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| Tuchel names 35-man split squad but Alexander-Arnold not included Thomas Tuchel names James Garner and Jason Steele in his latest England squad, with Trent Alexander-Arnold among those absent. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:09:35 GMT |
| Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse? There is increased scrutiny of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior, with his decision not to name a first-choice goalkeeper chief among the criticism he now faces. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:39:36 GMT |
| Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:16 GMT |
| My plan to overhaul academy system and help young players Tony Pulis on why more should be done to help youngsters in the academy system, especially the majority who do not make it as professionals. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:01:19 GMT |
| D-day for Livi in Kilmarnock; McInnes & Stewart in focus There is a crucial game at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, while Falkirk's in-form Barney Stewart and Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes are also in the spotlight. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:46:30 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus & Genesis Lynea Chris Sutton takes on Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus and Genesis Lynea plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures and the Carabao Cup final. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:20:07 GMT |
| Avoid free hit & captain Fernandes - the FPL talking point With Arsenal and Manchester City meeting in the Carabao Cup final this weekend, FPL managers have been faced with several conundrums. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:23:40 GMT |
| Famous night for Forest in season to largely forget Nottingham Forest are fighting for Premier League survival but reaching the Europa League quarter-finals could provide hope in an otherwise torrid season. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:35:46 GMT |
| Man Utd & Real Madrid want Guimaraes - Friday's gossip Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero plays down talk of a move, plus more. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:15:16 GMT |
| Israel FA fined for 'discrimination and racist abuse' Fifa fines the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and warns it about its future conduct after investigating an "alleged offence of discrimination" by the Palestine FA. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:32:23 GMT |
| Villa's maybe men edge closer to finishing the job Aston Villa were urged not to become a "maybe" team. Yet maybe this is their year to end a 30-year trophy drought. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:06:48 GMT |
| 'I'd love her to be here' - Fernandez on Putellas friendship and London City London City Lionesses and Spain defender Jana Fernandez talks to Alex Scott about adjusting to life in the WSL after moving from Barcelona, in a new episode of Eat & Yap which you can watch in full on BBC iPlayer. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:40:17 GMT |
| How clubs are developing football stars of the future BBC Sport takes a trip to Malta to see an under-10s tournament featuring Benfica and Newcastle United. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:09:54 GMT |
| History made as Messi hits 900 goals Lionel Messi's scores his 900th goal in Inter Miami's match against Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The 38-year-old joins Cristiano Ronaldo in reaching the milestone. Watch some of his greatest World Cup goals. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:26:41 GMT |
| Potter, 19, scores on first start as Chelsea beat Brighton Nineteen-year-old Lexi Potter scores the winner on her first Chelsea start as the hosts beat Brighton 2-1 in the WSL. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:52:52 GMT |
| Man Utd held to goalless draw at West Ham Manchester United's hopes for the WSL title were delt a blow as they are held to a goalless draw by 11th-place West Ham. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:02:41 GMT |
| All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:09:49 GMT |
| Former midfielder Barton denied bail over 'attack' at golf club The former Manchester City star has been remanded in custody and will next appear in court on 7 April. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:28:31 GMT |
| Premier League quiz: The best teams to go down and worst teams to stay up To celebrate an especially competitive relegation battle, test yourself on the best Premier League teams to go down and the worst to stay up. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:29:04 GMT |
| Who are the best midfielders Rooney played with? Wayne Rooney reflects on the qualities of his former midfield team‑mates and ranks them based on their ability, influence and impact at the highest level. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:05:00 GMT |
| Vote: What is Scotland's most iconic goal? Vote in the first round to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:30:12 GMT |
| EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:15:20 GMT |
| Leven exits Aberdeen after three caretaker stints Aberdeen confirm the departure of three-time caretaker manager Peter Leven. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:37:29 GMT |
| Is Premier League still on for fifth Champions League spot? Could the Premier League get an extra place in the Champions League again? This is how it looks after the last 16. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:18:57 GMT |
| Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:25:18 GMT |
| Listen: James Milner - The Football Interview Kelly Somers speaks to Brighton midfielder James Milner. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT |
| Tudor pleased with first win considering Spurs' injury list Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor praises his side's 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, as he outlined the club's severe injury crisis meaning he had a lack of options from the bench during the second leg of their last 16 tie at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:30:20 GMT |
| 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says "it's important to have passions outside your job". Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:22 GMT |
| 'Everybody wants to fire me' - Guardiola fires back at journalists Pep Guardiola responds to a question about his failures in Europe with Manchester City after his side exited the Champions League following defeat to Real Madrid in the last 16. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:23:19 GMT |
| 'They've had no break' - Rosenior defends players after PSG defeat Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says his players have "had no break" but insists that is not an excuse as his side were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris St-Germain, with the defending champions winning the second leg of their last 16 tie 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, going through 8-2 on aggregate. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:13:09 GMT |
| Wolves come back from two down to earn draw at Brentford Tolu Arokodare scores shortly after coming on to earn Premier League bottom club Wolves a 2-2 draw at Brentford. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:25:59 GMT |
| Brady 'baffled' by Vale's hectic fixtures schedule Port Vale boss Jon Brady says he is struggling to understand why the club have to play 12 games in 43 days before the end of the season. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:37:38 GMT |
| Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR Europe's top leagues are summoned to a meeting with Uefa to discuss how VAR technology is being used. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:11:02 GMT |
| In a blank gameweek, here's who to pick - FPL team of the week It's a blank FPL gameweek, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Wolves not playing - here's the best team to navigate it. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:50:09 GMT |
| Farewell number 18, hello number six - inside Man Utd's midfielder hunt Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel breaks down Manchester United's search for a new midfielder to replace the outgoing Casemiro. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:50:46 GMT |
| Will depleted Partick Thistle rein in Saints? - watch live on BBC It is the final duel of the season between Partick Thistle and St Johnstone as they battle for the Scottish Championship title, with the match live on BBC Scotland and iPlayer. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:51:18 GMT |
| English dominance of Champions League group phase prompts debate A number of European clubs call for a change to the Champions League rules to allow teams from the same country to draw each other in the league phase. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:34:59 GMT |
| Chelsea fine 'meaningless if others aren't playing by same rules' Rory Smith discusses whether Chelsea's fine will impact clubs if they "don't play by the same rules" in the Premier League. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:35:43 GMT |
| 'Some players need to have a good look in the mirror' Brentford boss Keith Andrews on his side's 2-2 draw with Wolves and the controversy surrounding Adam Armstrong's goal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:40:02 GMT |
| If we got away with it we'll take it - Wolves' Edwards Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his side for fighting back to draw at Brenford, amid controversy about a potential back-pass in the build-up to their first goal. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:44:54 GMT |
| Richarlison's injury-time strike earns Spurs a point at Liverpool Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser earns Tottenham Hotspur a 1-1 draw at Liverpool to ease the pressure on interim coach Igor Tudor. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:51 GMT |
| Man Utd stay third with win against lacklustre Villa Goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko help Manchester United fend off an attempted Aston Villa comeback, to win 3-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:03:08 GMT |
| The 15-year-old Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football At 15, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:49:54 GMT |
| Hearts manager McInnes rejects talk of regret Head coach Derek McInnes is refusing to talk about the fear of regret because he is convinced Heart of Midlothian will "have a special end to the season". Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:24:35 GMT |
| Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it". Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:12:12 GMT |
| Tudor charged over 'home referee' claim Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is charged with misconduct over his claim that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the "home team" in their loss at Fulham. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:17:36 GMT |
| Premier League extends £30 cap on away tickets The Premier League extends the £30 price cap on away tickets for a further two seasons. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:11:31 GMT |
| Four English teams out in 24 hours - what happened and why? With just two out of six Premier League teams progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals, what went wrong for the English sides? Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:18:20 GMT |
| Why Real Madrid have 'complete confidence' in teenager Pitarch When an 18-year-old makes Real Madrid history in a crucial Champions League tie against Manchester City, it inevitably draws acclaim and attention. BBC Sport takes a look at rising star Thiago Pitarch. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:13:58 GMT |
| James stars as Chelsea beat Man Utd in Women's League Cup final Lauren James gets on the scoresheet to put Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Women's League Cup Final at Ashton Gate. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:03:05 GMT |
| Slot still searching for solution to conceding late goals Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits to not having the answers to his side's troubles conceding late goals this season. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:49:02 GMT |
| Ten-man Leeds earn point at Palace after Calvert-Lewin penalty miss Leeds United play out a goalless draw with Crystal Palace after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's missed first-half penalty is compounded by Gabriel Gudmundsson's sending off at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:03:02 GMT |
| Forest earn point against Fulham to move out of relegation zone Nottingham Forest play out a goalless draw with Fulham at the City Ground to move out of the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:57 GMT |
| Fernandes is a joy to watch - Rooney Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney analyses Bruno Fernandes' crucial role in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:49:43 GMT |
| 'A moment he'll never forget' - Rooney on Dowman goal Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney describes Max Dowman becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as a "moment he'll never forget" and argues it will bring those connected to Arsenal closer together, seeing an academy graduate make his mark on the first team. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:11:00 GMT |
| How Spurs going direct changed the game and caused Liverpool problems Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Spurs' decision to switch from playing out the back in favour of going long caused Liverpool "big problems" in their 1-1 draw in the Premier League at Anfield. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:46:12 GMT |
| Credit to Tudor - is he turning around Spurs side who looked lost? Tottenham can take encouragement in their battle for Premier League survival despite a Champions League exit, writes Phil McNulty. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:42:25 GMT |
| Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:29:10 GMT |
| Afcon final chaos - key questions answered Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:54:20 GMT |
| Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret? Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration? Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:19:53 GMT |
| How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:31:38 GMT |
| Who is 'leader' Morrison - the uncapped winger in NI squad? Who is Kieran Morrison and what could he bring to the Northern Ireland team ahead of one of their biggest matches in recent years? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:18:53 GMT |
| The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster' A family remembers how their loved ones never returned from the fatal 1946 stadium crush in Bolton. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:13:06 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 |
| Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation of Thomas Shelby Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation, with stunning performances and an iconic soundtrack. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 23:10:20 GMT |
| BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:12:10 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 |
| What happens when a manager gets suspended? Ever wondered what a touchline ban entails? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what punishment managers actually face. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:48 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 |
| Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:11:06 GMT |
| What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:24 GMT |
| VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:14:37 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League appearances? Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:05:45 GMT |
| Rohl throws doubt on 'direction' of Cornelius' Rangers career Head coach Danny Rohl casts doubt on Derek Cornelius' future with Rangers after admitting that the on-loan Marseille centre-half has been training alone and has been released early to join up with Canada's national squad. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:53:34 GMT |
| Vote: What is Scotland's most iconic goal? Vote in the first round to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:30:12 GMT |
| Leven exits Aberdeen after three caretaker stints Aberdeen confirm the departure of three-time caretaker manager Peter Leven. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:37:29 GMT |
| D-day for Livi in Kilmarnock; McInnes & Stewart in focus There is a crucial game at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, while Falkirk's in-form Barney Stewart and Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes are also in the spotlight. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:46:30 GMT |
| 'St Mirren want to interview Dunfermline's Lennon' - gossip Dunfermline Athletic's Neil Lennon is reportedly among the candidates being eyed by St Mirren for their manager's job as mystery surrounds Derek Cornelius' future with Rangers. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:47:19 GMT |
| Listen: What next in Scottish title race? Weekend preview Joelle Murray and Cammy Bell join Charlotte to preview the weekend's biggest games Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:55:00 GMT |
| Depleted Thistle have chance to rein in Saints - watch live on BBC It is the final duel of the season between Partick Thistle and St Johnstone as they battle for the Scottish Championship title, with the match live on BBC Scotland and iPlayer. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:51:18 GMT |
| Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole appointed manager of Serie B side Cesena until the end of the season. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:28:40 GMT |
| Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:25:18 GMT |
| 'I'd love her to be here' - Fernandez on Putellas friendship and London City London City Lionesses and Spain defender Jana Fernandez talks to Alex Scott about adjusting to life in the WSL after moving from Barcelona, in a new episode of Eat & Yap which you can watch in full on BBC iPlayer. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:40:17 GMT |
| Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:34:13 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly Why is Jordan Nobbs stealing Tanya Oxtoby's shoes? Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 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 |
| 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 |
