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If Rodri doesn’t want to play, he won’t – Guardiola

Last updated on 30 minutes ago30 minutes ago.From the section Man CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is willing to rest Rodri after the midfielder said he needed a break.Rodri, 27, has played 41 games this season and indicated after Tu

Sporting’s Amorim denies Liverpool agreement

Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has denied verbally agreeing a deal to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.Amorim, 39, does not want the speculation to be a distraction during his side's title run-in."There's been no interview with any club, no agree

Daly retires from England duty

Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section Women's FootballEngland and Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly has retired from international football.The 32-year-old, who has 84 caps, was part of the England side that won Euro 2022.She came on

Euro 2025 qualifier: Kosovo 0-4 Wales – Morgan nets in rout

Watch and follow live text updates as Kosovo take on Wales in the Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers at the Stadiumi Zahir Pajaziti.

Everton deducted two points for second financial breach

Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.Profit and sustainability rules (PSR) permit clubs to lose £105m over three years and an independent commission found Everton breached that by £16.6m for th

Scottish Premiership: Rangers twice come from behind to draw Old Firm classic – reaction

Not one for the purists but absolutely fantastic entertainment...Celtic bossed the first half, taking the lead after just 21 seconds through Daizen Maeda and adding a Matt O'Riley penalty.Rangers got a lifeline when a booking for diving became a pena

Premier League: De Bruyne scores Man City’s fourth at Crystal Palace

Fulham make three changes to the side who were beaten 3-1 against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night.Timothy Castagne comes into the defence in place of Kenny Tete while Sasa Lukic is replaced by Tom Cairney in midfield.Willian tak

Ten Hag says Rashford has ‘big motivation’

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has defended Marcus Rashford, saying the striker is highly motivated to help the club during the season run-in.United led 3-2 before conceding two late stoppage-time goals.Rashford came on just before United took t

Williamson ‘fit and ready’ for England return

England defender Leah Williamson is "fit and ready" to make a return for the first time in a year in Friday's Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden, says manager Sarina Wiegman.Williamson suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in April 2023 and wi

Rubiales arrested in corruption investigation

EPABy Guy Hedgecoe & George WrightBBC News in Madrid and LondonLuis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), was arrested on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation.He was released soon after being detaine

Sutton’s Premier League predictions v UB40 drummer Jimmy Brown

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Championship: Leicester come from behind to draw level with Norwich

Jamie Vardy is dropped to the bench and replaced by Patson Daka following Leicester City's defeat by Bristol City on Friday.The switch up front in one of three chances to the starting line up, with Ricardo Pereira and Callum Doyle coming in to replac

Scottish Premiership: Hatate gives Celtic lead at Livingston

Livingston have a rare foray forward but Michael Nottingham's ball into the box is comfortably claimed by goalkeeper Joe Hart.Celtic are quickly up the other end but Livi get back in numbers. Cross, cut out. Pass, cut out. It's been the way of things

Premier League: Build-up & team news as Newcastle host West Ham

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe makes one change to the side that lost 2-0 at Manchester City in the FA cup quarter-final prior to the international break.Defender Tino Livramento returns from a one-game absence with an ankle injury to replace Sven Botm

Liverpool expect Alonso to stay at Leverkusen

Last updated on 28 March 202428 March 2024.From the section LiverpoolLiverpool expect Xabi Alonso to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer and are to consider other candidates to replace manager Jurgen Klopp.Leverkusen are on the brink of a first Bund

Iconic Houghton leaves women’s football in better place

There is one moment among many highlights during Steph Houghton's extraordinary career that helps paint a picture of her as a person.When England were knocked out by USA in the 2019 Women's World Cup semi-finals - after Houghton's 84th-minute penalty

Where it all went wrong for Wales

Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section WalesDisbelief instead of Dortmund, heartbreak instead of Hamburg.Wales' bid to reach their fourth major tournament in eight years ended in tears at Cardiff City Stadium last night as Poland's pen

‘A fourth possible finals? I never imagined it’

Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section WalesVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Tuesday, 26 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live on S4C, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus l

Roberts eyes more Euros joy with ‘lucky moustache’

Last updated on 24 March 202424 March 2024.From the section WalesVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Tuesday, 26 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live on S4C, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app,

‘A brutal and timely reminder of England’s problems’

Last updated on 23 March 202423 March 2024.From the section EnglandEngland manager Gareth Southgate received a brutal and timely reminder of the concerns that still follow his side around as the countdown ticks towards Euro 2024 in Germany this summe

Shankland’s flaws become strengths in role reversal

Just after the hour mark, before the Dutch deluge washed Scotland away, Lawrence Shankland was finally presented with an opportunity to show his undeniable strengths.The Hearts captain had spent his night doing the very things that some thought were

Poland Euro play-off final won’t faze Wales – Page

Last updated on 21 March 202421 March 2024.From the section WalesManager Robert Page believes Wales are in a stronger position for Tuesday's Euro 2024 play-off final against Poland than when they qualified for the 2022 World Cup via the same route.Th

Wales braced for crunch Finland Euro play-off

Last updated on 20 March 202420 March 2024.From the section FootballVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Thursday, 21 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live on S4C, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and a

Burns ruled out of Wales’ Euro play-offs

Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Thursday, 21 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus live textHighlights: Match of the Day Wales, BBC One Wales from

‘Historic moment for football fans’ – bill introduced to establish regulator

The UK government will continue plans for an independent football regulator when the Football Governance Bill is introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.The legislation would grant powers to a body, independent of both government and football authorities