dimanche 31 mai 2015

VIDEO: Women's World Cup on the BBC

The 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada starts on Saturday, 6 June with the BBC bringing full coverage for the first time.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Jd57W9

Clement appointed Derby head coach

Former Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement signs a three-year contract to become Derby County head coach.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BBdra9

VIDEO: Mohsni punch leads to Fir Park brawl

Rangers' Bilel Mohsni aims a punch and kick at Motherwell's Lee Erwin after the Scottish Premiership play-off.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JiayBs

VIDEO: Highlights - Motherwell 3-0 Rangers

Motherwell secure Scottish Premiership safety with a 3-0 victory over Rangers at Fir Park, winning 6-1 on aggregate.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ELPEUV

Monday's gossip column

Man Utd want Schneiderlin, Liverpool target Lyon striker, Villa to break wage structure for Benteke, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RCRLUz

Napoli 2-4 Lazio

Napoli's fightback falls short as they miss out on Champions League qualification in Rafael Benitez's last game in charge.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ADoc0M

Club investigates 'racist sex tape'

Leicester City launches an investigation after accusations three of its players appeared in a racist sex tape.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FmQyZD

Blatter 'victim of a conspiracy'

Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the victim of a conspiracy from "behind the scenes", his daughter tells the BBC.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1crFke8

Xavi seeks historic Barca farewell

Xavi targets a repeat of Barcelona's 2009 treble with victory in the Champions League final before he leaves the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FjmU6K

Wilshere anti-Spurs chant at parade

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere leads fans in an expletive-laden chant during the club's FA Cup victory celebrations.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Jbpd34

Real chief 'reveals' Benitez plan

A Real Madrid vice-president appears to suggest Rafael Benitez is to be appointed as the Spanish club's next manager.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LUXcdD

Platini must unite Europe - Dyke

Uefa boss Michel Platini must show strong leadership to unite Europe behind a 2018 World Cup boycott, says Greg Dyke.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LQO1LP

UK banks launch Fifa investigation

UK banks Barclays and Standard Chartered have begun internal reviews into whether they were used for corrupt payments by Fifa officials, the BBC understands.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JgsXi5

Cup win relief for sent-off Tremarco

Inverness left-back Carl Tremarco thanks his team-mates for winning the Scottish Cup against Falkirk after he was sent off.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FV0UUq

Sunday's gossip column

Chelsea and Real Madrid to fight for Sterling, McClaren set for Newcastle, West Ham wait on Klopp & Moyes, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Fmb7FE

samedi 30 mai 2015

Prince William issues appeal to Fifa

The Duke of Cambridge has urged world football body Fifa to "show that it can represent the interests of fair play and put the sport first".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HCQSnI

Champions Juve denied final game win

A late equaliser sees champions Juventus held to a 2-2 draw at Hellas Verona in their last match of the Serie A season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QinJmh

Southampton claim Europa League spot

Southampton will be playing European football in 2015-16 after Arsenal's FA Cup win gave them a Europa League place.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EIPg9Y

Goalkeeper Randolph joins West Ham

West Ham sign goalkeeper Darren Randolph on a free transfer after his release by Championship side Birmingham City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AECqOE

Arsenal 'must target Premier League'

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott says the Gunners have to challenge for the Premier League title after winning the FA Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LQ9LYa

VIDEO: Highlights: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa

Watch highlights of Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d63bke

VIDEO: Giroud caps off cup final rout

Arsenal substitute Olivier Giroud taps in a fourth to cap off an FA Cup final rout against Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Jf6jXq

Celebrate, but not for long - Hughes

Scottish Cup-winning manager John Hughes is already thinking of next season after guiding Inverness to victory over Falkirk.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HCxo2A

VIDEO: Mertesacker guides in Arsenal's third

Arsenal defender Per Metesacker scores Arsenal's third goal against Aston Villa in the FA Cup final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rz2VJG

VIDEO: Sanchez stunner doubles Arsenal lead

Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez scores a stunning 30-yard strike to double the Gunners' lead over Aston Villa in the FA Cup final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1I00aN3

England would back World Cup boycott

England ready to back a European boycott of the 2018 World Cup after Sepp Blatter's Fifa re-election, says Greg Dyke.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GMe6LU

VIDEO: Walcott fires Gunners ahead

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott scores first to put the Gunners 1-0 up in the FA Cup final against Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1eH3T8S

VIDEO: Ramsey misses chance for Arsenal

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey hooks the ball over Shay Given's goal for another chance to open the scoring.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BwULIO

VIDEO: Given denies Arsenal opener

Aston Villa's Shay Given keeps Arsenal defender Laurent Koschelny's headed effort out with a fine one-handed save.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GcmgyE

VIDEO: Caley spirit shone through - Hughes

Scottish Cup final winning manager John Hughes says Inverness' spirit shone through as they defeated Falkirk 2-1.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d5UmqC

VIDEO: Blatter should have resigned - Dyke

FA chairman Greg Dyke says Fifa president "Sepp Blatter should have resigned this week" instead of taking up another term in office.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1eGX7jh

VIDEO: Archive: Funny FA Cup final moments

BBC Sport's Jason Mohammad researches through the archives to find some funny moments from previous FA Cup finals.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KEpsnA

FA Cup gets first title sponsor

The FA Cup will be rebranded as The Emirates FA Cup as the Dubai-based company sign a three-year deal with the FA.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AEcsuD

Rio Ferdinand announces retirement

Former QPR, Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement at the age of 36.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HZk7nb

Remembering WW1's 'khaki cup final'

The 1915 FA Cup final was notable for the "sea of khaki" created by thousands of soldiers in the stands. It was also the last cup final for four years, as a public debate raged over whether the game should have gone ahead at all during wartime.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HBrApW

Gill rejects Fifa committee role

The "damaging events" at Fifa convince FA vice-chairman David Gill to reject an executive committee place under Sepp Blatter.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GaS9aC

vendredi 29 mai 2015

VIDEO: England beaten by Canada in warm up

England were defeated 1-0 by host nation Canada in their final warm-up game before the World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1eEKl4Z

Saturday's gossip column

Liverpool want Inter's Kovacic, West Ham to bring in "big name" and Patrick Vieira linked with Newcastle, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HY2694

Auxerre v Paris St-Germain

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's French Coupe de France game between Auxerre and Paris St-Germain.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FJ4vU9

Newcastle release Gutierrez & Taylor

Newcastle United release the long-serving duo of Jonas Gutierrez and Ryan Taylor after contracts expire at St James' Park.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HSQUNI

VIDEO: Blatter 'not the man to change Fifa'

Greg Dyke, the chairman of the English Football Association, told the BBC Mr Blatter is not the man who is going to be able to change the levels of corruption in Fifa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LOGBsA

Borussia Dortmund v VfL Wolfsburg

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German DFB Cup game between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J9bf1m

VIDEO: Blatter thanks Fifa for re-election

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of Fifa, football's world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J8Mh2c

'Fifa presidency fallout not over'

FA chairman Greg Dyke does not expect Sepp Blatter to remain as Fifa president after winning a fifth term in charge.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LRVs4I

Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Spanish Copa del Rey final between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HSv4dh

England & Scotland set for cup drama

The English FA and Scottish Cup finals on Saturday will see Arsenal face Aston Villa and Falkirk play Inverness CT.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KCRdNk

VIDEO: Paris St-Germain chase treble glory

BBC Sport's Richard Conway reports as Paris St-Germain aim to become the first team to win the domestic treble in France.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HARZnM

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Arsenal and Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HXfFp4

Fifa vote goes into second round

The vote for the presidency of Fifa goes into a second round after neither Sepp Blatter nor Prince Ali won two-thirds of the vote.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G7WtaT

Bournemouth sign winger Atsu on loan

Bournemouth sign Chelsea's Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan, subject to Premier League approval.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d3VuLk

Assistant Clement leaves Real Madrid

Former assistant manager Paul Clement confirms his departure from Real Madrid following links with a move to Derby.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HSeBFO

Palestine drops quest for Israel ban

The Palestine Football Association drops motion at Fifa congress asking for Israel to be suspended from world football.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FI0ijA

AC Milan hold talks with Ancelotti

Struggling Serie A giants AC Milan hold talks with Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to bring the former manager back to the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J8fw5i

Keep calm and lift Cup - Bairns boss

Peter Houston says keeping his players relaxed rather than match sharp is key to Falkirk lifting the Scottish Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PMtz4q

Beckford gives boy replacement shirt

Preston striker Jermaine Beckford presents a signed shirt to a boy who had one seemingly snatched away from him after the club's play-off final victory.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KtfPVt

UK assessing Fifa allegations

Serious Fraud Office says it is actively assessing "material in its possession" relating to Fifa corruption allegations.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ay4nbl

Stoke City release experienced trio

Stoke release keeper Thomas Sorensen, Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios and long-serving defender Andy Wilkinson.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JYHfEB

VIDEO: 'Iconic World Cup memories await'

Defender Laura Bassett tells BBC East Midlands Today that England are ready to create iconic World Cup moments when the tournament starts in Canada next month.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JbquFw

Ofere eyes final Inverness flourish

Edward Ofere will realise his cup final dream with his Inverness future on hold despite his scoring streak.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BqDQaA

Hughes wants to inspire Inverness

John Hughes hopes Inverness Caledonian Thistle can win the Scottish Cup final and boost their regular following.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HKWHlx

Liverpool £10m Clyne bid rejected

Liverpool have a £10m bid for England right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 24, rejected by Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KsTpDQ

Spurs sign Austrian defender Wimmer

Tottenham Hotspur sign 22-year-old Austrian defender Kevin Wimmer from Cologne in the Bundesliga.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BtmWYZ

VIDEO: Scottish Cup: Best goals on road to Hampden

Jonathan Sutherland rounds up some of the best goals so far in this season's Scottish Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SG0arJ

VIDEO: Nevin: Cazorla is Arsenal danger man

BBC football expert Pat Nevin analyses Arsenal's chances in Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rr19dQ

VIDEO: Highlights - Rangers 1-3 Motherwell

Motherwell take control of the Premiership play-off final with a two-goal win against Rangers at Ibrox.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HVWBrf

jeudi 28 mai 2015

Hodgson may leave if not 'wanted'

England manager Roy Hodgson says he could end his tenure after Euro 2016 if he does not feel "wanted".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G5LDSF

Union to challenge Suarez Fifa ban

The legitimacy of Fifa's ban on Luis Suarez's for biting is to be challenged in the wake of the latest corruption scandal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G4AktU

Fifa members set for presidency vote

Fifa's member associations will vote in Zurich on Friday on who to elect as president against a backdrop of crisis.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dADxoK

Benteke has buy-out fee - Sherwood

Tim Sherwood says he can't stop Christian Benteke leaving this summer after confirming the striker has a buy-out clause.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FjHe90

FA Cup 'to define Arsenal's season'

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says the club's season will be defined by whether they can retain the FA Cup on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AwZsaw

Friday's gossip column

Arsenal target Jackson Martinez, Carlos Bacca for Man Utd, David Moyes turns down Sunderland, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dADvgo

Hendon named Leyton Orient manager

Former Leyton Orient player Ian Hendon returns to the relegated club as manager.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GHLseY

Striker Cole released by West Ham

Striker Carlton Cole is to leave West Ham this summer along with veteran keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G3YeWu

Q&A: Fifa presidential elections

Fifa's presidential election is still likely to take place on Friday, so what can we expect - and what surprises may be in store?

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FFjCxV

Managerial sackings at 13-year high

Managerial sackings in the top four divisions are at the highest level in 13 years, says the League Managers' Association.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HUA7H2

Bournemouth sign Blackburn's King

AFC Bournemouth sign Norway international midfielder Joshua King on a three-year deal from Championship side Blackburn.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LLPxPc

Hernandez banned for Jones punch

Hull City striker Abel Hernandez is banned for three games for punching Manchester United defender Phil Jones.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EAoJva

European Council makes violence pledge

On the 30th anniversary of the Heysel disaster, the Council of Europe wants members to step up efforts to tackle fan violence.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QcY4eW

Boss Sheridan leaves Plymouth Argyle

Manager John Sheridan leaves Plymouth Argyle by mutual consent with a year left on his contract.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FcNX3x

Blatter 'cannot be held responsible'

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he cannot be held responsible for corruption scandal, says trust must be won back

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FQ7mvS

VIDEO: Platini: I told Blatter to resign

The head of Uefa, European football's governing body, Michel Platini, says he asked Fifa president Sepp Blatter to resign but Mr Blatter has refused, saying it is "too late".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GGAWEU

Tate and Tremmel released by Swansea

Defender Alan Tate and goalkeepers Gerhard Tremmel and David Cornell have been released by Swansea City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ks7Vfa

Fifa scandal 'a disaster' for sponsors

Fifa sponsors want action after the latest scandal at football's global governing body. but are they being harmed by their association with the tarnished organisation?

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dzmUd8

Houghton in line for England return

Captain Stephanie Houghton is set to play against Canada in England's final friendly before the Women's World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J8RIwu

QPR sign Swindon midfielder Luongo

QPR complete the signing of midfielder Massimo Luongo from Swindon Town on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dzKgiN

Howe is Bournemouth's 'Messiah'

Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn says Eddie Howe is "the local Messiah" after winning the LMA manager of the year award.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d1zosS

Palestinians press Fifa to show Israel red card

As news of the corruption investigation into Fifa begins to sink in, the Palestinian delegation is pressing world football's governing body to suspend Israel, reports Kevin Connolly.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SE1lYE

19 of hearts - Malanda shirt tribute

Wolfsburg's new home shirt will feature a tribute to their late player Junior Malanda, who died in January.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d1psQn

VIDEO: Coming up: Uefa president news conference

European football's governing body, Uefa, holds a news conference, as the Fifa Congress takes place in Zurich.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hy1HHG

Ban after footballer pitch assault

A man is banned from football matches for three years after admitting assaulting Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt after the League One club's play-off defeat at Preston.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KrE8mN

VIDEO: Dyke: Blatter 'must take responsibility'

The chairman of England's Football Association Greg Dyke says Fifa president Sepp Blatter ''must take responsibility'' following the arrests of several senior officials on corruption charges.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AA00fu

Benitez confirms Napoli departure

Rafael Benitez - favourite to become Real Madrid boss - says he will be leaving Napoli after two years in charge of the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Krw59F

VIDEO: Rachel Riley's maths of the FA Cup final

Countdown star Rachel Riley looks at the maths behind the FA Cup final in the latest of the Maths of the Day series.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ezaHFo

McShane among six released by Hull

Hull City release defender Paul McShane and goalkeeper Steve Harper following their relegation from the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KAEM4H

Bradford reject Blades Parkinson bid

Bradford City reject Sheffield United's approach to speak to boss Phil Parkinson, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d16cCi

Blackpool reject takeover approach

League One-bound Blackpool reject a consortium's takeover approach for the club, chairman Karl Oyston confirms.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FcgqGD

Ofere eyes final Inverness flourish

Edward Ofere will realise his cup final dream with his Inverness future on hold despite his scoring streak.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BqDQaA

Bent set to join managerless Derby

Derby chief executive Sam Rush says sacking Steve McClaren will not affect transfer plans, with Darren Bent set to sign.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J8bF6A

Fifa election should go ahead - Dyke

English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says Friday's Fifa presidential election should still go ahead.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AzLXqr

mercredi 27 mai 2015

VIDEO: Fun, madness & magic from the FA Cup

BBC Sport looks back at some of the quirkier moments from this season's FA Cup competition.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FEvVdH

Thursday's gossip column

Real Madrid eye Raheem Sterling, Danny Ings to snub Spurs, Bayern keen on Angel Di Maria, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FhoyGO

Gerrard Galaxy debut set for 11 July

Outgoing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's debut for Los Angeles Galaxy is pencilled in for 11 July.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Qb62VQ

Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 2-3 Sevilla

Sevilla become the first side to win the Europa League on four occasions after securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Dnipro.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AuvsvU

Everton hero King dies aged 58

MK Dons chief scout and former Everton midfielder Andy King dies of a heart attack at the age of 58.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cjE64L

Barnes to miss most of next season

Burnley striker Ashley Barnes will undergo surgery on damaged knee ligaments and misses most of next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SCBhgC

Boss Advocaat leaves Sunderland

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat is to leave the club after guiding the Premier League side to safety this season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HMa591

Balotelli 'staying at Liverpool'

Liverpool's Italy striker Mario Balotelli will not be leaving the Anfield club this summer, according to his agent.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dydi26

VIDEO: Aston Villa fans sing 'Glory, Glory'

A selection of Aston Villa fans sing their famous song 'Glory, Glory' ahead of their appearance in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J5PCxF

Fifa an embarrassment - Lineker

Gary Lineker says it is "nauseating" to be involved in football after seven Fifa officials are arrested on bribery charges.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ewjlEH

Dorrans signs full-time at Norwich

Norwich City sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dxT2xN

VIDEO: Lineker calls for Fifa 'boycott'

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says major football federations should boycott Fifa in the wake of fresh allegations of bribery at football's governing body.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GDNRHu

VIDEO: FA Cup resurrected my career - Given

Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given says the FA Cup helped to get his career back on track after a few years without much first team football.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KoAmL0

Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup'

Fifa executives accepted bribes to help secure the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dxLMlx

Keeper Federici joins Bournemouth

Bournemouth sign Australia international goalkeeper Adam Federici from Championship club Reading on a three-year deal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AtMWbX

Ferdinand and Barton to leave QPR

QPR will release Joey Barton and Rio Ferdinand and four other high-profile players when their contracts expires next month.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SC2LD5

Stoke sign Danish keeper Haugaard

Danish goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard agrees a three-year deal at Stoke City to become the club's second summer signing.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KzNkZC

VIDEO: FBI news briefing on Fifa allegations

The FBI gives a news briefing over Fifa corruption allegations.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ExpmWr

Fifa crisis 'cannot continue'

Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein says Fifa must oust president Sepp Blatter to restore confidence in football's world governing body.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AtHHJi

VIDEO: 'Football's never seen anything like this'

Six football officials are arrested at a hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, over corruption charges at governing body Fifa, officials say.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F9VEYf

FA Cup final tickets 'fall from sky'

An Arsenal fan from Sussex bags a pair of FA Cup final tickets sent into the stratosphere ahead of Saturday's match.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GDhY1J

QPR expected to sign Swindon pair

Swindon Town midfielders Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin are poised to sign for QPR, BBC Wiltshire understands.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HL1qDK

Southend assistant on assault charge

Southend United's assistant manager is charged with assault following an incident hours before the team's bus parade to celebrate its promotion.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J0EH9W

VIDEO: Dynamo re-lives Bradford cup magic

Magician Dynamo re-lives the moment League One Bradford City knocked league leaders Chelsea out of the FA Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1J0uhHh

Man City trip to Houston in doubt

Manchester City's friendly against Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo on Friday is in doubt after flooding.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HvIC8Q

'Sleepless nights over Benteke'

Arsenal will be having sleepless nights over facing Aston Villa's Christian Benteke in the FA Cup final, says team-mate Ashley Westwood.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KzamzP

mardi 26 mai 2015

VIDEO: World War One & the FA Cup final

World War One was raging across the Channel as Sheffield United took on Chelsea at Old Trafford in the 1915 FA Cup final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RmKdoK

VIDEO: Ten of the best FA Cup final goals

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the best FA Cup final goals, including Charlie George's strike for Arsenal against Liverpool in 1971.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1chUwKO

Fifa officials arrested by FBI

A number of Fifa officials have been arrested by the FBI in Zurich ahead of Friday's presidential election.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FO6SGq

Wednesday's gossip column

Man Utd and Arsenal want Benzema, Pogba rules out Old Trafford return, Hazard wants long-term Chelsea stay, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HJrL7Z

Mourinho wins LMA top boss award

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is named the League Managers' Association Premier League manager of the year.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AwJk8D

Ban for sand-throwing beach keeper

Ivory Coast goalkeeper given four-game ban after throwing sand at officials during a beach football tournament.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RlPHA9

Beckford to give shirt to youngster

Preston's Jermaine Beckford is to give a signed shirt to a child who looked to have one snatched away from him by another fan.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BnyJYN

Toure and Wisdom sign new contracts

Liverpool defenders Kolo Toure and Andre Wisdom sign new contracts with the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ArYbBG

Watford set for fifth boss in a year

Watford are close to parting company with boss Slavisa Jokanovic despite him leading the club to promotion to the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HJ6l8b

Ireland to vote against Blatter

Ireland will vote against Sepp Blatter in the Fifa presidential election, Irish FA chief executive John Delaney says.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LFLfJp

Ipswich's Bishop facing FA charge

Ipswich Town midfielder Teddy Bishop is charged by the Football Association for alleged multiple breaches of betting rules.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GAVmPA

Ex-footballer denies assault charge

Former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry appears in court to deny harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HIUGX8

Yeovil boss Sturrock signs new deal

Manager Paul Sturrock agrees a new two-year deal with Yeovil Town, who were relegated to League Two this season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HIr3rN

Oshoala wins BBC Women's award

Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala is named as the first BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Arxv3V

Crackdown on banned England fans

England football fans who have been banned from matches face additional enforcement measures to stop them going to next week's game in Dublin.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rkn4mP

Striker Hernandez returns to Man Utd

Striker Javier Hernandez returns to Manchester United as Real Madrid opt not to buy the Mexican after a loan spell.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1erXm1E

West Ham qualify for Europa League

West Ham United qualify for next season's Europa League after topping the Premier League Fair Play table.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Kkg1Gs

Hernandez charged for Jones 'punch'

Hull City's Abel Hernandez charged by the Football Association after he appeared to punch Manchester United's Phil Jones.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F870Mr

No promotion parade for Norwich City

There will be no parade to celebrate Norwich City's Premier League return because the players "need to go on holiday", the club's chief executive says.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rk9Eaq

Brentford stalwart O'Connor retires

Brentford stalwart Kevin O'Connor retires from playing and is given a new role as development squad coach at the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1erMsZQ

Bournemouth sign goalkeeper Boruc

Poland goalkeeper Artur Boruc signs a one-year deal at promoted Bournemouth after his release from Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cXAUMA

Karanka confident of top flight aims

Aitor Karanka believes Middlesbrough can eventually reach the Premier League, despite their play-off final defeat by Norwich.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FMOs91

Cambiasso won't be rushed - Pearson

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson would "love" Esteban Cambiasso to stay but will not rush the midfielder into a decision.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KjSllM

Foster to get fit riding for Thomas

West Brom keeper Ben Foster is to ride on Geoff Thomas's charity cycle challenge as part of his bid to regain fitness.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SzSiIg

Clement set to become Derby boss

Real Madrid assistant manager Paul Clement is set to replace Steve McClaren as head coach of Championship side Derby.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IXlZQr

VIDEO: 'Sensational' Norwich boss earns praise

Norwich react to securing an instant return to the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the play-off final at Wembley.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FTeQ2Y

Di Matteo resigns as Schalke boss

Former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo resigns as manager of Schalke after seven and a half months in charge.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FMHtgs

Gerrard 'will win trophies' in MLS

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Steven Gerrard will continue to win trophies at LA Galaxy.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GzXIhG

Real Madrid close on Benitez as boss

Napoli boss Rafael Benitez is expected to be appointed Real Madrid manager after the Italian season finishes on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FAIo2a

English clubs 'may dominate Europe'

Premier League clubs will dominate Europe if Financial Fair Play rules are not eased, says Paris St-Germain's president.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EuoVfv

lundi 25 mai 2015

VIDEO: Arsenal's road to the FA Cup final

As Arsenal prepare to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at the Gunners' route to the final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IWYJlL

Tuesday's gossip column

Klopp wants six month break, Real Madrid eye Benitez, Spurs set to beat Liverpool for Trippier, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LzEnMO

Wenger unhappy with summer schedule

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger criticises Fifa for not considering the health of players with their international summer schedule.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HGrnav

Alderweireld eyes top division stay

Southampton's on-loan defender Toby Alderweireld is keen to play in the Premier League again next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HHc7Y1

Ancelotti sacked as Real manager

Carlo Ancelotti is sacked as Real Madrid manager after two seasons in charge of the Spanish giants.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dtnWqQ

Derby sack head coach McClaren

Derby County terminate the contract of head coach Steve McClaren after the Rams miss out on the Championship play-offs.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RhCYhC

Midfielder Toure 'to stay' at Man City

Yaya Toure is to stay at Manchester City after the club said he was "too important to let go", according to the player's agent.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FQEntC

Lazio v Roma

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Italian Serie A game between Lazio and Roma.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RhxMKV

Sampson gets help from Hodgson

Mark Sampson says he has consulted fellow England manager Roy Hodgson ahead of the Women's World Cup in Canada.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KuWlD5

Mourinho expects tough title defence

Jose Mourinho says Chelsea must improve next season if they are to defend their Premier League title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PHCdBg

Pulis begins London to Paris row

A team including West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis departs on a non-stop six-day row from the Tower of London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FPN2wn

Stoke just keep improving - Cameron

Stoke City defender Geoff Cameron says Sunday's 6-1 win over Liverpool shows what the club are capable of next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Bls94W

No problems with Mikel - Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi insists John Mikel Obi is still an integral part of his team despite dropping the midfielder from his latest squad.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EsTEcT

Alves to reveal Barca future in June

Barcelona defender Dani Alves will wait to announce his future plans until after the Champions League final on 6 June.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hs0hOU

VIDEO: Gutierrez dedicates win to fans

Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez dedicates the victory over West Ham to the fans after his side survive relegation on the final day of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FaYcGm

Swans 'protected' against Monk bids

Swansea's growing strength offers them protection against any approaches for boss Garry Monk, says chairman Huw Jenkins.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HrSJvj

'Fifa tarnished if Blatter re-elected'

Fifa will lack credibility if Sepp Blatter is re-elected as president, according to Uefa chief Michel Platini.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1epJ1CI

Sheffield United sack manager Clough

Sheffield United announce that manager Nigel Clough is to leave the club with immediate effect.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FKZYBP

Bilic to leave Turkish club Besiktas

Former West Ham United defender Slaven Bilic, who has been linked with a return to Upton Park, is to leave Besiktas.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SyjW8g

dimanche 24 mai 2015

Monday's gossip column

West Ham look to Ancelotti, Klopp is the favourite to join Liverpool and Lambert is offered in Benteke deal, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FxZsG3

Argentine player dies after collapse

Argentine defender Cristian Gomez dies after collapsing during a game for his club Atletico Parana on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HEWoZk

West Ham lay out new boss criteria

West Ham's owners want a manager who can "win trophies" to replace outgoing boss Sam Allardyce.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PGeKjM

Beckford joy after almost quitting

Jermaine Beckford says his hat-trick in Preston's play-off final win vindicated his decision to not retire this season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IY0Gg3

I still have lots to offer - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he still has "a lot to offer the club" despite a humiliating 6-1 defeat at Stoke.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FJ5apK

VIDEO: No momentum for cup final - Sherwood

Tim Sherwood admits Aston Villa will not be able to carry momentum into the FA Cup final after losing 1-0 to relegated Burnley at Villa Park.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FNlGqW

VIDEO: Spurs have big potential - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his Spurs side have big potential after they signed off the season with a 1-0 victory at Everton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ErEVz0

Bruce admits Hull 'not good enough'

Hull manager Steve Bruce admits his side were "not good enough" after being relegated to the Championship.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Fxwkig

VIDEO: Dyche proud of relegated Burnley

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says he is "proud" of his "maturing" side after they signed off the season with a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F9Av1o

VIDEO: Chelsea return was a risk - Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits that returning for a second spell at Stamford Bridge was "a risk" as the Blues celebrated lifting the Premier League trophy champions with a 3-1 win over Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HqI8RB

Man City will keep me - Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is confident he will be in charge at the Etihad next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ErC6xJ

VIDEO: Pardew congratulates ex-club Newcastle

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew congratulates his former employers Newcastle on staying in the Premier League after the Eagles' 1-0 win at home to Swansea.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IXuhGA

VIDEO: Swans didn't create enough - Monk

Swansea manager Garry Monk says his side "didn't create enough" despite a spirited performance in a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BkgbJ0

VIDEO: Pearson hopes Cambiasso will stay

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson says he hopes midfielder Esteban Cambiasso will stay at the club after his side wrapped up their season in style with a 5-1 win over relegated QPR.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ReYqDY

VIDEO: Lack of goals Hull's downfall - Bruce

Hull City boss Steve Bruce blames a lack of goals throughout the season for the Tigers' relegation after his side's 0-0 draw with Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ErySKK

VIDEO: Big summer now for Liverpool - Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers the Reds have a "big summer" ahead as they look to improve next season after a 6-1 thumping away against Stoke.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Kf1lIU

Man Utd decide not to sign Falcao

Manchester United decide not to keep striker Radamel Falcao following the end of his season-long loan from Monaco.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BkdZ48

Aberdeen 0-1 St Johnstone

Chris Kane comes off the bench to fire in the goal that could send St Johnstone into Europe next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Lw9Zn2

Dundee United 3-0 Dundee

Two goals by Nadir Ciftci help United to a comfortable derby win, but it is not enough to clinch fourth place in the Premiership.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HzpLfR

VIDEO: Carver relief as Newcastle survive

John Carver says he will "enjoy this moment" after his Newcastle United side secured their Premier League status with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ITeQRa

VIDEO: Right time to leave West Ham - Allardyce

Sam Allardyce says the decision for him to leave West Ham United is mutual and believes it is the "right time for both of us to move on".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ITeryj

Allardyce to leave as West Ham boss

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is to leave after four years in charge at the Premier League club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IXjzjm

Arsenal 4-1 West Bromwich Albion

Theo Walcott's first-half hat-trick ensures a Champions League group stage place for Arsenal as they thrash West Brom.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HyobuH

Everton 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham qualify for the group stage of the Europa League after finishing fifth with a confident win at Everton

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FDh5FO

Leicester City 5-1 Queens Park Rangers

Leicester City make it seven wins in nine games, hammering relegated QPR in front of a delighted crowd at the King Power Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EntnwA

Aston Villa 0-1 Burnley

Danny Ings' early goal gives relegated Burnley victory over FA Cup finalists Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SnyWWu

'I won't leave until Newcastle win'

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley says he will be staying at the club until they win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F3PsAY

Drogba exits Chelsea for second time

Didier Drogba leaves Chelsea for the second time and says he has one more season before retirement.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IWVI3h

Ashley regime 'from another planet'

Ex-Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan says owner Mike Ashley "runs the club from another planet" and "disrespects fans".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FwDp2m

samedi 23 mai 2015

Ferdinand: Wife's death 'difficult'

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has spoken publicly for the first time since his wife's death to cancer and says it has been "the most difficult period of his life".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AmODaT

Southend's Brown aims for top flight

Southend boss Phil Brown "wants to manage in the top flight" again after guiding Southend to League Two play-off glory.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JL2ObR

Ancelotti to take year off if sacked

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will take a year off from management if he is sacked by the Spanish club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EqczVK

Sunday's gossip column

Paris St-Germain bid for Ronaldo, Austin a Southampton target and QPR to profit from Sterling sale, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ArfYZd

Paris Saint Germain 3-2 Reims

PSG celebrate their Ligue 1 title triumph in front of their fans as Monaco secure the third Champions League spot.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HCK8bO

Juventus 3-1 Napoli

Juventus beat Napoli to dent their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League as the Turin side collect the Scudetto.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FGTZhp

Hull City v Manchester United

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Hull City and Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KoTyLA

Newcastle United v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and West Ham United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GtCnq8

Chelsea v Sunderland

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ajf8xZ

Stoke City v Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Stoke City and Liverpool.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GtHu9L

Manchester City v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PAI5MI

Middlesbrough v Norwich City

Lewis Grabban to return for Norwich who face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final, worth £120m to the winner.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Kc75TJ

Preston North End v Swindon Town

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's League One play-off final between Preston North End and Swindon Town.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EpwbJy

Bayern Munich v 1. FSV Mainz 05

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Bayern Munich and 1. FSV Mainz 05.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HBdiuQ

Borussia Dortmund v SV Werder Bremen

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HBdgmG

Hamburger SV v FC Schalke 04

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Hamburger SV and FC Schalke 04.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HBdgmw

Barcelona v Deportivo de La Coruna

Barcelona players will wear special shirts in their final league game to honour Xavi as he ends his association with the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Q2YMv7

Barrow picks The Gambia over Sweden

Swansea City forward Modou Barrow confirms that he will play international football for The Gambia rather than Sweden.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rc15yi

VIDEO: Mourinho: The extended interview

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes no single team can dominate the Premier League in the modern era.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F2ppdv

vendredi 22 mai 2015

Saturday's gossip column

Manchester City favourites to sign Sterling, Berahino told to put career before money, Arsenal eye Lyon duo, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KpOhU5

Mourinho 'would join English club'

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he would be prepared to manage another English club if Roman Abramovich no longer wanted him.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ca59iG

VIDEO: Mourinho won't walk away from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells Football Focus he will stay at Chelsea until owner Roman Abramovich no longer wants him at the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ITK7li

Holt fooled by Dyche impersonator

That feeling of being wanted again scuppers Wigan striker Grant Holt as he falls for a fake Sean Dyche schoolboy prank.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1c9RyrL

Van Gaal 'believes' De Gea will stay

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal "believes" goalkeeper David De Gea will stay at the club next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ra7g67

Southend United v Wycombe Wanderers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League Two play-off final between Southend United and Wycombe Wanderers.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HyRBc4

Spurs' Adebayor given time away

Emmanuel Adebayor is granted compassionate leave for personal reasons for the second time this season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1doSutW

Match of the Day enters record books

Match of the Day has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest-running football TV show in the world.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1K97Ix9

Ancelotti wants to stay on at Real

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he wants to stay at the club despite Rafael Benitez being linked with his job.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F5S02o

VIDEO: Luiz on baptism and virgin rumours

Paris St-Germain defender David Luiz dismisses stories that he is a virgin as he talks to Football Focus about his recent baptism.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LsSHY3

'Fearless Vardy ready for England'

Leicester's Jamie Vardy "fears nothing" and will fit well in the England squad, says ex-strike partner Andy Mangan.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BfMxoa

Simpson will not play for Leicester

Leicester City's Danny Simpson will not play for the first team while club examines ongoing assault case against him.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GtHZAv

FA to raise girls football age limit

The FA is to raise the age limit at which boys and girls can play football in the same teams from 16 to 18.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JGTQfD

Mourinho hopes Cech stays at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hopes goalkeeper Petr Cech does not leave the Premier League champions.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LsqwIQ

Ghent end 115-year wait for title

Ghent win the Belgian league title for the first time after 115 years of trying, with a 2-0 victory over Standard Liege.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FHxnz8

Robertson confirmed as Posh manager

Peterborough United confirm caretaker boss Dave Robertson as their new manager on a three-year contract.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JGqaPT

VIDEO: No problem with Sterling - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he "has no problem" with Raheem Sterling and he available to play at Stoke on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IOV5dr

Swindon promotion 'could keep stars'

Promotion will give Swindon Town a "real opportunity" to keep hold of their star players, says manager Mark Cooper.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ls7QZN

Woodgate says Norwich are favourites

Middlesbrough captain Jonathan Woodgate says winning the Championship play-off final would be "huge" for the club and the town.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HmaGeJ

Allardyce to discover fate on Monday

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce expects his future at the club to be sorted on Monday after the club's final game of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ajbxjv

Rodgers expects Sterling to stay

Brendan Rodgers says he expects Raheem Sterling to see through the remaining two years of his contract.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FrKsti

Mourinho and Hazard in award double

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been named Barclays Premier League manager of the season for the third time.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cRqkqv

jeudi 21 mai 2015

VIDEO: Policing football behind the scenes

Victoria Derbyshire reporter Dan Johnson follows the police operation as West Bromwich Albion play Chelsea at the Hawthorns.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1K6VCVo

Friday's gossip column

Barcelona considering £50m Ramsey bid, Man Utd weigh up Schweinsteiger offer, Inter Milan confident over Toure, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ejj4F3

Hodgson feared reaction to Grealish

Jack Grealish was not considered for an England call-up to face Republic of Ireland in case of a backlash, Roy Hodgson says.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PZGcUx

Guthrie and Yakubu to leave Reading

Reading midfielder Danny Guthrie, striker Yakubu and defender Zat Knight are all leaving the Championship club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Pzh9gf

Benitez lined up by Real Madrid

Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez could replace Carlo Ancelotti as manager of Real Madrid.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HxpvAK

Stoke complete Wollscheid deal

Stoke sign on-loan Philipp Wollscheid from Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HkznIG

VIDEO: Sheringham excited by Stevenage job

Teddy Sheringham is excited by the opportunity after taking over from Graham Westley as Stevenage manager.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hx1gT4

Ibe and Flanagan sign new deals

Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe and defender Jon Flanagan sign new deals to stay at Anfield.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1K5ydn7

'Russia & Qatar World Cups wrong'

The first openly gay NBA player says football's World Cup should not be in Russia or Qatar because of their laws on homosexuality.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IRpxlK

McClaren in talks over Derby future

Derby head coach Steve McClaren is to hold talks with chairman Sam Rush on Thursday amid speculation he may be sacked.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HwKjrZ

Wolves sign Wallace from Portsmouth

Wolves sign Jed Wallace from League Two club Portsmouth on a three-year deal - Kenny Jackett's first summer signing.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PyIcbw

VIDEO: Hodgson on Vardy & Austin call-up

England manager Roy Hodgson explains why he has given first time call-ups for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy and QPR striker Charlie Austin.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IRcD7f

Abusive football fan spotted on TV

A football fan is reported for "racially abusive" language by a TV viewer and stopped from going to Wembley.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1R6h0hu

'Sterling would reject £900k a week'

Raheem Sterling's agent says the winger will not sign a new contract at Liverpool even if he is offered "£900,000-a-week".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1BdKu3O

QPR's Austin named in England squad

QPR striker Charlie Austin is named in the England squad to play the Republic of Ireland and Slovenia in June.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cPQ5aL

Well's McDonald wins red card appeal

Striker Scott McDonald is free to play in Motherwell's play-off final first leg after having a red card rescinded.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PyumWy

Play-offs help Worrall ‘move on’

David Worrall says Southend's League Two play-off challenge has helped him "move on" from the death of his baby son.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ehJ1EJ

Ex-Liverpool coach lands treble

Rafael Benitez's former assistant at Liverpool, Pako Ayestaran, helps Maccabi Tel Aviv to a domestic treble.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FDU1sf

Lavery handed N Ireland call-up

Caolan Lavery receives a first call-up to the Northern Ireland senior squad for the games against Qatar and with Romania.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IQWNcL

Van Praag pulls out of Fifa election

Fifa presidential candidate Michael van Praag withdraws from the election, leaving only two rivals to Sepp Blatter.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AgQj5S

Gascoigne wins phone-hacking damages

Former footballer Paul Gascoigne wins £188,250 in phone-hacking damages from Mirror Group Newspapers.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cPFIDK

VIDEO: Who is in Harry Kane's fantasy team?

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane reveals he picks himself in his own fantasy football team.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dmgldH

mercredi 20 mai 2015

Thursday's gossip column

Manchester United approach Liverpool over Sterling, Bale set to stay at Real Madrid, Spurs want to keep Lamela, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dlzTPi

Advocaat to decide on his future

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat will decide on his future next week after securing the club's Premier League future.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dlw7Fy

VIDEO: Emotional Advocaat proud of team

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says his team "gave everything" in a 0-0 draw at Arsenal that secured their top-flight status.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HvhZpT

Leave if you don't fancy it - Carver

Newcastle United players were shown an open door and told to walk out if they didn't "fancy" Sunday's match with West Ham.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IQ4y2z

VIDEO: Wenger frustrated by lack of goals

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is disappointed his side has now gone three home games without scoring after drawing 0-0 against Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EYEOvi

Simpson could be jailed over assault

Leicester defender Danny Simpson, 28, has been told he could face jail after being convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1c5pnKz

Watford keeper Gomes signs new deal

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes signs a new three-year deal after helping them win promotion to the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IPKEoo

Cantona sues New York Cosmos for $1m

Ex-Manchester United forward Eric Cantona is suing New York Cosmos for almost $1m in 'unpaid wages'.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JAnoLU

Juventus v Lazio

Live coverage of Wednesday's Italian Coppa Italia game between Juventus and Lazio.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HuNReq

Fabregas has ban cut to one game

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas's three-match suspension is reduced to one game by the Football Association.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ILw7f1

Xavi set to join Qatar side Al Sadd

Barcelona midfielder Xavi is ready to announce on Thursday that he is leaving Barcelona to join Qatari side Al Sadd.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1SbNgkU

Blackpool charged over pitch invasion

Blackpool are charged by the FA over a pitch invasion which caused a their league game against Huddersfield to be abandoned.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FAXzvx

PSG stars top Man City in wage list

Paris St-Germain replace Manchester City as the best paid team in world sport, according to a new survey.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KjLSu3

VIDEO: Van Gaal, Mourinho: bosses' best quotes

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the season's best managerial quotes, featuring Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Nigel Pearson.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ILa2NH

Israel face possible suspension vote

Fifa could vote on 29 May on whether to suspend Israel over claims that it discriminates against Palestinian footballers.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ll2hw0

VIDEO: Biggest game in six years - Carver

Manager John Carver says Newcastle's final Premier League match of the season is the club's "biggest game in six years".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FnD0zo

Stevenage set to appoint Sheringham

Stevenage are set to name ex-England striker Teddy Sheringham as the replacement for outgoing manager Graham Westley.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Kjqbuc

Kane in England Under-21 squad

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is included in the England squad for the 2015 European Under-21 Championship.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HsrTG4

FA warns fans about anti-IRA songs

The Football Association warns England fans to not sing anti-IRA songs during June's friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FzT1Fv

Rosler set to become Leeds head coach

Leeds are set to appoint former Brentford and Wigan boss Uwe Rosler as the Championship side's new head coach.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JZKtFG

Women's final off after 'gay' remark

The Coppa Italia Women final is cancelled after an official allegedly referred to players as a "bunch of lesbians".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Sb5zGX

mardi 19 mai 2015

Wednesday's gossip column

Manchester City and Bayern Munich want Raheem Sterling, Chelsea to move for Radamel Falcao, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GoxqyE

Rangers v Hibernian (Wed)

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premiership play-off semi-final first leg between Rangers and Hibernian.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ft41Tf

Van Gaal steals show at awards night

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal steals the show at the club's end-of-season awards with an eccentric closing speech.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AkaYpg

Sterling booed as he collects award

Raheem Sterling is named as Liverpool's Young Player of the Year, 24 hours after it emerged that he will ask to leave the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AjDc3E

Sheringham clear for Stevenage talks

West Ham give attacking coach Teddy Sheringham permission to speak to Stevenage about the League Two club manager's job.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Fsq6Bt

Villa make Sinclair move permanent

Aston Villa sign Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair on a four-year contract after a loan spell.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hfif78

Arsenal v Sunderland

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AiCeVa

Leeds United in talks with Rosler

Leeds United have held talks with former Brentford and Wigan boss Uwe Rosler, BBC Sport understands

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PU9AeR

VIDEO: Sunderland survival crucial - Advocaat

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says it is "crucial" that the club ensure their Premier League survival so that they can build for the future.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L6FCmu

King passes 'fit and proper' test

Dave King is free to take up the chairman's role at Rangers after being passed "fit and proper" by the Scottish FA.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FxpPit

Graham part-funds player's operation

A Gateshead player in need of an operation to save his career has been helped by a donation from Sunderland's Danny Graham.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IJbEaE

Mostyn defends ticket price increase

Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn defends an increase in season ticket prices for the club's first Premier League season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1R03Qmn

Wembley sorry for misspelt tickets

Wembley officials apologise to Middlesbrough for spelling their name incorrectly on Championship play-off final tickets.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L5zf2K

Wenger stays quiet on Sterling link

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuses to be drawn on whether he would make a move for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cMBQn8

Italy arrests 50 over match-fixing

Police arrest more than 50 people as part of an investigation into match-fixing in Italian football.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1INVs6t

Ramsey given head coach job at QPR

Relegated Premier League club QPR appoint Chris Ramsey as their head coach on a three-year contract at Loftus Road.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FwzfL1

Winger Wallace to leave Burnley

Ross Wallace will leave relegated Burnley at the end of the season but Michael Duff may stay for a 12th season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PuRdCt

Sterling should stay, says Barnes

Raheem Sterling will not be guaranteed first-team football if he leaves Liverpool, says former Reds winger John Barnes.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EZdBJV

lundi 18 mai 2015

Rivals to blame for loss - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's rivals are "guilty" for the 3-0 defeat at West Brom - for letting them win the title "so early".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Fpq2Cj

Tuesday's gossip column

James Milner to turn down new Man City contract, Jose Mourinho on Barcelona and Real Madrid, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B8EIAz

Napoli 3-2 Cesena

Napoli are in contention for a Champions League place after Dries Mertens scores twice to beat relegated Cesena in Serie A.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cLRDlW

VIDEO: Pulis hails 'great result' for Albion

Manager Tony Pulis is delighted with a "great result" after West Brom beat Chelsea 3-0 at The Hawthorns.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PRXwLf

VIDEO: Rooney Jnr delights Man Utd fans

Wayne Rooney's son Kai shows he has some of his dad's star quality as he poses for photographs and signs an autograph.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1S32Jnj

Sterling 'to ask for Liverpool exit'

Raheem Sterling is expected to tell Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he wants to leave Anfield this summer.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ETmiV2

Depay completes Man Utd medical

PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay completes a medical at Manchester United ahead of his permanent move in June.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ETk6Ni

Hunt brothers free to leave Ipswich

Republic of Ireland internationals Stephen and Noel Hunt are not offered new deals by Ipswich Town.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JU3fOU

'Valdes perfect De Gea replacement'

Manchester United number two Victor Valdes would be the "perfect" replacement for David De Gea, says Raimond van der Gouw.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cLvOTO

Cherries say no to stadium expansion

Bournemouth confirm they will not be expanding their Goldsands Stadium home for their first ever season in the top flight.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EXpxvF

Smith reprimanded for Holmes comment

Arsenal Ladies striker Kelly Smith is reprimanded by the FA after saying Sunderland's Abby Holmes was "not good enough" for the top division.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1c0uPyd

Social media abuse upset me - Ings

Burnley's Danny Ings reveals he has suffered social media abuse from the club's fans before his expected summer departure.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FjRi46

'Weight off shoulders' of Pirates boss

Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke says winning the Conference promotion final "lifted a weight" off his shoulders.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ILTlQz

Uefa to 'ease' FFP rules - Platini

Uefa president Michel Platini says the European governing body will revise its financial rules for club football this summer.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EXhz5N

Koeman appointment a 'masterstroke'

Former Southampton boss Lawrie McMenemy describes last summer's appointment of Ronald Koeman a "masterstroke".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FjONOZ

Violence mars Benfica celebrations

Fans and police clashed as Benfica celebrate a 34th Portuguese league title in Lisbon on Sunday night.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dfi2cS

VIDEO: When the trophy ceremony goes wrong

Football Federation of Australia chairman Frank Lowy avoids serious injury after falling off the stage as he was presenting the A-League trophy.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Fth4G6

'Villas-Boas is anti-football'

Andre Villas-Boas has led Zenit St Petersburg to the Russian title - but his tactics are labelled "boring" & "nauseating".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ILD6Dj

Pittman hopes for Grimsby redemption

Jon-Paul Pittman apologises to Grimsby's fans after his penalty miss in their Conference promotion final defeat.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EdW1QJ

Burnley's Reid announces retirement

Burnley and former Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid announces that he will retire at the end of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1LdhT4I

Fifa sponsors 'must act over Qatar'

Fifa sponsors are being asked by a new campaign grouping to speak out about working conditions at the 2022 World Cup building sites in Qatar.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ESrxo2

VIDEO: Mane & Cattermole into record books

Sadio Mane and Lee Cattermole both wrote themselves into the Premier League record books on the penultimate weekend of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JSMcN3

'We haven't achieved anything yet'

Midfielder Matt Bloomfield keeps BBC Sport up to date with Wycombe's preparations for Saturday's League Two play-off final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QWwogn

Footballer bailed over sex charges

England and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson appears in court charged with sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KfsNJF

VIDEO: What is it like facing Gerrard?

Match of the Day 3 pundits Martin Keown and Phil Neville discuss the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HmuWiT

dimanche 17 mai 2015

Monday's gossip column

Neville backs Di Maria, Schmeichel praise for Pearson, Manchester City warned off De Bruyne, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HbTtVx

Enrique shifts Barca focus to treble

Manager Luis Enrique says Barcelona will focus on completing the treble after sealing a 23rd La Liga title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dccYGh

Vitoria Guimaraes 0-0 Benfica

Benfica seal their 34th Primeira Liga with a goalless draw against Vitoria Guimaraes as Porto are held by Belenenses.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AdR931

Top two in SWPL share six goals

The top of the table clash in the Scottish Womens Premier League ends level as Glasgow City and Hibs share six goals.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A8pIrx

West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1bY9xBj

Espanyol 1-4 Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his seventh hat-trick of the season to give Real Madrid victory at Espanyol on the night their title hopes end.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B62RYG

De Gea has tough choice - Van Gaal

Keeper David De Gea will be tempted to leave Manchester United if Real Madrid try to sign him, says manager Louis van Gaal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RY4Poz

VIDEO: Man Utd were unlucky again - Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes his side were "unlucky" not to come away with three points following their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FrOEfO

VIDEO: Arsenal took over second half - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his team "completely dominated" the second half of their 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JRpTaJ

Monk sad to miss out on Europe

Swansea City boss Garry Monk says he is disappointed his side will not be playing in next season's Europa League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EcWC5g

Bristol Rovers 1-1 Grimsby (5-3 pens)

Bristol Rovers beat Grimsby Town on penalties to win the Conference promotion final and seal their return to the Football League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hl94Y7

FC Ufa 1-1 Zenit St Petersburg

Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas guides Zenit St Petersburg to the Russian Premier League title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RXIBTz

VIDEO: 'Attractive' Man City win pleases Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is happy with his side's performance in their 4-2 victory at Swansea City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B5FKNU

VIDEO: Swansea can match anyone - Monk

Swansea manager Garry Monk says his side can match anyone despite their 3-2 defeat to Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B5GD9d

Champions PSG can improve - Blanc

Manager Laurent Blanc believes there is still room for improvement after Paris St-Germain clinch a third straight French title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PrzBaw

PFA boss wants better drug education

Footballers taking recreational drugs do not appreciate the consequences, says players' union chief Gordon Taylor.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JQUghu

samedi 16 mai 2015

Boca thrown out of Copa Libertadores

Boca Juniors are thrown out of the Copa Libertadores after some of the team's fans sprayed River Plate players with an irritant.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B4Prfu

VIDEO: Gerrard 'very proud' of Reds career

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tells Gary Lineker he is "very proud" of his 17 year Liverpool career after his final Anfield appearance.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HkASsR

Wolves' McCarey fails drug test

Wolves goalkeeper Aaron McCarey is suspended by the club after failing an out-of-competition FA drugs test.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KW9t0V

QPR got it wrong, admits Ferdinand

Queens Park Rangers director of football Les Ferdinand says the relegated club has "got it badly wrong".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IILweH

Swansea City v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Swansea City and Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HhEJXt

Manchester United v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JMA3t8

Terry here because of me - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says "without him", captain John Terry would not still be with the Premier League winners.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AaKGWu

Baxter suspended after drugs test

Sheffield United suspend forward Jose Baxter after he fails an out-of-competition Football Association drugs test.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GfMbnj

VIDEO: Loss dampened occasion - Rodgers

Liverpool manager says that the 3-1 defeat inflicted on his side by Crystal Palace dampened the occasion as Steven Gerrard played his last game at Anfield.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JPUkhl

Gerrard in 'emotional' Reds farewell

Captain Steven Gerrard brings his 17-year Liverpool career to an "emotional" end in his final match at Anfield.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JPRJny

Ings expected to leave - Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche confirms he expects striker Danny Ings to leave the relegated club in the summer.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AamcN8

Like me or lump me, says Pearson

Nigel Pearson believes he has answered his critics by guiding Leicester to Premier League safety with a game to spare.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Aagmv7

Bruce angered by Livermore actions

Steve Bruce, boss of relegation-threatened Hull, says it has been a "terrible week" after Jake Livermore's positive test for cocaine.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A6zeeN

Pregnant Alushi to miss World Cup

Germany midfielder Fatmire Alushi will miss the upcoming Women's World Cup in Canada as she is expecting her first child.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PpSY3S

VIDEO: Safety an unbelievable feeling - Pearson

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson describes securing Premier League safety as an "unbelievable feeling" after a 0-0 draw at Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B3NEXV

VIDEO: Sunderland almost there - Advocaat

Manager Dick Advocaat says Sunderland are "almost there" in their bid to avoid Premier League relegation after a 0-0 home draw with Leicester.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GfkWJR

VIDEO: Burnley are in good shape - Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says the club are in good shape following his side's 0-0 draw against Stoke City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QS9wPe

VIDEO: Mad 10 minutes cost Newcastle - Carver

Newcastle United caretaker manager John Carver believes his side's "mad 10-minute spell" was the reason they fell to defeat to Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KVbMRZ

VIDEO: Martinez delighted with last-gasp win

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is pleased with the composure shown by his side as they came back from a goal down to beat West Ham 2-1 at Upton Park.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EQ0cDW

VIDEO: Bruce hoping for 'one final twist'

Hull City manager Steve Bruce is hoping for "one final, last twist" going into the last Premier League weekend after his side's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cGB9LT

VIDEO: Referee made massive mistake - Allardyce

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is unhappy that referee Kevin Friend did not award his side a penalty during their 2-1 defeat at home to Everton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FftQF8

VIDEO: Guard of honour greets Gerrard

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard receives a guard of honour ahead of his side's Premier League contest against Crystal Palace, his final appearance at Anfield.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EbJYU0

Freiburg 2-1 Bayern Munich

Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on his 500th appearance for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions lose to Freiburg.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A63J4q

Dundee 1-1 Aberdeen

Dundee end a run of five straight defeats, but are denied victory over Aberdeen by a last minute goal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RT7KyE

Norwich 'bottle' delights boss Neil

Norwich manager Alex Neil praises his side's "bottle" after beating rivals Ipswich to reach the Championship play-off final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A9GJkW

Boro deserve top flight - Karanka

Boss Aitor Karanka says Middlesbrough "deserve" to be in the Premier League after reaching the Championship play-off final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PMAXrg

VIDEO: Sherwood: Defeat a rude awakening

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood says the first-half performance of his side during their 6-1 defeat at Southampton was the worst since he joined the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L9dJe1

VIDEO: Koeman on 'unbelievable' Mane hat-trick

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman praises Saido Mane's 'unbelievable' hat-trick after his side's 6-1 demolition of Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L9dH6b

VIDEO: Football pays tribute to Gerrard

Liverpool legends and current Premier League managers pay tribute to Steven Gerrard ahead of his final appearance at Anfield on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PMSJKT

VIDEO: This is Grimsby, this is promotion?

This is England actor and Grimsby Town fan Thomas Turgoose looks ahead to the club's Conference promotion final against Bristol Rovers at Wembley on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GePaMN

St Mirren boss decision 'in 10 days'

St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour expects to have the managerial situation resolved in the next "seven to ten days".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1bWrKzm

Mane scores hat-trick in record time

Southampton winger Sadio Mane scores the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history against Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1e6RPNV

Pulis's record is amazing - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says West Brom boss Tony Pulis has "an amazing record" at keeping clubs in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RTDX92

VIDEO: 'Proud' Gerrard on his biggest Reds regret

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reveals the "biggest regret" of his Reds career to Football Focus.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hf0XJR

Southampton v Aston Villa

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Southampton and Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IAMKtZ

Burnley v Stoke City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Stoke City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A4gdtB

Queens Park Rangers v Newcastle United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B0MnB0

Sunderland v Leicester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Sunderland and Leicester City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HkEEVP

Tottenham Hotspur v Hull City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A4gpsC

West Ham United v Everton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Everton.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A4nxoZ

Liverpool v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1B0VqBW

vendredi 15 mai 2015

Saturday's gossip column

De Gea to leave Manchester United, Manchester City's James Milner eyes Liverpool move, Steven Gerrard tributes, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A5cYSu

Mourinho expects clubs to spend big

Chelsea boss Joe Mourinho says this year's summer spending will be so frantic it will be like a "Wall Street collapse".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Gdl7oJ

Man Utd have De Gea replacement list

Manchester United have already drawn up a list of replacements for keeper David De Gea in case he opts to leave the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Kbjr1i

VIDEO: 'Happy' Mourinho aims to keep squad

Jose Mourinho says his primary aim is to retain his title-winning Chelsea squad during the summer transfer window.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ELECPS

Norwich City v Ipswich Town

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Norwich City and Ipswich Town.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EM1sb2

Atlético Madrid v Barcelona

Defender Gerard Pique says Barcelona's treble-chasing team is "bombproof" as they aim to win the La Liga title on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ELzHhR

Dnipro charged after pitch invasion

Europa League finalists Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk are charged following a pitch invasion after their semi-final win.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1e5ABQZ

Montpellier v Paris Saint Germain

Paris St-Germain are without Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they look to clinch their third successive French Ligue 1 title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RPDhSi

Van Gaal hopes Shaw misses U21 Euros

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he does not want Luke Shaw to play for England at the Euro U21 Championships.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PnXekm

Hull suspend midfielder Livermore

Hull midfielder Jake Livermore is suspended by the club but no official reason is given for the sanction.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1E9xoEI

Aguero 'will not leave Man City'

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero is not intending to leave Manchester City, says manager Manuel Pellegrini.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1e5tV5g

Blatter confirms FBI probe

Fifa chief Sepp Blatter acknowledges an FBI investigation into alleged football corruption, but says he will visit the US.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RPoF5o

St Johnstone v Celtic

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Premiership game between St Johnstone and Celtic.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JhPvzc

VIDEO: Win would be symbolic - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels that victory at against old rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday would be a "symbolic statement".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L792S4

VIDEO: Bruce hoping for 'one last twist'

Hull City manager Steve Bruce says he is hoping for one more twist in the season to save his club from relegation.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Jkx4tK

'Juve must avoid Barca distraction'

Massimiliano Allegri says his Juve side must focus on the Italian double before thinking about the Champions League final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HkUgJ5

New contracts for Puncheon & Delaney

Midfielder Jason Puncheon and defender Damien Delaney sign new Crystal Palace contracts, manager Alan Pardew says.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PKxR71

Newcastle cancel end-of-season party

Newcastle cancel an end-of-season awards night, saying it is "not appropriate" because of their Premier League position.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EL3Xuf

VIDEO: Gerrard is irreplaceable - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says midfielder Steven Gerrard is "irreplaceable" and he calls him a "symbol for the City".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A4vjPM

QPR not barred from Championship

The Football League will allow Queens Park Rangers to play in the Championship next season despite their legal battle.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ROyv7u

VIDEO: Depay dream to be 'best in the world'

Manchester United's new £31m player Memphis Depay tells Football Focus he has "a dream to be the best player in the world".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1bU3VIr

Hull not met expectations - Bruce

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says his relegation-threatened side have not lived up to "expectations" this season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A4fQPr

Beckford among 13 let go at Bolton

Championship side Bolton release 13 players but offer new contracts to four players.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L6impr

Gerrard exit not permanent – Rodgers

Steven Gerrard's exit from Liverpool will not be permanent, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JMwrHD

Cech can talk to clubs - agent

Keeper Petr Cech could be set to leave Chelsea with his agent saying he has been allowed to "talk to interested parties".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1E8I6LM

VIDEO: Fan trouble sees Boca game abandoned

The second leg of the Copa Libertadores last-16 tie between Boca Juniors and River Plate was suspended on Thursday after River players were targeted with pepper spray at half-time.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1E8I6LG

Boca fans spray River Plate players

Four River Plate players are taken to hospital after being sprayed with an irritant by Boca Juniors fans in the Copa Libertadores.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1d1rVuK

jeudi 14 mai 2015

Friday's gossip column

Manchester United to sell Van Persie and Di Maria to make room for Bale, Arsenal eye Schmeichel, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RLj0ND

No-one safe at Spurs - Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino suggests "no-one is sure" they will stay at Spurs as he looks to build a stronger side for 2015-16.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cBxb7f

Dnipro & Sevilla reach Europa final

Dnipro and Sevilla reach the Europa League final after victories over Napoli and Fiorentina respectively.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HgkFET

Lawless charged with match betting

Partick Thistle's Steven Lawless faces a Scottish FA gambling charge for allegedly betting on more than 500 matches.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PlSCv2

Argentine football halted after death

Domestic matches in Argentina are suspended this weekend after a player dies from a head injury sustained in a game.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1GadC1Z

VIDEO: Gerrard 'dreading' final Anfield game

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he is "dreading" his final match at Anfield and expects the fixture to be emotional.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JLfEEJ

Chelsea recruit Brazilian Nathan

Brazilian midfielder Nathan will join Chelsea on 1 July after signing from Atletico Paranaense for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PlPfEu

Villa fined £200k for pitch invasions

Aston Villa are fined £200,000 for pitch invasions at the FA Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cAkNo4

Redfearn future remains unclear

Returned Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino says he will take his time before deciding whether to retain Neil Redfearn as boss.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A2Ctnp

Blackpool charged for pitch invasion

Blackpool are charged for failing to fulfil their abandoned game against Huddersfield, with the result staying as 0-0.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EH8D4m

Foxes' James could be out until 2016

Leicester City midfielder Matty James is expected to be out for up to nine months with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1e3gyCE

'Jose texted to say I'd won title'

Andre Schurrle says he learned he was a Premier League title winner after receiving a surprise text message from Jose Mourinho.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EGVEQd

Footballer Carlisle gets driving ban

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle is banned from driving for three years after admitting drink driving.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cXGBeb

Middlesbrough v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship play-off semi-final second leg between Middlesbrough and Brentford.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cXGzmz

AUDIO: Massimo Cellino press conference

Listen to live BBC Radio Leeds coverage of Massimo Cellino and Adam Pearson's press conference

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EHu58v

Manchester United posts £2.9m loss

Manchester United reports a £2.9m loss for the first three months of the year but raises its full-year forecast.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ID7gs6

Sunderland can cope, says Larsson

Seb Larsson says Sunderland can handle the pressure of battling to retain Premier League football next season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ID9vM7

Frustrated Barker eyes Championship

Ex-Derby captain Shaun Barker is frustrated to have been released but is confident he can still play in the Championship.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Jgt51o

Spurs' Friedel to end 21-year career

Tottenham's 43-year-old goalkeeper Brad Friedel announces he will retire at the end of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1L3EyAq

VIDEO: FA tackles lack of Asian players

The Football Association has published its first ever plan on how to tackle the lack of British Asians in football.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JJTyCv

La Liga season allowed to continue

The Spanish football season will be allowed to finish as the Royal Spanish Football Federation's suspension is lifted.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1A2sRc6

Ramsey to find out fate next week

Chris Ramsey says he will discover "within a week" whether he will continue as manager of relegated QPR.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HiSw34

Defender Baines has ankle operation

Everton left-back Leighton Baines has ankle surgery, ruling him out of England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KMur2b

Clyne contract talks 'in good place'

Southampton director of football Les Reed says contract talks with right-back Nathaniel Clyne are "in a good place".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JJLOk7

VIDEO: Kuwait concede woeful own goal

An own goal from Mohammad Al Azmi earns Riffa a 2-1 win over Kuwait in Group D of the 2015 AFC Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JJJGZt

Southend United v Stevenage

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's League Two play-off semi-final second leg between Southend and Stevenage.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1REkGby

Wycombe Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's League Two game between Wycombe Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IB5FTN

mercredi 13 mai 2015

Alderweireld unsure on Saints future

Toby Alderweireld says Southampton are in pole position to sign him from parent club Atletico Madrid.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HeYZJp

I regret not winning title - Gerrard

Outgoing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he feels the pain of never winning the Premier League title.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EF3MAH

Thursday's gossip column

Pellegrini to remain at Man City, Depay wants to emulate Ronaldo, QPR will not sell Austin cheaply, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cy921s

Winning goal 'bittersweet' for Morata

Juventus striker Alvaro Morata says it was "strange" to knock his former side Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cy4JmO

Forfar Athletic 3-1 Alloa

Forfar have a two-goal advantage over Alloa after Michael Travis' late goal in the first-leg of their play-off final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G5ZW8b

Hull owner rejected offers for club

Hull City owner Assem Allam says he has had offers to sell the Premier League club, but he has rejected them.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KKfJsu

Man Utd to seal £31m Depay deal

Manchester United are set to sign Netherlands winger Memphis Depay next week for a fee which could rise to £31m.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hhmlkp

Barcelona FC to face tax fraud trial

A Spanish judge has ordered Barcelona football club to stand trial over claims they tried to mislead tax authorities during the transfer of Brazilian star Neymar.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Hh7tT1

VIDEO: The tackle that left Smith 'furious'

Arsenal Ladies' Kelly Smith says she is "furious" after this tackle by Abby Holmes in last month's 4-1 win over Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IBojL8

'Unhappy Falcao could leave Man Utd'

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is "unhappy" at Manchester United and could leave, according to his mother.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G6DAn9

Tahiti FA's Temarii banned by Fifa

Ex-Fifa executive committee member Reynald Temarii is banned for eight years for accepting money from Mohamed bin Hammam.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HdMcHa

Court to make La Liga strike ruling

Spain's footballers will find out on Thursday if their planned strike to halt the La Liga season can legally go ahead.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ECzoXA

Boss Liverani departs Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient manager Fabio Liverani leaves the club by mutual consent following their relegation from League One.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PGzpz4

Preston and Spireites charged by FA

Preston and Chesterfield are charged by the FA for failing to control their players in an orderly fashion during Sunday's game.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cwOKpe

Hillsborough 'like walking into hell'

A former police officer who saw the body of the Hillsborough disaster's youngest victim has described the scene as "like walking into hell".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cwa0eF

Charlton deny move for striker Mboyo

Charlton Athletic deny reports linking them with a move for Genk striker Ilombe Mboyo, who is a convicted rapist.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1E59TN6

Hot tub blaze at footballer's home

A blaze breaks out at the home of Manchester United footballer Chris Smalling after his hot tub caught fire.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1G5RKot

Arrests at Manchester U-21s derby

Three people are arrested after reports of crowd trouble during the Manchester under-21s derby at Old Trafford.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EAZBpE

Chesterfield set to appoint Saunders

Chesterfield are set to appoint Dean Saunders as their new boss following Paul Cook's departure for Portsmouth.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JchlwY

Yeung loses money-laundering appeal

Carson Yeung, the former chairman of Birmingham City, loses an appeal against his conviction for money laundering.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RCToCq

mardi 12 mai 2015

Messi as good as Pele - Guardiola

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola compares Lionel Messi to Brazil legend Pele after Barcelona reached the Champions League final.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1AV1Rqd

Wednesday's gossip column

Petr Cech in talks with Besiktas, Cristiano Ronaldo's Real future in doubt, Saints aim to keep Nathaniel Clyne, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HcpeQw

Two held over Oldham boss threats

Two people are arrested over alleged death threats against Oldham Athletic's manager.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QGN9Mr

Ramirez misses Hull's last two games

Hull's Gaston Ramirez will miss his side's last two games with a hamstring injury and Mo Diame undergoes knee surgery.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dZSHDS

Racist abuse 'hurts and breaks you'

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says racist abuse "breaks" players and wants tougher sanctions brought in.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1RAKiGs

'Grealish must follow his heart'

Jack Grealish must not play for the Republic of Ireland "if his heart's not in it", says ex-international Kevin Kilbane.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cOQ9rQ

VIDEO: Grealish absence 'disappoints' O'Neill

Martin O'Neill's hopes of giving a first Republic of Ireland call-up to Jack Grealish are frustrated as the Aston Villa midfielder turns down a call-up for the games against England and Scotland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KFJKtq

Kirby 'surprised' at England call-up

Reading striker Fran Kirby says she was surprised to be included in the England squad for the 2015 Women's World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FivLMd

Gerrard tickets selling for £1,300

Tickets for Steven Gerrard's final home game for Liverpool this weekend have been selling for more than £1,300.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ExZ4Vp

Rodriguez signs new Southampton deal

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, who has been out injured for more than a year, signs a new contract with the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dZaw65

Tributes 'overwhelm' Nicot family

The father of Tim Nicot thanks his club for organising a tribute to the 23-year-old, who died following a cardiac arrest.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1HeRULN

Bale agent talks too much - Ancelotti

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti tells Gareth Bale's agent to "stay quiet" after he claimed the Welshman was not being passed to.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1H13THs

Hillsborough inquests in new phase

The Hillsborough inquests enter a new phase, hearing the individual stories of what happened on the day to the 96 fans who died in the disaster.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1FfOLuR

Leeds United transfer embargo lifted

Leeds United have their transfer embargo lifted after six months according to chairman Massimo Cellino, BBC Radio Leeds reports.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1EwC9cU

Grealish not named in Republic squad

Jack Grealish is not included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their games against England and Scotland.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PEfbWB

Cook appointed Portsmouth manager

Portsmouth appoint Chesterfield boss Paul Cook as their new manager two days after the Spireites were knocked out of the League One play-offs.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1csjHux

VIDEO: Delightful dummy and best WSL goals

Watch a round-up of the best of the action from week six of the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F47AxU

VIDEO: Loss unlucky and undeserved - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the 1-0 Premier League defeat by Swansea was unlucky and undeserved.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QD7Kl0

VIDEO: 'Australian started Bradford City fire'

A former detective, who was part of the team investigating the Bradford City Fire in 1985, says police have always known the identity of the person who may have accidentally started the fire.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ry4qJb

lundi 11 mai 2015

Cooper hails 'freak' Swindon win

Swindon boss Mark Cooper describes his side's thrilling 7-6 play-off semi-final victory as a "freak" and "ridiculous".

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1cLJTBi

Tuesday's gossip column

Inter Milan want Yaya Toure, Man City keen to sign Saido Berahino and Kevin De Bruyne, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QDk6ta

Monk dismisses Wenger criticism

Swansea manager Garry Monk defends his side after Arsenal's Arsene Wenger criticised their tactics in the Swans' win.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1zUcmyF

'FA can still improve childcare'

Katie Chapman says the FA can still improve childcare support after being called up by England for the Women's World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dYbU8X

VIDEO: Swansea adapt for big games - Monk

Swansea manager Garry Monk says his team can adapt to any kind of game after they completed a league double over Arsenal this season with a 1-0 win.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Ey44bx

QPR challenge Football League rules

QPR reveal they have begun legal proceedings against the Football League, a day after being relegated to the Championship.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PeBU0B

VIDEO: Mourinho tried to sign Gerrard three times

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Steven Gerrard, who he takes on as a player for the final time when Chelsea host Liverpool on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1KRHIqR

Who is in England's World Cup squad?

Four former internationals analyse the strengths of Mark Sampson's squad for the Women's World Cup in Canada

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PyZNed

Oldham boss Kelly gets death threat

New Oldham manager Darren Kelly receives a death threat, which has been reported to the police by the club.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1QCmBfp

VIDEO: England aim for 'special' World Cup

England manager Mark Sampson and captain Steph Houghton are both confident their team can do well at this summer's World Cup in Canada.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1H9VTq9

VIDEO: Gerrard among 'best of generation'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers pays tribute to Steven Gerrard as "one of the best of his generation" after the Reds' 1-1 draw at champions Chelsea.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JA687k

VIDEO: Missed warnings: The Bradford fire

BBC documentary Missed Warnings speaks to some of the people who were at Bradford City's Valley Parade on 11 May 1985 when a fire took the lives of 56 fans.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1IvFBcN

VIDEO: Future still bright for QPR - Ramsey

Queens Park Rangers boss Chris Ramsey says "the future is bright" for the club despite being relegated from the Premier League after a 6-0 defeat at Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1E0wPwR

VIDEO: Is Guardiola heading to Man City?

Match of the Day 2 Extra pundits Amy Lawrence, John Murray and Neil Lennon discuss whether Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola could take charge at Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1PziCOg

Court could decide on La Liga strike

A Spanish court could decide on Wednesday if the strike affecting the end of La Liga season is legal.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rvoig7

Arsenal v Swansea City

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Swansea City.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1dV8SSR

Swindon Town v Sheffield United

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's League One game between Swindon Town and Sheffield United.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1JBpEjW

VIDEO: Bradford City fire remembered

BBC Sport looks back at the Bradford City fire disaster that claimed the lives of 56 spectators when a stand became engulfed in flames on 11 May 1985.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1F1kHQe

Boateng and Sam suspended by Schalke

Schalke suspend Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam indefinitely in the aftermath of Sunday's 2-0 loss at Cologne.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1Rv55Ly

Chapman in England World Cup squad

Katie Chapman is included in England's squad for the 2015 Women's World Cup after a five-year absence from international duty.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/1ItFzUk