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Premier League

Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager on Four-Year Deal

Chelsea have confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager on a four-year contract, making him the 15th permanent boss since José Mourinho departed in 2007.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

West Ham relegation could cost London taxpayers £2.5m a year

A clause in West Ham's 99-year London Stadium lease means relegation would halve the club's rent, leaving a £2.5m annual gap for the public purse to fill.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Women's Football

Arsenal agree free transfer deal for Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer, with the move subject to a medical.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Champions League

Eriksen Inspires Wolfsburg as St Pauli's Bundesliga Dream Ends

Christian Eriksen was the unlikely hero as Wolfsburg beat St Pauli 3-1 at Millerntor to keep their Bundesliga survival hopes alive on a dramatic final day.

By Tom Ellis · 18 May 2026League One

Chris Hogg appointed Northampton Town manager on two-year deal

Northampton Town have handed Chris Hogg his first head-coach role on a two-year contract as they look to rebuild after relegation from League One.

By Tom Ellis · 18 May 2026Women's Football

WSL Final Day: Shaw's Future Uncertain as Arsenal Era Ends

Khadija Shaw sends mixed signals over her Manchester City future while Arsenal, Chelsea and others say farewell to key figures on WSL's final day.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026World Cup

BBC Sport confirms 2026 World Cup coverage with all 104 matches

BBC Sport has revealed its full plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering all 104 matches across its platforms with an extensive punditry line-up.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026Premier League

Bruno Fernandes Equals Premier League Single-Season Assists Record

Bruno Fernandes has matched the Premier League's single-season assists record of 20, levelling marks set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, with one game still to play.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

Cunha's Goal Should Have Been Disallowed, Say BBC Pundits

Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin argue Bryan Mbeumo's arm involvement in the build-up to Matheus Cunha's goal handed Manchester United an unfair advantage over Nottingham Forest.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

Jonathan Gjoshe: Stabbed Seven Times, Now Searching for a New Club

Scunthorpe United defender Jonathan Gjoshe has spoken publicly for the first time about being stabbed seven times in the November 2024 mass train attack.

By Tom Ellis · 18 May 2026Premier League

Newcastle Tear West Ham Apart 3-1 at St James' Park

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin explain how Newcastle exploited huge gaps in West Ham's back three to run out 3-1 Premier League winners.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Internationals

Adam Wharton's World Cup case: what the pundits are saying

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin say Adam Wharton could nail down a World Cup squad place — but the Crystal Palace midfielder must shine in the UEFA Conference League final.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026Internationals

Adam Wharton's World Cup place: can Conference League final seal the deal?

BBC Sport pundits argue Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton could lock down an England World Cup squad spot with a strong showing in the UEFA Conference League final.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026Premier League

Luke Shaw World Cup Push: Carrick Makes His Case to Tuchel

Michael Carrick is backing Luke Shaw for England's World Cup squad after the left-back scored his first Manchester United goal in over three years against Nottingham Forest.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Champions League

Elversberg: A Town of 13,000 Earns a Bundesliga Place

SV Elversberg have secured promotion to the Bundesliga, making the small Saarland town of Spiesen-Elversberg the tiniest community ever represented in Germany's top flight.

By Marcus Hopkins · 18 May 2026Champions League

Who Has Qualified for the 2026-27 Champions League So Far?

With 24 clubs already confirmed for next season's Champions League league phase, here is a full breakdown of who has booked their place and how.

By James Wright · 18 May 2026Premier League

Salah's social media post exposes disharmony inside Liverpool

Match of the Day pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin say Mohamed Salah's public comments on Liverpool's style of play reveal a squad lacking unity under Arne Slot.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

Salah's social media dig signals discord at Liverpool under Slot

Match of the Day pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin say Mohamed Salah's public comments on Liverpool's style reveal a squad lacking harmony under Arne Slot.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

Rooney: Drop 'Selfish' Salah From Liverpool's Anfield Farewell

Wayne Rooney says Mohamed Salah should be excluded from Liverpool's final home game after publicly criticising manager Arne Slot for a second time.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Premier League

Rooney: Drop Salah for Anfield Finale After 'Selfish' Slot Dig

Wayne Rooney says Mohamed Salah should be axed from Liverpool's final home game of the season after publicly criticising manager Arne Slot for a second time.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Women's Football

Five WSL Takeaways: Man City's Title, Shaw's Future & Fan Engagement

Manchester City's first WSL title in a decade headlines a season that raised questions about competitiveness, entertainment value and what comes next for the division.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026Women's Football

Five WSL Takeaways: Man City's Title, Shaw's Future & More

Manchester City's first WSL title in a decade headlines a 2025-26 season that raised as many questions as it answered about the division's direction.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026Premier League

Carrick Backs Luke Shaw for England World Cup Squad

Michael Carrick has publicly backed Luke Shaw for England's World Cup squad after the left-back scored his first goal in over three years in Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest.

By Sarah Akande · 18 May 2026Transfers

O'Neill Urges Celtic to Act Swiftly on Next Permanent Manager

Martin O'Neill has called on Celtic to waste no time identifying their next permanent manager as his second interim spell at Parkhead draws to a close.

By James Wright · 18 May 2026Premier League

Have Manchester City Blown Their Title Chances? A Dramatic Weekend Unpacked

A late point was not enough to silence the doubters as Manchester City's title hopes came under serious scrutiny on a dramatic weekend across English and Scottish football.

By Priya Patel · 5 May 2026Premier League

Guardiola admits title destiny out of City's hands after Everton draw

Manchester City are five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand after a 3-3 draw at Everton left Pep Guardiola conceding the title race is no longer in his side's control.

By Sarah Akande · 5 May 2026Premier League

Man City's Title Hopes Crumble After Chaotic 3-3 Draw at Everton

Manchester City threw away a first-half lead to draw 3-3 with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, handing Arsenal an 85% chance of winning the Premier League title.

By Sarah Akande · 5 May 2026Premier League

Alexis Sánchez fires Sevilla out of LaLiga relegation zone

The 37-year-old Chilean came off the bench at half-time and scored five minutes later to give Sevilla a vital 1-0 win over Real Sociedad on Monday night.

By Marcus Hopkins · 5 May 2026Premier League

Tyler Adams backs Bournemouth belief as European history beckons

Midfielder Tyler Adams says the belief inside Bournemouth's dressing room is real as the Cherries sit sixth with three Premier League games to play.

By Sarah Akande · 5 May 2026Championship

Coventry fans urge Lampard to sign new deal at promotion party

An estimated 50,000 Coventry City supporters packed War Memorial Park to celebrate Premier League promotion, serenading Frank Lampard with chants of 'sign the contract'.

By Sarah Akande · 5 May 2026