News·2h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at when he plans to retire
At 41, Portuguese star admits the 2026/27 season could be his last and is already planning life after football
Arsenal thrash City 3-0 to win Community Shield
Gunners dominate Manchester City in Cardiff, win the Community Shield and start the season with a convincing performance
News·3h ago
Arsenal face Manchester City in Community Shield on Sunday
Premier League champions Arsenal meet FA Cup holders Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield, a curtain-raiser with mixed season history.
News·7h ago
Palmeiras Fall 3-2 to Fluminense, Now Winless in Four
Palmeiras' 3-2 loss to Fluminense at the Maracanã extended their winless run to four matches, with the Libertadores now central to avoiding a crisis.
Analysis·7h ago
Transfers·47h ago
Arsenal lead Hinshelwood race as Barcelona ready third Rodri bid
BBC Sport's Saturday gossip says Arsenal front the queue for Jack Hinshelwood, Barcelona plan a third Rodri bid and three clubs discuss Osimhen.
Reijnders set for £52m Manchester City exit to Al-Qadsiah
Manchester City have agreed a £52m deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to BBC Sport and ESPN.
Transfers·49h ago
Carrick: Man Utd need more signings before deadline
Michael Carrick says Manchester United need more signings before the deadline, telling BBC Sport the club must keep pushing in his first full season.
Transfers·50h ago
Spence lands in Italy as Inter close in on Tottenham defender
ESPN says Djed Spence has arrived in Italy to finalise a move to Inter, while BBC Sport's gossip page places him on the verge of the switch.
Transfers·50h ago
Derby and Clasico in Football: Meaning and the Biggest Rivalries
A derby is about geography, a clasico about prestige. Where both words come from, how they really differ and which rivalries define world football.
Explainers·38h ago
Why Football Matches Last 90 Minutes: The Origin of the Clock
Football is played in two halves of 45 minutes because of a Victorian compromise. Here is how Law 7 works, why the clock never stops and what added time really means.
Explainers·39h ago
Clean sheet: what it means and why goalkeepers live for it
Clean sheet explained: what it means, how it is credited to a goalkeeper, when it does not count and why keepers treasure it above every save.
Explainers·39h ago
Champions League draw explained: how pots and seeding work
A clear guide to the Champions League draw: how UEFA builds the four pots, why the club coefficient decides seeding, and which rules limit who can face whom.
Explainers·39h ago
Golden Boot explained: how top scorer awards really work
From the World Cup Golden Boot to the European Golden Shoe and the Pichichi, a clear guide to who wins top scorer prizes and how ties are settled.
Explainers·39h ago
Fair Play in Football: Why the Ball Is Returned After an Injury
Kicking the ball out for an injured opponent and throwing it back is football's most famous unwritten rule. Here is how it works and why it exists.
Explainers·39h ago
World Cup vs Champions League: Which Title Is Worth More?
One trophy arrives once every four years and belongs to a nation, the other rewards the best club side each season. A balanced look at what each prize really proves.
Comparisons·39h ago
Ronaldinho vs Neymar: Who Was More Decisive?
Two Brazilian icons, one Barcelona shirt each and very different kinds of impact. A balanced look at peak years, trophies and decisive nights.
Comparisons·39h ago
Guardiola vs Mourinho: Two Football Philosophies Compared
Positional control against ruthless pragmatism: how Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho built two opposing blueprints for winning football, and where each holds the edge.
Comparisons·42h ago
4-3-3 vs 4-4-2: The Two Classic Systems Compared
A balanced tactical guide to football's most enduring formations: what the 4-3-3 and the 4-4-2 ask of players, where each gains an edge, and why both survive.
Comparisons·45h ago
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