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Man Utd hammer Sheffield Utd 10-1 in Subway Women's Players Cup

Premier League so far: Writers' verdicts on Man Utd, Spurs and more

Are Manchester City really title contenders? Is history repeating itself at Manchester United? Why do big-spending Tottenham still lack a backbone? After just five games, a number of storylines are already emerging.

Spurs latest: 'Give De Zerbi time' - Michael Bridge answers YOUR questions...

Can Arteta turn champions into serial winners?

When Mikel Arteta signed his last Arsenal contract in September 2024, his quest to bring major silverware back to the club was ongoing. Two years later, he agrees his new one after leading them to a long-awaited Premier

Arsenal latest: Where does Arteta rank ahead of new deal?

Ronaldo defiant over Portugal future as he targets 1,000 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.

Man City latest: Reijnders reveals why he chose to leave for Saudi

Aston Villa latest: 'Buendia contract talks begin'

Liverpool latest: Van Dijk dismisses claims he influenced Koeman's World Cup tactics

Sunderland latest: Le Fee signs new long-term deal

Transfer Centre LIVE! 'Forest braced for Bayern interest in Gibbs-White'

The Italian Job gets a sequel! Can Mancini inspire a new generation?

This year, Italian football fell to its lowest ebb. In Europe, no Italian club made it past the quarter-finals - while Atalanta were the only Serie A side to reach the Champions League last 16. But that was nothing compa

Man Utd post record revenues as stadium plans advance

Manchester United have announced record revenues for 2026, despite not competing in European competition last season.

Man Utd latest: Amorim joining AC Milan saves Red Devils over £8m

Papers: Man Utd line up Conte for sensational PL return

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip

Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.

Kaptein fantastic strikes as Chelsea battle to WCL win over Austria Vienna

Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign proper against Austria Vienna, but it was a far from comfortable evening for them. “Probably the performance is not the one we wa

Serious business resumes for Wales boss Bellamy

With the Burnley interest firmly behind him, Craig Bellamy is focused on leading Wales in the Nations League, starting against Portugal in Lisbon.

Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June

Danish midfielder has been recuperating in homeland Eriksen: ‘I’m pleased we were able to find a solution’ Christian Eriksen and the German side VfL Wolfsburg have agreed to terminate ⁠his contract by mutual consent, the

Harry Kane admits England’s World Cup 2026 exit ‘hurt more than any other’

‘It wasn’t the team that we wanted and said we’d be’ England host Spain in Nations League on Saturday Harry Kane has described England’s World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as his most painful tournament exit b

Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derby

Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández face each other in Nations League as they take the reins following disappointing World Cups Before the latest instalment of a time-honoured international rivalry gearing up for two distinc

The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000-goal target and Portugal glory

Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.

Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goals

Player reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after the World Cup, but confirmed h

Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.

England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka

England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.

Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss and sell fans £125 grass clumps

Net loss of £43m for year ended 30 June 2026 Revenue hits record £677.6m and forecast to grow Manchester United have reported an annual loss for the seventh ­successive year, taking the club’s combined losses to £444m si

Florian Wirtz does not look like a £116m player but it’s too early to write him off

The 23-year-old playmaker has been disappointing for Liverpool but has he really been that bad? By Opta Analyst When Florian Wirtz signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2025, there was only one logical assumption. The Pr

Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The Blues’ lack of success was no impediment to Todd Boehly and Mark Walter recouping profits from the club’s sale. That’s how things work in the US Here follows a list of the things accomplished at Chelsea Football Club

Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs

Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.

Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

James had options - but Wrexham not among them

Jordan James says he turned down possible Premier League moves to join Wolverhampton Wanderers last month – and that talk of signing for Wrexham ended in the summer of 2025.

What have we learned from the Championship so far?

As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.

Nigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - Odegbami

Former Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country missed out on the men's and women's World Cups.

Columbus Crew sack coach Federico Higuaín for ‘man’s game’ jibe aimed at female referee

Club coach also allegedly grabbed female official’s hand Referees’ union criticises MLS’s two-match ban The Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve-team coach after he allegedly grabbed a female

Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas

Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.

Which football stadiums have the highest and lowest Google ratings? | The Knowledge

Plus: the longest waits for 0-0 draws, more early replica kits and champions with the smallest ground Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “As someone who occasionally has to search for stadiums to find di