World Soccer

Sweden has become the first country to refuse to use Video Assistant Referees following a fan revolt against its introduction.

Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou’s approaches at Arsenal and Tottenham have been shaped by a share philosophy, in a derby that could define the title battle and top-four race

Indianapolis plans to submit a bid for an expansion MLS team. But what makes Indy an ideal location for the league's 31st or 32nd team?

Aya Nakamura, one of the most streamed female Francophone artists, is being targeted by “racist attacks’ over idea of her singing at Paris 2024’s Opening Ceremony.

Pressure is mounting for the Murphy administration and state officials to share projected costs and details related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says on loan Aston Villa goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo will 'go on to have an incredible career'.

The club says Daren Young's work commitments have forced him to resign.

Marcus Rashford has hit out at the abuse he has suffered this season and said “enough is enough”.

Liverpool are in action in the Premier League’s early kick-off following defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in midweek

Charlie: Brighton were OK at the start of the season, but I get the feeling De Zerbi has given up. Raymond: Still punching above our weight due to injuries, but many players are not Premier League quality. Man City are a cut above.

Relegation battles are nothing new for Chris Wood, but this latest fight for survival at Nottingham Forest is proving utterly unique. In a chaotic season littered with controversial refereeing and VAR decisions, plus a four-point deduction for breaching financial rules, Wood’s 12 league goals are helping to keep Forest hopes of staying up alive.

Manchester United history maker Ethan Wheatley celebrated becoming the 250th Academy graduate to make his first-team debut for the Old Trafford club by going to school. The 18-year-old striker was an injury-time replacement for Rasmus Hojlund in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Sheffield United. It capped a remarkable week for Stockport-born Wheatley, who was on the bench for the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry at the weekend and then played a key role in United Under-18s Premier League Cup final win against Manchester City on Tuesday.

Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off). Having won two of their first three Premier League games against Crystal Palace, Fulham have won just one of their past eight against the Eagles. Fulham have won four of their past five London derbies in the Premier League, as many as their previous 44 beforehand (D9 L31).

Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before Manchester United host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. Manchester United have lost just one of their past 16 Premier League games against Burnley and have scored three goals in all four of their home wins over the Clarets in the competition. The Reds Devils have never lost a Premier League home game against the previous season's second-tier champions - winning 24 and drawing seven of those 31 matches.

Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before Newcastle United host Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off). Newcastle have won seven of their past eight league games against Sheffield United, with the exception being a 1-0 away loss in the Premier League in January 2021. The Magpies beat Sheffield United 8-0 in the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane – the most goals they have scored against an opponent in a Premier League campaign is 10, doing so against Sheffield Wednesday in 1999-00.

Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan joined the Football Daily Podcast to discuss what Feyenoord manager Arne Slot could bring to Liverpool should he be given the job this summer. The Reds are in talks to appoint the Dutchman as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who will depart at the end of the season. Slot led Feyenoord to the 2022-23 Eredivisie title and this season they have won the Dutch Cup and are second in the league.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw believes Arne Slot's style of play "will suit" Liverpool if he is to join the club. The Reds are set to open talks with Feyenoord over their manager Slot succeeding Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss.

Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before West Ham United host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday (12:00 BST kick-off). West Ham have lost 12 of their past 14 Premier League games against Liverpool, with both exceptions in this run coming at home (1-1 in February 2019, 3-2 in November 2021). This is the 11th campaign in which the two sides have faced each other three or more times, but Liverpool have never managed to beat them three times.

Not only do they outnumber you but they also have the goalkeeper who can hit passes like that [to Kyle Walker in the build-up to the fourth goal]. But if City can get that fourth trophy in a row, it will take them somewhere else.

Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League when the sides meet on Saturday in La Liga.Key stats 24.7 - Valencia's squad have the youngest average age in La Liga 81 - Inaki Williams leads the league for shots taken 24,054 - touches of the ball this season by possession-hungry Barcelona, more than any other side Fixtures (all times GMT) Friday Real Sociedad v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Las Palmas v Girona (1200), Almeria

RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with possible Champions League qualification at stake in what has become one of the Bundesliga's bitterest rivalries in recent years. Other than Bayern, Leipzig and Dortmund -- both Champions League regulars -- have performed best in Europe's premier competition. 

Manchester City are in ominous form as the champions chase a fourth successive Premier League crown.Their fate will be sealed if they lose at Newcastle on Saturday or if fourth bottom Nottingham Forest match their result against Manchester City on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on the training pitch."Imagine you're training and your coach is doing better than you," Boniface told AFP in an interview. 

Dave Kitson is about to embark on a somewhat unexpected footballing journey. In July the former Reading, Stoke and Oxford striker is heading off to one of the most isolated places on earth: the tiny Micronesian state of Nauru. His role: to get the locals playing football. Which, given that the island boasts just one quarter-sized pitch and almost the entire landscape has been horribly scarred by a generation of phosphate mining, is likely to prove no easy task. Not to mention the fact that 70 pe

Barcelona have a score to settle but Stamford Bridge will be ready as Chelsea look to reach the Women’s Champions League final in Hayes’s final season

Striker Brad Young goes into Sunday's Welsh Cup final as The New Saints' top goalscorer - just four years after being unsure if he would survive a triple stabbing.

Chelsea captain Millie Bright tells BBC Sport it is the "biggest game of our careers" as the Blues prepare to take on Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semi-finals on Saturday.

Crystal Palace's Michael Olise is open to a move to Manchester United, Arsenal are considering Martin Zubimendi alternatives, plus more.

USJ built up a 4-0 lead on Crockett County, but the Cavaliers scored three goals in the final 20 minutes of Thursday’s rainy TSSAA soccer match at USJ.

Indonesians celebrated Friday after their spirited men's team beat South Korea in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals in a dramatic penalty shootout, leaving them one step from qualifying for the Olympics for only the second time in history.South Korea's loss leaves them without an Olympic spot for the first time since the 1980s.

Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to share his thoughts on Arsenal's growth this season and if they'll be able to hold off Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to discuss the reports of Feyenoord's Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool.

Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to discuss Liverpool's slide and the level of impact Jurgen Klopp's announcement to leave the club this summer has had on the team's performance.

The city will officially bid for an MLS team. Here is what you should know.

Austin FC looks for its third straight win at Q2 Stadium as it welcomes the top team in the Western Conference.

St Helens return to the Super League summit as Jonny Lomax’s last-gasp drop goal gives them a fightback win against Huddersfield.

The manner of Manchester City’s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.

The goalscoring record for a 20-team Premier League season has already been broken and we're still in April - BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

In hindsight, it all feels rather obvious. Of course Manchester City are stampeding towards another Premier League title. Of course they are coming into this defining period of the season on a run of 18 league matches without defeat. Of course they swept past Brighton here, winning 4-0 and barely breaking into a sprint.

Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday that Indianapolis is pursuing an MLS team. Here is how the expansion process works.

There may yet be a vulnerability that others will exploit in Manchester City’s last five Premier League games of this title race, although it should be said that on this occasion Roberto De Zerbi, one of the Pep Guardiola disciples of the era, never got close to finding it.

Cole Palmer's double gameweek makes him a prime captaincy option, writes Alistair Bruce-Ball.

It is the closest three-way Premier League title race for years - but will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win it?

Mayor Joe Hogsett announces the city's pursuit of a MLS team.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after surgery on a groin injury on Thursday."Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea's 2023/24 season," a club statement said.

Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden's double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday.Liverpool's surprise defeat at Everton on Wednesday was a welcome boost for City in the title race after Arsenal had thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the table

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Jericho Ridge star Zack Morris to make predictions for the midweek Premier League games.

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe analyze Manchester City's four-goal win over Brighton, led by Phil Foden's first half brace at the Amex.