Dementia in football: Phase out heading in game, says Terry Butcher

Former England defender Terry Butcher calls for the gradual phasing out of heading in football to prevent "catastrophic" head injuries.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3mcbr7P

Carla Ward: The journey of Aston Villa's 'big kid' manager

Who is Aston Villa's "big kid" manager Carla Ward who has led them to an unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3F4KtaV

Sparta Prague 1-0 Rangers: Steven Gerrard 'not surprised' at Glen Kamara booing

Steven Gerrard says not enough is being done to tackle racism after Glen Kamara was booed and sent off in the 1-0 Europa League defeat to Sparta Prague.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3imGrkv

'Kane's back and scoring goals' - but have Tottenham just papered over the cracks?

Does Harry Kane's Europa Conference League hat-trick paper over the cracks for Nuno Espirito Santo's side?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3olXfvK

Zorya Luhansk 0-3 Roma: Chris Smalling and Tammy Abraham score in win

English pair Chris Smalling and Tammy Abraham both score as Roma beat Zorya Luhansk in the Europa Conference League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AX7qKQ

Brazil legend Pele leaves hospital after surgery

Brazil legend Pele is released from hospital after undergoing surgery for a colon tumour.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m8mgb4

Tottenham 5-1 NS Mura: Harry Kane comes off bench to score hat-trick

Harry Kane comes off the bench to score a hat-trick as Tottenham record their first Europa Conference League win with victory over NS Mura.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ojDfK8

Celtic 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen: Scottish side punished by ruthless visitors

A promising Celtic start was undermined by defensive lapses as Bayer Leverkusen ruthlessly punished their hosts to take victory in their Europa League meeting in Glasgow.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39VvS38

Marseille 0-0 Galatasaray: Fan violence interrupts Europa League draw

Fan violence interrupts Marseille's Europa League draw with Galatasaray with play stopping for around eight minutes at Stade Velodrome.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m6WNP6

Paul Riley: NWSL coach sacked after sexual misconduct allegations

National Women's Soccer League side North Carolina Courage sack English coach Paul Riley following allegations of sexual misconduct.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ut4LGe

Premier League predictions: Lawro v MMA star and Man Utd fan Michael 'Venom' Page, aka MVP

Mark Lawrenson takes on MMA star and Man Utd fan Michael 'Venom' Page, aka MVP, to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kSLV8m

Mark Clattenburg: Former referee criticised for comments about female officials

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg criticised for saying female referees in football may have to choose between between their careers or having children.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Y8trYE

Watch the goals as Hibs beat Hearts on historic night for women's game

Watch the goals as Hibernian beat Hearts 3-0 at Easter Road in front of a record crowd for a Scottish women's domestic fixture.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2YcfUzv

England: Huge competition for places is driving performances - Gareth Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate says "huge competition for places is driving performances" after naming his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3onZOxo

Ronald Koeman sacking by Barcelona 'only a matter of time' - Guillem Balague

Barcelona are set to sack manager Ronald Koeman and it could even happen before they next play, says Guillem Balague.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3olGlNL

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Cameroon striker has best minutes-per-goal ratio in Europe

A surprise African name is top of the charts when it comes to minutes-per-goal in the top five European leagues this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39Siqgy

England: Fikayo Tomori, Ollie Watkins and Aaron Ramsdale named in Gareth Southgate's squad for World Cup qualifiers

Gareth Southgate recalls defender Fikayo Tomori, striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to his England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2WpNiBR

Republic of Ireland: Seamus Coleman to miss Azerbaijan game as Wigan striker Will Keane earns call-up

Seamus Coleman is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan as Wigan striker Will Keane earns a first call-up.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3upn9zE

Peter Etebo: Watford midfielder out for up to five months with injury

Watford midfielder Peter Etebo could be out for five months because of a quad injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zQ00ri

FA Cup qualifying: Curzon Ashton boss on bereavement and mental health

Curzon Ashton boss Steve Cunningham talks about how losing his daughter at birth prompted him to raise awareness around men's mental health.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3oqEaZz

England: World Cup qualifier against Austria to be hosted in Stadium of Light

England's women's team will host Austria at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Saturday 27 November in their penultimate 2023 World Cup qualifier.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kS16hU

Fantasy football tips: 'I've done it - I've played my wildcard in gameweek seven'

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball explains why he has taken the big decision to play his fantasy football wildcard earlier than planned.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AVwnX3

'A club on the rise' - so why do deep divisions between West Ham fans & owners remain?

As West Ham continue to excel on the field, BBC Sport's Simon Stone takes a look at why there are sill big divisions between some fans and the club's owners.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CSYKp6

Liverpool v Manchester City: Watch Match of the Day's rewind of Reds' 4-3 win in 2018

Was this the best Liverpool v Manchester City game in recent years? Relive the Reds' 4-3 win at Anfield in 2018 before the sides' Premier League encounter on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3D3czSd

MOTDx: Emile Smith Rowe says wearing Arsenal's number 10 shirt 'means the world'

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe tells MOTDx's Michael Timbs that wearing the Gunners' number 10 shirt is "the best feeling in the world".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3urbjVC

Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd match-winner brings reminder of glory days

Cristiano Ronaldo's match-winner against Villarreal in the Champions League at Old Trafford on Wednesday had Manchester United fans thinking back to more successful times.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ik5Dbo

Sparta Prague v Rangers: No concerns over Glen Kamara for Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has "no apprehension" over Glen Kamara in Thursday's Europa League game against Sparta Prague after last season's fractious tie with city rivals Slavia.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3opb1Op

Premier League 'abused position' in Newcastle takeover, tribunal hears

The Premier League was "improperly influenced" by other clubs before blocking the takeover of Newcastle United, a tribunal hears.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ooF7BD

Legia Warsaw v Leicester: Kelechi Iheanacho missing over travel documents issue

Kelechi Iheanacho is ruled out of Leicester's Europa League Group C trip to Legia Warsaw because of an issue with his travel documents.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zUoi3x

West Ham: Club unveil statue in honour of 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup win

West Ham unveil a statue at the London Stadium in honour of the club's historic 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup success.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3mcWMt0

Tottenham Hotspur v NS Mura: Steven Bergwijn out for hosts with ankle injury

Tottenham will be without forward Steven Bergwijn when they host Slovenian side NS Mura in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ojDfK8

West Ham United v Rapid Vienna

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between West Ham United and Rapid Vienna.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ulLNRT

Tottenham have belief to overcome bad run, says Nuno

Nuno Espirito Santo says his Tottenham side have "belief" despite a run of three Premier League defeats, adding that "in these moments, we have to stick together".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3FdqxD1

Northern Ireland Women: IFA sets out full-time plans for Kenny Shiels' side ahead of Euro 2022

Plans are unveiled for Northern Ireland's senior women's team to move to a full-time set-up ahead of the Euro 2022 finals next summer.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39MOceP

Nuno Espirito Santo: Not the time to panic after losing run, says Tottenham boss

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he is not panicking after a run of three Premier League defeats.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3mcdeK6

Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen: Can hosts tame 'new Havertz' Florian Wirtz?

Can Celtic tame Germany wonderkid Florian Wirtz in Thursday's Europa League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ARlMMM

Premier League: Restrictions could be curbed for clubs with high vaccination rates

The Premier League aims to "reward" clubs whose coronavirus vaccination rates are high.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zXQ0fS

Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Manchester United defender given two-match ban for Champions League red card

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is given a two-match ban by Uefa for his sending off during Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Young Boys.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3um1Uic

Granit Xhaka: Arsenal midfielder faces three months out with knee injury

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka faces three months out after sustaining a knee injury in the north London derby win against Tottenham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kQWp8g

Yerson Mosquera: Wolves defender to have surgery after hamstring injury

Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera is ruled out for up to five months after sustaining a hamstring injury that requires surgery.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ulkHdz

Leigh Griffiths: Dundee striker charged by Scottish FA over flare kick

Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths has been charged with excessive misconduct by the Scottish FA after apparently kicking a flare into a stand of fans.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XWLL6W

Champions League: Lionel Messi is 'unstoppable', says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is "unstoppable" when "he can run and be close to the ball" after the Argentine scores his first Paris St-Germain goal against City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AYCzh2

Juventus: Why has Allegri struggled on Juve return?

Max Allegri's Juventus side take on Chelsea on Wednesday, with the manager struggling to make an early impact after returning to Turin.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kPPsUX

Women's FA Cup: 2020-21 competition returns after four months

The 2020-21 Women's FA Cup returns with the quarter-finals, four months after the fifth round was played.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AQByYb

Women's Super League: Best goals including Hanna Bennison's 'fabulous finish'

Watch the best goals from the latest round of the Women's Super League including a "fabulous finish" from Hanna Bennison for Everton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Zv3jrl

Transfer rumours: Tielemans, McKennie, Danjuma, Onana, Diaz, Saint-Maximin, Martial

Tielemans on Barcelona and Real Madrid radars, West Ham in McKennie talks, Liverpool monitoring Danjuma, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CWsjGm

'Unstoppable' Lionel Messi ends 'desperate' goal search for PSG against Man City

Lionel Messi's first PSG goal was the moment European football had been waiting for and the one Pep Guardiola knew was probably "unstoppable".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3up5gkv

Liverpool: Manager Jurgen Klopp expects Manchester City will want to 'strike back'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects a Manchester City backlash when the Premier League's top two meet at Anfield on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ov4odt

AC Milan 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez scores late penalty winner against 10-man AC Milan

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez scores a winning penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time against 10-man AC Milan.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AUyYQT

RB Leipzig 1-2 Club Bruges: Bundesliga club suffer second successive loss

RB Leipzig suffer a second successive Champions League Group A defeat with a surprise home loss to Belgian side Club Bruges.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3umZLDa

Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League team from an unrecognised state

Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kMVu8z

Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win

Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZGPV3C

Cardiff City 0-4 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies power to top of Championship

West Bromwich Albion move top of the Championship by thrashing a woeful Cardiff City 4-0 in the Welsh capital.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zJSKNv

Huddersfield Town 3-2 Blackburn Rovers: Danny Ward double earns Terriers thrilling win

Danny Ward's double helps Huddersfield end Blackburn's five-match unbeaten run after a pulsating second half.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XZQqEQ

Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces 'very important' Champions League game

Can Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shake off a difficult set of results in the Champions League?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ifZv3H

Italy v Argentina: Euro 2020 winners to face Copa America champions in intercontinental match

European champions Italy will face Copa America winners Argentina next June in the first of three editions of the intercontinental match.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m49gmJ

Women's FA Cup: More challenges in five games than an entire season for Man City, says Taylor

As the 2020-21 Women's FA Cup resumes on Wednesday, Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor says the holders have faced more challenges in their first five games than they would in an entire season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uhmRuG

Roger Hunt: Watch England striker's three 1966 World Cup goals

Relive Roger Hunt's three goals for England at the 1966 World Cup against Mexico and France.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ATlmp1

Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain out for 'few weeks' with calf a injury

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is facing a "few weeks" out with a calf injury, says boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ukc6b4

Juventus v Chelsea: We need to 'respect' Juventus - Tuchel

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Juventus and Chelsea.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ARxE10

Chelsea: N'Golo Kante tests positive for coronavirus & will isolate

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante tests positive for coronavirus and will miss Wednesday's Champions League tie with Juventus.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EXgJN3

Roger Hunt obituary: 'Gentleman, modest and one of Liverpool's greatest'

Roger Hunt played with a willingness and desire for football's dirty work, but was a truly outstanding striker for club and country, writes Phil McNulty.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zOT6Tg

Scotland: Scott McTominay and Stuart Armstrong return for World Cup qualifying double-header

Midfielders Scott McTominay and Stuart Armstrong return to the Scotland squad for next month's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Israel and Faroe Islands.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3oiXlUS

Northern Ireland: Jonny Evans back for World Cup qualifiers

Leicester City defender Jonny Evans return to the Northern Ireland squad for October's World Cup qualifiers in Switzerland and Bulgaria.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EXZD1w

La Liga: 'What a strike!' Inigo Perez tops La Liga best goals with long-range free kick

Watch the best goals from the weekend's La Liga matches including a brilliant strike from CA Osasuna's Inigo Perez.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Zyzpm5

Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83

Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt dies at the age of 83, the Premier League club announces.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AQqOZF

Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward expected to miss Wales qualifiers with injury

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is expected to be absent because of injury when Wales manager Robert Page names his squad for October World Cup Qualifiers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ieRaxo

Manchester United: It's time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to prove himself as an elite-level manager - Micah Richards

BBC pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to show signs of progress when he takes on Villarreal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3F1qIRo

Steve McClaren: Derby County technical director steps down

Steve McClaren has stepped down as technical director at Derby County a week after the club entered administration.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3idG5wo

The Antiques Roadshow team value Scottish Cup trophy

The Antiques Roadshow team value the Scottish Cup, discuss the slight damage that "man-handling" footballers have done, and the history of Andrew Watson, the first black international footballer.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39Ga0sw

Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Vieira says draw 'difficult to accept'

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says he is "gutted" following his side's 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion after Neal Maupay's 95th-minute equaliser.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m3yXUG

Crystal Palace 1 Brighton: Potter says late equaliser for Brighton 'feels like a win'

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Graham Potter says it's an "amazing feeling" to draw with Crystal Palace after Neal Maupay scored a 95th-minute equaliser.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XXKYmB

Steven Taylor retires because of impact of coronavirus quarantines

Former Newcastle defender Steven Taylor retires from professional football, saying he wants "a normal life" after extended periods of quarantine with A-League side Wellington Phoenix.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Y6zWLB

Transfer rumours: Phillips, Rice, Porro, Kessie, Isco, Jovic, Davies, De Ligt

Manchester United turn attention to Phillips, West Ham plan to sell Rice, Everton want Real Madrid pair Isco and Jovic, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3oe3K3y

Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Neal Maupay scores dramatic equaliser

Neal Maupay scores a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time as Brighton grab a point against old rivals Crystal Palace.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AKswMk

European Super League: Uefa ends legal fight against Barcelona, Juventus & Real Madrid

Uefa ends its legal fight against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m2sI3s

Argentina select three Premier League players for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina select three Premier League players for October's World Cup qualifiers despite the country remaining on the UK's travel red list.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39EyO4e

Tottenham: Nuno Espirito Santo appointment 'turning into a nightmare'

Three defeats in a row means the pressure is increasing on Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo, says Chris Sutton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zSdkeY

Bolton 'doing right thing' by cutting betting links, says chief executive

Bolton cut its betting links because it "didn't need to be part" of a market where adverts are "rammed down our throats", says chief executive Neil Hart.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39HtT2r

Fuel supply: Non-league football matches hit by shortages

More than 35 non-league football matches are postponed due to the shortage of fuel in some areas.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m61DMC

Jaap Stam: FC Cincinnati announce they have sacked former Manchester United defender

Former Manchester United Jaap Stam has been sacked as the head coach of MLS side FC Cincinnati.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39HVXmi

Porto v Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp says Reds' defence is 'not a concern'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says their defensive display against Brentford is "not a concern" before the Reds face Porto in their second Champions League group game.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uoo2Zu

PSG: Mauricio Pochettino plays down Kylian Mbappe-Neymar dispute

Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino plays down any falling-out between Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EYaSas

Spennymoor Town and Team Solon play first 11-a-side football match with heading restrictions

Two teams of current and former professionals play the first adult 11-a-side match with heading restrictions to raise awareness of dementia in football.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lWzRSM

Paris St-Germain v Manchester City: Messi expected to be in PSG squad

Lionel Messi is likely to be in Paris St-Germain's squad to face Manchester City on Tuesday after recovering from a knee injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m9g6aS

Women's Super League: Watch Pernille Harder's superb goal for Chelsea v Man Utd

Watch as Pernille Harder scores a brilliant solo goal for Chelsea during their 6-1 victory over Manchester United in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ESKQ8q

Barcelona 3-0 Levante: Ansu Fati scores on La Liga return

Watch highlights of Barcelona's comfortable 3-0 victory over Levante as Ansu Fati scores on his return from a long-term injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CQNjyw

PSG v Man City: Will Lionel Messi break goal drought against Pep Guardiola's side?

Messi has six goals in four games against Guardiola but is yet to settle in Paris - will he end his PSG drought against Man City on Tuesday?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kLYAJW

Teen charged with racially abusing Aston Villa's Tyreik Wright

The 17-year-old is accused of sending an abusive message to winger Tyreik Wright online.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ANcPDZ

Dementia in football: How does a match with 'no heading' work?

A charity 11-a-side match with limits on heading was held at Spennymoor Town to raise awareness of the risk of dementia in footballers - so how did it work?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3iawLJS

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners have had false dawns before but maybe this is different - Keown

Ex-Gunners defender Martin Keown explains why Arsenal's derby win over Tottenham could turn out to be especially important for manager Mikel Arteta.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3idk54P

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: How 'emphatic' Arsenal destroyed rivals Spurs

Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas break down Arsenal's "emphatic" 3-1 victory over rivals Tottenham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CPKFcg

Arsenal 5-0 Man City: Kim Little scores twice as hosts go top of Women's Super League

Watch highlights as goals from Vivianne Miedema, Katie McCabe, Leah Williamson and a double from Kim Little helps Arsenal thrash Manchester City to go top of the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XQ69GC

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Aston Villa: Emily Gielnek scores only goal in Villa win

Watch highlights as Emily Gielnek's delightful dinked finish gives Aston Villa victory over Brighton & Hove Albion and moves them up to second in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zKfRaE

Scottish Premiership: Watch all of Saturday's top-flight goals

Watch all the goals from Saturday's Scottish Premiership wins for Rangers, Hearts and Motherwell.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XTpibf

Sportscene analysis: Should Rangers' McLaughlin have been sent off?

Sportscene pundits Chris Iwelumo and James McFadden unpick the decision to book Rangers goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin for his foul on Dundee's Paul McMullan on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uaEUCQ

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners defeat north London rivals at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal score three times in the opening 35 minutes as they beat north London rivals Tottenham at a jubilant Emirates Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EMnlOd

Raul Jimenez: Wolves striker scores first goal since life-threatening head injury

Raul Jimenez scores his first goal in 336 days after life-threatening head injury as Wolves beat Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CSn6j5

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says her side 'are miles better than last year' after 6-1 win at Man Utd

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes believes her side are "miles better than last year" after a 6-1 WSL demolition of Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ubSNke

Celtic 1-1 Dundee United: Hosts' poor league start continues

Injury-hit Celtic's troubled start in the Scottish Premiership continues as Dundee United held on for a point.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lUG8yi

Barcelona 3-0 Levante: Teenager Ansu Fati scores on return from injury

Ansu Fati strikes on return as Barcelona ease pressure on absent manager Ronald Koeman with a comfortable victory over winless Levante.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ug8cjC

Hibernian 1-0 St Johnstone: Martin Boyle penalty moves side to within point of top

Hibernian move back to within a point of the Scottish Premiership summit thanks to Martin Boyle's controversial penalty against 10-man St Johnstone.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kFtK5M

Southampton 0-1 Wolves: Bruno Lage credits supporters for giving players confidence

Wolves manager Bruno Lage pays tribute to his side's supporters for giving them confidence to secure a 1-0 win away at Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3oauB0K

Southampton 0-1 Wolves: Ralph Hasenhuttl says Saints' defending was 'naive'

Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says Southampton's defending for Raul Jimenez's winning goal was "naive" during their 1-0 defeat by Wolves.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uep0XV

Southampton 0-1 Wolves: Raul Jimenez scores his first goal since suffering fractured skull

Raul Jimenez scores his first goal since suffering a career-threatening fractured skull as Wolves win at Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3mhKyj9

Juventus 3-2 Sampdoria: Paulo Dybala scores but leaves pitch in tears because of injury

Juventus defeat Sampdoria to earn a second successive league victory and climb into the top half of Serie A.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m29nzm

Man Utd 1-6 Chelsea: Sam Kerr scores twice in dominant win

Watch highlights as Chelsea thrash Manchester United 6-1 with Fran Kirby, Pernille Harder and Sam Kerr among the scorers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39Cc1pN

SWPL: Celtic beat Hibs with last-gasp winner

Charlie Wellings' 91st-minute goal earns Celtic the win that continued their unbeaten start to the domestic season and knocked Hibernian off the top of the SWPL.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZA0TYE

Manchester United 1-6 Chelsea: Kirby scores 50th WSL goal in emphatic win

Chelsea issue a statement of intent to their Women's Super League title rivals as the champions ruthlessly end Manchester United's unbeaten start to the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ufMko9

St Mirren 3-2 Aberdeen: Paisley side capitalise on Teddy Jenks' red card for first win

St Mirren capitalised on Teddy Jenks' second-half red card to come back to beat Aberdeen and record a first Scottish Premiership win.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uhxYUn

WSL: Fran Kirby scores her 50th WSL goal to put Chelsea 1-0 up against Man Utd

Watch as Fran Kirby taps in her 50th WSL goal against Manchester United, putting Chelsea 1-0 up.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3COhczu

Bruno Fernandes will take penalty again 'without fear or dread'

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes says he will step up for a penalty again "without fear or dread" after missing a spot-kick at the end of Saturday's 1-0 Premier League defeat by Aston Villa.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ua2FLi

WSL: Shelina Zadorsky wants to bring feeling of Olympic success back to Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur captain Shelina Zadorsky tells the Women's Football Show she wants to bring the feeling of success she had winning gold at Tokyo 2020 back to Spurs.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39C9Our

Fulham celebrate goal with fan Rhys Porter, 13, after he was abused online.

Fulham's players celebrate their goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bristol City with Rhys Porter, a 13-year-old fan who was abused online.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2WgmnZi

Watch: Chelsea forward Fran Kirby on backflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamas

Backflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamas - find out how Chelsea forward Fran Kirby rates her team-mates before their game against Manchester United on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o9Qtcy

Everton 3-1 Birmingham City: Everton beat Birmingham for first win of season

Watch highlights as Everton beat Birmingham City 3-1 in the Women's Super League for their first win of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3odzYw9

Transfer rumours: Ramsey, Leno, Kulusevski, Kante, Chiesa, Soyuncu

Juventus prepared to sell Ramsey in January, Inter want Arsenal's Leno, Chelsea willing to part ways with Kante, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3i7UZVb

Leeds United 1-2 West Ham United: Hammers got there in the end - David Moyes

West Ham United manager David Moyes says his side "got there in the end" as Michail Antonio's 90th-minute goal earned them a late win at Elland Road.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CInlNq

Leeds United 1-2 West Ham United: Marcelo Bielsa says draw would have been fair

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa says his side deserved a draw against West Ham after Michail Antonio's late winner cost them a point at Elland Road.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uaQb65

Leicester City 2-2 Burnley: Brendan Rodgers pleased for 'classy' Jamie Vardy'

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers describes Jamie Vardy as "classy" after the Foxes striker recovered from scoring an own goal to score twice against Burnley and salvage a draw.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CMAzZz

Leicester City 2-2 Burnley: Sean Dyche wants Clarets to convert draws into wins

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says they must turn their performances into "more than a point" after conceding a late equaliser to draw 2-2 against Leicester City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3i6X3N2

Everton 2-0 Norwich: Daniel Farke admits key moments went against the Canaries

Norwich manager Daniel Farke says his side were on the "wrong side" of the key moments in their defeat by Everton at Goodison Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3COOrCO

Everton 2-0 Norwich: Andros Townsend and Abdoulaye Doucoure inspire win over bottom club

Everton beat the Premier League's bottom club Norwich to move within touch of the Premier League's top four.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o5mK4n

Watford 1-1 Newcastle: Ismaila Sarr punishes wasteful and winless Newcastle

Newcastle United's winless start to the Premier League campaign continues after Watford snatched a 1-1 draw in the second half at Vicarage Road.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZtnuGh

Leicester City 2-2 Burnley: Jamie Vardy scores twice - as well as an own goal - as Leicester deny Burnley first win

Jamie Vardy scores twice - as well as an own goal - as Leicester City deny Burnley their first Premier League win of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zS3kSZ

Hearts 3-0 Livingston: Hosts power past opponents to go second

Hearts power past Livingston to go second in the Scottish Premiership, with Robbie Neilson's side still unbeaten in the division.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Y2WNaV

Bournemouth 2-1 Luton Town: Cherries top of the Championship after win

Bournemouth beat Luton Town 2-0 to move to the top of the Championship table.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3D0tgOf

Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Pep Guardiola praises 'incredible players'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises his "incredible players" after their 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zE8aTp

Alaves 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Visitors suffer first defeat of the season

Atletico Madrid miss the chance to move top of La Liga as they suffer their first defeat of the season at Alaves.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CN30GI

Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer frustrated by 'clear offside' for Villa winner

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there was a "clear offside" in the build-up to Kortney Hause's goal in Aston Villa's 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zIDEI2

Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa: Dean Smith pleased with 'aggressive' and 'brave' display

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says his side were "aggressive" and "brave" in their 1-0 win at Old Trafford, which saw Bruno Fernandes miss a 93rd-minute penalty.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2WasG0k

Reading 1-0 Middlesbrough: Alen Halilovic wins it with first goal for Royals

Alen Halilovic scores his first goal for the club as Reading beat Middlesbrough, who have Matt Crooks sent off late on.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Y15yCv

Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea lacked confidence

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side "were not good enough" in their 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3m02E96

Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City: Gabriel Jesus fires dominant visitors to victory

Gabriel Jesus' deflected second-half effort gives a dominant Manchester City a deserved victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3i0bHFO

Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side fail to win for second game

Bruno Fernandes misses a 93rd-minute penalty as Aston Villa win at Old Trafford for the first time in 12 years in a thrilling match.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AC2JWl

Everton 3-1 Birmingham City: Club record signing Hanna Bennison scores in Toffees' first WSL win of season

Club record signing Hanna Bennison helps Everton earn their first victory of the WSL season with an excellent second-half goal against Birmingham City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o6kKZD

Len Ashurst: Former Cardiff City and Newport County manager dies, aged 82

Former Cardiff City and Newport County manager and Sunderland legend Len Ashurst dies at the age of 82.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EQSCQ1

Women's Super League: Arsenal game at Aston Villa moved for Barcelona tie

Arsenal's Women's Super League game at Aston Villa is moved so the Gunners have more time to prepare for a Champions League tie against Barcelona.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kFc61Y

Kalvin Phillips: Leeds United midfielder says life has been 'crazy' since Euro 2020

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says life has been "crazy" since his breakout performances with England at Euro 2020, and his niece and nephew now think he's a "superstar".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kCMm6z

Pep Guardiola says becoming Manchester City's most successful manager will be 'an honour'

Pep Guardiola says it will be "an honour" when he gets the win he needs to become Manchester City's most successful manager.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u88j0u

Coventry City 3-0 Peterborough United: Viktor Gyokeres double sends Sky Blues second in Championship

Coventry City move second in the Championship as three second-half goals help them cruise to a home win over Peterborough United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lPZowI

Greuther Furth 1-3 Bayern Munich: Ten-man visitors stretch Bundesliga lead

Bayern Munich stretch their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table with a comfortable win at Greuther Furth, despite playing nearly all of the second half with 10 men.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AEYMAk

Social media abuse: Goalkeeper Rhys Porter, 13, made honorary member of Fulham squad

Thirteen-year-old Fulham fan Rhys Porter, who was abused online because of his disability, is made an honorary member of the club's first-team squad.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kE6jdh

Brazil recall eight Premier League players for World Cup qualifiers

Brazil select eight Premier League players for October's World Cup qualifiers despite the country remaining on the UK's travel red list.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AECL4L

Vivianne Miedema: Arsenal striker says Gunners have new confidence for Man City game

Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema says the team have a "new confidence" as they face WSL title rivals Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XPicVd

Euro 2022: Prize-fund rise 'nowhere near what is needed', says Chelsea boss Emma Hayes

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says the prize money available to teams at Euro 2022 is still "nowhere near what is needed".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zDwZiC

Callum McGregor: Celtic captain signs five-year contract

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has signed a new five-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2026.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o1lTlj

James Rodriguez: Everton boss Rafael Benitez explains sale of Colombian midfielder

Everton boss Rafael Benitez says he allowed James Rodriguez to leave the club because of his injury record and to free up funds.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o8IsEy

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blames Jurgen Klopp for lack of penalties

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his side are not getting penalties following comments by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3i6wbge

Chelsea v Manchester City: Thomas Tuchel has 'highest respect' for Pep Guardiola

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Saturday's game with champions Manchester City is not about any supposed rivalry with Pep Guardiola.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39GAfil

FA Cup 2021-22: BBC to show Hanley Town v Brackley Town

The BBC will show the tie between Hanley Town and Brackley Town in the FA Cup third qualifying round on 2 October.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lSf2rH

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says 'good moment' to consider safe standing

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is a "good moment" to consider bringing in safe standing at stadiums.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lSu3K1

Man Utd v Chelsea: Marc Skinner on strong WSL start, chatting to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and club's evolution

Marc Skinner's Manchester United have a 100% record in the Women's Super League this season but face a stern test against champions Chelsea on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lUhNsz

Diogo Jota: Cristiano Ronaldo return adds 'spice' to Liverpool-Man Utd rivalry

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota tells Football Focus that the return of Cristiano Ronaldo adds "spice" to the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u6NUZu

Leigh Griffiths: Dundee striker charged by police over flare kick

Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths is charged by Police Scotland in relation to "culpable and reckless" conduct after kicking a flare into a stand of fans.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39zhFZF

Luana Zajmi signs for Leicester City from ZNK Pomurje

Women's Super League side Leicester City sign Slovenian youth international midfielder Luana Zajmi.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ADDEdD

Fifa calendar reforms destructive for club game - ECA

Fifa's calendar revamp would "lead to a direct and destructive impact on the club game", says the European Club Association.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lWsnPv

Michail Antonio: How West Ham striker's drive took him from non-league to Premier League

Michail Antonio has broken a club record and made his international debut this season - and is inspiring those on the non-league scene where he started out.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AF9JSD

MOTDx In The Making: How Ebony Salmon's release from Manchester United fired her to England debut

Racing Louisville striker Ebony Salmon takes MOTDx back to her roots and talks through her journey in football - from being coached by her dad in Dudley to making her England debut

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o2hKxn

Arsenal v Tottenham quiz: Can you name the north London derby match-winners?

Arsenal host rivals Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Can you name these north London derby match-winners?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kC2NQH

Social media abuse: Goalkeeper Rhys, 13, trains with England cerebral palsy team after charity work

Goalkeeper Rhys Porter, 13, has cerebral palsy and was abused online after posting videos of his saves. He was invited to train at Wembley by the FA.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zDoHav

PFA is working to 'educate' players on risks of brain injuries

The chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association says the union is working to "educate" players on the risks of brain injuries so they can make "informed decisions".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZrqsuV

Transfer rumours: Bowen, Chiesa, Haaland, Ndombele, Martial, Rudiger

Liverpool could move for Jarrod Bowen, Borussia Dortmund target Federico Chiesa, Tottenham consider deal for Anthony Martial, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3uf9RG4

Celtic 3-0 Raith Rovers: Jota, Abada & Turnbull send hosts into League Cup semi-final

Celtic respond to back-to-back defeats against Real Betis and Livingston by strolling into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals at the expense of second-tier Raith Rovers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lR53Tk

Dundee United 1-3 Hibernian: Visitors breeze into League Cup semi-final

Hibernian reach a fifth consecutive cup semi-final as they breeze past Dundee United in the League Cup last eight at Tannadice.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EI9jxj

Roma 1-0 Udinese: Tammy Abraham scores winner for Jose Mourinho's side

Tammy Abraham scores the only goal as Jose Mourinho's Roma beat Udinese to move up to fourth in Serie A.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u3wkWs

Aston Villa's Leon Bailey out for three weeks with thigh strain

Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey, who scored one goal and set up another in a 3-0 win over Everton at the weekend, is ruled out for at least three weeks.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3o1PVp5

Bolton Wanderers FC cuts betting links at stadium

The League One club says it will not promote betting or sign any new deals with gambling firms.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EEHEgu

Arsene Wenger prepared to ‘gamble’ over football calendar overhaul

Arsene Wenger says he is prepared to take a "gamble" with his proposals for a new international match calendar.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zE8fGR

Arsene Wenger on biennial World Cup plan: 'The risk is to make football better'

Arsene Wenger talks to the BBC's Dan Roan about his proposals to change the global football calendar and hold a World Cup every two years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lRFRfp

Jonson Clarke-Harris: Peterborough striker banned and fined over social media posts

Peterborough's Jonson Clarke-Harris is banned for four matches and fined £5,300 over historical online posts.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zChRSg

Premier League predictions: Lawro v drum and bass DJ and Arsenal fan Friction

Mark Lawrenson takes on drum and bass DJ and Arsenal fan Friction to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u4mnIl

Bangor 1876 v Menai Bridge Tigers - is this the most local derby in British football?

Welsh clubs Bangor 1876 and Menai Bridge Tigers' home grounds are now just 40 yards apart.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39BRAZK

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa says his side will 'adapt' to absences

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa says his side are "prepared to adapt" to their absences from injury after a disappointing start to the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zBrctV

Romelu Lukaku calls for players' summit with social media companies to tackle racism

Romelu Lukaku says footballers should take "stronger positions" on racism than just taking the knee and wants social media companies to meet players.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u5uWT0

Watch: Dog stops play in Bosnian Premier League and nutmegs player

Watch as a dog gets onto the pitch during a Bosnian Premier League match between Sloboda and Posuje and steals the ball, nutmegging one of the players.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ELqKg7

Chelsea v Man City: What will Pep Guardiola try next against Thomas Tuchel?

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has beaten Pep Guardiola in three successive matches - so what will the Manchester City manager do on Saturday?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EJO3XR

Leigh Griffiths: Dundee striker apologises over flare incident in cup tie

Leigh Griffiths apologises after the Dundee striker appeared to kick a flare into a stand during the defeat by St Johnstone.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nZu0yF

Derby County: Administrators say Championship club has 'viable future'

The administrators appointed to run Derby County say the Championship club have a 'viable future' despite major financial problems.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AA7DTP

Euro 2022: Uefa doubles prize money for women's European Championship

Uefa doubles the prize money available to teams for the women's European Championship in 2022.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lK9UWs

Real Madrid 6-1 Mallorca: Marco Asensio scores hat-trick as Real beat Mallorca

Marco Asensio scores a superb hat-trick as Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with an emphatic victory over Mallorca at the Bernabeu.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZjsqgJ

Aaron Hickey: Teenager proud to match Scottish legends with first Serie A goal

Aaron Hickey is "proud" to have matched an elite group of Scottish football greats by scoring in Serie A.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u6Hqtz

Premier League fantasy football tips: Ronaldo, Lukaku, Rudiger, Alexander-Arnold

Is it time to focus on your fantasy football defensive options for gameweek six? Here are Alistair Bruce-Ball's tips...

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XQK1fI

Chelsea v Manchester City: Pick your combined XI

As Chelsea prepare to host champions Manchester City in the Premier League, we want you to pick your combined XI.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XCYOdq

MOTDx: James Maddison's 'humble brag' about meeting rap icon Jay-Z

Leicester City's James Maddison "humble brags" to MOTDx's Josh Denzel about the time he got to hang out with Jay-Z and reveals which Avenger is his favourite.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lSU6Rc

Millwall 0-2 Leicester City: Ademola Lookman scores first Foxes goal in win

Ademola Lookman scores his first Leicester goal as they beat Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZdqI0k

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Swansea City: Aaron Connolly double sends Seagulls through

Aaron Connolly scores twice as Brighton reach round four of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 2-0 home win over Swansea City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3znUego

Spezia 2-3 Juventus: Matthijs de Ligt scores winner as Juventus come back to earn first Serie A win

Juventus fight back from a goal down to earn their first Serie A victory of the season against Spezia.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nX6Ngx

Derby County administration Q&A: The debt, the mess, the timeline, the future

BBC Sport addresses the questions remaining for Derby County after they went into administration.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kDrdJD

Qatar World Cup 2022: Premier League set for seven-week mid-season break in 2022-23

The Premier League could have a seven-week mid-season break in 2022-23 to accommodate the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39tTc82

Biennial World Cup: Fifa should 'stop promotional campaign' and consult with members

Uefa criticises Fifa over its proposal for a biennial World Cup and asks for a "proper consultation" rather than a "promotional campaign".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39vO1Eu

James Rodriguez: Everton midfielder signs for Qatari side Al Rayyan for undisclosed fee

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez completes a move from Everton to Qatari side Al Rayyan for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CBaRHh

James Rodriguez: Everton midfielder's best Premier League moments

Watch James Rodriguez's best moments for Everton from the 2020-21 season, after the Columbian midfielder left the Premier League club for Qatari side Al Rayyan.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zAWtNk

Lionel Messi: PSG forward not in squad to face Metz because of knee injury

Lionel Messi is left out of the Paris St-Germain squad to face Metz on Wednesday because of a knee injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XJAY0a

Barcelona: Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions before walking out of press conference

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions in his latest press conference and calls for support in "difficult times" for the club.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nXMJe4

Chelsea v Aston Villa: Edouard Mendy to miss Carabao Cup tie and 'in race' for weekend

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirms goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss Wednesday's EFL Cup tie against Aston Villa but could be fit to face Manchester City at the weekend.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lMBAK9

Derby County officially enter administration and are deducted 12 points

Championship side Derby County enter administration and are deducted 12 points by the English Football League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zAIIhI

Premier League and Championship clubs invited to trial safe standing

Premier League and Championship clubs have been asked for expressions of interest to pilot safe standing this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AwHu8p

Leah Williamson: Has captaincy made her key for England?

Leah Williamson could play a key role in England's future under Sarina Wiegman after impressing in recent World Cup qualifiers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XH9IiU

Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium expansion to move forward

Anfield's capacity will increase by 7,000 to 61,000 following the Anfield Road Stand's expansion.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CEdyb0

Getafe 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez score twice as Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

Watch highlights as two late Luis Suarez goals help Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Getafe to go top of La Liga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kxytGS

GCSE media studies to cover Rashford's food campaign

Pupils will learn how social media can make an impact, by studying the player's campaign work.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AJGyhn

Rangers v Livingston: Why League Cup quarter-final is crucial for Steven Gerrard's men

BBC Scotland examines why Rangers have struggled in cup competitions in recent seasons, and what it means for Wednesday night's League Cup quarter-final against Livingston.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hQWyGP

Rachel Daly goal for England in Luxembourg 'special' following father's death

Rachel Daly's goal for England following the death of her father was "special", says Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ksGbBZ

Barcelona: The toxic battle ripping apart a European giant

The tense battle between Barcelona president Joan Laporta and manager Ronald Koeman is tearing the club apart, writes Guillem Balague.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nTtHWb

Brighton: How early WSL leaders are planning to succeed on and off pitch

Brighton's fine start to the Women's Super League season is being matched by developments off the pitch as the club invests in progress.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Zf09rz

Transfer rumours: Martial, Henderson, Kante, Lewandowski, Oyarzabal, Asensio

Henderson and Martial could leave Manchester United, Chelsea to offer midfield trio new deals, Manchester City tracking Oyarzabal, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AuXJmF

Dan James: Leeds winger plays in Carabao Cup win at Fulham after becoming a dad

Tuesday 21 September 2021 is a day Daniel James will never forget after the birth of his baby boy and playing for Leeds in Carabao Cup win at Fulham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tYeynx

Watford 1-3 Stoke City: Late goals put Championship side through

Two late goals give Championship side Stoke City a surprise win over a wasteful Watford in the Carabao Cup third round.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zoYv36

Burnley v Rochdale: Jay Rodriguez scores all four goals in Carabao Cup tie

Burnley's Jay Rodriguez scores all four goals as the Clarets secure their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with an ultimately comfortable win over Rochdale.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XDC2lO

Brentford 7-0 Oldham: Bees thump Latics in Carabao Cup

Marcus Forss scores four times as Brentford thump Oldham to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CvgczW

Getafe 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez scores twice in comeback win

Luis Suarez scores two late goals as La Liga champions Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat neighbours Getafe.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lPnoQE

Manchester City 6-1 Wycombe: Holders come from behind to reach last 16

Holders Manchester City came from behind against League One Wycombe to reach the 16 of the Carabao Cup.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zlTnNj

Norwich City 0-3 Liverpool: Takumi Minamino scores twice as Reds reach Carabao Cup fourth round

Takumi Minamino scores twice as Liverpool beat fellow Premier League side Norwich City to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tXCkA1

Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier: Estonia Women 0-1 Wales

Wales make it two wins from two games in World Cup qualifying despite being frustrated by Estonia in Parnu.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kp22Kt

Luxembourg v England - rate the players

Rate the players as England take on Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tWQO30

Manchester United v West Ham: Defender Phil Jones back after 20-month absence

Phil Jones will return to the Manchester United squad after a 20-month absence for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round tie with West Ham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XQAcOG

'I have to report 30 to 40 messages a day' - Troy Deeney on social media abuse

Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney says he reports '30 to 40' abusive messages to social media platforms every day.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XN02TJ

Gary Lineker on The Media Show: Football finances, gambling & social media

Speaking to BBC's The Media Show, Match of the Day host Gary Lineker talks football finances, gambling and social media.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VZT1OJ

Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski wins European Golden Shoe

Robert Lewandowski wins the 2020-21 European Golden Shoe, having scored 41 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kvplm5

Massimiliano Allegri: Spezia game is a 'relegation six-pointer', says Juventus boss

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says Wednesday's match at Spezia is a "relegation six-pointer" as they seek a first Serie A win of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CuBP3m

Hungary to play matches behind closed doors after racist behaviour of fans at England game

Hungary are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors by Fifa following the racism English players experienced at the World Cup qualifier in Budapest on 2 September.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XyPPdp

Lionel Messi: PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals knee injury was the reason for substitution

Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals a knee injury was the reason he substituted Lionel Messi during Sunday's win over Lyon.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hSOzJm

The LinkedIn footballer: Elliott Dugan used social media to land a pro contract in Cyprus

Without a club, former Swindon Town player Elliott Dugan used social media to earn a deal with a professional team in Cyprus.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Zd11wV

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest appoint ex-Swansea City boss after agreeing compensation

Nottingham Forest appoint Steve Cooper as head coach after they agree compensation with former club Swansea City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XOtXuN

Curtis Davies: Derby County defender says no 'white flag' from team despite administration

Derby defender Curtis Davies says the team will not "wave the white flag" despite the club being set to go into administration.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zsMaLa

Barcelona 1-1 Granada: Ronald Araujo's injury-time header rescues point

Watch highlights as Ronald Araujo's injury-time header rescues a point for Barcelona at home to a struggling Granada side in La Liga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3u1upl5

Celtic make pre-tax loss of £11.5m in annual accounts

Celtic lost £11.5m last year after a fall in revenue of almost £10m, the club reveal in their annual results.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AtiW0d

Marcos Alonso to point to No To Racism badge rather than take a knee

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso stops taking a knee before matches as he thinks the anti-racism gesture is "losing a bit of strength".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3knRefI

World Cup qualifying: NI manager Kenny Shiels wants youngsters to learn on Windsor Park stage against Latvia

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels says he will turn to more of his young players for the World Cup qualifier against Latvia at Windsor Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EDldrV

Is this England's best generation of female goalkeepers?

Competition for England's number one spot is better than ever - so is this their best generation of female goalkeepers?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zu1t6i

Transfer rumours: Kessie, Ndombele, Pogba, Saka, Marquinhos, Vlahovic

Manchester United eye Kessie and Ndombele, European giants chase Saka, Christensen close to new Chelsea deal, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nR1M9b

Barcelona 1-1 Granada: Ronald Araujo rescues point for woeful Barca

Ronald Araujo's injury-time header rescues a point for Barcelona against Granada, but it does little to paper over the cracks of another poor home display from Ronald Koeman's side.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XBBywY

Sarina Wiegman: England manager 'had to pretend to be a boy' to play football as a child

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she 'had to pretend to be a boy' to play football as a child in the Netherlands.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Avnh2M

Wycombe Wanderers could launch legal action against relegation after Derby administration

Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig is considering taking legal action against their relegation to League One after Derby announced they are due to go into administration.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Cpnpl0

Jarred Gillett: Australian to become first overseas Premier League referee

Jarred Gillett is to become the first overseas official to referee a Premier League game at Watford v Newcastle on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hL50r5

Scotland women v Faroe Islands women - Hampden qualifiers a 'pinch-me moment' for Beattie

Jennifer Beattie says playing Scotland's home Women's World Cup qualifiers at Hampden is a 'pinch-me moment'.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hOZnZ4

Wolves become first UK football club to launch their own record label

Wolves become the first UK football club to own a record label as they partner with Warner Music UK.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kpYh7K

England boss Sarina Wiegman not in favour of World Cup every two years

England head coach Sarina Wiegman gives her reasons why she is not in favour of the idea of a World Cup taking place every two years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nQXxL2

Top Football Tweets: Mark Noble's touchmap tells remarkable story

Some of the best tweets from the weekend's football, including West Ham midfielder Mark Noble's remarkable touchmap.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lKTgGf

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara faces at least two games out with calf injury

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara will miss a minimum of two matches because of a calf injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nOwMqo

James Rodriguez: Everton midfielder travels to Qatar before potential move

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez travels to Qatar for talks with a club before a potential move to the Middle East.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nJUC6K

Harry Kewell: Barnet sack manager after seven winless games in charge

Struggling Barnet sack manager Harry Kewell after seven winless games in charge of the National League club.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39m3TJM

Women's World Cup qualifier: England v Luxembourg - Leah Williamson to be captain

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson will remain as England captain for the Women's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg on Tuesday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3znXSH1

Fifa to hold online summit to discuss international match calendar

Fifa will hold an online summit with its member associations on 30 September to discuss the international men's and women's calendar.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EAbKlh

Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior & Karim Benzema score late in comeback win

Watch highlights as Real Madrid score two late goals to beat Valencia and move top of La Liga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nUAz5L

Premier League: Chelsea title charge looks hard to stop - Alan Shearer analysis

The Premier League title race is only just getting started, but Chelsea are seriously impressive right now, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nPBIew

Celtic make worst league start in 23 years - but what’s going on?

After the worst start to a league season in 23 years, can Ange Postecoglou get his side out of their rut sooner rather than later?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3At351z

Watch: All the Scottish Premiership goals

Watch all the weekend goals as the Scottish Premiership top three of Rangers, Hibernian and Hearts fail to win.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lFVBSH

Football agent Aidy Ward broke rules by targeting minors

Aidy Ward also tried to involve his then-client Raheem Sterling in a bid to attract an under-age player.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zoDR32

Ashley Hodson: Liverpool record-breaker on coming 'full circle'

Midfielder Ashley Hodson tells BBC Sport she is "really proud" to become Liverpool's most-capped female player.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nOgcqP

Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Manchester United beat West Ham in Premier League

Match of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin discuss Jesse Lingard's "cracker" and Mark Noble's injury-time penalty miss in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Ham in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39kJtkw

Erling Braut Haaland scores twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

Watch highlights as an Erling Braut Haaland double helps Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin 4-2 in the Bundesliga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EyeiQY

Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema & Vinicius Jr score

Real Madrid score twice in the last four minutes to hit back against Valencia and go top of La Liga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nLwjW3

Hearts' Stephen Kingsley rescues a draw for his team with a sumptuous free-kick

Hearts' Stephen Kingsley rescues a draw for his team with a sumptuous free-kick.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nMBntb

Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel's side win London derby to extend unbeaten run

Chelsea stretch their unbeaten Premier League run to five games as Thomas Tuchel's team deservedly beat Tottenham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CgGfdW

West Ham 1-2 Man Utd: David de Gea saves late Mark Noble penalty

Substitute Mark Noble sees his injury-time penalty saved by David de Gea, who last kept out a spot-kick in 2014.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3znMAma

Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Union Berlin: Erling Braut Haaland scores twice in Bundesliga win

Erling Braut Haaland scores twice to take his tally to seven goals from five Bundesliga games as Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3knBsSb

Livingston 1-0 Celtic: Visitors slump to fourth defeat in five for Ange Postecoglou's side

Beleaguered Celtic lose for the fourth time in five games in all competitions as Andrew Shinnie's goal lifts Livingston off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Aql1tE

Rangers 1-1 Motherwell: Champions held at home on flag day

Rangers' flag day celebrations are tempered as Motherwell fight back at Ibrox to hold the Scottish Premiership champions.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kk3fmq

Bayern Munich put seven past VfL Bochum Bochum to go top of Bundesliga

Watch highlights as Bayern Munich hammer VfL Bochum 7-0 to move to the top of the German Bundesliga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VUvcb5

West Ham 1-2 Man Utd: Cristiano Ronaldo denied 'two stonewall penalties' - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo was denied "two stonewall penalties" in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Ham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EurOVH

Brighton 2-1 Leicester: Brendan Rodgers says his side did not get luck with decisions

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side did not get any luck with refereeing decisions in their 2-1 defeat away at Brighton in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lKnXeO

West Ham 1-2 Man Utd: Mark Noble one of best penalty takers in Europe - David Moyes

West Ham boss David Moyes says he would have been ''more annoyed with himself'' if he had not brought on Mark Noble to take an injury-time penalty, which he then missed, in their 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AoKJPt

West Ham 1-2 Man Utd: Cristiano Ronaldo and Jesse Lingard score

Jesse Lingard comes off the bench to score a stunning late winner against his old side as Manchester United dramatically come from behind to beat West Ham.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hE7siP

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Leicester City: Seagulls hold off late pressure to go third

Brighton's superb start to the Premier League season continues as they hold off a late Leicester rally to move up to third.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hOHPfn

Jimmy Greaves: West Ham lead tributes for former striker

West Ham lead the tributes for their former player Jimmy Greaves, who has died aged 81.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Cw38KN

Dundee United 1-0 Dundee: Ian Harkes the hero as hosts' Tannadice dominance continues

Ian Harkes burnishes his own personal Dundee derby history with a late winner as United emerge victorious in the first Scottish Premiership meeting of the neighbours in more than five years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39jVWF6

Phil Jones: Man Utd defender says he has 'been through hell and back'

Manchester United defender Phil Jones says he has "been through hell and back over the last couple of years" after struggling with injury and lockdown.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tQG0Ua

Jimmy Greaves: Ex-England & Tottenham striker dies aged 81

BBC Sport looks back at the career of former England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves, who has died at the age of 81.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hN8WaK

Jimmy Greaves: Watch great goals of Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham & England striker

BBC Sport looks back at some great goals from Jimmy Greaves' career and highlights the statistics that made him a footballing legend.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3knJSZD

Jimmy Greaves: Ex-England & Tottenham striker dies aged 81

World Cup-winning England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hK499S

Lionel Messi: How much do you know about PSG's new signing?

As Lionel Messi prepares to make his home debut for PSG, how much do you know about one of the world's finest ever footballers?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Z5WmwJ

Match of the Day analysis: How Arsenal showed ‘grit & determination’ to beat Burnley

Match of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown discuss how Arsenal showed "grit and determination" in their hard-fought victory over Burnley in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lH3Kq7

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Messi, De Ligt, Rice, Cavani

Manchester United still want Erling Braut Haaland, Messi's salary revealed, Chelsea are interested in Matthijs de Ligt, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3klZxbR

Norwich City 1-3 Watford: Xisco Munoz says his side played at ‘high level' in Norwich win

Watford manager Xisco Munoz says his side played at a "high level" in their 3-1 win against Norwich in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39hYuDp

Derby County 2-1 Stoke City: Max Bird sets up Rams victory

Troubled Derby end a miserable week in style as Max Bird's spectacular goal paves the way for a deserved home win over in-form Stoke.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EwIego

Inter Milan 6-1 Bologna: Edin Dzeko scores twice as Serie A champions hit six

Edin Dzeko scores twice as Serie A champions Inter Milan hammer previously unbeaten Bologna.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EFM331

Sutton Common Rovers 2-2 Jersey Bulls: Watch all the goals in 60 seconds

Watch all the goals from the FA Cup second qualifying round match as Sutton Common Rovers manage to come back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 against Jersey Bulls.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hKNqU8

Man City 0-0 Southampton: Draw feels like a win for Saints - Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says he is "proud" of his side after they held Manchester City to a goalless draw at Etihad Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lCtV11

Burnley 0-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta on a hard-fought win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted with a "hard-fought" three points at Burnley and highlights the "commitment" and "spirit" of his players.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2ZbXTBx

Burnley 0-1 Arsenal: Clarets have got to find that clinical edge - Sean Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche felt as though his side played "excellently" but failed to "find that clinical edge" in front of goal in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Turf Moor.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kjlZCv

Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace: Patrick Vieira frustrated as his side conceded three goals from set pieces

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says conceding three goals from set pieces against Liverpool in the Premier League was "frustrating".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39hMFx3

Norwich City 1-3 Watford: Canaries were punished for mistakes says Daniel Farke

Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke says his side were "punished" by Watford after making "too many mistakes" during their 3-1 defeat at Carrow Road.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AmBmzr

Huddersfield Town 0-2 Nottingham Forest: Lewis Grabban helps managerless Reds to first league win of the season

Caretaker manager Steven Reid guides Nottingham Forest to their first league win of the season at in-form Huddersfield.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3klkmEd

Bayern Munich 7-0 VfL Bochum: Hosts cruise past back to the top

Bayern Munich hammer VfL Bochum 7-0 to move to the top of the German Bundesliga.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VUoxh2

Ross County 2-2 Hearts: Kingsley's fine free-kick maintains visitors unbeaten start

Stephen Kingsley's superb second-half free-kick ensures Hearts maintain their unbeaten Scottish Premiership start as Ross County still search for a first league win under Malky Mackay.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VS01Nr

Luton Town 3-3 Swansea City: Swans claim point after remarkable second-half fightback

Swansea City fight back from 3-0 down to claim a point at Luton Town in remarkable fashion after a thrilling contest at Kenilworth Road.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EsLhWT

Highlights of Scotland's 2-0 victory in Hungary to open their Women's World Cup qualifying

Highlights of Scotland's 2-0 victory over Hungary in Budapest to open their Women's World Cup qualifying.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Z4VcS9

Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Best Premier League performance so far - Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank says it's Brentford's "best performance so far" in the Premier League following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Am5J9i

Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Bruno Lage claims referee's 'made mistake' to award penalty to Brentford

Wolves manager Bruno Lage claims that his side "made mistakes", but insists referee Graham Scott's decision to award a penalty to Brentford "was also a mistake" in their 2-0 loss at Molineux.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Evh613

Hull City 1-3 Sheffield United: Billy Sharp and John Egan goals see off struggling Hull

Billy Sharp scores on his 300th appearance for Sheffield United as two John Egan headers ease the Blades to easy win over struggling Hull City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hMKxC2

Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Bees claim first Premier League away win

Brentford claim their first win on the road in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over Wolves at Molineux.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ExFSh5

Cruz Azul v Monterrey: Concacaf to investigate homophobic chanting

Concacaf says it will investigate "the offensive and discriminatory" chants made by Cruz Azul fans during the game against Monterrey.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lyWtZl

Steve Bruce: Newcastle boss battles on after 'difficult' night against Leeds

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits he faced a "difficult" night against Leeds when fans turned on him.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tOgIWJ

Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United: Steve Bruce 'delighted' with fight to get draw

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says he was "delighted" with his side's response to get a draw against Leeds United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XyVvUQ

Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa not satisfied with draw at Newcastle

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa says he was "not satisfied" with his side's draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hLi6EF

World Cup qualifier highlights: Wales 6-0 Kazakhstan

Watch highlights as Wales hammer Kazakhstan in their opening 2023 World Cup qualifier in Llanelli.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hJ4byK

Watch: Northern Ireland open with comfortable win over Luxembourg

Northern Ireland secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Luxembourg in their opening World Cup qualifier at Inver Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lCmCGx

Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United: Allan Saint-Maximin equaliser eases pressure on Steve Bruce

Allan Saint-Maximin's fine equaliser lifts the pressure on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce as his side earned a point against Leeds.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CxBCN5

Women's World Cup qualifier: Wales 6-0 Kazakhstan

Wales start their 2023 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign in a convincing win over Kazakhstan at Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tX44Vl

Pele: Brazil football legend 'recovering well' says daughter

Brazilian legend Pele is "recovering well" from a recent operation, his daughter says. after media reports he had been readmitted to intensive care.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EwhjkD

Derby County: Championship club file notice to appoint administrators

Derby County confirm they have filed notice to appoint administrators amid their ongoing financial struggles.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nXCiY3

2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers: Northern Ireland earn opening 4-0 win over Luxembourg

Northern Ireland produce the perfect start to their 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-0 victory over Luxembourg at Inver Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ki6L0s

Tottenham v Chelsea: One big similarity between Lukaku and Kane, says Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is asked about his striker Romelu Lukaku and Tottenham's Harry Kane before the two sides meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nIl80n

Wayne Rooney: Derby County boss keeps faith in survival hopes amid deduction fears

Derby County can still survive in the Championship even if hit with a nine-point deduction, says boss Wayne Rooney.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39dPaR9

Shamal George: Colchester United keeper considered not reporting alleged racial abuse

Colchester goalkeeper Shamal George says he did not want to report racial abuse he allegedly faced at Barrow as "not a lot happens".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3kjgPpX

Scottish Premiership things to watch this weekend

The Dundee derby is back, Hibs look for a third successive home victory and the Old Firm aim to recover from Europa League losses.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XyNYFG

Man City: 'I won't apologise' for fans comments, says Pep Guardiola

Manager Pep Guardiola says he "will not apologise" for calling on more Manchester City fans to attend their Premier League game with Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ECK3bI

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola will not apologise for asking more fans to attend Southampton game

Pep Guardiola has said he will not apologise for calling on more Manchester City fans to attend their Premier League game with Southampton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tP6m90

Manchester United reveals impact of Covid year

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hE2fI8

Steph Houghton: England captain out of World Cup qualifier with ankle injury

England captain Steph Houghton is out of Friday's World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia because of an ankle injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Akilhg

Fans arrested over Leicester City v Napoli violence

Nine men are detained after Leicester City and Napoli supporters clash.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Am50ou

Brighton & Hove Albion's Yves Bissouma: I'm best midfielder in Premier League

Brighton's Yves Bissouma says he believes he is the best midfielder in the Premier League before the Seagulls' game against Leicester on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Xtqh1E

Rangers 0-2 Lyon: Steven Gerrard says side yet to 'hit top gear' this season

Manager Steven Gerrard says Rangers are yet to hit top form this season after Lyon inflicted a 2-0 Europa League defeat on his side.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XmljTN

Real Betis 4-3 Celtic: Postecoglou 'proud' but defensive shortcomings again on show

Despite scoring three goals in Spain, Celtic slip to another defeat as their struggles on the road continue.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ApsqcY

Carli Lloyd: USA striker scores five in thrashing of Paraguay

USA striker Carli Lloyd scores five times in a dominant win over Paraguay in Cleveland.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nKB3eq

FA Cup: Prof Jonathan Van-Tam on his 50-year love affair with Boston United

As Boston United prepare for the FA Cup this weekend, superfan Prof Jonathan Van-Tam talks selfies, vaccinating his heroes, and turning his house into a Pilgrims shrine.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VTkOAo

James Ward-Prowse: How Southampton captain convinced the doubters

It has been an eventful few months for James Ward-Prowse, who will be a key figure for Southampton this season after extending his contract.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Etz97M

Football abuse: Survivor questions lack of punishment for FA and clubs over use of feeder teams

Abuse survivor Ian Ackley criticises the lack of punishment over the use of feeder teams where paedophiles operated.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39ijLwE

Premier League predictions: Lawro v Ladhood stars Aqib Khan and Shaun Thomas

Mark Lawrenson takes on Ladhood stars Aqib Khan and Shaun Thomas to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VNiquV

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says quitting a job 'not in my nature'

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says his family think he is "sick" for not walking away from his job but that he will not quit the role.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ChUEGX

Real Betis 4-3 Celtic: Makeshift visitors succumb to defeat

Celtic endure a painful return to Seville 18 years on from their Uefa Cup final defeat as Real Betis roar back from 2-0 down to claim a thrilling Europa League win.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hCQVvF

Dinamo Zagreb 0-2 West Ham United: Michail Antonio and Declan Rice score in comfortable Europa League win

West Ham open their Europa League Group H campaign with a comfortable win at Dinamo Zagreb.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tJxLck

Nathan Ake: Manchester City defender's father died minutes after first Champions League goal

Nathan Ake reveals his father died minutes after the Manchester City defender scored his first Champions League goal on Wednesday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zhON2g

England v North Macedonia: 'We want to make fans proud' - Sarina Wiegman

New manager Sarina Wiegman says England want to "make the fans proud" during her first match in charge.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39chNhr

World Cup: Majority of fans support biennial tournament, according to Fifa survey

A majority of fans support a men's World Cup every two years instead of four, according to a survey commissioned by Fifa.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nEnJZd

Hungary v Scotland: Rachel Corsie targeting maximum points from opening World Cup qualifiers

Captain Rachel Corsie is targeting maximum points from Scotland's opening two 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AolBIE

Reece James: Chelsea defender's medals stolen in burglary while he played in Champions League

England defender Reece James says his house was broken into while he was playing for Chelsea against Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League on Tuesday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lyO6ga

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's call for more home fans 'uncalled for', says supporters group

A leading Manchester City supporters group says that manager Pep Guardiola's call for more fans to attend their Premier League game with Southampton is "disappointing and uncalled for".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nIxk0X

Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Jesse Lingard staying with club

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says they are determined to keep Jesse Lingard when his contract expires at the end of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zhyEKc

First football match without heading welcomed by leading brain injury scientist

The first adult football match without heading set for later this month has been welcomed by a leading scientist for brain injuries.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zeTeuT

Sean Dyche extends nine-year spell at Burnley with four-year deal

Sean Dyche commits his future to Burnley with a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until summer 2025.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hDWGsV

Derby County: EFL says no decision has been made on points deduction

The English Football League says no decision has been made on any potential points deduction for Derby County.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hDXMoK

Kevin McDonald: Ex-Fulham midfielder wants football return after kidney transplant

Former Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald is aiming for a return to playing after having a kidney transplant.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tMNszB

England to host new women's invitational international tournament next year

England is set to host a new invitational international women's football tournament next year.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AcfIxU

England move up to third in men's world rankings

Gareth Southgate's men climb to third in the Fifa world rankings, equalling their highest ever position.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XpEr3Q

Women's Football: BBC to screen Continental Tyres League Cup final in March

The Women's Continental Tyres League Cup final in March will be screened live by the BBC.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lwQd4e

Chris Hughton: Nottingham Forest sack boss after six defeats in seven matches

Nottingham Forest sack boss Chris Hughton after six defeats from seven Championship matches this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EmXT1O

FA Cup: Anthony Johnson on why delaying the vaccine left him seriously ill in hospital

After ending up in hospital with Covid-19 complications, joint Chester boss Anthony Johnson opens up on how "stupid" he was to delay getting vaccinated.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EmkR90

MOTDx: West Ham's Jarrod Bowen picks his Match of the Day Mix

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen speaks to MOTDx's Reece Parkinson about settling into life as a Hammer and makes a Match of the Day Mix playlist of his favourite music tracks.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zkl3ln

Sarina Wiegman: Demi Stokes says Lionesses are 'excited' by the new England boss' style of play

Manchester City defender Demi Stokes says the Lionesses are "excited" to adopt new England boss Sarina Wiegman's style of play.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39aNWWF

Champions League: European football returns with wild night of action

Breathless, beautiful and brilliant. The Champions League returns with a riotous night across Europe.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ChszzG

Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig: Last season's runners-up off to flying start

Jack Grealish scores a wonderful goal on his Champions League debut as Manchester City put the pain of losing last season's final behind them to beat RB Leipzig.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XpAKeb

Club Bruges 1-1 Paris Saint Germain: Lionel Messi kept quiet on first start

Lionel Messi struggles to make an impact on his first start for Paris St-Germain as they are held to a draw at Club Bruges.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AjteQn

Birmingham City 1-4 Fulham: Cottagers beat Blues to return to top

Fulham return to the top of the Championship by winning at Birmingham thanks to two-goal Aleksandar Mitrovic, Denis Odoi and Harry Wilson.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nvqdZM

Nottingham Forest 0-2 Middlesbrough: Forest suffer sixth loss in seven games

Middlesbrough hand Nottingham Forest a sixth defeat in seven games to increase pressure on boss Chris Hughton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Cf5ttn

Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Fernandes, Koulibaly, Rudiger, Kounde, Adeyemi, Wilshere

Liverpool interested in Robert Lewandowski, Bruno Fernandes' contract a 'priority' for Man United, Chelsea could sell Antonio Rudiger to fund Jules Kounde, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/39aMbZE

Besiktas 1-2 Borussia Dortmund: Jude Bellingham shines with goal and assist

Jude Bellingham shines for Borussia Dortmund with a goal and an assist in their win at Besiktas in the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3z90vwp

Rennes v Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-min among Spurs players not to travel

Son Heung-min is among the Spurs players who will not feature against Rennes in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lJmC83

Leicester City v Napoli: Foxes cannot be timid, says Kasper Schmeichel

Kasper Schmeichel says it is important Leicester are not "complacent and timid" in their search for more success, starting with Thursday's Europa League opener against Napoli.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nBfkWo

Esme Morgan: Manchester City and England defender out with leg fracture

Manchester City's Esme Morgan suffered a broken leg in their match against Tottenham, the club confirm.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k96AEK

Beth Mead: 'I've channelled my disappointment of missing the Olympics in the right way'

Arsenal and England winger Beth Mead says she has used the "disappointment" of missing out on the Tokyo Olympics as motivation this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hAqJ53

Beth Mead: Arsenal winger relishing 'fresh start' with England

Arsenal winger Beth Mead says she is using the disappointment of missing out on the Olympics as motivation for performances this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hAJC7M

Equal pay in sport: US Soccer offers identical contracts to men's and women's teams

The US Soccer Federation offers identical contracts to the men's and women's national teams in an attempt to end a long-running equal pay dispute.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nEhkwW

Man charged after Chelsea FC reports racist tweets

Nathan Blagg is charged with sending offensive messages by public communication network.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lpQxld

Rico Quitongo: Airdrie defender says he was racially abused by one of team's own fans

Airdrie's Rico Quitongo says he was racially abused by one of his team's own fans during Saturday's Scottish League 1 draw with Queen's Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nHNVBU

Pascal Struijk: Leeds lose appeal against red card for Harvey Elliott tackle

Pascal Struijk will serve a three-match ban after Leeds United lose their appeal against his red card for a tackle on Harvey Elliott in the defeat to Liverpool.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zj8tmM

Kylian Mbappe: PSG expect striker to stay - Leonardo

Paris St-Germain are confident Kylian Mbappe will extend his contract with the club at the end of the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lsFEzi

Champions League: We've given ourselves a more difficult task, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "we know we've given ourselves a more difficult task" following their 2-1 defeat at Young Boys in the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nDRhpF

Champions League: Romelu Lukaku 'brings the belief' to Chelsea, says Thomas Tuchel

Manager Thomas Tuchel says striker Romelu Lukaku "brings the belief" after his goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zefJ3d

Pele: Brazil football legend 'ready for extra time' as he leaves intensive care

Brazilian legend Pele says he feels ready for "90 minutes plus extra time" after leaving intensive care.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CgmSSC

Women's Super League: Ella Toone's long-range stunner for Man Utd features in best goals

Watch the best goals from the latest round of Women's Super League action, including Ella Toone's long-range stunner for Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tIi4Ci

Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League team from an unrecognised state

Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zatwrp

AC Milan: Is Sandro Tonali the new Andrea Pirlo?

AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali is building a reputation as the 'new Pirlo' but just how similar is he to Andrea Pirlo on the pitch?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3AdoFXQ

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Manchester United will learn from Young Boys defeat'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Jesse Lingard will learn from his mistake after Manchester United suffer shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tHzn6u

Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 Benfica: English referee Anthony Taylor in red card confusion

English referee mistakenly sends off player for second bookable offence... without having shown him a first yellow.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2YRe9rj

Transfer rumours: Kane, Tielemans, Martinez, Aouar, Nandez, Romero, Wijnaldum, Ramsay

Harry Kane could agree to sign a new Tottenham deal if a release clause is inserted. while Leicester's Youri Tielemans says he is "keeping his options open" as he negotiates a new deal, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VHWL7p

Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller haunts Barca again as Bayern claim big win

Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski settle a battle of the big two in Champions League Group E as Bayern Munich claim a dominant opening-game victory at Barcelona.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VMkLq0

Malmö FF 0-3 Juventus: Alvaro Morata scores and earns penalty in win

Former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata scores one goal and earns a penalty as Juventus launch their Champions League campaign with a comfortable win at Malmo.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XhI0Jn

Bournemouth 2-1 Queens Park Rangers: Jaidon Anthony stars for Cherries

Jaidon Anthony scores one and sets up the other as Bournemouth inflict QPR's first defeat of the season to go joint top of the Championship.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k5x2Pv

Peter Shilton calls for change to gambling sponsorship laws in football

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says gambling advertising in football "needs to change" because football shirts are a "backdoor way" of exposing youngsters to the industry.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hzSKJX

West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Derby County: Baggies left frustrated by Rams

Championship leaders West Brom are held for a second successive league game as Derby secure a point with a goalless draw.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k7oFmG

SPFL: Five top flight clubs commission independent SPFL review

Five Scottish Premiership clubs commission independent advisers to conduct a review of the SPFL, with the aim of significantly increasing revenue.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lqBtE8

Steph Houghton: Manchester City captain says WSL's priority should be to 'raise the level' of refereeing

Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says the priority for the Women's Super League should be to "raise the level" of refereeing for "every game".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hx9hhG

Covid passports in sport: Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he would not rule out mandatory checks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will not rule out introducing mandatory Covid passports for people attending sporting events in England this winter.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Egy8Qz

Pep Guardiola 'Incredible achievement' for Man City in Champions League last season

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says "people can say we were a failure" in the Champions League but reaching the final last season was an "incredible achievement".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/396jPzJ

Liverpool v AC Milan

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Liverpool and AC Milan.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VEk6GT

La Liga: Sergio Canales' stunning solo strike for Real Betis features in best goals

Watch the top five goals from the latest round of La Liga action, including a fantastic solo strike from Real Betis' Sergio Canales.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3llglPr

Harvey Elliott: Liverpool midfielder to have surgery on ankle injury in London on Tuesday

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott will have surgery on his injured ankle on Tuesday, says boss Jurgen Klopp.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EdoNZM

Liverpool v AC Milan: We're in a 'proper Champions League' group, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team are in a "proper Champions League" group with Atletico Madrid, Porto and AC Milan - and "can't wait" to face the Serie A giants on Wednesday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3zah9vm

FA Cup second qualifying round: Sutton Common v Jersey Bulls on BBC Sport, iPlayer & Red Button

BBC Sport will broadcast the FA Cup second round qualifying match between Sutton Common Rovers and Jersey Bulls on Saturday, 18 September.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ka4uEB

Quiz: Name all seven players to play for Barcelona and Bayern Munich

Barcelona and Bayern Munich face off at the Nou Camp, but can you name the seven players to have played for both teams?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3z860v9

Pele: Brazilian football legend to be moved out of intensive care

Brazilian football legend Pele to be moved out of intensive care as he continues his recovery from surgery for a colon tumour.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Eju0iW

Wayne Rooney: How is England's record scorer coping with Derby County situation?

Wayne Rooney has faced a baptism of fire since becoming Derby County boss, but how is he coping with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Championship club?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CcHFXc

Wayne Rooney talks about feeling 'devastated' when Everton tried to sell him.

Wayne Rooney tells the Tony Bellew Is Angry podcast about feeling 'devastated' when he found out Everton were trying to sell him in 2004.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hvZAA2

Champions League 2021-22 preview - Guardiola, Klopp, Tuchel & Solskjaer eye big prize

With the group stages getting under way this week, BBC Sport sets the scene for this season's intriguing Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/391FPMd

Andros Townsend: Mum made me believe again by sending me goals video

Andros Townsend credits his mum for the wonder strike which helps Everton beat Burnley and continues their unbeaten start to the season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3htkIqO

Everton 3-1 Burnley: Sean Duche says a mad six minutes cost Clarets

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his side were "hurt" by their own mistakes after Everton came from behind to beat the Clarets 3-1 in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hw7kC5

Transfer rumours: Bellingham, Rice, Werner, Pogba, Lingard, Bastoni, Kessie

Borussia Dortmund put price on Jude Bellingham, West Ham do the same with Delcan Rice, Bayern Munich want Timo Werner, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tFg6Cs

Everton 3-1 Burnley

Andros Townsend's brilliant goal caps a comeback win for Everton as victory over Burnley moves them level on points with the Premier League's top three.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XhpBMk

Premier League: Everton v Burnley - rate the players

Rate the players out of 10 as Burnley visit Everton in the Premier League

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tELAZF

Jack Hendry: Club Bruges' Scotland defender relishes facing Messi's PSG

Jack Hendry is relishing the chance to "test" himself against "the best front three in the world" when Club Bruges take on PSG in the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nuMgj6

John McGinn: Chelsea condemn sectarian abuse aimed at Aston Villa midfielder

Chelsea condemn the actions of a fan who was seen on social media aiming sectarian abuse at Aston Villa's Scottish international John McGinn.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XddHn3

Esme Morgan: England & Manchester City defender withdraws from Lionesses squad

Manchester City defender Esme Morgan withdraws from England's World Cup qualifying squad because of a shin injury.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tDaGb8

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea defender back 'in the race now' - Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says left-back Ben Chilwell is back in "race now with a good mental attitude" after returning "mentally tired" from the summer.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/394hUf0

Chelsea v Zenit St Petersburg

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hp1X7G

Women's Super League: ‘It’s a blatant handball’ - How Tottenham beat Man City with a controversial winner

Watch as Tottenham forward Rosella Ayane helps grab a controversial late winner in the Women's Super League which Man City boss Gareth Taylor describes as a "blatant handball."

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Ee7xDx

Martin Braithwaite: Barcelona striker to have knee surgery

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite adds to the club's attacking injury woes as he is set to have knee surgery.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tB4OPI

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea defender was mentally tired, says boss Thomas Tuchel

Ben Chilwell is back in contention for the Chelsea team after returning "mentally tired" from the summer, says boss Thomas Tuchel.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XbOJE3

World Cup qualifiers: Scotland without Caroline Weir & Lucy Graham

Scotland lose midfielders Caroline Weir and Lucy Graham to injury for this month's World Cup qualifiers.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3E8Suvb

Young Boys v Manchester United: Injured Edinson Cavani out of squad, Ronaldo travels

Edinson Cavani to miss Manchester United's Champions League group-stage tie against Young Boys, but Cristiano Ronaldo will travel with the squad.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3z95kFI

Women's Champions League: Chelsea and Arsenal discover opponents

Chelsea face Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League group stages, with Arsenal in with holders Barcelona.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VG9doa

Jose Mourinho: Roma boss celebrates 1,000th game with a win and trademark celebration

Jose Mourinho celebrated his 1,000th game as a manager with a sprint down the touchline after and winner in extra time.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C1bHge

Harvey Elliott: Match of the Day 2 pundits discuss injury to Liverpool midfielder against Leeds

Match of the Day 2's Stephen Warnock and Jermaine Beckford discuss the incident which led to Liverpool's Harvey Elliott suffering a serious ankle injury during their match at Leeds.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lnVhYR

Manchester City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Controversial own goal gives visitors victory

Watch highlights as Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Women's Super League thanks to a late, controversial own goal.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3txVtby

Leicester City 1-3 Manchester United: Ella Toone scores stunner as Man Utd beat Leicester

Watch highlights Manchester United score three times at the King Power Stadium to earn a comfortable win over Leicester City in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EdRg1G

James Rodriguez: What next for Everton's Colombian playmaker after mixed first season?

Despite signs of brilliance in his year at Everton, there are still questions about James Rodriguez - particularly from his new boss Rafael Benitez.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lc0CSE

Reading 0-4 Arsenal: Miedema scores two in convincing victory

Watch highlights as Vivianne Miedema scores twice for Arsenal as they beat Reading 4-0 in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Xby2c2

Birmingham 0-5 Brighton: Brighton thrash Birmingham 5-0 to go top of Women's Super League

Watch highlights as Brighton thrash Birmingham City 5-0 to go top of the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tzdLsZ

Leeds 0-3 Liverpool: Fabinho & Salah hint at Liverpool being back to best - Stephen Warnock

MOTD2 pundit Stephen Warnock says Liverpool's 3-0 win over Leeds on Sunday was a reminder of how good they are when they are at their best.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k2JQpV

Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo: Benzema bags hat-trick in seven-goal thriller

Highlights as Real Madrid came from behind twice to beat Celta Vigo 5-2, with Karim Benzema scoring a hat-trick.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EeCtDG

AC Milan 2-0 Lazio: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores on return from injury

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from four months out injured by becoming Serie A's oldest foreign goalscorer in AC Milan's victory against Lazio.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C3moiq

Leeds 0-3 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp states Harvey Elliott's injury 'overshadows everything'

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp expresses his concern for 18-year old Harvey Elliott after a 3-0 win at Leeds, stating that the dislocated ankle suffered by the youngster "overshadows everything".

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C66GDm

Premier League: Can you name the members of the PL 100 goals club?

After Mohamed Salah became the latest member to join the Premier League's elite '100 club' can you name the other 29?

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k2pwVF

Craig Bellamy: Ex-Liverpool striker leaves Anderlecht over depression

Former Wales and Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy leaves his role as Anderlecht assistant manager to deal with depression.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ljISEZ

Leeds 0-3 Liverpool: Marcelo Bielsa 'regrets' serious injury suffered by Harvey Elliott

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa says he "regrets" the serious injury suffered by Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, but is "sure" that Pascal Struijk did not intend to harm the midfielder.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3htjKur

Leeds 0-3 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah reaches 100 Premier League goals in Reds win

Liverpool keep pace with the Premier League's leading pack as Mohamed Salah's 100th English top-flight goal helps them to victory at 10-man Leeds.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lfAMgC

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star's best goals & stats as Salah joins Premier League 100-goal club

As Mohamed Salah reaches 100 Premier League goals, BBC Sport looks back at some of his best goals and the key stats of how the Liverpool forward reached the landmark.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3CjJ3Y7

Scottish Premiership goals: Watch all of the weekend's goals

Watch all of the goals scored in the weekend's six Scottish Premiership matches, as Rangers, Celtic and Motherwell all record wins.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XediA5

Harvey Elliott: Liverpool teenager suffers serious injury at Leeds

Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott suffers a serious injury during the Premier League game with Leeds United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ns79vd

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-4 Borussia Dortmund: Haaland scores two

Watch highlights as Erling Braut Haaland's brace helps Borussia Dortmund come from behind three times to claim a thrilling Bundesliga victory at Bayer Leverkusen.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3z2iuEx

Nottingham Forest 1-2 Cardiff City: Colwill leads Cardiff comeback

Teenager Rubin Colwill scores twice as Cardiff City came from behind to win 2-1 and keep Nottingham Forest winless and bottom of the Championship table.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2YOGSNE

Leicester City 1-3 Man Utd: Man Utd spoil Leicester's homecoming with victory

Manchester United spoil Leicester City's homecoming at the King Power Stadium by claiming victory in the WSL.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XeaDqo

Espanyol 1-2 Atlético Madrid: Lemar scores 99th-minute winner for champions

Thomas Lemar scores a dramatic injury-time winner as La Liga champions Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat newly-promoted Espanyol.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k61CJ2

Reading 0-4 Arsenal: Gunners score three first-half goals to continue winning WSL start

Arsenal's impressive start under new head coach Jonas Eidevall continues with a ruthless showing against Reading in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EaKeL2

Women's Super League: Birmingham City 0-5 Brighton & Hove Albion

Danielle Carter scores her first goal for Brighton to help Hope Powell's side cruise to a 5-0 victory at Birmingham City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3k6gXcc

WSL highlights - Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Kerr scores brace

Watch highlights as goals from Sam Kerr, Fran Kirby and Beth England help defending champions Chelsea to a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nqZ5Lu

Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Sam Kerr scores twice as Blues get first WSL win of season

Defending champions Chelsea bounce back from their opening-day defeat with a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tBtrMr

Hearts 0-0 Hibernian: Edinburgh derby ends in stalemate

Hearts and Hibernian fail in their bids to reclaim top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a fierce Edinburgh derby ends in a stalemate.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XmdJsy

Sampdoria 2-2 Inter Milan: Dimarco and Martinez score for visitors

Italian champions Inter Milan are held to a draw as Sampdoria twice come from behind to claim a point.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3twCoqc

WSL: Kerr scores for Chelsea after defensive howler

Chelsea's Sam Kerr pounces on a defensive howler from Everton's Megan Finnigan to double the hosts' advantage in the Women's Super League game at Kingsmeadow.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3leqRrW

WSL: Chelsea's Fran Kirby scores 'wonderful goal' against Everton

Chelsea's Fran Kirby scores a "wonderful" goal to give Chelsea the lead against Everton in the Women's Super League game at Kingsmeadow.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3lahRE4

Cristiano Ronaldo: Alan Shearer on 'phenomenal' Man Utd second debut

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer talks through Cristiano Ronaldo's "phenomenal" performance against Newcastle in his first game since rejoining Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/38Z7mxB

West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa: Late Remi Allen header earns Aston Villa point at West Ham

Watch highlights as goals from Adriana Leon and Remi Allen help to secure a point for both Aston Villa and West Ham in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tCXZ03

Arsenal 1-0 Norwich City: Aubameyang scores winner as Arsenal beat Norwich

Arsenal lift the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta as they secure their first points of the Premier League season with victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2XgM8ch

Cristiano Ronaldo has lifted everyone at Manchester United - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "ruthless goalscorer" Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice on his return to the club, has "lifted everyone" at Old Trafford.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Ej9tLk

Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola delighted by variety of goalscorers

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola highlights that his side's last 11 goals have come from nine different scorers after a Bernardo Silva was on target in a 1-0 win at Leicester City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2YSdndX

Arsenal 1-0 Norwich: Mikel Arteta describes 'best 10 days of my professional career'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has had "the best 10 day of my professional career" in reference to the support shown to him before his side's 1-0 Premier League win over Norwich.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nqbGi2

Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City: Brendan Rodgers proud of Foxes performance

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he is proud of his team's performance despite a 1-0 home loss to Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C2WWJX

Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City: Bernardo Silva hits winner for Pep Guardiola's side

Manchester City secure a third straight league win after seeing off Leicester City in an entertaining game at King Power Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3Ej3fLs

Watford 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Hwang Hee-chan scores on debut as Wolves win

Hwang Hee-chan scores on his debut as Wolves get their first Premier League goals of the season in an away win at Watford.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hlcUXY

Brentford 0-1 Brighton: Leandro Trossard scores last-minute winner for Seagulls

Brighton snatch a dramatic win at Brentford to record their third victory in four Premier League games.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3twdtTJ

Southampton 0-0 West Ham: Hammers stretch unbeaten start to four matches

West Ham stretch their unbeaten Premier League start to four matches with a goalless draw at Southampton, who remain without a league win this season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3yUeNkg

Celtic 2-0 Ross County: Deflected Cameron-Vickers strike & Ajeti brace break down stubborn visitors

Celtic respond to their Old Firm defeat by earning a hard-fought Scottish Premiership victory against a stubborn Ross County.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ldQVDw

Cristiano Ronaldo: Plane protest over sex assault claim

A plane showing support for a woman who accused the player of rape flies over Old Trafford.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hoqqdl

Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham: Nuno Espirito Santo offers no excuses

Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo offers no excuses for his side's 3-0 defeat by Crystal Palace, which saw Japhet Tanganga sent off for the visitors.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3E4s3Xv

Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham: 'Good team performance' delights Vieira

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira praises a "good team performance" in their 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Tottenham at Selhurst Park.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2Xf5ApK

Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Eagles beat leaders Spurs for first win of league campaign

Odsonne Edouard scores twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claim their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham's 100% Premier League start.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VzjF0I

Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Man Utd v Newcastle Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Manchester United's side against Newcastle - his first appearance for the club for 12 years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3liszby

St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers: Stunning James Tavernier strike earns champions victory

James Tavernier's stunning goal with 10 minutes remaining gave Rangers a hard-fought win against St Johnstone and moved them to the summit of the Scottish Premiership.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nkT7vD

West Ham United Women 1-1 Aston Villa Women: Remi Allen rescues point for visitors

Remi Allen's late equaliser earns Aston Villa a point at West Ham in the Women's Super League.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3EbfucC

Shamal George: Colchester United keeper allegedly racially abused during Barrow game

Alleged racial abuse of Colchester keeper Shamal George during their game at Barrow is 'sickening', says U's boss Hayden Mullins.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/393tjvm

Fran Kirby: Chelsea 'know we can come back fighting' from Arsenal defeat

Fran Kirby says Chelsea "want to win as many trophies as they can" and that they will "come back fighting" following their WSL defeat by Arsenal.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C1CSaH

Women's Super League: Fran Kirby driven by desire to win more trophies with Chelsea

Fran Kirby tells Football Focus how she "loves to win trophies" as Chelsea target more silverware after winning the Women's Super League title last season.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2X9FkNg

Pele: Brazilian football legend recovering after colon surgery

Brazilian football legend Pele is recovering in intensive care in hospital after having colon surgery.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tvIibb

Premier League: Players set to avoid bans over failing to report for international duty

Premier League players are set to be cleared to compete this weekend after Brazil reportedly dropped their complaint about their failure to report for international duty.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/394rHBz

World Cup every two years: Jurgen Klopp critical of plan but Pep Guardiola in favour

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola disagree over plans to stage the World Cup every two years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tEkIZJ

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Maitland-Niles, Ansu Fati, Bamford, Odegaard, Rudiger

Real Madrid plot mega move for Paul Pogba, Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger stalling on contract, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3E5Lteo

Birmingham City 2-0 Derby County: Scott Hogan and Jeremie Bela goals send Blues fourth

A goal in each half from Scott Hogan and Jeremie Bela help Birmingham City to a comfortable win over Derby County.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3yYVfex

Football Focus: 'I watch games thinking we're going to lose' - Fans discuss Mikel Arteta's Arsenal

Arsenal fans discuss the club's poor start to the season which sees the sit club at the bottom of the Premier League after three consecutive defeats.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2X67Wab

Celtic: Dominic McKay steps down as chief executive after two months for personal reasons

Dominic McKay has stepped down as Celtic's chief executive after just two months for personal reasons.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C286yq

Steven Gerrard: Rangers manager hails club unity during Covid absences

Steven Gerrard is proud of the way his Rangers players "all stuck together" during his Covid-enforced absence to come through key matches.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nnwYwC

Cristiano Ronaldo return: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Man Utd players have 'no place to hide'

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is "no place to hide" for his players following the return of Cristiano Ronaldo.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3BYAcuv

Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City footballer in court on rape charges

The Premier League footballer is accused of attacking three women at his home in Cheshire.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nkGksR

Football Focus: Tim Krul says Norwich City cannot be judged until January

Norwich City goalkeeper Tim Krul tells Football Focus' Dion Dublin that it is too early to write off the Canaries this season, and that people should not judge them until January.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3A0pnrq

Premier League: Jurgen Klopp says players and clubs punished by potential ban

Jurgen Klopp says the "only people who get punished are players and clubs" as Liverpool's Brazil players face a ban this weekend over Covid-19 protocols.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2X4i5ol

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow urges players to get vaccinated for Covid-19

Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow says footballers should get vaccinated for Covid-19 after suffering a serious bout himself.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2VySB1A

Cristiano Ronaldo's original debut for Manchester United in 2003

BBC Sport delves into the Premier League archives to look back to 2003, when an 18-year-old from Portugal called Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Manchester United in a 4-0 win over Bolton.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/38UKoHV

Lionel Messi breaks Pele's international goal record with hat-trick

Lionel Messi overtakes Pele as the leading South American goalscorer in international matches with a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup qualifier win against Bolivia.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nltpH5

Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd prepare to welcome Portuguese 'home' after 'mind-boggling' first debut

After a "mind-boggling" debut 18 years ago, BBC Sport looks ahead to Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United return.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hfSsaH

Eduardo Camavinga: Who is Real Madrid's £27m French wonderkid?

BBC Sport charts the rise of Eduardo Camavinga as the 18-year-old prepares for a likely Real Madrid debut against Celta Viga on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C2su2H

Transfer rumours: Kounde, Kessie, En-Nesyri, Coman, Tchouameni, Dembele

Chelsea are interested in Jules Kounde and Franck Kessie, Arsenal identify Youssef En-Nesyri as a possible Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3BS8bog

Arsene Wenger's World Cup plan - what is it all about?

Arsene Wenger says he is '100% convinced' his plan for a new international match calendar based on a World Cup every two years is the best way forward for the game as a whole.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hjZETv

Premier League predictions: Lawro v The Vaccines singer and Man Utd fan Justin Young

Mark Lawrenson takes on The Vaccines singer and Manchester United fan Justin Young to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League matches.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2X6Smv6

Elias Kachunga: Bolton Wanderers report racist social media abuse to police

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt says the club have reported racist social media abuse directed at Elias Kachunga to the police.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ttTKUC

Club World Cup: Japan withdraws as host of 2021 event because of Covid-19

Japan pulls out of hosting the Club World Cup in December because of Covid-19 restrictions in the country.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3BXr61e

Cristiano Ronaldo's return: Why is Manchester United v Newcastle not on UK TV?

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to English football will not be broadcast on UK TV - and here is why.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3ngP1EF

Poland 1-1 England: We still have work to do - Gareth Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate says his side still have work to do after they conceded a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw against Poland in a World Cup qualifying match in Warsaw.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/38SV1ep

Premier League summer signings: Who are this weekend's potential debutants?

BBC Sport looks at some of the Premier League summer signings who could make their debuts this weekend.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/38QzNxI

Vaccine passports: Scottish football fans group 'concerned' some supporters excluded

A Scottish fans group are "concerned" that introducing Covid-19 vaccine certification for football matches will exclude some supporters from games.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3jWr1Vh

Rio Ferdinand says football is 'sliding backwards' because of racist abuse online

Rio Ferdinand says football is "sliding backwards" and racism is being normalised by the prevalence of racist abuse online.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3BSbnAv

Premier League, EFL and SPFL oppose Fifa's plans for World Cup every two years

The Premier League, EFL and SPFL confirm their opposition to Fifa's plan to reduce the World Cup tournament gap from four to two years.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3tsx471

Troy Deeney: Watford enter 'new era' without long-serving captain

Watford manager Xisco Munoz says the club will begin a "new era" without "legend of the club" Troy Deeney.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hiLmSV

Jerome Boateng trial: German football star denies assault in court

Jerome Boateng is accused of injuring his ex-girlfriend during a dispute on holiday in 2018.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3hfMTJI

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wins RIBA architecture prize

The arena is a "tour de force in stadium design", the Royal Institute of British Architects says.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3C0aplP

Germany: Flight home forced to stop in Edinburgh on return from Iceland victory

Cups of coffee are the order of the day for Germany after their plane from Iceland is forced to stop in Edinburgh

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3A9O8RK

MOTDx: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes talks Cristiano Ronaldo, penalties & naps

Manchester United's Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes talks to MOTDx's Timbsy about Cristiano Ronaldo, his penalty-taking technique and why he loves a nap.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3A3YcMs

Premier League fantasy football tips: Ronaldo, Lukaku, Fernandes, Salah

Who should you be looking to sign in your fantasy football team as players return from international duty? Here are Alistair Bruce-Ball's tips...

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3yQAt0I

Northern Ireland: Ian Baraclough ends intense international break where he started

It was an international window with a similar narrative throughout for Northern Ireland, but Ian Baraclough knows what his key talking point was.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3laD54v

Pele: Brazil legend 'recovering well' following surgery to remove tumour

Brazil legend Pele says he is "recovering well" after surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3nfP3wp

Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United: What kind of Ronaldo are Man Utd getting?

Ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the Manchester United team, BBC Sport asks Juventus experts what Ronaldo brought to the Bianconeri during his three seasons in Turin.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3DZFNCH

Poland 1-1 England: Painful final minutes for England but they edge closer to Qatar 2022

England concede late on as their World Cup qualifier with Poland finishes 1-1, but edge closer to Qatar 2022 with the group in their hands.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/38QTwgJ

England boss Gareth Southgate defends lack of substitutions in Poland draw

Boss Gareth Southgate did not make any substitutions before Poland's late equaliser in their World Cup qualifier as he felt confident England were in control.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3toITvf

Robert Page frustrated with Wales' 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Estonia

Manager Robert Page rues Wales' missed chances after a "frustrating" 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Estonia.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/3E1C3AL

'Everyone's become men' - Baraclough proud of under-strength NI

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough expresses pride at the performance of his Northern Ireland team in the World Cup qualifier with Switzerland which ended 0-0.

from BBC Sport - Football https://ift.tt/2X03qdh