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Three-week international break a concern - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says the three-week international break is a “concern” for Real Madrid, with several key players facing a demanding schedule after the World Cup.

Bournemouth v Everton, Coventry v Hull and more: football clockwatch – live

Updates from 3pm games (BST) around the groundsGet in touch: mail Sarah and follow us on BlueskyThe teams have been released for Everton’s trip to Bournemouth.Bournemouth: Petrovic, Truffert, Cook, Hill, Scott, Evanilson, Silva, Smith, T...

Offside controversy? Should Boro goal have been disallowed against West Brom?

Should Will Lankshear's goal against West Brom have been disallowed?

Bournemouth vs Everton team news LIVE!

Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong

Nottingham Forest launch an ambitious bid to sign Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong.

European live updates: Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield

Soccer matches kick off across Europe as Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest in the first Premier League match of the weekend.

Alonso gets Chelsea’s priorities right by ditching Sánchez for winner Martínez | Jacob Steinberg

Signing of World Cup winner adds to sense that this is the summer when BlueCo got serious in transfer marketCarlo Cudicini was a very good goalkeeper. However, José Mourinho was ruthless when he became Chelsea manager in 2004. Very good ...

Liverpool strike deal to sign PSG’s Barcola for up to $166m: Reports

The 23-year-old French forward would bolster new boss Andoni Iraola's squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah.

Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Ratiu

Fulham are in talks to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu, 28, from Rayo Vallecano.

Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

Updates from 12.30pm (BST) kickoffGet in touch: mail Scott and follow us on BlueSkyLiverpool: Alisson, Frimpong, van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Munoz, Isak, Gakpo.Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Murillo, G...

Transfer rumors, news: Could Barcelona, Arsenal target Álvarez rejoin Man City?

Barcelona and Arsenal target Julián Álvarez is being lined up for a return to Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Is Liverpool's top transfer target Barcola the replacement they need for Salah?

Liverpool could spend up to €140 million in their deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, so is he the man to replace Mohamed Salah long term?

Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII

King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.

Bradley Barcola due for medical as Liverpool finalise £123m deal for winger

Barcola will be club’s second-most expensive signingPSG player set for medical this weekend before moveLiverpool have finalised a deal worth up to £123m for Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger to undergo a medical this w...

Transfer news, Liverpool v Nottingham Forest buildup, and more – matchday live

News, buildup and discussion before today’s fixturesGet in touch: mail Sarah and follow us on BlueSkyLiverpool have wrapped up a deal for Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports today.The 23-year-old will arrive fo...

Football Daily

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan speaks to Coventry City manager Frank Lampard.

Chelsea vs Brighton: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction

Brighton will fancy their chances against Chelsea though, having won their last three league games against the Blues.

LIVE: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Premier League

Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai try to inspire the Reds.

Do Wrexham have a defensive problem?

Defender Dom Hyam has suggested Wrexham may need to find a "horrible" streak to help rectify their defensive issues.

Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record

Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.

Barcola set to sign Liverpool contract to 2031

Bradley Barcola is set sign a Liverpool contract to 2031 after the Premier League club reached agreement with PSG over the structure of the transfer.

‘Now is a good time for players to speak up’: Lucy Bronze on Fifa and helping refugees

Chelsea defender reflects on spending time with refugees in Colombia this summer and her passion for helping people on and off the pitchLucy Bronze does not stop. Her brain runs a hundred miles a minute. She does not need traditional ent...

Fight of the year? Mayer and Cameron seek to cement greatness

It was cordial, until it wasn't. Courteous, until it wasn't. Captivating, already.

The tiny town aiming to defy odds in Bundesliga debut

Elversberg has no train station and a population of just 13,000, but its football team have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the regional German leagues to the Bundesliga.

Why one of sport's most iconic images resonates 70 years on

In 1956 a football photographer captured a moment in time that is still adored 70 years later.

Trippier praises Miley's 'big presence' as Newcastle face Tonali reunion

Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley is backed to "go as far as he wants" as the 20-year-old prepares to face former team-mate Sandro Tonali at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 50-year-old amateur footballer who became a viral inspiration

Craig Kirby thought about quitting football following the death of his son - at 50, he didn't expect to go viral documenting his final season.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Let's be brave about being in Premier League - Coventry's Lampard

Frank Lampard and Tom Grennan discuss why Coventry will be playing brave football in the Premier League this season.

Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti

Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his style.

Luis Enrique hails PSG's late fight: 'Our hallmark'

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team's fighting spirit after they staged another late comeback, scoring two stoppage-time goals to secure a 2-2 draw against Lille in Ligue 1.

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey

Shots were heard around the city's Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace.

Wimbledon star Fery through to first career ATP final in Winston-Salem

Wimbledon star Arthur Fery continued his dream summer by reaching the final of the Winston-Salem Open on Friday.

PSG score 2 stoppage-time goals to rescue draw

Paris Saint-Germain scored two goals in stoppage time to draw at Lille 2-2 and record their second consecutive Ligue 1 draw.

Wrexham boss slams 'unacceptable' goals in loss

Phil Parkinson said he was left "shellshocked" by the goals Wrexham conceded as they slumped to a 2-1 Championship defeat at home to Birmingham.

Maresca hails 'complete' Cherki after Palace win

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Rayan Cherki put in a "complete" performance as his double helped them to a commanding 4-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday evening.

European football: PSG scramble another draw while Bayern make flying start

Marquinhos grabs late equaliser for Ligue 1 championsBayern overwhelm Stuttgart 5-1 at Allianz ArenaParis Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos scored deep into stoppage ⁠time to snatch a scarcely deserved 2-2 draw at Lille on Friday as the ...

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 8: Everton

Toffees new-look attack will hope to gel during their relatively easy start to the campaign in their second season at the historic Goodison ParkGuardian writers’ predicted position: 10th (NB: this is not necessarily Tom Garry’s predictio...

A magician and a maverick - this could be Cherki's moment for Man City

After two goals and a swaggering display against Crystal Palace, Phil McNulty asks if this is Rayan Cherki's time to shine for Manchester City.

Pulisic stays on bench as Ramos gives Milan win

Christian Pulisic was an unused substitute as Ruben Amorim continued his perfect start to Serie A life at AC Milan with a 2-0 win over Venezia on Friday.

With Cherki and Haaland, Man City have the firepower to challenge Arsenal

When Manchester City are clicking, they remain a potent force capable of winning the Premier League -- as Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland showed on Friday.

McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success

Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.

Tottenham reject Danso loan move to Sunderland

Tottenham Hotspur reject a season-long loan offer from Sunderland for defender Kevin Danso.

Andoni Iraola tells Liverpool’s forwards to ‘exhaust themselves’

‘I tell them they don’t need to give us 90 minutes’Head coach takes charge of first home game on SaturdayAndoni Iraola has said it is more important for Liverpool’s forwards to exhaust themselves than perform for 90 minutes as he prepare...

Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace

Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Papers: Arsenal hold talks with Real Madrid for Endrick

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

City thrash Palace to give Maresca two wins from two

Highlights from Crystal Palace against Manchester City in the Premier League.

Late Cooper goal seals Dunfermline win in Fife derby

Josh Cooper's late strike secures a 1-0 Scottish Championship win for Dunfermline Athletic against Raith Rovers.

Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings

How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.

Parkinson fumes at 'softest goals' as Wrexham beaten by Birmingham

Wrexham's winless start to the season was extended to four games in all competitions after they were beaten 2-1 by Birmingham at the Racecourse Ground.

Greaves denied by Cross in last-leg thriller on European Tour debut

Beau Greaves took Rob Cross to a last-leg decider before losing out 6-5 on her European Tour debut in the first round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.

Cherki and Haaland double up in Manchester City cruise at Crystal Palace

All who attend the Rayan Cherki show know the ticket comes with a guarantee of entertainment. Enzo Maresca, a manager famed for his obsessive positional control, does not need to put limits on the Manchester City wizard. Cherki has to fe...

Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace

Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.

Arsenal & Barca monitor Rashford - Saturday's gossip

Arsenal monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea eye Monaco's Lamine Camara and Valencia push for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, plus more.

Cherki magic inspires vintage Man City victory at Palace

Rayan Cherki did his best Lionel Messi impression, producing moments of pure magic as Enzo Maresca's Manchester City stayed perfect in the Premier League with a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Mexico legend Guardado joins Márquez's staff

Mexico legend Andrés Guardado has been named as an assistant to new national team head coach Rafael Márquez.

Aston Villa sign striker Jackson from Chelsea

Aston Villa completed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on Friday.

MLS' Leagues Cup implosion reveals how much work league has left to do

After the World Cup, MLS ran an ad that read: "We'll take it from here." In its made-up Leagues Cup, though, the only thing it has taken is an L.

'I need competition' - Alcaraz returns from injury in time for US Open defence

"I need competition."

What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?

BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.

Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports

Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.

Rangers to give Celtic 300 tickets for cup game

Rangers confirm they will provide Celtic with 300 tickets for the League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on 13 September.

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Martin Ho, Vic Pelova, Kirsty Hanson, Signe Gaupset and Tinka Tandberg join Ben Haines.

Villa confirm club-record Jackson signing as deal agreed for Mbaye

Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea while also reaching a verbal agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Premier League – live

Updates from 8pm kickoff (BST) at Selhurst ParkGet in touch: email Michael about the gameEnzo Maresca, Manchester City manager, has been speaking to Sky about his continued use of Marc Guéhi in midfield.After the Arsenal game [in the Com...

Champions League fixture schedule confirmed

The Champions League fixture dates for Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa have been confirmed.

Wrexham vs Birmingham team news LIVE!

Premier League news: David Moyes unsettled by Manchester City’s interest in Iliman Ndiaye

Sunderland will visit San Siro in Europa League while Carlos Baleba must wait for his Manchester United debut Continue reading...

Cartoon alpaca Cole Palmer is a unicorn in this world inventing moments of pure pleasure | Barney Ronay

Much like Central Cee, the Chelsea attacker is a distinct presence and right now is perhaps the only truly creative English player out thereThis week Central Cee launched his new Premier League song, called The Team. It owes its existenc...

US Open tennis, Premier League and Itauma v Hrgovic – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

Israeli strikes kill five people, including three from one family, in Gaza

The latest round of attacks comes as Palestinians across the strip continue to face severe food insecurity.

Villa reach verbal agreement to sign PSG's Mbaye

Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Premier League

Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Erling Haaland will look to fire City to consecutive wins.

Hoyos denies Miami coach change is Messi-driven

Inter Miami interim manager Guillermo Hoyos denied the idea that Lionel Messi personally selected the team's new coach Cristian 'Kily' González, confirming it was a club decision.

Itauma slapped after pushing Hrgovic off stage at fiery weigh-in

Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage before receiving a slap to the face from his opponent at a heated final face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight world title fight in London on Saturday.

Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez's move to Crystal Palace runs into complications after his medical, with the Eagles set to decide whether to proceed with the deal.

Rangers count consequences of European failure

A bruising loss in the Czech Republic gives Rangers pause on various fronts as European football eludes Derek McInnes.

O'Neill hopeful over transfers despite LASK defeat

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hopes missing out on the Champions League will not mean missing out on prospective targets.

Trailblazer Taylor on 'strange' but 'amazing' England fielding coach role

Sarah Taylor says her landmark role as England men's fielding coach has been "strange" but "amazing" and that she is loving working with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

Football Daily | Rangers and Celtic united by farce in Europe and sanctions at home

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While it is not uncommon for Scottish Premiership sides to perform their own version of Brexit in August, something of a nadir seems to have been reached this time around. On Tuesday nig...

Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?

Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.

McInnes backing himself to bring success to Rangers

"I am a good manager, I back myself."

De Zerbi wants one more signing for Tottenham before transfer deadline

Spurs head coach pushing for ‘one specific position’Tottenham could offload players at end of hectic windowRoberto De Zerbi is keen to add one more signing to his Tottenham squad and has said outgoing deals are also possible before Tuesd...

Mayer and Cameron split by security after clash at weigh-in

Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron had to be split by security as an amicable build-up erupted into a surprise war of words at Friday's fiery final weigh-in.

Southampton deny Spygate link to cuts to women's side

Southampton Women's head coach Simon Parker reveals that the summer has been "challenging" for the women's set-up at the club.

Watkins apologised for refusing to play - Emery

Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa as their record Premier League goalscorer.

Amorim: Leão free to leave Milan amid Villa links

AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim believes it will be better for Rafael Leão "to move on" and leave the club in this transfer window.

Carrick: Baleba needs 2-3 weeks before Utd debut

Michael Carrick is not expecting to be able to pick new signing Carlos Baleba for "two or three weeks" while he recovers from an ankle injury.

'Bomba!' De Zerbi delighted as Spurs transfers create 'great squad'

"Savio is 'bomba'. All players we brought, I think are 'bomba'!"

Goodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock

Manager Jim Goodwin may not be in the Dundee United dugout for Saturday's Scottish Premiership match at Kilmarnock after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday.

Who was given the toughest fixtures in the Champions League draw?

The draw was kind to Liverpool and Arsenal, but Manchester City and Aston Villa do not have it so goodBy Opta AnalystThe 36 clubs in the Champions League know who they will play in the league phase, but which team has the kindest draw an...

ECB chair 'extremely disappointed' by England off-field incidents

ECB chair Richard Thompson told Sky Sports of his "enormous disappointment" at the string of off-field episodes to blight England of late, saying players must understand the "respect, responsibility and pride" of representing the nationa...

Nicolas Jackson nears £47.5m Aston Villa move as Emery clears air with departing Watkins

Chelsea’s Jackson could face Arsenal on MondaySaudi-bound Watkins says sorry for refusing to playUnai Emery is hopeful Nicolas Jackson will complete his £47.5m move from Chelsea in time to make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal on Mo...

Football Daily

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators.

Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan

Teams playing in UEFA's Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.

Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role

Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.

Man Utd agree terms to sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah

Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah helped BK Hacken win the inaugural Women's Europa Cup last season.

Esther González, Saudi Arabia and the questions around an unexpected transfer saga

The Gotham striker said she was stepping away from the sport, but then signed for Al Qadsiah. The move sparked questions over professionalism and raised concerns of LGBTQ+ fans who have disavowed the Saudi leagueA recent World Cup winner...

O'Neill knows Celtic need to respond for fans after Champions League woe

Martin O'Neill has called on Celtic to show their true "character" against Falkirk following their calamitous Champions League play-off defeat to LASK.

Narrow escape for woman as Russian drone hits residential area

Video shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.

Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 1

Work out the identity of today's Bundesliga player in as few attempts as possible.

After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost?

Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.

Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amid Barca row

Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.

Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait

Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

Bournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon

Celtic will host Marseille and travel to BenficaBrighton and Hearts play Monaco in Conference LeagueBournemouth and Sunderland will play mouthwatering ties against Milan in their Europa League campaigns, while the Crystal Palace head coa...

Managerial turnover means we need new ways to predict Premier League fixtures

With 110 matches to feature two coaches appointed this year, tactical history may be more insightful than teams’ head-to-head recordsNew managers are facing an almost one-in-two chance of being fired before the end of the season, a findi...

Europa League and Conference League draws: British teams learn opponents

Sunderland will travel to AC Milan in the Europa League and Bournemouth will host the Serie A giants as Brighton and Hearts discovered their Conference League opponents.

US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year's final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.

Trabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation

Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.

Former QPR player Buzsaky confirms he is safe

Former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky posts a message on social media to confirm he is safe after being reported missing.

Celtic & Rangers must play next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors

Celtic and Rangers are both ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after last season's quarter-final was marred by fan disorder.

Southampton re-sign former captain Ward-Prowse

Southampton complete a deal to sign their former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.

Álvarez sits out latest Atlético training session

Julián Álvarez missed yet another training session for Atlético Madrid on Friday due to a reported illness amidst ongoing transfer speculation.

Mercedes confirm Russell grid penalty - but where will he take it?

Mercedes have confirmed George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but are yet to decide which race to serve it at.

Can All Blacks weather Springboks backlash to cement progress?

The second instalment of 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' sees South Africa host New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, with Springbok hopes already at the make-or-break stage and the All Blacks presented with a historic opp...

Weekend Winners: 14/1 ante-post Arc tip & 11/4 Leger pick

With the flat season building to an exciting crescendo, the Weekend Winners team have taken a look at some ante-post fancies for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the Leger and the Ayr Gold Cup.

'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?

Pre-season camps in Spain and full-time training throughout the season - the rigorous regimes top-flight officials undergo to keep up with the pace of play in the Premier League

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction

Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.

Transfer latest, Premier League news, European draws, and more: football – live

Transfer news and buildup to this weekend’s fixturesGet in touch: contact Sarah via emailBrighton women’s manager Dario Vidosic said of his time at the club:I have loved my time at the Albion and am proud of what we have achieved togethe...

UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino

Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino into criminal court.

How to follow Transfer Deadline Day on the BBC

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how to follow all the transfer deadline day action across the BBC.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool still eyeing Sarr after Barcola deal agreed

Liverpool are still trying to sign Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Vidosic makes shock Brighton exit before WSL season

Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is leaving the Women's Super League club just a week before the start of the season.

Aston Villa’s squad is crumbling while Spurs splash out. Are the financial rules fair?

Winning the Europa League and finishing fourth did not inoculate Villa and Spurs were not hampered by a season of woeIn theory Aston Villa supporters should have been rubbing their hands together at the prospect of a Champions League sea...

Frustrated O'Sullivan knocked out of Wuhan Open semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China's Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals.

How can Arsenal's Premier League rivals keep up? What each team still needs in transfer window

Arsenal look as strong as ever, but the transfer window is still open. Here's how their title rivals can dethrone the reigning champs.

'That lifelong dream is done': USMNT's Richards puts World Cup heartbreak behind him

Playing in this World Cup was Chris Richards' lifelong dream, but its abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League.

Larne's exit from Europe 'heartbreaking' - Haveron

Larne manager Gary Haveron reflects on a "heartbreaking" night as his side's bid to reach the league phase of the Uefa Conference League comes unstuck against Lincoln Red Imps.

Football transfer rumours: Rafael Leão to Aston Villa? Harvey Elliott to Napoli or Lazio?

Today’s tittle tattle is staring into the abyssThe absence of Enzo Fernández from the Chelsea squad that saw off Luton in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night set no end of tongues wagging before, during and after the game. Despite public p...

The 10 Best List: The top soccer players in the world right now, ranked

Who is the best soccer player in the world right now? ESPN's new ranking can tell you -- and some names might surprise you.

Managers under pressure already - preview of the EFL weekend

BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in Saturday's busy EFL programme.

Chelsea prepared to sell Fernandez to Man City for right price

Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price - and if they can improve their squad before the window closes.

Rangers remain in talks for Brighton winger Cozier-Duberry - gossip

Rangers continue their pursuit of forward players, while Celtic are keen on an England international goalkeeper.

Why Spurs' under-the-radar buy might be summer's smartest deal

Why Kirsty Hanson's move from Aston Villa to Tottenham could be the key transfer of the Women's Super League summer.

Sky Sports' ultimate US Open tennis quiz! Test your knowledge

With the world's top players gearing up for the US Open, put your knowledge about one of the biggest events in tennis to the test!

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas

BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.

Kane on Ballon d'Or hopes

Harry Kane discusses potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season.

Inter Miami named 'Kily' González as new coach

Inter Miami announced Thursday an agreement with Cristian 'Kily' González to become the MLS side new coach.

'Perfect' Rodri debuts as Barça newcomers shine

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Rodri is the "perfect" signing for the Spanish champions after the midfielder made his debut in Thursday's 2-0 win over Athletic Club in LaLiga.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Liverpool need midfield nous, Michael Carrick is already under pressure and Villa can bid farewell to Enzi KonsaEnzo Maresca has a shiny new £85m midfielder he could select for a debut but, at 18 years old, he may want Ayyoub Bouaddi to ...

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 7: Crystal Palace

Jo Potter’s side charged to promotion and have brought in striker Bethany England as they bid to stay upGuardian writers’ predicted position: 13th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ ti...

Hull, Woad chasing US Solheim Cup rival as Korda just makes cut

European Solheim Cup players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are six shots off the pace at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship with US team rival Allisen Corpuz holding a share of the lead heading into the weekend.

Woad makes promising start at FM Championship

Lottie Woad made a strong start to the final week of play before next month's Solheim Cup by shooting a four-under opening round at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship.

Who are UCL debutants, Arsenal/Barcelona opponents Sabah FK?

Sabah, a club near the Iranian border that didn't exist a decade ago, is in this season's Champions League.

Welbeck scores on debut as Chelsea beat Luton

Danny Welbeck scored his first Chelsea goal as Xabi Alonso's side beat Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round.

Gotham FC's Lavelle enters concussion protocol

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has entered the NWSL's concussion protocol following a head injury and will miss Friday's match against the Portland Thorns.

MLS suspends Inter Miami coach for late kickoffs

Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos has been given a one-match suspension by Major League Soccer for repeated violation of the league's late kickoff policy.

Rodri debuts as Barça continue hot LaLiga start

Rodri made a winning return to LaLiga as Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 at Camp Nou on Thursday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Fermín López.

Atlético Madrid chief insists Júlian Alvarez will ‘never, ever’ be sold to Barcelona

Miguel Ángel Gil Marín accuses Barça of ‘dishonesty’Arsenal have also been linked with Argentina forwardAtlético Madrid’s chief executive appeared to slam the door on Barcelona’s pursuit of Júlian Alvarez on Thursday. Miguel Ángel Gil Ma...

Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support

An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.

Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga

Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.

Rangers crash out of Conference League in shootout loss to Czech side Jablonec

McInnes ‘mortified’ by early European exitBrighton rout Tromsø 4-0 to reach league phaseRangers were left reeling as they crashed out of the Uefa Conference League playoffs with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat to Jablonec.Leading 1-0 from...

Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups

Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.

Papers: Man City confident of signing Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Struggling Inter Miami are finalizing hire of Kily González as new head coach

MLS club mired in five-match winless runGonzález to replace interim coach Guillermo HoyosInter Miami are finalizing the hire of former Argentina international Cristian “Kily” González as the club’s new head coach, according to three sour...

Muniz and García on target in Fulham’s Carabao Cup cruise past Wimbledon

Fulham’s second London derby this week, a first competitive win for Álvaro Arbeloa. If AFC Wimbledon represent a different echelon to Chelsea, Monday’s visitors, Thursday’s easy progress to the third round supplied a number of reasons fo...

Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Palacios

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Danny Welbeck leads Chelsea past Luton as Fernández misses Carabao Cup tie

One Argentinian is about to arrive and another looks destined for the exit. Chelsea have dealt with their most glaring weakness, Xabi Alonso’s desire for a new goalkeeper satisfied by the club rushing to agree a £7.5m deal for Aston Vill...

'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

Manager Derek McInnes says he takes "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.

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Sources: Chelsea set to sign Villa keeper Martínez

Chelsea have agreed to a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for a fee of £7.5 million (10.2m), sources confirmed to ESPN's James Olley.

US Open first-round draw with Alcaraz, Zverev, Fery, Boulter and Sabalenka playing

The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations

President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.

Boston Legacy to play 2027 NWSL season in R.I.

Boston Legacy FC announced on Thursday that the opening of White Stadium is delayed until the 2028 NWSL season, and the team will play its entire 2027 home schedule in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Uefa raises stakes with criminal complaint in battle to unseat Infantino | Matt Hughes

Uefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president in a dramatic new developmentAnyone who interpreted Uefa’s decision to withdraw a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions, revealed by the Guardian on Wednesday, as a back...

Penge storms ahead on second rain-hit day at British Masters

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Arsenal-Madrid, PSG-Barça highlight UCL draw

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Sanchez sets Courage scoring mark with brace

North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez extended her lead atop the NWSL Golden Boot race on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC, bringing her total to 15 goals this season.

Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez

Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa

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PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made

Last season's runners-up Arsenal, will play the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the league phase.

Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG

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Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG

European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny

Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.

Dario Vidosic to step down as Brighton manager and is leading Angel City candidate

Vidosic’s decision is surprise on eve of WSL season39-year-old led Brighton to May’s FA Cup finalThe Brighton manager, Dario Vidosic, is to leave the Women’s Super League club a little over a week before the start of the new season, mult...

Carabao Cup: Man City target Fernandez not in Chelsea squad vs Luton LIVE!

Is NBC’s Premier League coverage in the US too English? | Leander Schaerlaeckens

One wonders when, if ever, a US broadcast can win the same plaudits presenting the English league with a more American voiceThere they were again, signaling with their unchanging faces and voices and their unchanging studio backdrop that...

Hall signs new four-year deal with NY Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls announced that striker Julian Hall has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Uefa Champions League 2026-27: league phase draw – live

Draw starts at 5pm BST (6pm CET)Get in touch: email John and follow us on BlueSkyTell us about your memories of your first Champions League final with Arsenal Thierry! “Pain … it’s always something that will haunt me.” OK, keep it light ...

Dundee Utd's Spencer bids 'embarrassing' - Falkirk boss McGlynn

Dundee United should be "embarrassed" by the bids they have made for midfielder Brad Spencer, says Falkirk manager John McGlynn.

Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns

The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation all resign, leaving a leadership vacuum.

Arsenal to face Real Madrid as City and Villa get PSG in CL league phase

Last season's finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.

Live updates: 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw

Enjoy all the updates from Monaco for the league phase draw of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.

Saudi federation backs Infantino 'at this time'

One month into a crisis for FIFA provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan, Gianni Infantino finally got some public backing from a key nation Thursday -- 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.

UEFA preps criminal complaint against Infantino

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?

Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.

UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino

European football's governing body considering ‌criminal complaint ​against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.

Spurs still paying price for a punishing World Cup and pre-season trip to Australia

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Welbeck off the mark for Chelsea in win over Wilshere's Luton

Danny Welbeck scored on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's first competitive game at Stamford Bridge as Blues manager ended in a 2-0 win over League One Luton in the Carabao Cup second round.

Muniz nets first goal in a year as Fulham ease past Wimbledon

Rodrigo Muniz was finally all smiles again as he ended a year-long goal drought to help earn Alvaro Arbeloa his first win and see Fulham breeze past AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.

Wigan thump Hull KR to go back top after emotional Boston tributes

Wigan celebrated the life of the late, great Sir Billy Boston by sweeping aside a weakened Hull KR side 46-0 in their Betfred Super League clash at a sodden Brick Community Stadium.

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Sunderland defender Seelt joins Swansea on loan

Swansea City sign Sunderland defender Jensen Seelt on loan for the remainder of the season.

Football Daily | Why the transfer window is actually a large collection of different windows

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Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino

Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino

UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.

Jamie Carragher hit with HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill

High court proceedings issued against former player‘Matter resolved imminently,’ says representativeJamie Carragher could face bankruptcy after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a bankruptcy petition against him. Court records show HM...

Arsenal only likely exit for Alvarez as striker skips training

Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training since being told privately that the club would not sell him to Barcelona.

Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

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Champions League draw LIVE: 2026-27 league phase fixtures, schedule

Teams across Europe discover their opponents at the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco.

Hungarian Darts Trophy draw revealed as Humphries returns to action

World No 2 Luke Humphries could face World Matchplay semi-finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.

‘Armchair supporter’: do I still love going to football or just love the idea of it? | Max Rushden

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Cribbed crest? Leyton Orient call out Wrexham for using familiar new badge

Wrexham third strip unveiled with similar badge to O’sOrient ask owners: ‘What you playing at?’ Leyton Orient have criticised Wrexham’s owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, for putting a badge on their new kit that mirrors their own. Wrexh...

Atlético won't negotiate Álvarez deal with Barça

Atlético Madrid insist they will not negotiate the transfer of Julián Álvarez to Barcelona before Monday's deadline despite the player's desire to move to the Spanish champions.

Barcelona sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahçe

Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan

Fiorentina are in talks with Manchester United over an initial loan move for striker Joshua Zirkzee.

World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's ​'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.

Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? | Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win their first home game of the season and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe Continue reading...

Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India

Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.

Super sub or starter? Man City's Cherki dilemma

Rayan Cherki saved Enzo Maresca from a losing start as Manchester City manager - but will he get the game time he wants?

Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers

Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.

Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in EuropeRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today; decent win...

Rangers bolster wing options with signing of Kim

Rangers sign South Korean winger Kim Min-su from Girona for an undisclosed fee.

Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League

Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.

Fenerbahçe's Guendouzi sparks brawl vs. Lyon

Fenerbahçe's Mattéo Guendouzi was at the centre of a mass brawl following his team's 2-1 victory against Lyon in Wednesday's Champions League play-offs second leg.

Kim joins Rangers in £8.5m deal

Rangers have signed winger Minsu Kim in an £8.5m deal from Spanish side Girona.

Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

Former Liverpool and England player turned pundit Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.

'Like a disease' - O'Sullivan explains 'nightmare' snooker struggles

Ronnie O'Sullivan says his snooker game has been a "nightmare" for four years despite reaching the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open with a 5-3 victory over Mark Selby.

Maresca admits Manchester City want more leaders as he targets Fernández

Manager keen on experience after summer departuresIndicates Grealish and Marmoush will be leavingEnzo Maresca has said Manchester City are aiming to add “one or two captains” before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. This summe...

All Blacks make three changes for second South Africa Test

New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's second Test against South Africa as they look to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Cape Town.

Dortmund best of the rest as Bundesliga clubs grasp at Bayern Munich’s coattails | Andy Brassell

BVB are re-energised while Leverkusen have stabilised but the question remains: can anyone stop the champions?The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup has a modicum more intensity than most of its European equivalents. There are many reasons for t...

Sage: I'm not at an attraction park - I'm at Crystal Palace to win

By his own admission, Pierre Sage was frustrated with Crystal Palace's defeat to Everton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Swans sign Canada midfielder Eustaquio from Porto

Swansea City have signed Porto midfielder Stephen Eustaquio for an undisclosed fee which is understood to be about £3.4m.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon

An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.

Everton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City

Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.

Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief

Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.

Why Sheffield United case could be a test for the new football regulator

Just a few short months ago, Sheffield Wednesday looked like providing the first real test of the powers of the new Independent Football Regulator. Now it appears it might well be Sheffield United.

‘I can’t wait’: Liam Delap seals £45m Nottingham Forest move from Chelsea

Striker is Forest’s record signing after being frozen outScored two goals after joining Chelsea for £30m last seasonNottingham Forest have completed the signing of the Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a club-record £45m deal. The 23-year-ol...

Who is in the Conference League draw and who is in each pot?

Our Ask Me Anything team explains the details for Friday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Conference League

Sources: Ipswich close in on WC winner Palacios

Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder and World Cup-winner Exequiel Palacios, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Scott - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make an offer for Manchester City's Jack Grealish, and Aston Villa set to miss out on AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, plus more.

Chelsea make huge profit on Delap as striker joins Forest

Nottingham Forest have signed striker Liam Delap in a club-record deal from Chelsea.

Meet the Bundesliga overachievers led by an ex-Chelsea analyst

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Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon

Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.

Martin's reputation on line as he tries to halt Leicester slide

Manager Russell Martin is trying to end his own miserable period of results as he attempts to stop Leicester's downward spiral.

Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club

Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.

Liverpool agree £120m fee for Bradley Barcola after breakthrough talks with PSG

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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Man City to fight for Everton winger

Manchester City are keen on Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye but could face competition from Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barcola's rise explained but is he actually right for Liverpool?

Bradley Barcola could be the most expensive transfer of this summer window but why is he so prized? He has achieved plenty already. But there is more to come.

Football transfer rumours: Palace to hijack Aston Villa move for Joel Ordóñez?

Today’s fluff knows how to liveOllie Watkins is on his way out and Nicolas Jackson is about to arrive but not all is straightforward in the world of Aston Villa’s transfer plans. Crystal Palace are doing their level best to hijack a move...

Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor

Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Honest Ahanor for £34.3m.

The big transfer stories to follow in the final week of the summer window

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Plight of Pogba, Sancho and others is cautionary tale for any Carrick rebuild

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Rangers agree deal for Venezuela striker Kelsy - gossip

Rangers agree a fee for key striker target, while Celtic face competition for Torino midfielder.

US Open men's title up for grabs as Sinner injury throws field wide open

This year's US Open men's singles tournament appears to be up for grabs with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic joined by a whole host of players in the mix.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles

Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 180 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continues

Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.

France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match

Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.

WC star Vozinha makes first Colo Colo appearance

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made his debut for Chilean side Colo-Colo during Wednesday's Copa Chile match.

Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams

A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.

Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams

A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.

Seeding pots set for Champions League draw

The seeding pots for Thursday's Champions League league phase draw have been confirmed after the final four teams clinched their place in the competition proper on Wednesday.

De Zerbi sets Sávio target after debut Spurs goal

Roberto De Zerbi toasted the perfect day for Tottenham Hotspur new boy Sávio but then ordered him to hit doubles figures this season.

Barça scrap tribute to Spain World Cup winners

Barcelona have canceled the planned tribute honoring its World Cup-winning players, which was set to take place during Thursday's opening home match.

Liverpool-Spurs, Utd-Brighton in Carabao Cup R3

Liverpool will face Tottenham at home in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

There has been plenty of change over the summer at Stamford Bridge after last season left sour tasteGuardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)La...

Cristiano Ronaldo shares special moment with former Real Madrid player who couldn’t believe he was next to him

Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga – prediction, teams, lineups

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona's five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.

'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle

Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.

Slovan Bratislava through in Champions League after extra-time brilliance

A brilliant flick over the keeper from Cristian Martinez in extra time is enough to get Slovan Bratislava past Celje and in to the Champions League.

Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.

Papers: Liverpool in fresh talks with PSG over Barcola

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Ciro Messi looks every bit like his dad with stunning free kick before stealing the show with celebration

Lionel Messi's youngest son is only eight, but one spectacular goal and an ice-cold celebration made the family resemblance impossible to ignore

Despite a lack of a preseason, Chelsea's new signings prove they're still a UWCL threat

Chelsea kicked off their season with a win over Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League, buoyed by the performances of their new signings.

AEK Athens cruise past Levski Sofia with dominant 4-0 win

AEK Athens are through to the Champions League with a comfortable 4-0 win against Levski Sofia.

Mbappé hat-trick sinks Real Sociedad after Real Madrid jeered by home fans

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday ⁠in their first home match since the return of José Mourinho as head coach.Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic l...

Viking through to the Champions League for first time with victory over Dinamo Zagreb

Viking shock Dinamo Zagreb with a three one win to book there place in the Champions League.

Liverpool to face Tottenham in EFL Cup third round

Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

Fenerbahce back in the Champions League after 18 years

Goals from Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown prove to be enough for Fenerbahce to get past Olympique Lyonnais and in to the league stage of the Champions League

Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

Uefa dropped their plans to boycott Fifa tournaments on Wednesday, but will still move forward with efforts to remove Gianni Infantino.

Stunning comeback sees Sabah reach Champions League for the first time

Azerbaijan side Sabah fight back from 4-2 down on aggregate to beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel 6-4 on aggregate to secure their place in the main draw of the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Bodo/Glimt thrash NEC to ease into Champions League main draw

Bodo/Glimt reach the main draw of the Champions League for a second successive season after beating Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off, qualifying 6-1 on aggregate.

Celtic crash out of Champions League after humiliating defeat to LASK

Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic are humiliated by LASK as they lose the second leg of their Champions League play-off 5-1 and are knocked out 5-4 on aggregate in Austria to miss out on the main draw of the Champions League for a...

Savio steals show on debut as Spurs thrash Charlton

Savio grabbed a goal and assist on a dream debut as Tottenham thrashed Charlton to progress into the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Sávio savours debut goal as Spurs coast to emphatic Carabao Cup win over Charlton

A new season at the snazziest modern stadium in England and something extremely welcome for Tottenham. A home win over domestic opposition. There were only four of them last season; three in the Premier League with the final one – over E...

Thierno Barry fires hat-trick as ruthless Everton sweep Preston aside

Thierno Barry resembled a striker reborn, and the goalscorer David Moyes desperately needs, as the first hat-trick of his Everton career plus an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson delivered a resounding win for the Scot on his compet...

Barnes settles stormer to hand Jaissle first Newcastle win against West Brom

Around this time last week Matthias Jaissle spoke of his “disappointment” at the “negativity” surrounding a transitional young Newcastle side.Fast forward seven days and a team slightly unlucky to have been held to a draw at home by Live...

Barry hat-trick helps Everton saunter past Preston

Thierno Barry scored three goals and set up the other as Everton sauntered into the third round of the Carabao Cup by way of a 4-0 win over Preston at Deepdale.

Chelsea thrash Real Sociedad to move to brink of WCL league phase

Melvine Malard scored twice on her competitive Chelsea debut as they hit back to beat Real Sociedad 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round.

Barnes double fires Newcastle past West Brom

Harvey Barnes struck twice for Newcastle as they survived a scare against West Brom to win 3-2 and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Bradford beat Burnley on pens to reach third round

Bradford extended Burnley's uncomfortable start to the season with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win after their second-round Carabao Cup tie had finished goalless at Valley Parade.

Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League

Playoff second leg: Rapid 2-2 Hearts (aet, 3-4 on pens)Kara 34, Cvetkovic 119; Kabore 79, Miller 100Beau Reus made two penalty saves as heroic Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to pull off a stunning shootout victory away to Rap...

Source: Chelsea weighing move for Villa's Martínez

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez by his representatives, a source confirmed to ESPN's Mark Ogden on Wednesday.

Reus is 10-man Hearts' spot-kick hero as Jambos qualify for Conference League

Beau Reus' two penalty saves saw heroic Hearts overcome Tomas Magnusson's red card to pull off a stunning shoot-out victory away to Rapid Vienna, after a 4-4 aggregate draw, to book a return to the Conference League league phase.

Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock

Third qualifying round, first leg: Chelsea 5-2 Real SociedadGirma 29, Buurman 54, Malard 67 88, James 74; Marín 7, Marcos 59Chelsea’s sluggish start in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad will have mad...

Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf

El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.

Palace boss: Expect Liverpool-linked Sarr to stay

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has said that he expects Ismaila Sarr to stay at the club, amid reports linking the winger to Liverpool.

UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan

UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.

Rangers finalize deal for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy

$13m fee is an outgoing record for PortlandKelsy not expected to feature this weekendRangers have acquired forward Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told the Guardian on W...

Humphries wins third Players Championship title of 2026

Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.

Newcastle v West Brom, Tottenham v Charlton, Preston v Everton: Carabao Cup – live

Updates from Wednesday’s second-round matchesGet in touch: email John and follow us on BlueSkyNewcastle v West Brom teamsNewcastle: Jaouen, Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Steur, Ramsey, Murphy, Willock, Toure, Woltemade. Subs: Hornicek, Sch...

Hat-trick hero Barry helps Everton close on third round LIVE!

Savio named on bench for Spurs vs Charlton LIVE!

UEFA to end FIFA boycott over WC investor plan

UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.

Palace attempt to hijack Villa move for Ordonez

Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Cardiff seal signing of West Brom defender Bielik

Cardiff City have completed the signing of defender Krystian Bielik from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion.

'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.

Who is in the Europa League draw and who is in each pot?

Our Ask Me Anything team explains who will enter Friday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Europa League draw

FIA confirms Mercedes granted engine upgrades despite Red Bull complaints

The FIA has confirmed that Mercedes have been granted the opportunity to make upgrades to their engine despite protestations from rival teams.

Laporta: Barça still hopeful of Álvarez signing

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club's offer for Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez stands and that the Spanish champions remain hopeful of doing a deal before the transfer window closes next week.

Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong for Celtic?

Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?

Newport sign Dibley-Dias on loan from Fulham

Newport County complete their 11th signing of the summer as midfielder Matt Dibley-Dias arrives on loan from Premier League Fulham.

Sunderland explore late move for Grealish

Sunderland are exploring a potential late deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.

Sunderland explore surprise late Grealish bid, Everton still interested

Sunderland are exploring a potential late deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.

What Mastantuono, Estêvão transfers can teach South America's future stars

Both Franco Mastantuono and Estêvão moved from South America to Europe at the same time. However, after a season, both of them ended up on different paths.

Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford

Coventry City have signed Jamaica centre-back Ethan Pinnock from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £6m.

Who are the USMNT's brightest U21 prospects bound for Europe?

Zavier Gozo has already left MLS for the Premier League at age 19, so who are the next under-21 American prospects destined for a move to Europe?

When is the Champions League league phase draw? Date, how it works, more

The draw for the Champions League league phase is upon us! Here's when it takes place and how it works.

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Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.

Football Daily | Celtic raise the bar for calamitous capitulations in Europe

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Celtic opened the scoring against Lask courtesy of a low Callum McGregor shot after 21 minutes on Tuesday night, the Scottish champions looked to have exorcised their Bigger Cup dem...

Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri

The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve“He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchest...

Williams sisters given wild card for US Open women's doubles

Serena and Venus Williams will play together in the 2026 US Open women's doubles after being given a wild card to enter the tournament.

Liverpool make approach for Palace forward Sarr

Liverpool have approached Crystal Palace over potentially signing winger Ismaila Sarr.

Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp after being offered goalkeeper

Experienced World Cup winner wants to leave Aston VillaSánchez errors at Fulham led to Chelsea concedingChelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering making an offer for the goalkeeper. Martínez has told Aston Villa he ...

Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?

Aston Villa, Man City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.

'London or Madrid' - Alvarez's Arsenal ultimatum explained

Atletico Madrid say they will not enter into negotiations with Barcelona for striker Julian Alvarez, who is considering a move to Arsenal.

Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.

Donald expects 'new faces' for Team Europe as Ryder Cup race begins

Luke Donald insists it’s going to be "very challenging" to complete a historic Ryder Cup threepeat and expects "new blood" in Team Europe at Adare Manor next September.

Why can't Real Madrid play at Anfield in the Champions League league phase?

Our Ask Me Anything team explains why Liverpool are not allowed to host Real Madrid in the Champions League's league phase

Forest in talks with Celta Vigo over Javi Rueda as Axel Disasi joins Palace on loan

Forest likely to end summer spending with right-backBrentford agree deal to sign El Hadji Malick DioufNottingham Forest are in talks over the €15m (£12.8m) signing of the Celta Vigo right-back Javi Rueda, which would probably be their fi...

Celtic CL post-mortem: What went wrong and where do they go from here?

Celtic have spent the last couple of years making Champions League qualification look like a problem they simply cannot solve. But even by their recent standards, this was a collapse of remarkable proportions.

Chelsea considering late move for Villa's Martinez

Chelsea are considering a late move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

Flick: Balde must improve to stay at Barcelona

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Alejandro Balde must improve after the defender indicated his desire to stay at the club.

Álvarez misses Atlético training due to 'illness'

Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez missed training on Wednesday due to an "illness", according to the club, as the team returned to training following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal.

Ronaldo subbed at HT, Al Nassr win from 2-0 down

Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted at half-time by Ange Postecoglou but watched 10-man Al Nassr turn a two-goal deficit into victory on Tuesday night.

CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border

CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.

Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces shock mid-season retirement

Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist has announced via social media that she will retire from playing professional golf after this week's FM Championship, live on Sky Sports.

When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?

Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.

England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision

Raheem Sterling has also been accused of possession ​of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15.

Sage provides updates on Mateta and Sarr - can Palace keep them?

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage provides a transfer update on Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr and says he expects both of them to stay at the club.

Is this the final season for the Champions League's iconic 'star ball'?

Adidas has unveiled its match balls for the league phases of the men's and women's UEFA Champions Leagues. Will the famous 'star ball' design soon be no more?

Why India is sharing missile secrets with its private sector

New policy allows India’s private sector to produce advanced weaponry, supporting its goal of military self-sufficiency.

Source: Barça to sign Fenerbahçe GK Livaković

Barcelona are set to seal the signing of goalkeeper Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat

Uefa has received guarantees after ill-fated Infantino planEuropean teams likely to go to under-20 Women’s World CupUefa is poised to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global go...

Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Sought-after midfielder Bouaddi joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal worth $117 million.

Root urges England to 'earn back trust' of nation

England captain Joe Root urged his side to "earn back the trust" of the nation amid another off-field incident dominating the build-up to the second Test against Pakistan.

Man City considering bid for Chelsea's Fernandez

Manchester City are considering making a bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer deadline.

Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief

Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has 'grown from year to year'.

Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback

Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.

Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille

Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.

Barcola, Álvarez, Fernández: Who could still move before the transfer window closes?

Here are 10 players who either really need to find a solution, or promise to be the subject of intense speculation, ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on Sept. 1.

Sunderland latest: Bid submitted for Marseille winger

Man City sign Bouaddi in record-breaking deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in a record-breaking £86m move from Lille.

Bristol City ready to ‘supercharge growth’ and prove women’s clubs can fly solo

After a split from the men’s team, CEO Hannah Buckley is overseeing an ambitious rebuild with WSL promotion firmly in sightAs radiant, August sunshine glistens around a peacefully silent Aston Gate before Bristol City Women’s pre-season ...

Manchester City agree Omar Marmoush loan to Spurs with initial £50m obligation to buy

City agree £52m Nico González sale to NewcastleClub expected to make Enzo Fernández bidManchester City have agreed to loan Omar Marmoush to Tottenham for the season, with an obligation to buy the forward for an initial £50m, and struck a...

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona and Man United to hold talks over Balde deal

Manchester United are set to open negotiations with Barcelona over the signing of defender Alejandro Balde. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Liverpool to host Spurs in Carabao Cup third round

Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties.

Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva

Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.

Inside the rebuild of Borussia Dortmund

There is optimism at Borussia Dortmund again. A new season upon the German giants and the sense of a team not just rebuilding but recapturing something lost. “Overall, we are mixing a good team,” explains head coach Niko Kovac at the clu...

'No major damage' for Forfar player after game abandoned for neck injury

Forfar Athletic say Adam Livingstone has not suffered any major damage after Tuesday's Challenge Cup match against Formartine United was abandoned because of a neck injury suffered by the defender.

Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

Former England forward crashed on M3 in late MaySterling is also accused of failing to provide a specimenThe former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a crash inv...

Football transfer rumours: Jean-Philippe Mateta to Aston Villa?

Today’s fluff is splashing out regardlessLiam Delap may not have broken any records during his time with Chelsea but he is setting one on his way out the door. The England youth international is thought to be breaking Nottingham Forest’s...

Newcastle agree £52m deal for Man City's Gonzalez

Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

Former England player Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a crash involving a Lamborghini on the motorway, police have said.

Celtic face competition for Bosnia star - gossip

PAOK emerge as contenders for Celtic-linked midfielder, while Falkirk close in on another loan deal.

Martin O’Neill puts Champions League collapse among most painful Celtic nights

Celtic lose to Lask in qualifier from 4-0 up on aggregate‘That’s my team and that’s my responsibility,’ O’Neill saysMartin O’Neill has admitted Celtic’s Champions League qualifying collapse from 4-0 up ranks as one of his most painful ni...

Man United’s Fernandes, City’s Shaw named PFA Players of the Year

Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.

After Dom Ballard’s backheel, what is the earliest goal of the season? | The Knowledge

Plus: player-managers earning international caps, out-of-position goalkeepers sent off and footballers called up to jury serviceMail us with your all of your questions and answers“After watching Dom Ballard’s backheel volley for Bristol ...

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What does Celtic’s Champions League humbling mean for Scottish Football?

Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal

Star pair lost to Cobolli and Bencic, who will play married partners Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semifinal.

Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?

Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?

Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?

Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Taekwondo, stats, painful goodbyes - how Smith became women's first £1m player

Olivia Smith's career has been in the limelight since she was 15 - but she had been preparing herself for it even before she was a professional footballer.

Federer rolls back years to beat Roddick in US Open exhibition

Roger Federer made a triumphant return to the US Open court with a pair of exhibition victories in front of an adoring Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd in New York on Tuesday.

At least 14 babies killed in Pakistan hospital nursery fire

Only one infant rescued from the neonatal facility where the fire broke out, in Pakistan's capital.

Sources: Liverpool reignite Barcola talks with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool restarted discussions over the transfer of Bradley Barcola on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN.

O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.

Embolo: People in Europe 'shocked' at MLS move

New Atlanta United striker Breel Embolo said he's excited about "a new start in my life," even as people in Europe are "shocked" at his decision to move to MLS.

Man Utd's Fernandes named PFA men's POTY

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the men's player of the year by the Professional Footballer Association.

UCL: LASK's 4-goal rally stuns Celtic; Bodo return

The Champions League's feel-good story Bodo/Glimt are back for a second season joined by two debutants, Sabah of Azerbaijan just nine years after being formed and -- remarkably -- LASK Linz of Austria.

Exhausted and fragile - how Celtic's capitulation unfolded

BBC Scotland guides you through the timeline in Celtic's Champions League reverse in Austria.

'Super proud' - Smith wins consecutive PFA young player of the year

Arsenal's Olivia Smith wants to "keep setting standards high" as she receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award.

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 5: Charlton Athletic

Karen Hills’s side are a blend of knowhow and young talent and are ready to compete 20 years after their disbandmentGuardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our...

Carabao Cup round-up: Leeds beat Forest again, Brentford hit Birmingham for six

Dan James sets Leeds on way, Nathan Collins doubles upPeterborough thump Watford 5-1, West Ham win 4-1Leeds secured a second win at Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in three days to book a spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Dan ...

'Truly honoured' - Shaw wins PFA player of the year award

Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw reacts to winning her second PFA player of the year award in three seasons.

Papers: Man City set for late Fernandez move as Chelsea replacement emerges

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw land PFA Player of the Year awards

Fellow players pick Manchester United and Manchester City starsNico O’Reilly and Olivia Smith collect young players’ honoursManchester United’s captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the ...

Celtic throw away four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League against Lask

Celtic threw away a four-goal lead in Austria as they missed out on the Champions League for the second year running. The Scottish champions looked to be cruising into the league stage when Callum McGregor put them 4-0 up on aggregate ag...

De Zerbi hopes Sávio’s fresh start will help Spurs’ much-needed rebrand

After an unacceptable performance against Brentford, head coach still believes they can avoid sinking feeling this seasonWhat’s in a name? Quite a bit, judging by the discussion at Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham press conference on Tuesday...

'I'm very proud of this' - Fernandes wins PFA player of the year

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to winning the men's 2026 PFA player of the year award.

Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player

Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.

US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel

Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.

'A huge award' - O'Reilly named PFA young player of the year

Manchester City and England full-back Nico O'Reilly says "it feels amazing" after receiving the 2026 PFA young player of the year award.

Wilson scores on full debut as Brentford hit Birmingham for six

Callum Wilson scored just six minutes into his full debut and captain Nathan Collins converted two headers as Brentford routed Championship side Birmingham 6-1.

Victor Torp seals Coventry’s Carabao Cup win at Plymouth in six-goal thriller

A midweek trip to Devon always had the makings of a tricky trip for a Coventry team focused on Premier League survival. Such feelings quickly evaporated when Frank Lampard’s side raced into a two-goal lead with just four minutes and six ...

Celtic throw away four-goal lead to exit CL play-offs in LASK horror show

Celtic suffered a stunning Champions League play-off collapse as LASK overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 5-4 after extra-time and send the Scottish champions crashing into the Europa League.

Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.

Nunez's halfway stunner helps Ipswich past Leicester

Marcelino Nunez scored a sensational goal from the halfway line to help Ipswich claim a hard-fought 3-1 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup.

Hull require penalties to overcome stubborn Stoke

Premier League new boys Hull followed up their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday by knocking Stoke out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium.

Coventry survive Plymouth scare to progress in Carabao Cup

Premier League new boys Coventry survived an EFL Cup second-round scare at League One Plymouth before easing through 4-2 at Home Park.

New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say

Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.

Villa make offer for Mateta - Wednesday's gossip

Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.

Fernandes crowned PFA Players' Player of the Year as Shaw wins women's award

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the men's PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, as Manchester City's Bunny Shaw won the women's award for a second time.

Xavi hopes time at the ‘university of football’ will end with Dutch success

Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach“My feeling today is that I’m going to the university of football.” Those were Xavi Hernández’s opening words at hi...

Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.

Xavi: 'Don't care' I was 3rd choice for Dutch job

Xavi Hernandez said he was unfazed at being third choice for the job of Netherlands national team head coach, as he was unveiled in his new role on Tuesday.

India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations

Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.

Delap heads to Forest for £50m as Chelsea open talks to sell Jackson to Aston Villa

Forest to pay club-record £45m plus £5m in add-onsWest Ham’s Diouf likely to join Brentford soonNottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth £50m to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, who have also opened talks over selling Nicolas Jackson to A...

Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap

Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

Alvarez left with two options: Atletico or Arsenal

Julian Alvarez must take one of two paths before the transfer deadline: stay at Atletico Madrid and try to rebuild his connection with the fans or get his head around a potential move to Arsenal.

‘He’s box office’: Gary Lineker admits wanting Roy Keane to join The Rest Is Football

Podcast co-host says tongue-in-cheek that ex-Manchester United captain would like to sign up for his showWith an all-conquering podcast empire and a new deal that will make his football punditry show a regular fixture on Netflix, there s...

Sources: City's González to join N'castle for $71m

Nico González's transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United has been agreed, sources have told ESPN.

Williams and Alcaraz reach mixed doubles quarters before exit

Star pairing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles before being beaten by fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder joins EPL powerhouse for a fee understood to be worth up to 70 million pounds.

LASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match

The 65-year-old supporter took ill during the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Glasgow last week.

Littler's bid for historic PDC majors sweep suffers blow

Luke Littler's bid to qualify for the Players Championship Finals, and keep alive his hopes of claiming a historic clean sweep of PDC major titles in 2026, suffered a blow with a quarter-final exit at PC27.

Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.

Aston Villa latest: 'Talks begin with Chelsea over £65m striker deal'

£1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik says he is "capable of reaching the top" after the National League side reject a £1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden.

Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back?

After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back

Manchester United confirm Carlos Baleba signing as midfield spend nears £150m

Cameroon international joins from BrightonHe says United are the ‘club of my dreams’Manchester United have completed the signing of the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70m. The Cameroon international is the third...

Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.

Man Utd complete Baleba signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

Why is Crystal Palace's home kit white?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Crystal Palace are wearing a white home shirt during the 2026-27 season

Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates

Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.

Ethiopia bids to host 2028 Afcon despite having only one approved stadium

Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.

'A glimmer of hope' | Could Alvarez still end up at Arsenal?

The Transfer Show, along with Spanish football journalist Ruben Uria, explains how Julian Alvarez could still end up at Arsenal this season.

Root ‘hacked off’ by England cricket team after police handcuff Carse

After Brydon Carse dropped by England for second Test against Pakistan, captain Joe Root blasts 'stupid mistakes'.

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A secret dressing room society, Avram Grant's nickname or Neil Warnock's voicemail?

Football Daily | Two goals, some polish and a rebrand: City flip Sávio for quite the profit

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!We see Manchester City have managed to flip Savinho for quite the profit. Football Daily had previously assumed this sort of wheeler-dealing was restricted to the Dion-Dublin-adjacent pr...

How can a heavily indebted football club afford Mo Salah?

How do football clubs in debt afford star players?

Tour Championship will be played in a match play format from 2028

The PGA Tour has announced that the Tour Championship will be played in a two-week match play format as part of a new season-ending structure which will be implemented from the 2028 season.

Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss

Yan Diomande topped Real's transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.

What is the reality of Villa's finances ahead of Deadline Day?

All of this is a far cry from the euphoria of Istanbul in May, and that is what adds to the feeling of bemusement about how significant the changes have been to Aston Villa's squad and how quickly it has occurred.

Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war

A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.

Cole leaves role as England U21 coach

Ashley Cole leaves his role as England Under-21 coach after five years in the position.

'Stupid mistakes' - Root 'hacked off' by latest off-field incident

A furious Joe Root vowed England would earn back the trust of the nation after his return as Test captain was overshadowed by the latest off-field incident to rock English cricket.

Could an ageing Van Dijk have a problem in Iraola's Liverpool team?

There was a moment during Liverpool’s recent win over Como that barely registered with the Anfield crowd at the time. It was their final pre-season friendly and Andoni Iraola's side won the game 2-0 with Jeremy Jacquet impressing on his ...

Will Álvarez join Barcelona or Arsenal in summer's last major transfer? Or stay at Atlético?

Julián Álvarez, wanted by the champions of Spain and England, has faced a backlash from Atlético Madrid fans over his desire to leave. Will he get his summer move?

Ex-players: 'Enough is enough,' join FIFA criticism

Several current and former professionals have applied further pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying "change is necessary" on social media.

Sources: City monitoring Liverpool's Cody Gakpo

Cody Gakpo is one of a number of forwards Manchester City are monitoring ahead of the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

Gattuso: Italy 'in good hands' with Mancini back

Gennaro Gattuso said failure to lead Italy to 2026 World Cup qualification as coach has left a lifelong "wound."

Madrid's Mourinho: Referees must protect Vini

José Mourinho insisted on Tuesday that "there's a difference" in how Vinícius Júnior is treated by opponents and referees, calling on officials to do more to protect the Real Madrid star.

'We keep making stupid mistakes' | Root responds to Carse nightclub incident

Joe Root responds after the latest incident involving an England player at a nightclub, after video footage emerged of Brydon Carse in handcuffs on Saturday night.

Transfer rumors, news: Could Jackson to Atlético pave way for Álvarez exit?

Atlético Madrid want Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, plus Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi is still attracting interest. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Palmer purrs but Sánchez shaky as Chelsea start with a win | Football Weekly video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and George Elek as Chelsea’s season starts with a win at Fulham Continue reading...

Why Man City are getting a winger, midfielder and defender with Allan Elias

Palmeiras' Allan Elias attacks and defends down the flank all game, which is what made him so attractive to Manchester City.

FA approves WSL academy sides in National League

Women's Super League (WSL) academy sides will play in tier three of the football pyramid from the 2027-28 season with the divisive proposal approved by the Football Association.

WSL academy teams to play in third tier after FA approves controversial plan

Four WSL academy teams will play in WNL from 2027-28FA says move will raise standards and help young playersFour Women’s Super League academy sides will play in tier three of the pyramid from the 2027-28 season after the controversial pr...

Villa make contact for Mateta and approach AC Milan for Leao

Aston Villa have made initial contact with Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta after also approaching AC Milan about signing winger Rafael Leao.

'Not the best version of me' - Hamilton regrets frustrated Dutch GP comments

Lewis Hamilton says he didn't present "the best version" of himself when criticising his Ferrari team over the radio and in television interviews at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79

Sliman Mansour's art captured the essence of Palestine, blending ancient traditions with modern themes of resistance.

Dalglish and Carney win PFA merit awards

Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and Lionesses great Karen Carney win the Professional Footballers' Association's merit awards for 2026.

David Squires on … boos, barcodes and buzzcuts as the Premier League returns

Our cartoonist looks back at the big storylines and fresh looks as the English top flight swung back into actionBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston dies aged 92

Iconic rugby league player Sir Billy Boston has died aged 92.

Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks look to level NZ Test series

Siya Kolisi is in line to return as captain with Handre Pollard in at fly-half for South Africa's must-win second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Savinho seals £75m Spurs move from Manchester City – and changes name to Sávio

Spurs could pay £85m including add-ons for wingerDe Zerbi says Sávio will bring ‘imagination and quality’Savinho has completed his £75m move to Tottenham from Manchester City and marked the beginning of a new chapter in his career by ind...

Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m

Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m.

Savinho changes name to Savio as he joins Spurs for £85m

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of winger Savio from Manchester City in an £85m deal.

Another set of Sullivan brothers are making football waves in Bangladesh

While Cavan and Quinn Sullivan star in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, brothers Ronan and Declan have connected with their South Asian heritageRonan Sullivan had tried a panenka twice in his life. Both attempts were at practice on the o...

How does prize money work in the EFL Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how prize money works in the EFL Cup

How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?

Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.

What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?

BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.

Football transfer rumours: Manchester City and Spurs chase Cody Gakpo?

Today’s rumours are so severely underwhelmedAfter Aston Villa endured a day to forget on the Premier League’s opening weekend, it only stands to reason that they must sign players, and ideally good ones. Milan wide man Rafael Leão has fl...

All 20 Premier League teams have played their first game of the new season: Let's overreact!

The first week of the Premier League is over: What does it tell us about how Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and the rest will do this season?

UWCL shock watch: Could Chelsea, PSG or Wolfsburg fail to make the league phase?

Chelsea, PSG and Wolfsburg are one two-legged defeat from being dumped out of the Women's Champions League before it's even begun. What could go wrong?

Federer to play tennis at US Open but rules out Williams-like return

The 20-time Grand Slam champion confirmed he’s only going to play in an exhibition match and has no plans to return.

Ranking the best managers in Premier League history

Thirteen managers have won the Premier League title, but which of them will make it into our top 10 covering the competition's history?

Are O'Neill's Celtic ready for Champions League?

How ready are Celtic for the season ahead?

Hearts close to deal for teenage winger Benjaminsen - gossip

Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target.

Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win

Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.

'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa

A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.

Grealish back for Man City - but for how long?

Man City winger has made two substitute appearances so far this season, but his future remains in doubt.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Sources: Man City agree $46.6M deal for Allan

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for winger Allan Elias, sources have told ESPN.

Vandervort steps down as USL Super League chief

Amanda Vandervort will leave her position as USL Super League president "to pursue other opportunities," the United Soccer League announced on Monday.

Champions? Relegated? One to watch? Carra and Neville's season predictions!

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville made their 2026/27 Premier League season predictions on Monday Night Football.

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 4: Brighton

Dario Vidosic has added nous and potential in a bid to build on a season that saw the club get to a first FA Cup finalGuardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of ou...

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?

Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one issue that could haunt them

While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.

Glaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed inAfter a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated th...

Chelsea's potent attack and weak defense points to one thing: Get ready for chaotic fun

Chelsea's 2026-27 Premier League season looks like it'll be fun if Monday's rollercoaster win at Fulham is any indication.

Fulham deserved more in Chelsea defeat - Arbeloa

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.

Papers: Arsenal ready to make £130m Alvarez push as Martinelli nears Saudi move

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, t...

Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Five-goal thriller! Palmer & Rogers star as Alonso era begins with win

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Fulham’s match against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Palmer's back, an electric attack - but Chelsea's goalkeeper problem remains

Cole Palmer looked like Cole Palmer again but Chelsea's progress this season will be hampered by sticking with Robert Sanchez in goal, argued Jamie Carragher.

Nottingham Forest close in on signing Liam Delap from Chelsea

Oliver Glasner wants two more buys in transfer windowAston Villa target Club Brugge defender Joel OrdóñezNottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap. Oliver Glasner wants two more signings before the t...

Football Daily

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and, Rory Smith.

Federer returns to play in US Open exhibition match, live on Sky Sports

Roger Federer is set to make a long-anticipated return to play at Flushing Meadows as the five-time consecutive US Open men's singles champion will play in an exhibition match, live on Sky Sports.

Chelsea’s front three dazzle as they edge out Fulham in derby thriller

Perhaps there will come a time when Xabi Alonso has taught Chelsea how to master the art of game management. This is a team still to learn how to grind. Equally it is a team capable of hurting anyone, and although Alonso’s first outing a...

Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings

Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

Chelsea's electric front three edge out Fulham in pulsating MNF opener

Cole Palmer was back to his best to get Xabi Alonso's Chelsea career off to a winning start in a chaotic 3-2 victory at Fulham on Monday Night Football.

Forest latest: Progress being made in pursuit of £50m-valued striker

Unbelievable what happened to this “goalkeeper” will go down in history

Bobby Faulkner starred in one of the most unusual days in English football and ended up being key for Tranmere Rovers to salvage a draw against Port Vale.

Wirtz and a worst-ever transfer window? Carra's damning Liverpool verdict

Jamie Carragher says he doesn't see where Florian Wirtz fits into the Liverpool team - and the £116.5m German could be part of the worst transfer window in Premier League history.

Manchester City agree £34m deal for Allan Elias as Nico González nears Newcastle move

Palmeiras winger’s arrival paves way for Savinho exitCity monitoring Liverpool forward Cody GakpoManchester City have agreed a €37.5m plus €2.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, with the club also in advanced negotiation...

Eto'o backs Infantino's FIFA private equity plan

Samuel Eto'o has pledged his support for Gianni Infantino, and said that he does not believe the FIFA president's proposed plan to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors was wrong.

Éderson: I don't know why United move fell through

Midfielder Éderson insists he does not know what happened with his failed move to Manchester United.

Premier League live updates: Chelsea kick off their season against Fulham

Enjoy all the updates from Monday's Premier League match as Fulham hosts Chelsea in the last game of Matchday 1.

Post-Pep Premier League era begins with blast of hyper-managed shock and awe | Barney Ronay

Possession numbers, the intense physicality and the pure rhythm of games all felt noticeably new as the season beganThere has been something oddly narcotic and moreish about the drip‑drip of fresh Pep Guardiola content either side of the...