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Inside the $5bn World Cup stadium hosting Man Utd v Arsenal
This post was originally published on BBC Football Sofi Stadium: Man Utd and Arsenal play at $5bn World Cup stadium
Premier League pre-season fixtures & results
This post was originally published on BBC Football From Tokyo and New York to Sligo and Crawley, check out the pre-season schedule for your Premier League club.
New season will be 'survival of fittest' – Ten Hag
This post was originally published on BBC Football Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to draw a line under uncertainties of the past before a season he is calling “a survival of the fittest”.
Lammers leaves Rangers to join Twente
This post was originally published on BBC Football Rangers sell Sam Lammers to Dutch club FC Twente for an undisclosed fee, with the forward signing a three-year deal.
Transfers – July 2024
This post was originally published on BBC Football Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women’s Super League.
Who needs what to reach League Cup last 16?
This post was originally published on BBC Football There are still 10 qualifying places up for grabs as the Premier Sports Cup group stage enters its final round of fixtures this weekend.
Ex-players can help referees improve – Collum
This post was originally published on BBC Football New Scottish FA head of refereeing Willie Collum intends to use former players to improve officials’ understanding of the game beyond the regulations.
Southampton to sign Brazilian pair from Sao Paulo
This post was originally published on BBC Football Southampton sign pre-contract agreements with Brazilian pair Welington and Juan from Sao Paulo.
Inverness CT accept deal for new majority shareholder
This post was originally published on BBC Football Inverness Caledonian Thistle accept an offer for a majority shareholding from an English firm and are “confident their investment will secure the future of the club”.
Criticism of England at Euros 'a bit ridiculous' – Maguire
This post was originally published on BBC Football Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire says the criticism the Three Lions received during the Euros was “a bit ridiculous”.
Footballers 'scared' after Reading Women collapse
This post was originally published on BBC Football Footballers are “scared” and “anxious” about the collapse of major women’s teams following the demotion of Reading, according to Bristol City midfielder Amy Rodgers.
Rangers sign Wolfsburg winger Cerny on loan
This post was originally published on BBC Football Rangers sign Czech Republic winger Vaclav Cerny on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg.
Everton sign Napoli midfielder Lindstrom on loan
This post was originally published on BBC Football Everton sign Napoli midfielder Jesper Lindstrom on a season-long loan.
'Surprise' if no Liverpool summer signings – Slot
This post was originally published on BBC Football Liverpool manager Arne Slot says “it would be a surprise for all of us” if the club do not make any signings during the summer.
What next for Everton after latest takeover collapse?
This post was originally published on BBC Football Everton are back to square one on the takeover front after the latest proposed acquisition of the club fell through, so what next for the Toffees?
NewCo set to take over WSL before season starts
This post was originally published on BBC Football NewCo is expected to seal its takeover of the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship in the coming weeks.
Bordeaux file for bankruptcy after FSG end takeover talks
This post was originally published on BBC Football French club Bordeaux file for bankruptcy following the collapse of takeover talks with Fenway Sports Group, who own Liverpool.
Criticism of England at Euros 'ridiculous' – Maguire
This post was originally published on BBC Football Manchester United’s Harry Maguire says the criticism of England’s Euro 2024 performances was “a bit ridiculous”.
Tooney and Russo hit Ibiza
This post was originally published on BBC Football BBC Sounds welcomes back Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, along with Radio 1’s Vick Hope, for three bonus episodes of The Tooney & Russo Show.
Listen: Euro reaction and League Cup preview
This post was originally published on BBC Football Kenny Crawford, Andy Newport and fans discuss all the latest Scottish football news.
Priestman removed as Olympic boss over drone incident
This post was originally published on BBC Football Canada women’s football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach after the New Zealand Olympic Committee reported that a drone had been flown over their training session on Monday.
'A moment of magic!' – Rodman & Caldentey star in goals of the day
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch the best goals from the opening games of the women’s football competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
France begin with entertaining win over Colombia
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights as hosts France win their opening game 3-2 against Colombia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
It will be 'fine' when Fernandez returns – Madueke
This post was originally published on BBC Football Noni Madueke says “everything is going to be fine” when Enzo Fernandez returns to Chelsea’s squad amid racism allegations.
USA beat Zambia in Hayes' first competitive match in charge
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights as USA beat Zambia 3-0 in Emma Hayes’ first competitive match in charge at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Brazil begin Olympic campaign with victory over Nigeria
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights as Gabi Nunes scores for Brazil in their 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Germany start with comfortable 3-0 win over Australia
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights of Germany’s 3-0 win over Australia with goals from Marina Hegering, Jule Brand and Lea Schuller in the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Canada come from behind to beat New Zealand
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights as Canada come from behind to beat New Zealand 2-1 in the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Spain start Olympics bid with win over Japan
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights from Spain’s 2-1 win against Japan during the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Bournemouth agree deal for Juventus defender Huijsen
This post was originally published on BBC Football Bournemouth agree a £12.6m fee with Juventus for defender Dean Huijsen.
Rosenior replaces Vieira as Strasbourg manager
This post was originally published on BBC Football Strasbourg appoint former Hull City boss Liam Rosenior as their new manager after Patrick Vieira’s exit.
Everton sign former Liverpool winger Lawley
This post was originally published on BBC Football Everton have signed former Liverpool winger Melissa Lawley on a free transfer.
Arsenal fans judged price tag, not my football – Pepe
This post was originally published on BBC Football Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe says Gunners fans judged his transfer fee rather than his performances for the club.
Arteta didn’t have full confidence in me – Pepe
This post was originally published on BBC Football Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe says he has a good relationship with Mikel Arteta despite the manager not having “full confidence” in him.
Hops and dreams – the former pub team aiming to shock Europe
This post was originally published on BBC Football If Nathan Rooney’s FCB Magpies pull off one of the biggest-ever European shocks against FC Copenhagen, they know where the party will be.
France's men start home Olympics bid with win over USA
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch highlights from France’s 3-0 win over USA during the pool matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Goals of the day from men's football pool matches
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch all the goals of the day from the men’s football pool matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Uefa sanctions seven nations for racist chants
This post was originally published on BBC Football European governing body Uefa sanctions seven of the 24 competing countries at Euro 2024 for racist or discriminatory behaviour by their fans.
Canada send two staff members home over drone incident
This post was originally published on BBC Football Canada send two members of staff home from the Olympics after a drone is flown over New Zealand’s training session.
Scotland striker Adams completes Torino transfer
This post was originally published on BBC Football Che Adams completes a free transfer to Italian side Torino after leaving Southampton.
Ten footballers to watch out for at Paris Olympics
This post was originally published on BBC Football From Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez to Brazil icon Marta, BBC Sport picks out 10 footballers to watch at the Olympics.
'Expertly finished!' – Williams scores early second-half goal for Spain
This post was originally published on BBC Football Spain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin.
'No limitations' – Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime
This post was originally published on BBC Football Kylian Mbappe wasn’t always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.
Manager ins and outs – July 2024
This post was originally published on BBC Football 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.
Chasing the 'Ghost' – a superstar struck down by lightning
This post was originally published on BBC Football John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka – the penalty that killed a career and started a feud
This post was originally published on BBC Football Antonin Panenka’s penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival
This post was originally published on BBC Football Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man’s passion for football.
Premier League fixtures – find out your club's schedule
This post was originally published on BBC Football The Premier League fixtures are out – find out your club’s schedule.
'I was lost' – Dancing with fans, hiding the pain
This post was originally published on BBC Football Rachel Furness was Northern Ireland’s award-winning record goalscorer but everything was not right in her world. This is why she walked away, and why she came back
Fights, bikes & late nights – six images of a Manchester rivalry
This post was originally published on BBC Football Star players have come and gone, but through Manchester United and Manchester City’s Premier League rivalry, two local brothers have documented the characters and the chaos.
Schalke's fall to the edge of existence
This post was originally published on BBC Football Despite recent assurances that Schalke’s finances are holding up, the viability of the debt-saddled club as a genuine power is in doubt.