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| Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:26:33 GMT |
| The key moments that decided the Premier League title race BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:42:11 GMT |
| Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:38:44 GMT |
| Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:44:08 GMT |
| Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season. Tue, 19 May 2026 18:49:13 GMT |
| Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation - Rooney Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says Wayne Rooney. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:08:13 GMT |
| Clarke sticks to plan over future and McBurnie omission Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland future before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's Oli McBurnie from his squad. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:31:31 GMT |
| No Stone Cold Steve Clarke, but there was - at least - a story or two As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:48 GMT |
| Chelsea, Liverpool & Man Utd want Bowen - Wednesday's gossip Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United interested in Jarrod Bowen, Barcelona to pursue move for Joao Pedro, Pep Guardiola endorses Enzo Maresca as his successor at Manchester City, plus more. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:59:38 GMT |
| The games that defined Guardiola's Premier League titles BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola's six Premier League titles, following reports that he is set to depart Manchester City after Sunday's final game of the season. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:14:07 GMT |
| He's changed the face of English football - Rooney on Guardiola Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester City will have on the Premier League. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:29:31 GMT |
| Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley Arsenal take a huge step towards becoming Premier League champions as Kai Havertz's goal is enough to beat relegated Burnley at Emirates Stadium. Mon, 18 May 2026 21:31:59 GMT |
| Havertz should have been sent off - Jackson Burnley interim manager Mike Jackson is pleased with the way his side kept themselves in the game in their 1-0 defeat at Arsenal and is unhappy Kai Havertz was not sent off in the second half. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:01:29 GMT |
| Did England 'fake relationships' cost team 2006 World Cup glory? Former England players and coaching staff reflect on whether intense Premier League rivalries may have undermined the so-called Golden Generation at the 2006 World Cup. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:19:26 GMT |
| Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium? Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:16 GMT |
| Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:50 GMT |
| Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season. Tue, 19 May 2026 08:44:11 GMT |
| Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:12:21 GMT |
| Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:27 GMT |
| Stewart's remarkable rise from Scottish semi-pro to World Cup BBC Scotland charts Ross Stewart's remarkable decade-long rise, which could culminate in him firing Southampton to the Premier League before appearing at the World Cup. Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:11 GMT |
| TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch TNT Sports has decided not to provide a free-to-air option to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:57:06 GMT |
| Five reasons why Best was a genius George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:42:40 GMT |
| How Curtis timed run to perfection for World Cup place Teenage winger Findlay Curtis will be Scotland's youngest player at the 2026 World Cup after an impressive burst of form on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:40 GMT |
| Focus on errors can 'tarnish' goalkeepers - Hampton England's Hannah Hampton says media can "tarnish the reputation" of female goalkeepers by focusing on mistakes and not their positive displays. Tue, 19 May 2026 07:58:23 GMT |
| Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England. Mon, 18 May 2026 21:21:35 GMT |
| Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:31 GMT |
| Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Tue, 19 May 2026 15:56:14 GMT |
| 'Big game scorer' Stewart and Curtis make Scotland World Cup squad Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland's World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:03:02 GMT |
| World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:14:04 GMT |
| 'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card. Mon, 18 May 2026 21:53:02 GMT |
| Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR Rangers hope money being made by Scotland at the World Cup can go towards improving video assistant referees (VAR), and officiating standards in general, in the domestic game. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:38 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Trophies lifted, club legends departed, and two massive showdowns are on the horizon! Tue, 19 May 2026 18:41:00 GMT |
| Non-league midfielder doubles up as club CEO Midfielder Michael Clunan is taking on the role temporarily, King's Lynn Town FC says. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:39:47 GMT |
| PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:23:06 GMT |
| Lionesses quiz: Name every player in England's latest squad England boss Sarina Wiegman has named her latest England squad for the Lionesses' Women's World Cup qualifiers in June. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:40:17 GMT |
| We played some of our best football of season in first half - Arteta Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side played some of their "best football" of the season in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley which edges them closer to their first Premier League title for 22 years. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:01:26 GMT |
| Should Cunha's goal have been disallowed? BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin believe Bryan Mbeumo using his arm to trap the ball to his side to help better control Diego Dalot's cross in the build-up to Matheus Cunha's goal, gave Manchester United an "unfair advantage" in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 22:58:51 GMT |
| If I was Slot I'd have Salah nowhere near the stadium - Rooney After Mohamed Salah's social media post questioning Liverpool's style of play, Wayne Rooney says he would have the forward "nowhere near the stadium" for their final Premier League match. Mon, 18 May 2026 14:05:46 GMT |
| Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:02:20 GMT |
| Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd beat Forest Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, as Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home game of the campaign at Old Trafford. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:04:56 GMT |
| Sunderland keep Europe hopes alive with win at Everton Sunderland come from behind to defeat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving up to ninth in the Premier League. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:01:20 GMT |
| Outtara double rescues home draw for Brentford against Palace Dango Outtara scores twice to earn Brentford a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, as Keith Andrews' side stay in the hunt for European football. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:04:28 GMT |
| 'I was screaming' - footballer stabbed seven times recalls mass knife attack Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:13 GMT |
| Why Dear England is 'a story of real hope' Writer James Graham on his new series Dear England and why access to arts subjects is so important. Mon, 18 May 2026 23:15:29 GMT |
| Neymar included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad Forward Neymar is included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:11:12 GMT |
| Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died. Tue, 19 May 2026 11:28:05 GMT |
| PFA charity let down players, says regulator Conflicts of interest and "serious mismanagement" a footballers' charity put funds to help players in need at risk, a Charity Commission inquiry says. Mon, 18 May 2026 23:02:35 GMT |
| Giroud, Azpilicueta and McCarthy join BBC World Cup team BBC Sport announces its plans for the 2026 Fifa World Cup next month including coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:02:41 GMT |
| Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:40:00 GMT |
| 'No way Man City are this successful without Guardiola' Wayne Rooney on Pep’s potential City exit, and is it Maresca next? Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT |
| Third place secured - what challenges are ahead for Carrick? The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United? Sun, 17 May 2026 17:41:10 GMT |
| No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:30:07 GMT |
| Tipped for relegation to title winners - AGF's 'King Arthur' moment Aarhus GF were tipped for relegation from the Danish Superliga this season. Instead, they will lift the championship trophy for the first time in 40 years this Sunday. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:29:41 GMT |
| Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law? The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans. Sun, 17 May 2026 15:39:54 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. Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:07 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 |
| Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup Tue, 19 May 2026 13:46:49 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 08:49:37 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League assists in a season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT |
| What does Premiership climax mean for European places? What does Saturday's dramatic and chaotic climax to the Scottish Premiership top-six mean for European football next season? Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:05 GMT |
| All you need to know about the Europa League final BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:11:55 GMT |
| What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:29 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 |
| Clarke sticks to plan over future and McBurnie omission Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland future before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's Oli McBurnie from his squad. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:31:31 GMT |
| No theatre or curveballs as loyal Clarke puts trust in chosen ones As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:48 GMT |
| Stewart's remarkable rise from Scottish juniors to World Cup BBC Scotland charts Ross Stewart's remarkable decade-long rise, which could culminate in him firing Southampton to the Premier League before appearing at the World Cup. Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:11 GMT |
| 'Big game scorer' Stewart and Curtis make Scotland World Cup squad Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland's World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:03:02 GMT |
| How Curtis timed run to perfection for World Cup place Teenage winger Findlay Curtis will be Scotland's youngest player at the 2026 World Cup after an impressive burst of form on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:40 GMT |
| Stewart's 'deserved' recall & World Cup disappointment for Miller Reaction to the announcement by manager Steve Clarke of Scotland's World Cup squad. Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT |
| Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR Rangers hope money being made by Scotland at the World Cup can go towards improving video assistant referees (VAR), and officiating standards in general, in the domestic game. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:38 GMT |
| Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:31 GMT |
| Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:50 GMT |
| Focus on errors can 'tarnish' goalkeepers - Hampton England's Hannah Hampton says media can "tarnish the reputation" of female goalkeepers by focusing on mistakes and not their positive displays. Tue, 19 May 2026 07:58:23 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Trophies lifted, club legends departed, and two massive showdowns are on the horizon! Tue, 19 May 2026 18:41:00 GMT |
| Man City's Shaw wins WSL player of the season Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony in London. Mon, 18 May 2026 19:50:05 GMT |
| Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:40:00 GMT |
| Earps close to WSL return as PSG exit nears Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to a return to the Women’s Super League, with her exit from Paris St-Germain edging closer. Sun, 17 May 2026 10:59:25 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 |
