Sports News

Live headlines updated every 15 minutes — World Cup, PSL, football, and more.

257 live stories · Updated 06:47:07

Earlier stories

Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game

A world record of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Scotland U21 boss hails Donovan, Miller and Wilson attitude

Under-21s head coach Tony Docherty is delighted with the buy-in from the three players who have dropped down from Scotland's senior squad.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Como score nine to make Champions League history

Anastasios Douvikas scores a hat-trick as Como produce a stunning 9-1 away win over Lens on match day four, recording the biggest away win in Champions League history.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool

Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Dortmund take narrow win over Real Betis

Borussia Dortmund gain a home victory over Real Betis to end the Spanish side's winning run in the Champions League.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Emphatic Porto thrash Napoli in second-half romp

Porto score three goals in the final 20 minutes of the game to pull away and seal a comfortable victory against Napoli, who are unable to match their Portuguese opponents in the second half.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Haaland scores winner as Man City beat Leipzig

Erling Haaland scores the winning goal as Manchester City overcome being pegged back twice to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on match day four of the UEFA Champions League group phase.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Arsenal survive late Slavia scare for hard-fought win

Arsenal earn their third win from four in the Champions League as goals from Noni Madueke and Victor Gyokeres are too much for Slavia Prague, despite a valiant late fight from the hosts to get back into the game.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Liverpool crumble at Kuyt's Fenerbahce

Liverpool are defeated by Turkish side Fenerbahce, who twice fought back from behind to seal a famous victory, ending the Reds' perfect start to this year's Champions League after four games.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Valverde stunner earns Real Madrid late win at AEK Athens

Real Madrid continue their 100% start to their Champions League campaign with another late win, this time through captain Federico Valverde to inflict Athens' third loss in a row.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Manchester United beat Roma in epic second-half comeback

Manchester United drag themselves up off the canvas to come from two goals down to record a sensational Champions League victory against Roma at Old Trafford.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Aston Villa

Barcelona end Aston Villa's perfect Champions League start with an enthralling win at the Spotify Nou Camp.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Bayern continue unbeaten CL start with win at Atletico

Bayern Munich continued their unbeaten start to the Champions League season with an assured 2-0 victory at Atletico Madrid.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Spence stars as Inter Milan cruise to win at Feyenoord

England full-back Djed Spence staring as Inter Milan bounc back from their derby defeat with a comfortable Champions League victory over Feyenoord.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Emery in line for new Villa deal - Thursday's gossip

Manager Unai Emery is in line for a new contract with Aston Villa, Trey Nyoni to stay with Liverpool and Leeds target Harvey Elliott, plus more.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Hearts lose Miller for two months as injuries mount

Heart of Midlothian will be without Calvin Miller for two months after the winger suffered a knee injury that requires surgery in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final defeat by Hibernian.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

How landmark Everton compensation prevented Burnley record loss

Burnley have published promising financial results, but under the hood is a payment from Everton which makes the picture look far less positive.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Hearts record £2.4m loss in Bloom's first year

Heart of Midlothian record a loss of £2.4m for the year ending 30 June, despite a turnover of more than £23m the first 12 months of Brighton owner Tony Bloom's involvement.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

'Most difficult days of my life' for Owono after De Miguel death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Rangers' McInnes eager for Penrice deal

Rangers boss Derek McInnes stresses his desire to sign James Penrice on a permanent deal, with the full-back's impact leading to a first Scotland call.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

72+: The EFL Podcast

Aaron, Jobi and Lyle Taylor talk Scott Parker's taking over West Ham and Derby's issues.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer

After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors

Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of Spanish football giants Real Madrid.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel

Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Wilson returns as Wales call up uncapped Duncan

Harry Wilson is back in Wales' squad for their Nations League matches against Norway and Portugal, while goalkeeper Joe Duncan earns his first call.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Palace lose appeal against Mateta red card

Crystal Palace lose their appeal against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat by Tottenham on Saturday.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

How Carpenter has become Chelsea's surprise star

Ellie Carpenter has become a surprise star for Chelsea this season after a strong start to the Women's Super League campaign.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Why is it going so wrong for Le Bris at Sunderland?

Will qualifying for the Europa League end up costing Sunderland their place in the Premier League at the end of the season?

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

New strategy launched to transform Scottish women's football over 10 years

The strategy aims to double the number of registered female players in Scotland, while also quadrupling attendances and audiences for matches.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship

Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick.

Read full story
Football4 November 2026· BBC Sport

A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?

At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

Read full story
Football3 November 2026· BBC Sport

Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.

Read full story
Football3 November 2026· BBC Sport

Lionesses to face France and Portugal in Nations League

England have been drawn to face France, Austria and Portugal in next year's Women's Nations League.

Read full story
Football3 November 2026· BBC Sport

Shaw among big names to miss out on FifPro World XI

Eyebrows are raised at the announcement of the FifPro Women's World XI shortlist with several big names missing.

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

Jaissle unhappy with 'clear foul' before Barry goal

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle takes issue with referee John Brooks' decision not to call a "clear foul" on Fabian Schar in the build-up to Thierno Barry's goal in their loss to Everton in the Premier League.

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

'He's unavailable' - Moyes tight-lipped on Grealish

Everton manager David Moyes' post-match reaction to his side's one-goal win against struggling Newcastle United, as well as the availability of Jack Grealish following disciplinary action.

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

Everton hold off Newcastle to move into seventh

Thierno Barry scores against Newcastle United for the second time in five days as his Everton side earn a narrow win at St James' Park in the Premier League.

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Unbeaten in all competitions, are Sonia Bompastor's side getting back to their best?

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

Worst in the EFL - the team with a penalty problem

Newport County have scored just two from nine penalties across the past two seasons in all competitions, so what's going wrong?

Read full story
Football2 November 2026· BBC Sport

Which Premier League players are set for yellow card suspensions?

Hull City's Matt Crooks and Aston Villa's Matty Cash are the first players to receive a one-match ban for accumulating five yellow cards in the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Read full story
Football1 November 2026· BBC Sport

Defeat for London City - but is Europe a real possibility?

London City Lionesses suffer defeat by Manchester City but their performance suggests they are closer to Champions League qualification than expected.

Read full story
Football1 November 2026· BBC Sport

Manager ins and outs - 2026-27

BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.

Read full story
Football31 October 2026· BBC Sport

Are De Zerbi's Spurs finding elusive consistency?

Are Spurs finally finding elusive consistency under Roberto de Zerbi after a third successive Premier League win, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Read full story
Football31 October 2026· BBC Sport

'We fell behind' - what does new San Siro deal mean for AC Milan and Inter?

BBC Sport explores the plans for AC Milan and Inter's new stadium, and how powerful naming rights for new arenas can be

Read full story
Football26 October 2026· BBC Sport

Which game will Chelsea's Palmer miss after red card?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Cole Palmer's red card suspension will not rule him out of Chelsea's Premier League match against Manchester United.

Read full story
Football22 October 2026· BBC Sport

Who is close to a yellow card suspension in Champions League?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are regarding yellow card suspensions in this season's Champions League

Read full story
Football17 October 2026· BBC Sport

All done deals from September-November 2026

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Read full story
Football13 October 2026· BBC Sport

Why are some football shin pads so small?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them.

Read full story
Football13 October 2026· BBC Sport

Were any current Man City players signed during charges period?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether any Manchester City players were signed during the time the club have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.

Read full story
Football2 October 2026· BBC Sport

The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up

German football is grappling with a sum that doesn't add up - four promotion spots for five league champions.

Read full story
Football30 September 2026· BBC Sport

The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row

You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.

Read full story
Football25 September 2026· BBC Sport

'I persuaded my club to give me a job as a content creator'

Jacob discusses his route into his job as a content creator for a football club. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role.

Read full story
Football24 September 2026· BBC Sport

Ever wondered what it's like to work on Match of the Day?

BBC Bitesize Careers finds out about the jobs people do on Match of the Day and how they got their roles

Read full story
Football23 September 2026· BBC Sport

'My job combines my passion for gaming and football'

CJ discusses his route into his job testing football video games. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role.

Read full story
Football17 September 2026· BBC Sport

A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

Read full story
Football5 September 2026· BBC Sport

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

Read full story
Football4 September 2026· BBC Sport

73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it

Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.

Read full story
Football1 September 2026· BBC Sport

How to become a football referee

Fifa and NIFL Premiership referee, Louise Thompson, explains her career path. Find out more about referees' salary, skills and training.

Read full story
Football8 August 2026· BBC Sport

Life as a Wag in the transfer window

What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?

Read full story
Football4 August 2026· BBC Sport

The summer that changed Welsh football

A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.

Read full story
Premier League7 July 2026

Premier League Title Race: Who Has the Edge Going Into the Run-In?

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are separated by just three points. We break down the remaining fixtures.

Read more
Champions League6 July 2026

Champions League Knockout Draw: The Matchups That Matter

Real Madrid vs Manchester City headlines the quarter-finals. Here is how the draw shapes the road to Munich.

Read more