On the pitch, Southgate’s legacy will always be those agonising near misses, with the finger being pointed in his direction for conservative tactics, especially when early leads and domination ended with defeat to Croatia in the World Cup last four, as well as that defeat on penalties to Italy at Wembley. For someone so often...
Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain’s football federation, has lost an appeal against his sexual assault conviction. Rubiales was fined €10,800 (£9,206) in February for kissing captain Jenni Hermoso without her consent after Spain’s women’s team won the 2023 World Cup. A Spanish appeals court upheld the fine, and also dismissed a separate appeal...
Three people have died after falling from the upper stand of a stadium in Algeria just after the final whistle as local football team MC Alger won the league title, the health ministry says. Dozens of others were injured when a security barrier collapsed, with fans surging forward to celebrate before falling on to the...
Tesco has apologised after a promotional stand advertising a chance to meet the England women’s football team was put up at a store in Cardiff. Customers were shocked to see a Lucozade display featuring the Lionesses front and centre of the store’s entrance at Western Avenue, just weeks before Wales face England at Euro 2025...
Lewis Adams BBC News, East of England Tony Jones Tony Jones, pictured with colleague Don Goodman (right), is ending his career on a high after commentating on the UEFA Champions League final But for decades, Tony Jones has been putting them into words for audiences around the globe. Goalmouth scrambles, furious bust-ups and matches played...
Florian Wirtz set for Liverpool medical, Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal delay explained, Manchester United might use Joshua Zirkzee in Victor Osimhen offer. Florian Wirtz is set for a Liverpool medical after they agreed a deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old Germany midfielder, worth £127m including add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano), external Arsenal have agreed a...
As England meet Senegal in Tuesday’s international friendly at the City Ground, BBC Sport takes a look at the top 10 Senegalese Premier League goalscorers of all-time. Some of these forwards have written their names in Premier League folklore. Can you name the 10 below using our clues? Read full article at source...
A Wales football fan has been hurt after falling from the stands during Monday night’s World Cup qualifier in Belgium. The 29-year-old man, who has not been named, fell from the upper tier into the lower tier at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital...
Jack Grealish might replace Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting U-turn angers Viktor Gyokeres, Manchester City agree Rayan Cherki fee. Manchester City’s England winger Jack Grealish, 29, is being lined up as a potential replacement for 22-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen. (Sun), external Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is furious that...
While the result in Denmark was disappointing, there are still positives to take from the game. Denmark deserved to win, and they are a level above where Northern Ireland currently are. But it is where Michael O’Neill wants his team to be, and it was another good learning experience for his young squad. Defensively, particularly...
The Football Foundation is to provide financial backing for an education scheme set up in the name of Stephen Lawrence, the teenager murdered in a racist attack in 1993. The English football charity – which is backed by funding from the Football Association (FA), Premier League and government – will provide career development opportunities for...
Liverpool are set to offer £118m to land Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, Everton are keen on Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish and Real Madrid could rival Arsenal for Martin Zubimendi. Liverpool are set to make a final offer worth £118m, inclusive of add-ons, for Germany international Florian Wirtz, 22, after Bayer Leverkusen rejected a £113m...
Tijjani Reijnders closes in on move to Manchester City, Newcastle United switch attention to try to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro and Brentford could move for Ipswich Town boss Kieran Mckenna if Thomas Frank leaves. Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, is due to have a medical at Manchester City on Sunday to finalise his move...
BBC Sport’s Graeme Langford heads deep into the Arctic Circle to see some of the most beautiful football pitches on the planet. Read full article at source...
Newcastle move for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, Arsenal pursue Benjamin Sesko and Manchester United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo. Newcastle United have made a move to try to sign 23-year-old Sweden winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. (Mail), external Liverpool have submitted a fresh bid of £100m plus £13m in add-ons for Bayer...