Category: Football

The legal challenge to the Premier League’s commercial rules cannot be overestimated in terms of importance. Quite apart from the fact it has put member clubs on different sides, by definition, if City win, the concept of the Premier League being able to analyse commercial deals for ‘Fair Market Value’ would be undermined. That would...

Kelly among Bournemouth departeespublished at 13:06 5 June 13:06 5 June Bournemouth Image source, Getty Images Bournemouth have confirmed that Lloyd Kelly is among five members of the first-team squad that will leave the club in the summer. The 25-year-old defender is joined by Emiliano Marcondes, Darren Randolph, Jamal Lowe and Ryan Fredericks in departing...

Get Involved – Phil McNulty Q&Apublished at 16:27 25 March 16:27 25 March #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) Martin: Would Harry Maguire get in Liverpool’s team full strength or depleted? If no, why is Gareth Southgate not trusting Joe Gomez (and a host of others) ahead of someone who is...

Analysis: Nizaar Kinsella, BBC Sport football news reporter Maresca was the first and unanimous choice among Chelsea’s decision-makers. Sporting directors Winstanley and Stewart have been working 17-hour days leading up to his appointment, alongside influential co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali. The Italian is believed to be a good fit for Chelsea’s model, a highly data-driven and...

Phil McNulty Q&A – VAR overhaul needed?published at 15:29 13 May 15:29 13 May #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) Coley: Hi Phil. Absolutely loving your Monday Q and A. Either of Arsenal or Man City will be very worthy champions after another thrilling Premier League season. I think...

Everton and Arsenal have sent messages of support to their former striker Kevin Campbell, who is “very unwell” in hospital. The Merseyside club said the 54-year-old, who began his career with the Gunners, became ill last week. “Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and...

Chelsea are expected to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer. The Blues believe they are close to a long-term deal with the 26-year-old, who is subject to a medical next week. Adarabioyo is understood to be making the move in order to play in Europe. Newcastle and Manchester United were also reportedly...

Irreplaceable or burden? Ronaldo debate sweeps Portugalpublished at 16:27 18 June 16:27 18 June Portugal v Czech Republic (20:00 BST) Marcus AlvesBBC Sport Bernardo Silva could not help but laugh when he heard the question about one of the biggest elephants in the room in Portugal. “In the national team, when you’re all listening to...

Kelly among Bournemouth departeespublished at 13:06 5 June 13:06 5 June Bournemouth Image source, Getty Images Bournemouth have confirmed that Lloyd Kelly is among five members of the first-team squad that will leave the club in the summer. The 25-year-old defender is joined by Emiliano Marcondes, Darren Randolph, Jamal Lowe and Ryan Fredericks in departing...

Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears after his Al-Nassr side lost the King’s Cup final to rivals Al-Hilal on Friday night in a game with three red cards. The former Manchester United forward collapsed to his knees as nine-man Al-Hilal won 5-4 on a penalty shootout, with the score 1-1 after extra time in Jeddah....

Football’s world governing body Fifa has been warned players are willing to go on strike if they continue to be overworked. Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango believes players are now at breaking point. The PFA has been calling for action to alter the congested football calendar, especially with the expanded 32-team Club World...