Category: Football

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘I’m sure Bompastor will do very well’published at 10:26 10:26 England v France (20:00 BST) France coach Herve Renard, whose team have a Euro 2025 qualifier against England later, on Sonia Bompastor: “She is a good coach, she won a lot of titles. You are getting a coach with a lot of experiences and a...

Walker return to boost Man City?published at 14:48 17 April 14:48 17 April Man City v Real Madrid (3-3 agg, 20:00 BST) Image source, Getty Images Manchester City will be boosted by the return of defender Kyle Walker, who has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury on England duty last month. “He [Walker] has...

Chelsea in talks with Leicester boss Marescapublished at 07:26 07:26 Nizaar KinsellaBBC Sport football news reporter Chelsea are in talks to appoint Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino. The Italian, 44, is interested in moving to Chelsea, with talks continuing between the two clubs, 24 hours after Ipswich Town manager...

Ineos is “confident” of finding a solution that allows Manchester United and Nice to compete in next season’s Europa League. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos company owns a 27.7% stake in United and are in control of the club’s football operations, while they completed a takeover of French club Nice in 2019. Uefa rules restrict the...

Uefa and Fifa were wrong to ban clubs from joining the breakaway European Super League, a Spanish court has ruled. Madrid’s commercial court said the European and world governing bodies were practising anti-competitive behaviour and abusing their dominant position. However, Uefa says the ruling is not an endorsement of the ESL or backing of any...

Get Involved – Simon Stone Q&Apublished at 14:20 29 April 14:20 29 April #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Adesoji from Stirling: Hi Simon. I am a concerned Arsenal fan and I feel the team has done a lot to be a worthy, but with Manchester City in...