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| Leicester docked six points for financial breaches Leicester City are docked six points by the English Football League for breaching financial rules. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:47:06 GMT |
| Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Arsenal were affecting his side's warm-up prior to the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:11 GMT |
| Free agent Oxlade-Chamberlain close to Celtic move Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain close to joining Scottish champions Celtic. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:17:00 GMT |
| Are Chelsea-Strasbourg transfer deals bad for football? Chelsea and Strasbourg have completed 12 transfer deals this summer. Is it out of the ordinary, and might Fifa get involved? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:25 GMT |
| Why are Real Madrid players training in masks? Real Madrid players have been pictured taking part in high-intensity drills while wearing unusual blue masks - so what's the reason for them? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:30:07 GMT |
| King and Walcott on pressure of breaking into first-team football Fulham's Josh King and former England and Arsenal winger Theo Walcott open up on the challenges of breaking into first-team football. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:11:42 GMT |
| Is Guardiola right to be angry that Guehi cannot play in Carabao Cup final? Rules prevent Marc Guehi from playing for Manchester City against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. Is Pep Guardiola right to be angry about it? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:24:10 GMT |
| Reading kitman given ban after homophobic comment Reading's assistant kitman Richard Bone is sanctioned by the Football Association after making a homophobic comment towards a match referee. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:41:51 GMT |
| Horneland a leading candidate for Aberdeen job Eirik Horneland has emerged as a leading candidate for the manager's job at Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:03:11 GMT |
| Same again please Bruno - FPL team of the week Bruno Fernandes retains the captain's armband in the FPL team of the week after his 20-point haul in gameweek 24. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:02:51 GMT |
| Celtic query late Aberdeen postponement with SPFL Celtic approach the SPFL to question whether the correct process was followed over the postponement of their game at Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:40:48 GMT |
| Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr - Thursday's gossip Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson tops Manchester United's list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid want Tottenham's Cristian Romero, plus more. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:03:14 GMT |
| Premier League announces replacement for Rainbow Laces The Premier League launches its 'Premier League with Pride' campaign, effectively replacing its partnership with Stonewall and Rainbow Laces. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:11 GMT |
| Man Utd prepare to honour Munich disaster victims It is impossible to fully understand the magnitude of the crash that killed 23 people, eight of them Manchester United players, until you work for the club, says women's coach Marc Skinner. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:13:15 GMT |
| 'Relegation a blessing' but issues remain - Cardiff's reset Cardiff City's reset in League One has some fans saying relegation has been a "blessing" - but one ex-captain warns the same problems remain. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:35:53 GMT |
| Cologne youth team break record with 50,000 crowd Cologne's Under-19s break the attendance record for a Uefa Youth League match with 50,000 people watching the side take on Inter Milan. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:42:16 GMT |
| Is Spurs' Moore the answer to Rangers' open-play issues? Consistency is the next step for Rangers winger Mikey Moore after a standout performance against Kilmarnock, says head coach Danny Rohl. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:54:05 GMT |
| Ex-England netball boss Neville takes Stockport women's role Former England netball player and head coach Tracey Neville is appointed managing director of the Stockport County Women football team. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:32:14 GMT |
| More questions than answers in challenging Newcastle season Holders Newcastle United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Wednesday night and a challenging season shows no sign of relenting. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:13:07 GMT |
| Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro BBC Sport visits the San Siro in Milan, the venue for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to find out why this could be the last global event held at the iconic stadium, and what comes next. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:43:06 GMT |
| How can Man City get Haaland firing again? BBC Sport's football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan analyses why Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stopped scoring in the Premier League and looks at ways Pep Guardiola can get the centre-forward scoring regularly again. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:07:56 GMT |
| 206 goals for Newcastle - but which were Shearer's best? It's 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United's all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white. But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James' Park. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:37 GMT |
| Talbi rocket seals decisive Sunderland win over Burnley Watch highlights as Sunderland earn a decisive victory over struggling Burnley, capped by an incredible long-range goal from Chemsdine Talbi. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:30:04 GMT |
| 'Stronger, quicker, better, smarter than everyone' Rory Smith and Chris Sutton analyse Arsenal’s dominant 4-0 win over Leeds United, explaining why the Gunners look destined for Premier League glory. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:39:59 GMT |
| 'Pure logic' Guehi should play in final - Guardiola seeks rule change Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants the English Football League to change their rules to allow Marc Guehi to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:50:23 GMT |
| Swindon expelled from Trophy and Luton reinstated after 'major whoopsie' Swindon are thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players against Luton Town, who now go into the quarter-finals. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:48:40 GMT |
| The goalscoring Spurs defender making headlines in Germany Luka Vuskovic has earned a reputation for scoring goals on loan at Hamburg, but just how good is the teenage Tottenham defender? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:47:26 GMT |
| Why Szmodics deal signals Derby's Premier League intent The deadline day signing of forward Sammie Szmodics is proof of Derby ambition to reach the Premier League this season, says Rams CEO Stephen Pearce. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:25:56 GMT |
| FAI progress Women's Champions League final bid The Football Association of Ireland submits a preliminary bid to host the Women's Champions League final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in 2029. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:45:35 GMT |
| Talbi rocket seals decisive Sunderland win over Burnley Watch highlights as Sunderland earn a decisive victory over struggling Burnley, capped by an incredible long-range goal from Chemsdine Talbi. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:30:04 GMT |
| Solanke scorpion kick helps Spurs fight back against Man City Dominic Solanke scores twice, including a spectacular scorpion kick, as Tottenham come from behind to draw against Manchester City with a rousing second-half performance. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:59:53 GMT |
| Sesko scores dramatic late winner as Man Utd beat Fulham Manchester United avoided Fulham's late comeback due to a Benjamin Sesko goal in stoppage time to give United three points and continue head coach Michael Carrick's perfect start. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:59:48 GMT |
| 10-man Brentford hold on for hard-fought win at Villa Brentford hold on to an important win against Aston Villa, despite Kevin Schade's sending off during the first half. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:59:39 GMT |
| Watch: Match of the Day Highlights of the day's four Premier League games, including Tottenham v Manchester City. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:41:40 GMT |
| Kante joins Fenerbahce after deal revival N'Golo Kante joins Fenerbahce from Al-Ittihad after issues over documentation appeared to threaten deal. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:19:25 GMT |
| 'He's better than that' - Wilson joining Spurs a bad decision, says McInnes Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes teenage striker James Wilson has made a mistake by joining Tottenham on loan. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:22:11 GMT |
| Everton sack Sorensen days after first home WSL win of season Brian Sorensen, who took charge in 2022, is sacked with Everton fourth from bottom of the Women's Super League. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:11:07 GMT |
| Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:22:10 GMT |
| Manchester Jewish community leaders criticise Guardiola Manchester City have been "let down" by manager Pep Guardiola "repeatedly straying into commentary on international affairs", Jewish community leaders in the city say. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:55:29 GMT |
| Who won the WSL transfer window? Rate each club's deals BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White, Karen Bardsley and Jen Beattie rate each WSL club's transfer window - and you can too. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:38:36 GMT |
| 'Playing with fire' catches up with 10-man Hearts - McInnes Head coach Derek McInnes concedes that Premiership leaders Hearts were punished for "playing with fire" as a third red card in five matches contributes to a 1-0 defeat at St Mirren. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:55:35 GMT |
| The Debrief podcast: Man City into EFL Cup final Steve Crossman reviews Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final action. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:38:00 GMT |
| Has the January transfer window always felt flat? With just seven Premier League deals done on transfer deadline day, has the winter transfer window become a damp squib? Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:21:54 GMT |
| Championship transfer window winners and losers BBC Sport looks at the teams who have emerged from the winter window looking stronger and those with question marks over the likely direction of their season. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:37:20 GMT |
| Carroll denies breach of non-molestation order in court The ex-England striker denies breaching a non-molestation order against Towie star Billi Mucklow. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:36:06 GMT |
| 'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag? Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:29:45 GMT |
| 'Unacceptable' - Parker fumes at passive Burnley side Scott Parker believes his Burnley "never gave themselves a chance" against Sunderland, as the side failed to manage a shot on target during the game. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:54:11 GMT |
| Le Bris calms Europe talk as '40 points the target' Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says he is primarily focused on achieving Premier League safety, despite a 3-0 win over Burnley propelling his side to eighth in the table. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:45:08 GMT |
| Will Man Utd miss Casemiro? Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Troy Deeney discuss whether Manchester United will miss the departing Casemiro's intelligence and calmness, after he inspired the Red Devils' to a 3-2 win over Fulham. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:56:42 GMT |
| 'The front three are frightening' - how Man City punished Chelsea Women's Football Show pundits Natasha Dowie and Fern Whelan analyse Manchester City's "ruthless" 5-1 display over Chelsea in the Women's Super League. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:04:31 GMT |
| 'Pass forward, run forward' - Spurs' superb second half Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Troy Deeney analyse how Spurs mounted a superb second-half comeback in their 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:56:49 GMT |
| The talented playmaker no-one seems to want Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:56:11 GMT |
| 'Strong and smart' - Liverpool's £60m man, who can 'become like Van Dijk' Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool for £60m from Rennes in the summer - but why are the Reds signing him? Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:31:35 GMT |
| Booed by some, loved by others - why does Vinicius divide Real fans? Despite scoring a vital goal against Rayo Vallecano, why does forward Vinicius Jr continue to split opinion at the Bernabeu? Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:21:39 GMT |
| The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game - and has spoken exclusively to the BBC. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:50:03 GMT |
| Nine siblings and a dog called Zoomer - Wirtz in his own words Florian Wirtz sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his slow start at Anfield, playing padel and making Bundesliga history. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:31:09 GMT |
| All the done deals on deadline day in one place Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:20:28 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season 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. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:55:42 GMT |
| What do you get for winning EFL Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the winner of the Carabao Cup gets. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:44 GMT |
| When is transfer deadline day around the world? Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the transfer deadline is set around the world. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:27:32 GMT |
| How many players are clubs allowed to loan out? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the rules around how many players clubs are allowed to send out on loan Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:14 GMT |
| What happens during a football medical? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what is involved in a medical exam when a football player joins a new club. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:49:53 GMT |
| What is a transfer deal sheet? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what a transfer deal sheet is and why it is needed for transfers on deadline day. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:35:15 GMT |
| How much do teams earn for reaching Champions League knockouts? Our Ask Me Anything team breaks down how much money Premier League teams have received by advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:57 GMT |
| Which countries haven't had a Premier League player? Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have not been represented in the Premier League. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:32:57 GMT |
| Free agent Oxlade-Chamberlain close to Celtic move Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain close to joining Scottish champions Celtic. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:17:00 GMT |
| Horneland a leading candidate for Aberdeen job Eirik Horneland has emerged as a leading candidate for the manager's job at Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:03:11 GMT |
| Celtic query late Aberdeen postponement with SPFL Celtic approach the SPFL to question whether the correct process was followed over the postponement of their game at Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:40:48 GMT |
| Is Spurs' Moore the answer to Rangers' open-play issues? Consistency is the next step for Rangers winger Mikey Moore after a standout performance against Kilmarnock, says head coach Danny Rohl. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:54:05 GMT |
| Watch: Premiership highlights as Rangers, Hibs & Falkirk win Steven Thompson brings you all the action from the evening's Scottish Premiership games. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:42:30 GMT |
| Listen: Morning debrief after big night in title race Where have Wednesday’s games left the title race, top-six chase and relegation dogfight. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT |
| Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant". Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:30:35 GMT |
| The Basque derby - the friendliest rivalry in world football? With a sense of shared identity and fans mixing in the stands, is the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad the friendliest in the world? Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:11:07 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:03:07 GMT |
| Why are Paris St-Germain struggling to hit top form? European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term? Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:42:38 GMT |
| Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:35:26 GMT |
| Man Utd prepare to honour Munich disaster victims It is impossible to fully understand the magnitude of the crash that killed 23 people, eight of them Manchester United players, until you work for the club, says women's coach Marc Skinner. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:13:15 GMT |
| Ex-England netball boss Neville takes Stockport role Former England netball player and head coach Tracey Neville is appointed managing director of the Stockport County Women football team. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:32:14 GMT |
| Everton sack Sorensen days after first home WSL win of season Brian Sorensen, who took charge in 2022, is sacked with Everton fourth from bottom of the Women's Super League. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:11:07 GMT |
| Who won the WSL transfer window? Rate each club's deals BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White, Karen Bardsley and Jen Beattie rate each WSL club's transfer window - and you can too. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:38:36 GMT |
| Fishlock has 'had conversations' over Wales role Jess Fishlock says she is "fleshing out the details" over a potential role with Wales following her retirement from international football. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:54:34 GMT |
| 'Women's FA Cup revamp would ruin the magic' Several official supporters' clubs have hit out at a proposed new format for the Women's FA Cup, stating the changes will ruin the "magic" of the competition and mean the "rich will only get richer". Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:25:57 GMT |
| Quiz: Name 10 most expensive signings by WSL sides The WSL transfer window shuts soon, so why not test your knowledge by naming the league's top 10 most expensive signings? Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:39:05 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 |
| 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 |
