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| Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:07:09 GMT |
| How Arsenal are building something 'special' in Europe Arsenal had their fairytale ending in Europe last season - but can they produce something magical again? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:18:40 GMT |
| Chelsea make pre-tax loss of £262.4m - biggest in Premier League history Chelsea announce a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:40:11 GMT |
| BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:16 GMT |
| Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:06:06 GMT |
| Captain Donnarumma vows to restore Italy after heartbreak Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma says he "cried because of the enormous sadness" of not being able to lead the national side to the 2026 World Cup. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT |
| Everton interested in Stones return - Thursday's gossip Everton are monitoring John Stones' contract situation at Manchester City, Sandro Tonali's representatives contact Real Madrid, Barcelona lead the race to sign Bernardo Silva, plus more. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:33:44 GMT |
| Who were Scotland's winners and losers from international break? After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:16 GMT |
| Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable". Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:28:19 GMT |
| From YouTube to real life: why Hashtag United want to go down After a decade of moving up the football pyramid, YouTube team Hashtag United want to be demoted. BBC Sport asks co-founder Spencer Owen: Why? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:43:59 GMT |
| Man Utd are closing in on Champions League - how has Carrick done it? Manchester United are within touching distance of a return to the Champions League. How has interim boss Michael Carrick done it? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:27:51 GMT |
| Arsenal reach Champions League semis as Chelsea's Bompastor sent off Arsenal lose 1-0 in the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea but win 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals and move a step closer to successfully defending their title. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:21:33 GMT |
| McCabe avoids red after hair pull on Thompson Watch the moment Katie McCabe appears to pull Alyssa Thompson's hair during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:41:57 GMT |
| 'My players don't deserve this' - Bompastor furious after hair pull Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says her players "deserve better" after she was sent off during her side's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, in a match which saw Katie McCabe appear to pull the hair of Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:05:22 GMT |
| Bayern strike late to knock Manchester United out of Champions League Manchester United go out of the Women's Champions League as Bayern Munich score two late goals in the second leg of their quarter-final to win 2-1 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:41 GMT |
| 'You can't be doing that' - pundits react to McCabe hair pull BBC Sport pundits Ellen White and Steph Houghton react to Katie McCabe's hair pull on Alyssa Thompson as Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but lose the tie 3-2 on aggregate. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:52:32 GMT |
| Chelsea lead Premier League's record £460m spend on agent fees Premier League clubs made payments of £460m to agents over the past year - a 13% increase on the previous 12 months. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:53:38 GMT |
| Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:42:16 GMT |
| Defoe ready to 'earn his stripes' with Woking Jermain Defoe hopes he can be a trailblazer for black managers as he targets promotion with National League side Woking. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:17 GMT |
| The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:57:22 GMT |
| Lewandowski misses out on World Cup - who else won't be there? The World Cup includes 48 nations, but there are still a number of top players who have missed out on qualification. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:41:01 GMT |
| Man arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Geertruida A Gateshead man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida during last month's Premier League match at Newcastle. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:56:07 GMT |
| 'Scotland fans can fret - but they need to keep perspective too' There is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team. With a World Cup coming, they need to keep perspective, writes Tom English. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:17 GMT |
| Angry Wales boss Bellamy shows his new old self Craig Bellamy showed his fiery temper for the first time as Wales boss in their Northern Ireland draw - a rage that was evident during his playing days. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:35:53 GMT |
| Wrexham ready 'to get going again' in promotion bid Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his players are "chomping at the bit" as the Championship campaign resumes following the international break. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:16:48 GMT |
| Little wants more Champions League success as Arsenal reach final four Arsenal captain Kim Little says she believes her side are "getting better and better" as they reach the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League, after beating Chelsea 3-2 on aggregate to close in on successfully defending their title. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:59:06 GMT |
| I can't expect to jump in at top level - Defoe Former England striker Jermain Defoe hopes he can secure promotion with National League side Woking as the 43-year-old replaces Neal Ardley to take on his first managerial role. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:23:04 GMT |
| Watch: Scotland lose friendly against Ivory Coast Watch the best of the action as Scotland are beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:01 GMT |
| Highlights: Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland Watch highlights as Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland in their international friendly match in Cardiff. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:34 GMT |
| Wiegman on 'speechless' Parkinson's England call-up England manager Sarina Wiegman explains why she has handed a first senior call-up to 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson for World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:44 GMT |
| Seven games to save Tottenham's season - De Zerbi becomes Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi is appointed Tottenham's third boss of the season - with a clear objective for the next two months. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:10 GMT |
| What Wales need to stop World Cup woe hitting Euros hopes Wales suffered World Cup heartbreak but Craig Bellamy must quickly move on to the task of qualifying for Euro 2028. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:56:26 GMT |
| Forget Forest & Spurs... Barrow are the kings of chaos Now onto their fifth manager of the season, are League Two Barrow the true 'kings of chaos'? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:32:01 GMT |
| Ranking the 10 most exciting wide men in the world Few things in football are more exciting than an in-form wide man, but who are the most exciting in the world right night? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:13:08 GMT |
| Is Roberto de Zerbi the man to save Spurs? Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams discuss Roberto de Zerbi's prospects, with the Italian in advanced talks with relegation-threatened Tottenham. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:18:12 GMT |
| 'Japan beat England too, so let's be real' - Robertson on Scotland defeats Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:36:17 GMT |
| Tudor's five Premier League games as Spurs boss BBC Sport takes a look back at Igor Tudor's five Premier League games in charge as Tottenham Hotspur boss. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:40:47 GMT |
| Chelsea leave it late to win seven-goal thriller over Villa Chelsea secure a vital three points as they beat Aston Villa 4-3 to go second in the league table and get back on track for Champions League qualification. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:32 GMT |
| Brighton condemn Leicester City to seventh-straight league loss A lone goal from Brighton's Kiko Seike is enough to condemn Leicester City to a seventh-straight loss in the WSL while Albion move up to sixth. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:41:56 GMT |
| Siren scores screamer as West Ham draw at London City Oona Siren's stunning volley helps Women's Super League relegation battlers West Ham fight back to earn a point against London City Lionesses. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:59:25 GMT |
| Watch: Brown's last Ayr game as Championship leaders also stumble Watch our round-up of highlights from Scotland's lower leagues as Scott Brown's Ayr United reign ends in defeat, Championship leaders St Johnstone drop home points, Stenhousemuir miss a chance to top the third tier, while Spartans and East Kilbride draw at the top of League 2. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:25 GMT |
| Scotland's World Cup build-up begins with narrow Japan loss Watch the best of the action from Hampden as Junya Ito's 84th-minute strike consigns Scotland to defeat in their first World Cup warm-up friendly. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:15:53 GMT |
| Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Spurs Striker Alessia Russo nets a first-half hat-trick as Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham 5-2 in front of a crowd of more than 46,000 fans at Emirates Stadium. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:30:19 GMT |
| Man City edge closer to WSL title by beating Man Utd Vivianne Miedema's double helps Manchester City edge closer to the Women's Super League title with a comfortable derby win over neighbours United. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:51:45 GMT |
| 10-player Liverpool survive fightback to win Merseyside derby Ten-player Liverpool hold on for their first Women's Super League away win of the season with a hard-fought victory over local rivals Everton at Goodison Park. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:44:58 GMT |
| Wales' World Cup dream ends in pain of penalty shootout Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:52:38 GMT |
| How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 GMT |
| Football Daily Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith are joined by Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:53:00 GMT |
| NI showed great character in Wales draw - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises the "character" of his side in Tuesday's 1-1 friendly draw in Wales. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:03:11 GMT |
| Three top-20 teams played, no wins. Should Tuchel be concerned? England have not beaten a side ranked in the top 20 under Tuchel and head into the World Cup with questions about their performance. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:03 GMT |
| 'We hope Coleman will stay on' - Hallgrimsson Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he has told Seamus Coleman that he hopes the Everton defender will continue his international career. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:14:04 GMT |
| Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:06:27 GMT |
| How did Scotland defeat look from Clarke's vantage point? There are not many bad views in the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium. But one a few yards away from Steve Clarke is among the best. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:36 GMT |
| How Sky can ignore limit on its TV picks & why fans are fed up Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:06:59 GMT |
| Shades of Gascoigne - the rise of England's Anderson Four years ago Elliot Anderson was helping Bristol Rovers to League Two promotion - this summer he could be a key player for England at the World Cup. BBC Sport charts his rise. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:07:18 GMT |
| Premier League quiz: Name every manager departure this season A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on nine occasions this season - can you name them all? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:58:21 GMT |
| How do Man City replace captain Silva if he leaves? Manchester City could find themselves without the services of their manager and captain next season with the futures of both Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva in question beyond this summer. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:53:38 GMT |
| What happened to former Chelsea wonderkid Musonda? Charly Musonda could have been a household name but his story is one of frustration and unfulfilled potential. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:32:30 GMT |
| The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78 Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:24:43 GMT |
| All February and March's done deals, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:17:09 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 |
| How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 GMT |
| How does Tudor's record compare to other Tottenham bosses? Our Ask Me Anything team compare Igor Tudor's managerial record to other Tottenham managers of recent years. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:39 GMT |
| Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool? Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool? Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:05:37 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 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, 23 Mar 2026 07:56:52 GMT |
| All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:37 GMT |
| Who were Scotland's winners and losers from international break? After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:16 GMT |
| 'Scotland fans can fret - but they need to keep perspective too' There is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team. With a World Cup coming, they need to keep perspective, writes Tom English. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:17 GMT |
| Scotland coach Clarke's contract talks on hold - gossip Scotland coach Steve Clarke's contract talks on hold as Hibernian look into longer Dan Barlaser stay. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:45 GMT |
| Podcast: Three teams and just one title - what fans REALLY think about run-in The fan perspective on the title race as we get ready for a blockbuster weekend Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Are Scotland really going to name 55 players in World Cup squad? Steve Clarke has disclosed he must submit a provisional 55-man Scotland squad for the World Cup. But what does that actually mean? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:25 GMT |
| Lang's surgery for thumb injury 'went well' Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a "serious cut" at Anfield. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:13:53 GMT |
| Who are the record Champions League goalscorers? Our Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored the most goals in the Champions League. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:10:57 GMT |
| Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or? Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:26:18 GMT |
| Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for fourth term Joan Laporta vows Barcelona will be "unstoppable" as he is re-elected club president for a further five years. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:06:15 GMT |
| From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:06:45 GMT |
| Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:07:09 GMT |
| How Arsenal are building something 'special' in Europe Arsenal had their fairytale ending in Europe last season - but can they produce something magical again? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:18:40 GMT |
| Arsenal reach Champions League semis as Chelsea's Bompastor sent off Arsenal lose 1-0 in the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea but win 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals and move a step closer to successfully defending their title. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:21:33 GMT |
| McCabe avoids red after hair pull on Thompson Watch the moment Katie McCabe appears to pull Alyssa Thompson's hair during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:41:57 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 |
| 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 |
