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SPORTSWhat had been billed as a day of reckoning for the Premier League champions turned into a Sunday afternoon stroll Anfield welcomed Manchester City to their new reality, a sullied place where every touch is accompanied by cries of “cheat”, any favourable decision is considered pro
SPORTSGoto seals late 2-1 win over Schalke for 10-man Freiburg Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma held at Como Ten-man Freiburg scored an 85th-minute winner through Keisuke Goto to snatch a 2-1 victory over visitors Schalke 04 on Sunday and move top of the Bundesliga. Freib
SPORTSFootball felt secondary on the first weekend of action since club were found guilty of breaking financial rules The Cimbri are heading menacingly south, but in Rome life goes on. The asteroid is definitely coming this way, but people go to work, eat, drink, plan as usual. The Whi
SPORTSAn incendiary atmosphere greeted the former Premier League champions for their first game since being found guilty of breaking financial fair play rules Fans lined the streets of Anfield in preparation for the arrival of the Manchester City team bus, with pyrotechnics and pure vi
SPORTSReaction to wins for Celtic and St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership
SPORTSIt is fair to say Oliver Glasner has had more enjoyable afternoons. The Nottingham Forest head coach arrived in south London dressed like a bouncer from All Bar One in a black bomber jacket, as if he was anticipating trouble, but was instead given a rapturous reception by the hom
SPORTSPart of site of First Hampden in Glasgow is up for rent and campaigners want to turn it into a community hub Fans of Scotland’s national football team may not have had many reasons to celebrate in recent years, but that hasn’t always been the case. Almost 150 years ago, in 1878,
SPORTSFormer Watford owner Elton John says he is "upset and disappointed" by the club's form following their 4-0 home defeat by Burnley.
SPORTSYan Diomandé earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal to keep them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinícius Júnior was sent off for hair pulling. Vinícius, on as a substitute, scored but his goal was disallowed and then he was dismiss
SPORTSGuijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutes US midfield and defensive lapses exposed by Spain Yohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls short In less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the top two contenders to win t
SPORTSFamiliar problems remain for Hibernian as Marink Reedijk's first match in charge ends in a 1-0 loss at Dundee United.
SPORTSBarcelona 3-0 Getafe, Inter 3-0 Parma, PSG 3-1 Le Mans Bayern concede fastest Bundesliga goal in Augsburg draw Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as they extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 home win over Getafe . The England international opened the
SPORTSFulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa says he does not 'feel fear' after defeat at Ipswich left his side winless in six games and bottom of the Premier League.
SPORTSThere’s little prospect of the model changing in a country that welcomes wealthy international owners with open arms Football, the world’s most popular sport, played by laws drawn up in London in 1863. The Premier League is the UK’s greatest soft power export. Premier League club
SPORTSÁlvaro Arbeloa bristled at suggestions he cannot handle the pressure after Fulham’s at Ipswich extended their winless start in the Premier League to six matches. The former Real Madrid manager was minutes away from a first managerial victory in the competition after Ryan Sessegno
SPORTSNamed the Premier League's player of the month for September, BBC Sport looks at Brighton star Pascal Gross' impact both this season and over the past nine years during his two spells at the club.
SPORTSLeaders earn 2-1 home win, Boro beat Wolves 1-0 Burnley rout Watford; Birmingham edge West Brom Vítor Matos praised his Swansea side for overcoming a lack of training as they strengthened their position at the top of the Championship with a 2-1 comeback win over Norwich . Second-
SPORTSWhen Jaouen Hadjam lashed Brighton’s second goal low beyond Robin Roefs, it sparked a mass exodus. With a smattering of boos, the Stadium of Light emptied at a speed of knots and frown lines creased the forehead of Sunderland’s manager, Régis Le Bris. Undaunted by Pascal Struijk’
SPORTSWatch and learn, kids. The day began with one for the youth audience, Cole Palmer appearing on a live stream to explain the thinking behind his latest contract extension. It finished with the oldest player to join Chelsea during the BlueCo era stealing the show with an all-action
SPORTSKristoffer Ajer spent a chunk of the extended international window fielding questions about the state of mind of his Norway teammate Erling Haaland and perhaps in recent weeks he also picked up some finishing tips. Two minutes after John McGinn’s shot cannoned in via Ajer’s calf,
SPORTSBBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
SPORTSArsenal built the foundations of their new success on a desire for competition, an appetite for battle. But what happens when that spirit is insufficient, when your opponents play just as hard as you do? Well, then you bring on Bruno Guimarães and you play even harder. Arsenal ha
SPORTSSouth Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup Sign up for Football Desk Australia: our newsletter from Jonathan Wilson It was remarkable. It was incredible. It featured the type of
SPORTSAfter an unconvincing win in Albania, Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup bid.
SPORTSNorthern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore, the 4-0 defeat marks the start of a long-awaited first foray into senior international football.
SPORTSErin Cuthbert expresses joy and relief at making her first appearance of the season in Scotland's impressive 2-0 win over Czech Republic.
SPORTSFrom Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football?
SPORTSEngland come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
SPORTSEngland have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transition It took a labyrinthine move from Sarina Wiegman’s team to find a way through deep-lying Greece. On the outskirts of Heraklion, the ancient city of Knossos, which is as
SPORTSGoal averages are crumbling as players take fewer touches in the box and forwards underperform against xG Goals are on the up in the Premier League. The average of 2.70 non-penalty goals per game in 2026-27 is higher than last season and two of the four previous campaigns. Yet we
SPORTSSign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Many events have shaped the British people – the birth of punk, Brexit, Tony Hibbert’s first goal of his career ( in his own testimonial ) – where for better or worse, the genie cannot be put back into the bottle. We do not yet
SPORTSFrom sanctions and stripped titles to starting from scratch, BBC Scotland explains how potential consequences for Manchester City compare with the financial collapse of Rangers in 2012.
SPORTSCrystal Palace’s American import had never lived anywhere but Utah before moving to London. Now, he’s aiming for more Premier League minutes Much has changed in Zavier Gozo’s life since May. Back then , Gozo was a day removed from learning he wasn’t among Mauricio Pochettino’s 26
SPORTSAfter a three-week international break, Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action having won none of their opening five matches and sitting bottom of the table. BBC Sport looks back at their poor start to the season and asks if another relegation battle is looming?
SPORTSBBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
SPORTSConfederation president clarifies his intentions to staff Canadian was eyed as potential rival to Gianni Infantino Victor Montagliani has told Concacaf staff he intends to stand for re-election as the confederation’s presidentnext year, which will rule him out of going up against
SPORTSMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to preview the return of the Premier League including Manchester City’s first game since their guilty verdict
SPORTSA series of dispiriting friendly results have El Tri reeling. But the problems run much deeper than the team’s new coach When a new coach ascends to lead Mexico’s national team, fans say he is sitting in “la silla mas caliente” – the hottest seat in town; one that can also burn.
SPORTSAfter playing a bit of Fifa 11, Kingfishr leader singer Eddie Keogh posted a song in tribute to English League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
SPORTSFrom transfers to stadium works and even the training-ground dog, there is no doubting the Spaniard’s influence at the club If anyone doubts Mikel Arteta’s status as No 1 at Arsenal in the week he committed his future to the club until 2030 , just ask Win the dog. The chocolate l
SPORTSBBC Sport examines Pep Guardiola's comments about the Manchester City financial rule-breaking case during his time managing the club.
SPORTSLiverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe talks to BBC Sport about the value and future of Liverpool's academy.
SPORTSWhile most supporters seem to want to get behind the club, some fear actions of the owners will divide fanbase Nicola Schofield, City fan for more than 40 years: One of my (million) concerns, as someone who feels angry with the owners, is if the owners’ strategy causes a split in
SPORTSNational FA refers Soukphachan Lueanthala to police Accused of helping group during summer tournament A Laos international has been arrested in connection with allegations of match-fixing during the 2026 Asean Championship after the country’s football federation referred suspecte
SPORTSA BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour.
SPORTSCheck out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
SPORTSJorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week “What Argentina is doing in this World Cup is of a sacred order,” Brazilian writer Milly Lacombe posted at the height of the tide
SPORTSThere has been no new manager bounce, Ben Gannon-Doak is playing in an odd position and the wider plan looks flawed Scotland are staring at a third-place finish in Group B1 of the Nations League , which will have repercussions for their seeding in Euro 2028 qualifying. More strik
SPORTSIn an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next move It was on the Portman Road pitch, bathed in bright early May light while immersed in the relief and joy of a third
SPORTSFaye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL action Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL action On the podcast today: Manchester City beat Arsenal and stay unbe
SPORTSThe 35-year-old reflects on a momentous year after making history as the first woman to take charge of a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues In April Marie-Louise Eta became the first woman to lead a men’s top-flight team in one of Europe’s big five leagues , stepping
SPORTSFrom ‘the new Toni Kroos’ to the US’ next big hope, Cavan Sullivan, we select some of the most talented players born in 2009. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 …
SPORTSThe Manchester City case is one example of how fandom has warped beyond previous boundaries in online spaces A video of Liam Gallagher playing in a 1996 charity football match resurfaced on social media recently. Dressed in Manchester City blue and a bucket hat, in truth he appea
SPORTSThe star’s rift with Jorge Jesus is an unfortunate affair. But the forward has been holding his national team back for years
SPORTSPressure continues to build on the Gunners’ head coach, while powerful London City Lionesses demolished Spurs Travelling Arsenal fans showed no animosity towards the head coach, Renée Slegers, despite their side’s run of one win in six games in all competitions and slipping 10 po
SPORTSMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jonathan Wilson and Robyn Cowen as England thrash Croatia 7 (seven) nil Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On the podcast today: a brilliant performance from England. The front four of Harry Kane
SPORTSWe pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 …
SPORTSFormer Everton midfielder, known as the ‘Goodison Gazza’, recalls being made to feel special by Alex Ferguson in this autobiography extract “So this is the scouser ya been goin’ on aboot then …” My face turned Manchester United red. Scanning the room full of smiles and staring ey
SPORTSFormer England winger could face a prison term next month and his career collapse raises many questions In another world, where careers broke in different directions, Raheem Sterling would be in this England squad now, playing for the manager, Thomas Tuchel, who made him the No 1
SPORTSBBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why England's Nations League match in Croatia is being played in front of a reduced capacity.