The Special One" has managed 10 clubs across a 25-year career. Can you name them all? Wed, 13 May 2026 05:44:09 GMT |
| O'Neill stays but Blackburn stint will have 'turned heads' BBC Sport NI speaks to former Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan as we ask what Michael O'Neill's decision to choose country rather than club means for the future of the international team. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:38:26 GMT |
| BBC to stream FA Youth Cup final between Man City & Man Utd BBC Sport will stream the FA Youth Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Thursday. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:01:08 GMT |
| 'I sold my late dad's diamond ring to get to Villa's Europa League final' Scott Barnes took the emotional decision, to bag a ticket to Villa's first Euro final since 1982. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:49:23 GMT |
| World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:29 GMT |
| Beyond the Hollywood story - what are Wrexham really building? BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men's team. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:37:37 GMT |
| Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Caf president Motsepe Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:03 GMT |
| It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:51 GMT |
| Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:08 GMT |
| How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs' Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened? Tue, 12 May 2026 23:01:09 GMT |
| How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL? Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:45:25 GMT |
| What does future hold for Barcelona forward Rashford? Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico. Mon, 11 May 2026 15:55:31 GMT |
| How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles - this is how the German coach did it. Mon, 11 May 2026 06:16:47 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. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:25 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| A tense World War I film by Sam Mendes starring George MacKay During the First World War, two soldiers must cross no-man's-land to deliver a message. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:49:48 GMT |
| What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:37:32 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:27:02 GMT |
| Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:51 GMT |
| Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts? Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:25 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 12 May 2026 07:57:27 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| Motherwell say no bid for Berthel Askou amid Toulouse talk Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:26 GMT |
| Celtic face European competition for Hibs midfielder Chaiwa - gossip Celtic continue to pursue Hibs midfielder, while Paul Dickov believes a return to Rangers would benefit Scotland defender Nathan Patterson. Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:27 GMT |
| Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad announcement Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:14:41 GMT |
| Might a former Celtic hero help Haiti surprise Scotland? The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:36:21 GMT |
| World's first international football stadium given protected status The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:52:20 GMT |
| Watch goals as Dunfermline & Thistle draw play-off semi first leg Watch the goals as Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle draw the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:17:25 GMT |
| Captain Gorry to leave West Ham Katrina Gorry, who will leave West Ham when her contract expires next month, says captaining the side has been "the greatest honour". Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:11 GMT |
| Why Arsenal have fallen short in WSL and Champions League this season Why have Renee Slegers' side not been able to get their hands on any of the season's biggest prizes? Wed, 13 May 2026 21:08:27 GMT |
| How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL? Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:45:25 GMT |
| Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors in Hungary Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:55 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly What did Manchester City get so right? Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 GMT |
| 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see. Tue, 12 May 2026 05:18:49 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
| Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 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 |
