Lack of talent & scarred by past - Italy's 'torturous' campaign
2026-03-25 11:27 UTCItaly take on Northern Ireland in Thursday’s World Cup play‑off semi‑final, hoping to move one step closer to ending their lingering qualifying curse.
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Ryan Gravenberch's opinion on next fixture against Leeds.
Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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An alternative way to watch Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina
2026-03-25 18:28 UTCAs Wales prepare for their crucial World Cup 2026 play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday night, we bring you a new way to watch and analyse the game in real-time.
Gattuso's sleepless nights as Italy face fearless Northern Ireland
2026-03-26 07:06 UTCManager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.
Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
2026-03-26 14:29 UTCThe women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
Verstappen expels journalist from news conference
2026-03-26 10:49 UTCMax Verstappen ejects a journalist from his news conference at the Japanese Grand Prix over a row that dates back to Abu Dhabi last year.
Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick
2026-03-26 12:12 UTCNorthampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick
Rodri open to Real Madrid move despite Atletico past
2026-03-26 14:33 UTCManchester City midfielder Rodri says "you can't turn down the best clubs in the world" as he refuses to rule out a move to Real Madrid.
Watch Celtic's McAneny's world record-breaking halfway line goal
2025-12-22 11:10 UTCCeltic's Maria McAneny's goal straight from kick-off against Hibernian in December has been confirmed as the fastest in the history of women's football.
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'Not for us to ride the rollercoaster' - what Wales must do to win World Cup play-off
2026-03-26 04:33 UTCAs Wales host Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup play-off semi-final, head coach Craig Bellamy explains what his side must do to win.
Arsenal captain Little signs contract extension
2026-03-26 17:30 UTCArsenal captain Kim Little, 35, signs a one-year contract extension with the club.
What to look out for in European World Cup play-offs
2026-03-26 06:09 UTCThe World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer's tournament.
Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern
2026-03-25 22:31 UTCManchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Barcelona put six past Madrid in quarter-final first leg
2026-03-25 20:41 UTCBarcelona took control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final with an impressive, dominant away first-leg victory at Spanish rivals Real Madrid.
'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'
2026-03-26 10:04 UTCCould data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.
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Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League
2026-03-26 12:18 UTCRefereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League.
Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal?
2026-03-26 07:01 UTCAre there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka is having an impact on his form?
Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?
2026-03-25 14:50 UTCLiverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?
2026-03-25 06:30 UTCAs Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
Haaland donates £100,000 Viking book to home town
2026-03-25 14:35 UTCErling Haaland donates a rare 16th-Century book of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.
Quiz: How well do you know Salah's Liverpool career?
2026-03-25 12:15 UTCOnly the brightest will get 100% in our quiz on Mohamed Salah's time at Anfield.
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