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Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City
Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:03:14 GMT

Italian referee chief suspends himself over allegations
The man in charge of assigning referees in Italy's top flight suspends himself after it is alleged he is under investigation for sporting fraud.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:47:17 GMT

Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future
Marcus Rashford is not ready to give up on his Barcelona dream just yet, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:54 GMT

Police 'aware' of video appearing to show York player punching fan
Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during the club's dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:37:59 GMT

Arsenal capitalise on defensive errors to secure first leg win over Lyon
Arsenal pounce on a pair of defensive errors to come from behind to defeat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:36:25 GMT

Williamson calls for Arsenal 'intensity' in second leg
Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be "really clinical" and "defensively secure" if they are to maintain their lead in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final away to Lyon.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:10:02 GMT

Man Utd's Champions League hopes dealt a blow in stalemate with Tottenham
Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt a heavy blow after a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur to leave the Red Devils four points behind second-placed Chelsea, with two games to play.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:36:49 GMT

Smith capitalises on defensive mix-up from Lyon
OL Lyonnes goalkeeper Christiane Endler is involved in another mix-up at the back against Arsenal as she crashes into Ingrid Syrstad Engen to allow Olivia Smith to give the Gunners the lead in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final tie.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:29:07 GMT

Man City beat Southampton to reach FA Cup final
Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fourth FA Cup final in a row.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:54 GMT

How 10 Premier League teams can qualify for Europe
Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far-fetched as it seems.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:49:52 GMT

Three into two - battle to reach WSL goes to final day
Just one matchday remains in the WSL 2 and Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic could all secure automatic promotion.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

A long time coming but something to build on - Isak's landmark goal
Will Alexander Isak's first Liverpool Premier League goal at Anfield prove a turning point for the £125m signing?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:05:28 GMT

'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win
Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:43:38 GMT

Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:13:26 GMT

Crucial win over Liverpool lifts West Ham away from relegation danger
A Cornelia Kapocs own goal is enough for West Ham to secure a 1-0 away win over Liverpool, as the East London side move seven points clear of the relegation play-off place in the WSL.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:28:50 GMT

Superb Eze effort enough to see Arsenal beat Newcastle
An early Eberechi Eze strike proves to be the difference as Arsenal hold on to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium and move back to the top of the Premier League table.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:01:00 GMT

Palhinha scores crucial goal to boost Spurs' survival hopes
Joao Palhinha's late goal earns Tottenham a vital 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, to keep themselves just two points behind relegation rivals West Ham United in the Premier League.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:12 GMT

Last-gasp Wilson winner boosts West Ham's fight for survival
Callum Wilson's 92nd minute winner helps West Ham United to a 2-1 win over Everton at the London Stadium, keeping the home side two points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:21 GMT

Isak and Wirtz on scoresheet as Liverpool beat Palace
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both score in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, to strengthen Arne Slot's side's chase for Champions League qualification.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:07:11 GMT

What's on the line as WSL reaches business end?
BBC Sport analyses the state of play in the Women's Super League with only a handful of games to go and the title, European qualification, relegation and promotion still to be decided.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:47:14 GMT

Three goals, eight chaotic minutes - how day of relegation drama unfolded
On a day of twists and turns, Tottenham and West Ham both picked up crucial wins in their fight to avoid relegation.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:36 GMT

Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'
Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:22:44 GMT

Could 'outstanding' Maeda's return to form give Celtic title edge?
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is recapturing his best form as Celtic look to pip Hearts and Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:12:31 GMT

Kinsky's save, Palhinha's relief and - finally - a Tottenham win
Tottenham end their long wait for a Premier League win with victory at Wolves - lifting their survival hopes in the process.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:14:11 GMT

Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all
Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:18:18 GMT

Sessegnon strike helps Fulham sink Villa
Ryan Sessegnon's first-half strike leads Fulham to a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, to strengthen Marco Silva's side's push for European football next season.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:18 GMT

Spurs 'really improving' under De Zerbi but can they survive?
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe Tottenham are "really improving" under Roberto de Zerbi, but can they save their Premier League status?

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:20 GMT

Did West Ham get 'lucky' with this penalty decision?
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe West Ham's Matheus Fernandes was "lucky" to escape giving away a penalty in the Hammers' 2-1 win over Everton.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:24 GMT

Performance in Arsenal defeat gives Newcastle hope - Howe
Eddie Howe describes his side's performance as a "big step forward" despite Newcastle United suffering a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:49:51 GMT

Analysis: Azaz & Gonzalez score semi-final screamers
Kelly Cates, Wayne Rooney, Thero Walcott and Micah Richards break down stunning strikes by Finn Azaz and Nico Gonzales in Manchester City's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:35:42 GMT

'Unstoppable' Gonzalez strike completes Man City comeback
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez produces a "magnificent strike" to put his side 2-1 ahead against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:15:41 GMT

What Wrexham, Hull and Derby need in top-six race
BBC Sport analyses what Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County need on the final day of the Championship season to secure a play-off spot.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:21:44 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, 25 Apr 2026 16:22:36 GMT

Quiet confidence, then tears - but 'unsinkable' Coventry are back
BBC Sport speaks to three teenagers who were in the crowd when Coventry were relegated from the top flight in 2001.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:10:09 GMT

Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England?
BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:37:18 GMT

Sutton's predictions v Race Across the World podcast's Alfie Watts
Chris Sutton takes on Race Across the World podcast travel expert Alfie Watts plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:22 GMT

Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:01:20 GMT

The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss
Chelsea's interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a "whirlwind", going from obscurity to an FA Cup semi‑final at Wembley.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:34:30 GMT

How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:21:26 GMT

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready
After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out through injury.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:50:28 GMT

Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:08 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 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.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:03:41 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, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 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

Who can still receive a yellow card 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, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:53 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

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

Celtic consider move for manager Frank - gossip
Celtic managerial target may be beyond reach, with another Scot possibly on the way to Serie A...

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:33:27 GMT

Could 'outstanding' Maeda's return to form give Celtic title edge?
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is recapturing his best form as Celtic look to pip Hearts and Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:12:31 GMT

Watch Sportscene highlights of Saturday's Premiership action
Highlights from the afternoon fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:45:03 GMT

FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire
FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 GMT

Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT

How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals
Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT

Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach
Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT

What's on the line as WSL reaches business end?
BBC Sport analyses the state of play in the Women's Super League with only a handful of games to go and the title, European qualification, relegation and promotion still to be decided.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:47:14 GMT

Three into two - battle to reach WSL goes to final day
Just one matchday remains in the WSL 2 and Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic could all secure automatic promotion.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:55:08 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


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