Internationals
England, the World Cup, the Euros, the Nations League and the qualifying campaigns.
Messi's Argentina Retirement: The End of an International Era
Lionel Messi has called time on his international career with Argentina, bringing down the curtain on one of football's most decorated national-team journeys.
By Priya Patel · 8 Sept 2026InternationalsFowler Double Sinks Hibs as St Johnstone Make It Back-to-Back Wins
Josh Fowler scored twice in the first half to hand St Johnstone a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Hibernian, piling further pressure on David Gray.
By Marcus Hopkins · 7 Sept 2026InternationalsOff the Ball: Scottish Football's Most Gloriously Petty Radio Show
BBC Radio Scotland's Off the Ball has built a loyal following by being deliberately, cheerfully ill-informed — and that is precisely the point.
By Tom Ellis · 6 Sept 2026InternationalsClarke Reveals He Had to Push SFA Into Giving Him New Contract
Steve Clarke has admitted he had to publicly manoeuvre the Scottish FA into offering him a new deal before the World Cup, all while knowing he'd resign if Scotland went out in the group stage.
By Marcus Hopkins · 5 Sept 2026InternationalsClarke Admits He Had to Nudge SFA Into Giving Him New Contract
Steve Clarke has revealed he was forced to publicly manoeuvre the Scottish FA into offering him a new deal just weeks before the World Cup finals this summer.
By Marcus Hopkins · 5 Sept 2026InternationalsParrott grabs winner as Betis stun Real Madrid in La Liga
Troy Parrott scored the only goal and Kylian Mbappé missed a late penalty as Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga.
By Tom Ellis · 5 Sept 2026InternationalsHearts Beat Hibs 3-1 in Edinburgh Derby — Is McPake Ready for Scotland?
Hearts claimed a convincing 3-1 victory over Hibs at Easter Road in the first Edinburgh derby of the season, with midfielder McPake emerging as a standout performer.
By James Wright · 4 Sept 2026InternationalsEdinburgh Derby: Hibernian Host Hearts in Scottish Premiership Clash
The first Edinburgh derby of the season sees Hibernian welcome city rivals Hearts to Easter Road, with extended highlights available on BBC Sportscene.
By Priya Patel · 4 Sept 2026InternationalsArgentine League to Halt Matches in Messi Tribute This Weekend
Argentina's domestic football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause honouring Lionel Messi's international retirement.
By Priya Patel · 3 Sept 2026InternationalsLionel Messi Retires from International Football at 39
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty after 207 caps and 125 goals, saying the decision 'hurts deeply' but 'the time has come'.
By Priya Patel · 31 Aug 2026InternationalsLionel Messi Retires from International Football After 207 Caps
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty at the age of 39, ending a 21-year international career that brought him a World Cup, two Copa Américas and 207 caps.
By Priya Patel · 31 Aug 2026InternationalsWatkins vs Toney: England strikers meet in Saudi Pro League opener
Ollie Watkins goes straight into a Saudi Pro League title clash with Ivan Toney on Tuesday as both forwards battle for Thomas Tuchel's attention ahead of a new England cycle.
By Sarah Akande · 31 Aug 2026InternationalsRangers' Pittodrie win: turning point or false dawn for McInnes?
Derek McInnes claimed his first Scottish Premiership win as Rangers boss at Aberdeen, but questions over squad depth and recruitment remain unanswered.
By Priya Patel · 30 Aug 2026InternationalsTiny Elversberg Stun Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 in Bundesliga Shock
Newly promoted SV 07 Elversberg, from a town of just 13,000 people, have caused one of the Bundesliga's great upsets by beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at home.
By Priya Patel · 30 Aug 2026InternationalsJim Goodwin in hospital ahead of Dundee United trip to Kilmarnock
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been admitted to hospital after falling ill on Thursday, casting doubt over his presence at Rugby Park on Saturday.
By Marcus Hopkins · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsInfantino vs Uefa: Football's Civil War Reaches the Courts
Explosive US court filings reveal Uefa is pursuing potential criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over a shelved investment scheme.
By Sarah Akande · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsScottish Clubs Count European Cost as Premiership Weekend Looms
Rangers are out of Europe before August is done, Hibs threw it away against Gent, and Hearts are flying — a brutal week sets up a massive Premiership weekend.
By Sarah Akande · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsNigeria Football Federation in Crisis After Mass Resignation
The entire leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has stepped down, leaving the country's football in disarray after years of declining results and governance concerns.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026InternationalsEthiopia's Afcon 2028 Bid: Ambition Outpaces Infrastructure
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, despite possessing just one Caf-approved stadium and significant security challenges.
By Priya Patel · 25 Aug 2026InternationalsScotland Manager Search, Dundee Derby & Scots Thriving in Serie A
BBC Sportsound's Sunday podcast covers the Dundee derby fallout, the ongoing Scotland manager hunt, and Scottish players making their mark in Italian football.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsAlexander-Arnold: Liverpool fan abuse still hurts 14 months on
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the online abuse he continues to receive from Liverpool supporters after his move to Real Madrid.
By Sarah Akande · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsAlexander-Arnold: Liverpool abuse still hurts 14 months on
Trent Alexander-Arnold says online abuse from Liverpool supporters continues to hurt him, but insists in-person interactions back on Merseyside tell a very different story.
By Sarah Akande · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsTyrhys Dolan Ready for Real Madrid Test After Blackburn Journey
Former Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan says Espanyol will not be overawed when José Mourinho's Real Madrid visit the RCDE Stadium on Saturday evening.
By James Wright · 22 Aug 2026InternationalsMessi fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia Union player
Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following an incident in which he slapped Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw.
By Priya Patel · 22 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira's Senegal Appointment Shrouded in Uncertainty
Patrick Vieira has been approved as Senegal head coach but has yet to sign a contract, with federation turmoil and a looming court ruling clouding the deal.
By Sarah Akande · 19 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach at 50
Patrick Vieira has been named as Senegal's new men's head coach, returning to manage the country of his birth after leaving Genoa last November.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach
The former Arsenal captain, born in Senegal and out of work since leaving Genoa last November, has been named as the Lions of Teranga's new head coach.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsOld Firm Set for Noon Showdown in Premier Sports Cup Quarter-Finals
Rangers will host Celtic at Ibrox at noon on Sunday 13 September in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, with the last eight spread across a full weekend of Scottish football.
By Priya Patel · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Bold Appointment, Tight Timeline
Sébastien Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland with a mandate for front-foot football, but just weeks to bed in his ideas before competitive fixtures begin.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Young Manager, Big Questions
Sébastien Pocognoli's appointment as Scotland manager raises fascinating questions about youth, philosophy and whether a new era can be built in time.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026