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Record-equalling Kerr helps Chelsea dominate Everton
Sam Kerr scores twice to join former teammate Fran Kirby in being Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, as
Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins
Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam
Williamson calls for Arsenal 'intensity' in second leg
Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be "really clinical" and "defensively secure" if they are to maintain thei
Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City
Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley S
Three into two - battle to reach WSL goes to final day
Just one matchday remains in the WSL 2 and Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic could all secure automa
What's on the line as WSL reaches business end?
BBC Sport analyses the state of play in the Women's Super League with only a handful of games to go and the title, Europ
Arsenal capitalise on defensive errors to secure first leg win over Lyon
Arsenal pounce on a pair of defensive errors to come from behind to defeat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in the firs
How 10 Premier League teams can qualify for Europe
Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far-fetched as it seems.
Man Utd's Champions League hopes dealt a blow in stalemate with Tottenham
Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt a heavy blow after a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur to leave the
Smith capitalises on defensive mix-up from Lyon
OL Lyonnes goalkeeper Christiane Endler is involved in another mix-up at the back against Arsenal as she crashes into In
Crucial win over Liverpool lifts West Ham away from relegation danger
A Cornelia Kapocs own goal is enough for West Ham to secure a 1-0 away win over Liverpool, as the East London side move
Italian referee chief suspends himself over allegations
The man in charge of assigning referees in Italy's top flight suspends himself after it is alleged he is under investiga
Police 'aware' of video appearing to show York player punching fan
Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during th
What Wrexham, Hull and Derby need in top-six race
BBC Sport analyses what Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County need on the final day of the Championship season to secure a
Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top stars this summer
A number of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit and w
Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor AC Milan's Rafael Leão
AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is subject to attention from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Everton 1-4 Chelsea in WSL, Coventry 3-1 Wrexham, Scottish Premiership – clockwatch
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Arteta: 'Crucial' ref calls going against Arsenal
Mikel Arteta said Manchester City and Newcastle should have each had a man sent off in Arsenal's latest two matches, add
Bayern boss: Hair pull vs. Barça 'never a red card'
Bayern Munich coach José Barcala says a discussion needs to be had about hair pulling in women's football after disputin
Van Dijk: Isak will be a success at Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk has backed "outstanding" Alexander Isak to succeed at Liverpool after he opened the scoring in Saturday'
Kane hails Bayern resolve after historic comeback
Harry Kane paid tribute to Bayern Munich's mentality after the Bundesliga champions produced a historic comeback from th
Pep: Record-setting City still 'far away' from treble
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are still "far away" from winning a domestic treble despite reaching their fourth
Slot unsure if Salah has played last Liverpool game
Arne Slot has said Liverpool must wait to discover whether Mohamed Salah has played his last game for the club after he
Miami held by Revs, remain winless at new home
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami remain winless at their new home after a 1-1 draw with Eastern Conference rivals the New En
👀 Soccer's most dramatic league title ever?
York City were promoted from the National League at Rochdale's expense on Saturday, after securing a 1-1 draw in the 13t
Mahrez toasts Al Ahli's 'amazing' Asian CL title win
Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended the AFC Champions League Elite crown after beating first-time finalist Mac
Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future
Marcus Rashford is not ready to give up on his Barcelona dream just yet, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Fifa agrees to increase World Cup prize money after countries raise concerns over costs
<ul><li><p>Extra funding to be approved by Fifa Council this week</p></li><li><p>National FAs feared losing money at thi
A long time coming but something to build on - Isak's landmark goal
Will Alexander Isak's first Liverpool Premier League goal at Anfield prove a turning point for the £125m signing?
Celtic consider move for manager Frank - gossip
Celtic managerial target may be beyond reach, with another Scot possibly on the way to Serie A...
Quiet confidence, then tears - but 'unsinkable' Coventry are back
BBC Sport speaks to three teenagers who were in the crowd when Coventry were relegated from the top flight in 2001.
‘I felt fear I did not understand’: Buffon on the panic attack that threatened his career
<p>In this exclusive book extract, the former Italy goalkeeper describes a moment of crisis before a game against Reggin
Man City reach fourth-straight FA Cup final and prove again they can win when it matters most
Man City's come-from-behind win over Southampton in the FA Cup is a reminder of what they remain capable of in the Premi
Arsenal eke back to top of Premier League, but title race looks nervy from here on out
Arsenal's rocky win over Newcastle highlights their tough final stretch ahead in the Premier League title race.
VAR review: Arsenal's anger justified in non-red card, or Arteta's rant misguided?
Mikel Arteta slammed the referees for not issuing a red card to Newcastle, but is he right to be so upset?
How Eze & Arsenal outfoxed Newcastle with set-piece tweak
Match of the Day's Steph Houghton and Martin Keown explain how Arsenal and Eberechi Eze outfoxed Newcastle United with a
Did West Ham get 'lucky' with this penalty decision?
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe West Ham's Matheus Fernandes was "lucky" to escape givi
Spurs 'really improving' under De Zerbi but can they survive?
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe Tottenham are "really improving" under Roberto de Zerbi
'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win
Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over New
Leeds seek seminal moment with FA Cup semi-final chance against Chelsea
<p>Daniel Farke would become the second manager, following the great Don Revie, to reach the final</p><p>There will be a
Could 'outstanding' Maeda's return to form give Celtic title edge?
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is recapturing his best form as Celtic look to pip Hearts and Rangers to the Scottish Premie
Mikel Arteta criticises red card escapes for Newcastle’s Pope and City’s Khusanov
<ul><li><p>‘It’s a red card today. It’s a red card in Manchester’</p></li><li><p>Arsenal return to top of table by beati
Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but t
Pep Guardiola says title race means Manchester City must prepare for ‘six cup finals’
<ul><li><p>2-1 win over Southampton secures fourth straight FA Cup final</p></li><li><p>‘Six games, we’ll be there, if w
Performance in Arsenal defeat gives Newcastle hope - Howe
Eddie Howe describes his side's performance as a "big step forward" despite Newcastle United suffering a 1-0 defeat to A
Watch Sportscene highlights of Saturday's Premiership action
Highlights from the afternoon fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.
Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of silverware shows no sign of abating | John Brewin
<p>A fourth consecutive FA Cup final has been reached but Guardiola’s selection against Southampton suggests priorities
Analysis: Azaz & Gonzalez score semi-final screamers
Kelly Cates, Wayne Rooney, Thero Walcott and Micah Richards break down stunning strikes by Finn Azaz and Nico Gonzales i
Isak and Wirtz on scoresheet as Liverpool beat Palace
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both score in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, to strengt
Three goals, eight chaotic minutes - how day of relegation drama unfolded
On a day of twists and turns, Tottenham and West Ham both picked up crucial wins in their fight to avoid relegation.
Superb Eze effort enough to see Arsenal beat Newcastle
An early Eberechi Eze strike proves to be the difference as Arsenal hold on to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates
Man City beat Southampton to reach FA Cup final
Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fo
Bold Bayern and PSG leave Premier League elite looking more like lambs than lions | Jonathan Wilson
<p>German and French clubs are showing in the Champions League they can make the most of the benefits of not having to p
Last-gasp Wilson winner boosts West Ham's fight for survival
Callum Wilson's 92nd minute winner helps West Ham United to a 2-1 win over Everton at the London Stadium, keeping the ho
Palhinha scores crucial goal to boost Spurs' survival hopes
Joao Palhinha's late goal earns Tottenham a vital 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, to keep themselves just two points be
De Zerbi demands mentality shift at injury-hit Spurs: ‘We need to stay strong in the head’
<ul><li><p>Solanke and Simons were taken off injured at Wolves</p></li><li><p>Tottenham still in relegation zone because
Spurs remember how to win, yet relegation fears remain
Tottenham Hotspur have their first win of 2026, but their Premier League relegation battle didn't get any easier.
Scottish Premiership: Celtic go level on points with Hearts at top of table
<ul><li><p>Daizen Maeda strikes twice as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 </p></li><li><p>Aberdeen seal nervy home win over Kilma
Kinsky's save, Palhinha's relief and - finally - a Tottenham win
Tottenham end their long wait for a Premier League win with victory at Wolves - lifting their survival hopes in the proc
Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'
Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Sl
Championship roundup: Middlesbrough romp closes gap on Ipswich and Hull suffer crucial loss
<ul><li><p>Boro thrash Watford 5-1, West Brom 0-0 Ipswich</p></li><li><p>Charlton’s 2-1 win and Baggies’ point relegates
Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's footba
Mohamed Salah limps off injured in Liverpool’s win against Crystal Palace
<p>The sun shone, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz made an impression on a Liverpool victory, Freddie Woodman seized his
Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all
Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up
West Ham stay clear of drop zone after Wilson’s vital late winner against Everton
<p>Earlier in the season there would have been no coming back from such a crushing blow. It would have been the start of
Manchester United target Atalanta’s Éderson as Casemiro replacement
<ul><li><p>Brazil midfielder’s arrival could mean Ugarte moves on</p></li><li><p>Summer wishlist also includes Real Madr
York City promoted back to EFL in remarkable finale as 106-point Rochdale face playoffs
<p>Minstermen are back in the Football League after a decade away, but only after a scarcely believable finish</p><p>Foo
Manchester City’s WSL title charge stalls abruptly after shock against Brighton
<p>Kiko Seike and Madison Haley put Manchester City’s title celebrations on hold as Brighton upset the Women’s Super Lea
Arsenal’s Olivia Smith: ‘Being champions of Europe holds weight, but we believe in ourselves’
<p>Canada forward broke the £1m transfer barrier and now eyes Sunday’s semi-final first leg against Lyon</p><p>Olivia Sm
Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England?
BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.
Once locks, which USMNT players have their World Cup spots in jeopardy?
There are many players who will undoubtedly play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. But some who were locks in
European football: Betis and Bellerín deny Real Madrid, Eta’s Union lose at Leipzig
<ul><li><p>Late leveller is fresh blow to Madrid’s faint title hopes</p></li><li><p>RB Leipzig’s 3-1 win is marred by on
Arsenal second, Spurs facing relegation: is there really panic on the streets of north London?
<p>Fans of both sides are feeling similar levels of stress at different ends of the Premier League table</p><p>Zadie Smi
First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A+ to F
Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!
Arena soccer player gets lifetime ban for ‘severe and violent’ conduct after cup final brawl
<ul><li><p>Stefan Mijatovic had been on probation for past behavior</p></li><li><p>Melee occurred in Game 1 of Milwaukee
Calum McFarlane returns to Chelsea hotseat but Rosenior era raises doubts
<p>Young coach showed tactical nous in his first caretaker stint but was also part of Liam Rosenior’s backroom team</p><
Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.
‘Everything about it was magical’: Southampton still spurred on by spirit of ’76 Cup triumph
<p>Fiftieth anniversary of an FA Cup win still central to their city’s identity forms an evocative backdrop to Saints’ s
The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss
Chelsea's interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a "whirlwind", going from obscurity to an FA Cup
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How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly cha
Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation
<ul><li><p>Former Caf general secretary sets sights on Fecofa role</p></li><li><p>Swiss national is university friend of
Wait, is the country with the world's best soccer kits ... Canada?
The stunning selection of jerseys in this season's Canadian Premier League and Northern Super League hold their own agai
Aches and strains seem worse with age but we ambling amateur footballers just can’t let go | Max Rushden
<p>I’m now at a time of life where a rib injury can feel like a ruptured spleen but playing still trumps watching, so we
World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready
After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be
The race for Europe: which English clubs can qualify, how, and who needs what
<p>The places up for grabs in Uefa’s competitions next season are a moveable feast, leaving plenty of intrigue right up
Jérémy Doku: ‘If I add goals I can be the world’s best winger, for sure’
<p>The electric Manchester City forward on his dribbling skills, who is City’s quickest player and the potential for a d
Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier Leag
Manchester City go top as Chelsea chuck Liam Rosenior | Football Weekly Extra – video
<p>Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Lucy Ward to discuss the latest in the Premier L
Sutton's predictions v Race Across the World podcast's Alfie Watts
Chris Sutton takes on Race Across the World podcast travel expert Alfie Watts plus the BBC readers and AI with his predi
Real Sociedad suffer hangover from hell but it still can’t dim the joy of cup glory
<p>The celebrations after la Real won the Copa del Rey have continued all week, even if Getafe briefly calmed the party<
Manchester City go top as Chelsea chuck Liam Rosenior: Football Weekly Extra – podcast
<p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max Rushden</a> is joined by <a href="https://bsky.app/prof
Tracey Neville’s next big step: creating ‘a future in sport’ at Stockport County
<p>‘You can’t build a mountain in one day,’ says former England netball coach who is embracing ‘starting from scratch’ i
Leaving present? Eva Olid takes Hearts Women within sight of historic title
<p>Spanish manager has led Edinburgh side to top of Scottish Premier League and a showdown with Rangers looms</p><p>Hear
Fearless Rayan Cherki offers Manchester City a point of difference in title hunt | Will Unwin
<p>Talented France forward roamed with intent on a nervy night at Burnley when City reclaimed top spot</p><p>In a season
Liam Rosenior chewed up by BlueCo’s bizarre ChatGPT version of Chelsea | Barney Ronay
<p>While the novice coach was clearly not a good fit, the lesson here is that billionaire owners are not always right af
Leicester’s decline and fall feels like a cruel parable as League One beckons
<p>Despite punching through the Premier League’s glass ceiling, attempt to climb further has led to a steep plunge</p><p
Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’
<p>Italy’s goalkeeping legend on getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself f
Brady’s stadium own goal means her West Ham exit will not be mourned by fans | Jacob Steinberg
<p>Karren Brady, who is stepping down as vice-chair at West Ham after 16 years, leaves a questionable legacy </p><p>The
Coventry return to Premier League and relegation looms for Leicester – Football Weekly podcast
<p>Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as the Sky Blues return to the top fli
‘Unwanted from day one’: Dijon Women fight on despite feeling abandoned by club
<p>Players have hit out at ‘confused and careless’ management off the pitch, despite their success on it</p><p>Dijon are
David Squires on … Manchester City, Arsenal and an epic clash of the titans
<p>Our cartoonist looks back at Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad as the title race got even hotter</p><ul><
Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions Le
Arsenal are despondent, but the Premier League race is far from over | Jonathan Wilson
<p>Manchester City eked a win by the slimmest of margins on Sunday, setting up a season finale that will be determined b
Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts?
Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo
Who can still receive a yellow card suspension in the Premier League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League.
‘Got. Got. Need!’ The boyhood autographs that remind me of Coventry’s Premier League heydays
<p>From Dion Dublin to Eric Cantona, the signatures I collected with my dad in the 1990s record a time when the Sky Blue
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
<p>Curtis Jones sums up Liverpool’s approach, Eddie Howe’s transfer record under scrutiny and Tammy Abraham shows his wo
All done deals since February, including deadline day
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super Lea
Who are the greatest footballers never to make an appearance in England? | The Knowledge
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How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League
FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire
FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St
Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a re
How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals
Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an ou
How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided?
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so compl
Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach
Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.
How does Scottish Premiership split work?
The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with
When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system
No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as th
Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup?
With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualif
Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard
Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a clo
Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.
Ousmane Dembélé quietly becomes the main man after long journey to the top
<p>The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by the Guardian, has benefitted from PSG’s fo
The 100 best male footballers in the world 2025
<p>Ousmane Dembélé becomes our seventh winner as he beats Lamine Yamal into second and Vitinha into third on our list of
Mo Salah: Never Give Up
The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom.
Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third title in a row
<p>The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishes</p><p>They
The 100 best female footballers in the world 2025
<p>Aitana Bonmatí has been voted the best female player on the planet by our panel of 127 experts ahead of Mariona Calde
The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the
Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football
<p>From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008. Check the p
Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
<p>We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first
Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet
BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference.
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From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story
BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small b
Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars
After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow t
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