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.
De la Fuente rejects claims Lamine Yamal received special treatment from Spain
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal's delayed arrival was a medical decision that would apply to any player, dismissing Spanish media reports of special treat
Emery says Aston Villa 'have work to do' after 3-0 Nou Camp defeat by Barcelona
Aston Villa's unbeaten Champions League run ended with a 3-0 loss at Barcelona, where Unai Emery said his side must improve to reach the hosts' level despite a competitiv
Kane edges Mbappe by 28 points in one of tightest Ballon d'Or votes
Voting figures reveal Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or with 1,055 points to Kylian Mbappe's 1,027, one of the smallest margins in the award's history.
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,
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
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
Barcelona target record 10th straight win as Mourinho's Real Madrid visit Camp Nou
Barcelona aim to set a La Liga record with a 10th consecutive win to open the season, while Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid look to halt the run and close the gap at Camp Nou
PSG beat Barcelona in six-goal Champions League thriller at Parc des Princes
Champions League holders Paris St-Germain overcame Barcelona in a breathless six-goal encounter at Parc des Princes, with Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha among the
Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 to stay five points clear
Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo scored as Barcelona won a seven-goal match at Real Betis to remain five points clear at the top of La Liga.