Bruno Fernandes turns down second Manchester United contract offer
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second proposal over a new deal, leaving the club weighing a 12-month extension while awaiting Mauricio Pochettin
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Dover and Salisbury to host BBC's FA Cup second-round ties
National League South sides Dover Athletic and Salisbury will host Leicester City and Blackpool respectively in the BBC's two live FA Cup second-round matches next month.
Northern Ireland selection dilemmas ahead of Ukraine Nations League match
Michael O'Neill's unbeaten Northern Ireland side, yet to concede in League B2, face Ukraine in Belfast with several selection questions to resolve.
Henry defends Ballon d'Or hosting remarks as jokes after criticism
Thierry Henry has responded to criticism of his comments towards Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and co-host Kate Scott during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony, insisting they were
Kane's Ballon d'Or Ends Long Droughts for England and the Bundesliga
Harry Kane has become the first English Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years and the first Bundesliga-based recipient since Matthias Sammer in 1996, prompting German figures to
Kane wins Ballon d'Or after career built from loan spells and doubt
Harry Kane has been crowned Ballon d'Or winner, capping a career that began with lower-league loan moves and early self-doubt before record-breaking feats for Tottenham,
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or as quiz challenges fans on past winners
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, the 70th edition of football's top individual prize, prompting a quiz on all previous recipie
Kane credits recent evolution for Ballon d'Or success
Harry Kane told the BBC's Umir Irfan in August that his game has evolved in recent seasons, making him a more prolific scorer and now a Ballon d'Or winner.
Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first Englishman since Owen in 2001
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen after a record-breaking scoring season for Bayern Munich and England, despite fallin
BBC Sport revisits Harry Kane's Bayern Munich goals ahead of 2026 Ballon d'Or
BBC Sport has compiled a look back at Harry Kane's best Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich as attention turns to the 2026 Ballon d'Or, though the video is restricted to U
Ballon d'Or website briefly publishes articles naming Kane and other favourites as winners
The Ballon d'Or's official website briefly carried an article saying Harry Kane had won the 2026 award, along with similar pieces on other favourites, hours before the ce
Ballon d'Or debate: BBC pundits split between Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Ahead of Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, BBC Sport pundits disagree on whether Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves the award, with bookmak
Chelsea vs Tottenham: BBC Sport recalls five memorable derby clashes
Ahead of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Tottenham, BBC Sport looks back at five memorable matches between the rivals, highlighting goals, chaos and controversy.
Kane's all-round display against Arsenal reinforces Ballon d'Or case
Harry Kane scored and assisted as Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal, with Declan Rice calling him the clear Ballon d'Or winner.
Pundits debate whether Harry Kane deserves the Ballon d'Or after 'phenomenal' season
A panel of pundits discussed Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or credentials following a strong season for the Bayern Munich and England forward, though the source material is limit