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Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero
Keeper Stefan Ortega's brilliant cameo at Spurs puts Manchester City on the brink of a fourth successive Premier League title.

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:44:06 GMT

De Zerbi 'speaks with his heart on his sleeve'
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber talks Roberto De Zerbi future; a successful season; fans expectations and 'New Deal'.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:07:11 GMT

Vote for your Premier League club's player of the season
Who has been the standout performer for your Premier League team this season? You decide!

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:52:58 GMT

First Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February of 2026, Fifa confirms.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:53:01 GMT

Man Utd's Skinner understands awards dinner call-off
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says he understands why the club have cancelled their end of season awards dinner despite his side winning the Women's FA Cup.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:43 GMT

How fans in Sweden said 'no' to VAR
Sweden is the only elite league in Uefa's top 30 to not have VAR, BBC Sport went to find out how and why the supporters turned against it.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:39:50 GMT

'Mentality, drive, passion' - Henry on what makes Mbappe special
What makes Kylian Mbappe so special? Former France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry explains what makes the departing Paris St-Germain forward a "great champion".

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:19:45 GMT

'Expressing myself through art' - Man City's Kennedy talks tattoos
Manchester City and Australia defender Alanna Kennedy tells BBC Sport about her tattoos and the stories behind them.

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:23:39 GMT

Tottenham's 'foundations are fragile' - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says the "foundations are fairly fragile" at the club after Tuesday's defeat by Manchester City ended their hopes of Champions League football.

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:37:50 GMT

'He's almost bigger than the club' - Can Liverpool thrive after Klopp?
As Jurgen Klopp nears the end of his Liverpool tenure, BBC Sport analyses the German's impact on the club and the city, and asks how the Reds will move on after he departs.

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:04:36 GMT

'Compelling title race a relief for Premier League'
Sunday’s final-day drama will provide a welcome distraction for Premier League bosses, says BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:21:51 GMT

Bayern keen on Fernandes - Wednesday's gossip
Bayern Munich interested in Bruno Fernandes, Jeremie Frimpong eyes Leverkusen exit, Liverpool want Khephren Thuram, plus more.

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:02:23 GMT

Can you name Wednesday's Premier League player?
Think you know your Premier League players? Try naming this current or former footballer from these clues.

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:17:04 GMT

Aston Villa reach Champions League for first time
Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League for the first time after top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur lost to Manchester City on Tuesday.

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:58:06 GMT

'Foundations really fragile' at Spurs - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says the "foundations are really fragile" at the club after Tuesday's defeat by Manchester City ended their hopes of Champions League football.

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:30:09 GMT

Thomas & Hanson back in Scotland squad for qualifiers
Kirsty Hanson and Martha Thomas return to the Scotland squad for the Women's European Championship qualifiers against Israel.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:37:15 GMT

Celtic secrets, Souness & Stringfellows - the life of McAvennie
Frank McAvennie on his highs and lows at Celtic plus his nights out at Stringfellows, appearing on Wogan and what he said to Margaret Thatcher.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:07:53 GMT

Gordon turns doubters into believers
Anthony Gordon has excelled for Newcastle this season and now has a place in England's Euro 2024 squad in his sights

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:49:27 GMT

Man City feel like they are 'serving for Wimbledon'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola compares his side's final Premier League game of the season to serving for Wimbledon.

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:52:03 GMT

Past against Arsenal - who wins Premier League?
The Premier League title race is going down to the final day for just the 10th time. Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal fans celebrating on Sunday?

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:05:04 GMT

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:30:53 GMT

'I love fans singing about me' - Mateta on cult-hero status
Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is in early talks about a new contract and is hoping his Premier League form catches the eye of France coach Didier Deschamps for Euro 2024.

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:25:58 GMT

Football Daily
Ben & Ellen are joined by Rachel Corsie, talking England squad news, FA Cup & Miedema.

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

BBC Sport signs new free-to-air FA Cup deal
BBC Sport will continue to show free-to-air coverage of the FA Cup, securing a four-year deal starting from the 2025-26 season.

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:06 GMT

Brighton tried to sign Palmer from Manchester City
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi says he attempted to sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City last summer.

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:45:34 GMT

England recall fit-again Bright for Euro qualifiers
World Cup captain Millie Bright returns to the England squad for the first time since October after recovering from injury.

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:23:54 GMT

'We have Pele here' - Wenger on first time he saw Mbappe play
A new BBC film dives deep into the origins of one of the world's best footballers - Kylian Mbappe.

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:58:27 GMT

Guardiola looks ahead to 'difficult' final day
Pep Guardiola looks ahead to Manchester City's "difficult" final game of the season and their hopes of winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:00:57 GMT

Tottenham failed to take big moments - Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou expresses his disappointment at the 2-0 defeat by Man City, saying his side "didn't take the big moments".

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:05:30 GMT

'Don't suffer in silence' - Wilson on mental wellbeing
Liam MacDevitt speaks to Newcastle United's Callum Wilson about the importance of mental wellbeing in football.

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:19:49 GMT

'Even the greatest managers need time' - Townsend
The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Andros Townsend discuss why they feel Ange Postecoglou has done a "good job" at Tottenham following Harry Kane's "massive" departure.

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:05:13 GMT

'Scholes was something else, wasn't he?'
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the Premier League's greatest one-club players - including the "wonderfully gifted" Paul Scholes.

Tue, 14 May 2024 06:14:46 GMT

Watch the official Season 1 trailer
Ready to rock through time with the Doctor and Ruby?

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:01:00 GMT

Take a trip to the far future in Episode 1
Ruby learns the Doctor's secrets when he takes her to a future with babies and a bogeyman.

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:57:00 GMT

Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero
Keeper Stefan Ortega's brilliant cameo at Spurs puts Manchester City on the brink of a fourth successive Premier League title.

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:44:06 GMT

Vote for your Premier League club's player of the season
Who has been the standout performer for your Premier League team this season? You decide!

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:52:58 GMT

De Zerbi 'speaks with his heart on his sleeve'
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber talks Roberto De Zerbi future; a successful season; fans expectations and 'New Deal'.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:07:11 GMT

Gordon turns doubters into believers
Anthony Gordon has excelled for Newcastle this season and now has a place in England's Euro 2024 squad in his sights

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:49:27 GMT

'Compelling title race a relief for Premier League'
Sunday’s final-day drama will provide a welcome distraction for Premier League bosses, says BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:21:51 GMT

Veterans Milner and Welbeck sign new Brighton deals
Former England internationals James Milner and Danny Welbeck both sign new contracts with Brighton.

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:37:59 GMT

Thomas & Hanson back in Scotland squad for qualifiers
Kirsty Hanson and Martha Thomas return to the Scotland squad for the Women's European Championship qualifiers against Israel.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:37:15 GMT

Lennon set for return - Wednesday's gossip
Hibernian fans group Block Seven ultras has called the appointment of Malky Mackay a disgrace because of the text messages he sent while at Cardiff, plus more.

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:13:51 GMT

Celtic secrets, Souness & Stringfellows - the life of McAvennie
Frank McAvennie on his highs and lows at Celtic plus his nights out at Stringfellows, appearing on Wogan and what he said to Margaret Thatcher.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:07:53 GMT

Premiership preview - Celtic on brink, Miovski firing & Hibs' Gray days
Celtic's potential title party, Bojan Miovski back on the goal trail and Hibernian caretaker manager David Gray are in the midweek spotlight.

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:55:36 GMT

Plenty to play for in penultimate SWPL card
All to play for at the top and bottom of the SWPL, with goal difference splitting the title and relegation rivals.

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:39:50 GMT

Giroud to join Los Angeles FC in MLS in summer
Olivier Giroud will join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC once he leaves AC Milan this summer.

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:11:45 GMT

'We have Pele here' - Wenger on first time he saw Mbappe play
A new BBC film dives deep into the origins of one of the world's best footballers - Kylian Mbappe.

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:58:27 GMT

Giroud to leave Milan in summer and move to MLS
France's all-time leading goalscorer Oliver Giroud will leave AC Milan at the end of the season to move to Major League Soccer.

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:25:14 GMT

Real Madrid celebrate La Liga title with parade
Real Madrid celebrate their 36th La Liga title with an open-top bus parade in the Spanish capital.

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:43:28 GMT

Conway has 'decision to make' on future - Manning
Tommy Conway has "a decision to make" says Bristol City boss Liam Manning as the striker is yet to accept a new contract.

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:26:23 GMT

Huddersfield Town appoint Duff as head coach
Huddersfield Town appoint former Barnsley and Swansea City boss Michael Duff as their new head coach on a three-year contract.

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:27:23 GMT

Ipswich's Clarke has Achilles operation
Ipswich Town's Harry Clarke has Achilles tendon surgery in the hope of being fit for the start of next season's Premier League.

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:18:44 GMT

West Brom happy with underdogs label - Townsend
West Brom have no issue with being considered underdogs to reach the Championship play-off final, says Conor Townsend.

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:11:31 GMT

Stoke defender Stevens signs new one-year contract
Stoke City's Republic of Ireland defender Enda Stevens signs a new 12-month contract to stay with the Championship club.

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:34:10 GMT

Thomas & Hanson back in Scotland squad for qualifiers
Kirsty Hanson and Martha Thomas return to the Scotland squad for the Women's European Championship qualifiers against Israel.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:37:15 GMT

Man Utd's Skinner understands awards dinner call-off
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says he understands why the club have cancelled their end of season awards dinner despite his side winning the Women's FA Cup.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:43 GMT

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:30:53 GMT

First Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February of 2026, Fifa confirms.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:53:01 GMT

'Expressing myself through art' - Man City's Kennedy talks tattoos
Manchester City and Australia defender Alanna Kennedy tells BBC Sport about her tattoos and the stories behind them.

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:23:39 GMT

Football Daily
Ben & Ellen are joined by Rachel Corsie, talking England squad news, FA Cup & Miedema.

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

The Tooney and Russo Show
Tooney & Less hand over control of this episode to the listeners who’ve sent in questions.

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

'We have Pele here' - Wenger on first time he saw Mbappe play
A new BBC film dives deep into the origins of one of the world's best footballers - Kylian Mbappe.

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:58:27 GMT

Which defender can't stop scoring? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week
Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

Mon, 13 May 2024 21:48:00 GMT

Manchester City 115 charges explained: What is latest on club's PSR case?
A verdict on the 115 Manchester City Premier League charges could still be more than a year away - BBC Sport looks at the latest on the case.

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:45:33 GMT

Who will come out on top in WSL title race?
A thrilling Women's Super League title race is reaching boiling point - but who will be triumphant at the end of the season?

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:47:05 GMT

Past against Arsenal - who wins Premier League?
The Premier League title race is going down to the final day for just the 10th time. Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal fans celebrating on Sunday?

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:05:04 GMT

Fight for Premier League survival - who will go down?
With Sheffield United down and Everton and Brentford safe, who else needs what to avoid Premier League relegation?

Sat, 04 May 2024 18:16:51 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.

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:58:56 GMT

Schalke's fall to the edge of existence
Despite recent assurances that Schalke’s finances are holding up, the viability of the debt-saddled club as a genuine power is in doubt.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:01:22 GMT

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait
Inaki and Nico Williams' parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons' lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:04:50 GMT

From Paris to the world - football's hottest talent factory
How people, policy and the shortcomings of the city's premier club have helped Paris export players in a quantity and quality unmatched anywhere in the world.

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:01:23 GMT

Guardiola, Mourinho and the game that changed everything
Pep Guardiola was a coaching novice. What did Barcelona see to convince them to turn down Jose Mourinho and give him one of the biggest jobs in the game?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:40 GMT

From bidding for Bale to selling team bus - the fall of Chinese Super League
Once it was China, not Saudi Arabia, on a multi-million pound recruitment drive to buy in the world's best football talent. In just a few years though, the Chinese Super League's big-money plans have imploded.

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:27 GMT

England's pioneer who died with a tale untold
There was little fanfare when Frank Soo passed away in 1991, but his story as the first non-white England international has emerged from obscurity since.

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:04:34 GMT

Premier League quizzes: Can you do them all?
Have you missed any of our 2023-24 Premier League quizzes? Find all of May's here and see if you can do them all.

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:16:42 GMT

Can you name the FA Cup finalists?
Can you name all the FA Cup finalists since 1987, when Coventry City famously shocked Tottenham?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:50:03 GMT

Name the players to have represented Man City & Chelsea
Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday - but can you name these players to have featured for both clubs?

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:03:15 GMT

Name players with 10 goals and assists in a Premier League season
How many of the 44 players to reach double figures for goals and assists can you name?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:27:09 GMT

How well do you know Manchester derby players & bosses?
Before Sunday's Manchester derby, how well do you know the players and managers who have featured in the fixture in the Premier League era?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06:48:38 GMT

Can you name top 52 Champions League appearance makers?
Can you name the 52 players with the most Champions League appearances? Good luck!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:41:04 GMT

20 teams, 240 questions - the big 2023 Premier League quiz
How much can you remember about Premier League clubs in 2023? Test your knowledge with a question from every month of the campaign for each of the 20 teams.

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:59:32 GMT


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