Lionel Messi retires: How Argentina legend's decade of dominance almost never happened
BBC Sportby Andy Cryer·31 Aug 2026
- Published "I've given it my all, I have nothing left to give." Lionel Messi retired from international football on Monday as Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.
Everton forced to move Carabao Cup tie with Wolves at short notice
BBC Sportby Simon Stone·31 Aug 2026
- Published Everton have been forced to move their Carabao Cup third-round match against Wolves - just nine days before it was due to be played.
Rangers transfers: Kevin Kelsy - profile of striker on Ibrox agenda
BBC Sport·31 Aug 2026
- Published From hiding in a truck to avoid a travel ban to living through the war in Ukraine - Kevin Kelsy's short journey in the game so far has been a colourful one.
Joe Worrall: Wrexham close in on deal for Burnley defender
BBC Sport·31 Aug 2026
- Published Wrexham are closing in on a deal to sign Burnley defender Joe Worrall. Phil Parkinson has been eager to improve his defensive options and looks set to add the 29-year-old to his ranks...
Chelsea v Brighton: How the players rated
BBC Sportby Nizaar Kinsella·30 Aug 2026
- Published Cole Palmer scored what turned out to be the decisive goal in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Chelsea over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham transfer news: Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr ask to leave
BBC Sportby Flora Snelson·30 Aug 2026
- Published Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham, head coach Roberto de Zerbi says.
Bradley Barcola: The 'grasshopper' whose family helped him reach the top
BBC Sportby Neil Johnston·30 Aug 2026
- Published There was a moment, not so long ago, when Bradley Barcola's career appeared to have stalled.
How worried should Kilmarnock fans be by losing start?
BBC Sportby Kheredine Idessane·29 Aug 2026
- Published Three games, zero points and 13 goals conceded - the new-season optimism at Kilmarnock has quickly evaporated.
Martin O'Neill would rather Celtic had no fans than 300 at Ibrox after Rangers confirm allocation
BBC Sportby Martin Dowden; George O'Neill·29 Aug 2026
- Published Martin O'Neill says Celtic "might as well not get any" tickets after Rangers offered 300 for the sides' League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox next month.
Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle: How the players rated
BBC Sportby Ciaran Kelly·29 Aug 2026
- Published Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa fired Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.
Coventry 0-1 Hull: 'Not bad for the worst team in Premier League history'
BBC Sportby Nick Mashiter·29 Aug 2026
- Published "To say we're the worst team in Premier League history, it's not a bad start from the boys," said Ollie McBurnie, in a light-hearted jab to Hull's critics.
Alexander Isak: Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola must get best out of striker
BBC Sportby Aadam Patel·29 Aug 2026
- Published During Liverpool's negotiations with Paris St-Germain for Bradley Barcola, the Anfield hierarchy were determined not to pay more than the club-record £125m they spent on Alexander Isak...
Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola frustrated by long wait to make substitutions
BBC Sportby Sam Drury·29 Aug 2026
- Published Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he was angry about being prevented from making a triple substitution sooner during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: How the players rated
BBC Sportby Aadam Patel·29 Aug 2026
- Published Liverpool Alisson: Well beaten for Dan Ndoye's goal but made a superb save to deny Igor Jesus on the brink of half-time and keep Liverpool in the game.
Real Madrid: Jose Mourinho concerned by three-week international break
BBC Sportby Elizabeth Conway·29 Aug 2026
- Published Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has raised concerns about the impact of September's three-week international break, highlighting the amount of time his players will be away from their...
Scottish gossip: Van den Berg, Spencer, Sigur, Ugresic, Mahmic, Fofana
BBC Sport·29 Aug 2026
- Published Celtic are reportedly close to signing PSV Eindhoven's Joel van den Berg, but they and Rangers appear to have missed out on other targets as Dundee United consider another bid for...
Elversberg: The tiny town looking to defy odds in Bundesliga
BBC Sportby Gary Rose·29 Aug 2026
- Published In south-west Germany, close to the border of France, lies the small town of Elversberg.
Tom Finney's The Splash: Why iconic image continues to resonate
BBC Sportby Paul Burnell·29 Aug 2026
- Published A dramatic sporting moment frozen in time 70 years ago remains as popular as ever with football fans, and even inspired a statue.
Craig Kirby: How one 50-year-old footballer became a viral inspiration
BBC Sportby Alex Bysouth·29 Aug 2026
- Published Above a Methodist church at the end of a row of terraced housing, north of Rochdale town centre, Craig Kirby's phone is buzzing as he opens the door to his gym.
Derek McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success after 'tough start'
BBC Sport·28 Aug 2026
- Published Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.
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