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BBC27m agoFootball clubs urged to ease police cost burden on taxpayers
Football clubs are urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to ease the burden on taxpayers, as incident figures for the 2025-26 season are published.
BBC47m agoGarnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea
The loan will become a permanent transfer should "certain criteria be met".
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What to expect from Arsenal's new $45.7M winger Ch...
Here's what Arsenal can expect from Greece winger Christos Tzolis.
BBC1h agoGoalkeeper Startup joins WSL newcomers Birmingham
Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City when her contract expired.
BBC2h agoGabriel, 15, gets first senior Man Utd call-up
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly.
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BBC2h agoCodina on why she joined West Ham project
Laia Codina won trophies and found a "new family" during her three-year spell at Arsenal - but she was ready for a change with West Ham.
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Arsenal complete Christos Tzolis signing
Arsenal have completed the signing of winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
BBC2h agoArsenal sign Greek forward Tzolis for £34m
Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.
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Germany calls briefing amid Klopp coach reports
The German federation (DFB) has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national team coach.
BBC2h agoNorway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.
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BBC3h agoCan Emery work his magic again at Villa?
Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.
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BBC3h agoEngland U16 player fight was resolved quickly - FA
The FA says a fight between two players at an England Under-16s camp was caused by an "internal matter".
- ESPN3h ago
Meet Liverpool's new boss: Iraola opens up on visi...
Andoni Iraola explains why Spanish coaches are faring so well, the similarities between Athletic Club and Liverpool, and what he will demand in his debut season at Anfield.
BBC3h agoLiverpool must be difficult to beat - Iraola
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he was in talks with other clubs before the Reds swooped - then "things moved quite fast" to take him to Anfield.
BBC3h agoHull City owner 'disturbed' by transfer claims
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.
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Barcelona sign Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund
Barcelona have signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
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Norway FA chief: FIFA must admit Balogun 'error'
The president of the the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said she will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban.
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Sources: Real Madrid still interested in Rodri
A move from Real Madrid to sign Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri can no longer be completely ruled out, multiple sources have told ESPN.
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BBC3h agoLeeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford
Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford.
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BBC4h agoPandur joined Rangers after Hull planned new number one
New Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur says he passed up the chance to be part of Hull City's return to the Premier League after being told they planned to sign a new number one this summer.
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BBC5h agoNewcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba
Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.
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Real Madrid's new away kit first green jersey sinc...
Real Madrid hope José Mourinho can bring the green shoots of recovery to the Bernabéu, so it's fitting the team have a new green away kit to match.
- ESPN6h ago
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool leading race for ...
Liverpool are yet to replace Mohamed Salah, but they are reportedly in the driving seat to sign PSG's Bradley Barcola. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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BBC7h agoRuiz & Gavi's reward for World Cup win... 150kg of tomatoes
Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
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BBC8h ago'Rangers lead chase for Sturm's Fosso' - gossip
Rangers are reportedly leading the chase to sign Ryan Fosso from Sturm Graz, while Dundee United's Will Ferry is linked with Celtic and Aberdeen are said to want Hibernian's Chris Cadden.
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BBC8h agoListen: Will Hibs & Well deliver in Europe? Is McInnes ban fair?
Hibs and Motherwell begin their European campaigns. Can both progress?
BBC9h agoWho am I? Guess Premier League star No 3
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
BBC10h agoOne month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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Suárez, Miami spoil Lewandowski's Chicago debut
Preston Plambeck scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute, Luis Suárez scored twice, and Inter Miami CF beat Chicago 3-2 on Wednesday night to spoil Robert Lewandowski's debut for the Fire.
- ESPN14h ago
Denver Summit stadium won't be ready to start '28
Denver Summit FC's new permanent stadium near downtown will not be ready for the start of the 2028 NWSL season as originally planned.
- ESPN17h ago
Wrexham Women earn historic win in UWCL debut
Wrexham Women made history by beating FC Pyunik 4-2 in their first ever European fixture to book a spot in the Women's Champions League third-round qualifiers.
- ESPN17h ago
Record WC betting in U.S. like '10 Super Bowls'
Sportsbooks and technology providers across the United States sports betting industry report that this year's World Cup produced record handle for a soccer tournament across the board and even rivaled other major prolonged sporting events.
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Arsenal say Saliba won't need surgery on back
Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not require back injury but will be out for an extended period.
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BBC18h agoLiverpool confident of signing Barcola - Thursday's gossip
Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United, Liverpool are confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, plus more.
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Lewandowski: Didn't see best Yamal at World Cup
Robert Lewandowski praised Lamine Yamal for helping Spain win the FIFA World Cup despite not playing his best football during the tournament due to injury.
BBC19h agoSaliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
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BBC19h agoWrexham win on Women's Champions League debut
Wrexham Women celebrate their Champions League debut with a thrilling 4-2 victory against FC Pyunik in the first qualifying round semi-final at the Racecourse.
- ESPN20h ago
Sources: Garnacho nears loan move to Aston Villa
Alejandro Garnacho is on the brink of a loan move to Aston Villa from Chelsea per ESPN sources.
BBC20h agoVilla agree loan deal for Chelsea winger Garnacho
Aston Villa agree a loan deal for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an obligation to buy.
- ESPN20h ago
Messi told Yamal to 'go his own way' after final
Lionel Messi encouraged Lamine Yamal "to go his own way" in the immediate aftermath of Spain's win over Argentina in the World Cup final.
- ESPN21h ago
MLS to investigate Miami over Casemiro transfer
Major League Soccer announced a review into a tampering allegation against Inter Miami in the signing of Brazilian defender Casemiro.
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BBC22h agoEx-Man Utd midfielder Casemiro joins Inter Miami
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.
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Ex-United midfielder Casemiro joins Inter Miami
Inter Miami have signed midfielder Casemiro as a free agent through the conclusion of the 2027 Major League Soccer sprint season, with an extension option until June 2029.
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BBC22h agoFAW charges TNS chairman Harris over social media post
The owner of the Welsh champions is accused of publishing offensive, insulting and derogatory content online.
BBC23h agoMcInnes given four-match ban for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
Derek McInnes insists Rangers are right to contest the four-match touchline ban he received for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.
BBC23h agoBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
BBC23h agoGarnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books
How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?
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BBC23h agoArokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.
BBC23h agoPremier League quiz: This summer's most expensive signings so far
There have already been some huge deals this summer, but have you been paying attention?
BBC1d agoThe Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors
Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.
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Spain stars awarded tomatoes for World Cup win
World Cup winners Fabián Ruiz and Gavi have received their weight in tomatoes from their hometown after helping Spain win the competition for a second time.
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Man United go retro with 'royal blue' 2026-27 away...
Manchester United have officially debuted their brand-new away kit for the upcoming 2026-27 season, a day after leaking it via British rapper Stormzy.
BBC1d agoParedes should not be suspended - Spain's Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the fracas after the World Cup final.
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BBC1d agoIpswich sign Diop from Fulham
Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for £8.5m
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BBC1d agoFoden signs new four-year Man City contract
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.
BBC1d agoLiverpool issue bans as £1.2m seized from ticket touts
Liverpool issue hundreds of lifetime bans after more than £1.2m of assets relating to the illegal selling of tickets was seized by police.
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Spain's Gavi: Don't punish Argentina for fracas
Spain midfielder Gavi said he believes Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA for their actions after Sunday's World Cup final.
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BBC1d agoWrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director
Steve Nickson is poised to leave his role as head of recruitment at Newcastle United to become sporting director of Championship club Wrexham.
BBC1d agoSouthampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.
