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World Cup 2026: England squad worried about being turned into 'political spokespeople'
England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says.
Protests in Iran: Ali Karimi leads sports' call for support
Former Iran and Bayern Munich footballer Ali Karimi has signed an open letter, asking FIFA to act. He is not the only athlete to be vocal.
New tech and AI set to take athlete data business to next level
From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business.Some firms use the cameras in stadiums and arenas to track individual players at all times, whether they have the ball or not.
Six Girona footballers called up to their national teams
Six Girona FC footballers have been called up by their respective national teams to take part in international commitments during this September and October break.Vlad Vanat will be part of Ukraine's ...
Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995
This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.
Messi sparks euphoria in Oviedo before Princesa de Asturias award
The Argentinian footballer has arrived in Oviedo with Antonela Roccuzzo, greeting hundreds of fans awaiting him. This Friday he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.View on euronews
Alex Scott & Maya Le Tissier win Guernsey Sports Commission award
Footballers Maya Le Tissier and Alex Scott jointly win the Guernsey Sports Commission's top award for 2025.
Footballer turns to fundraiser for knee operation
Braintree Town defender Ange Djadja is aiming to raise £10,000 for his recovery.
Ranieri: ‘Luckily’ young Italian footballers get playing outside Serie A
Italy technical director Claudio Ranieri is focused on developing young players, but insists youth coaches must be paid more and notes that, ‘luckily’, many youngsters are gaining valuable playing...
School's flag footballers to compete for US trip
The Bradwell primary school pupils have managed to reach an "astonishing" level, says their coach.
DEATH OF SYSTEM FOOTBALL | OPEN THREAD
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho LEAST TALENTED This is the least talented generation of footballers we’re seeing world wide. Due to the lack of generational players, teams have adopted what they hope to be a generational system. Generational players are much harder […]
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
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✂️ Coach cracks down: top nation banned from the barber!
Modern footballers are certainly known for sporting extravagant looks and occasionally setting one hairstyle trend or another.Here and there, however, the pros seem to spend a little too much time on ...
The Premier League footballers studying to be sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.
Football brain health: Players more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, study says
A new study finds evidence of reduced brain volume in former elite footballers, who also report difficulties with thinking skills and decision-making.
Fernandez Could Be Key To Serious Man City Challenge
Manchester City’s decision to equal the British transfer record of £125m to sign Enzo Fernández feels like far more than the acquisition of another elite footballer. It is a statement about where ...
South Korea considers scaling back athlete military service exemption, sports minister says
Three footballers apologised this week for appearing to celebrate avoiding conscription after winning Asian Games gold.
Barça coach Flick: Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick believes his star winger Lamine Yamal is the clear favourite to win the Ballon d'Or as the planet's best male footballer. The ceremony is on October 26 in London where the Spain World Cup winner will be up against the likes of Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Rodri and Kylian Mbappé.
'Every setback also has a positive'
"I had a tumour when I was five years old," the Newcastle United head coach says. Jaissle, like so many, visualised one day becoming a professional footballer, but he was among the rare few to actually go on to do so. The former Hoffenheim defender even felt he was on the verge of a senior call up to the German national team at one stage, only to suffer a serious knee injury.
Anderson's rise to become Man City's record signing
Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England. The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel put huge trust in Anderson at the World Cup, and Manchester City are doing the same by signing him for a club record £116m from Nottingham Forest.
From 650,000 players to the number one target
City's devotion to data is at the heart of their efforts to close the gap on Arsenal and BBC Sport has been given unprecedent access to the inner workings of the club's metrics machine as we uncover some of the secrets guiding their work - particularly regarding player recruitment and sales. The starting point for any new signing is City's database of 650,000 footballers from around the world.
'My degree shows what footballers can achieve'
Norwich City's Pelle Mattsson says his degree in financial management is proof players "can achieve things outside of football".
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Six contenders announced for SPOTY shortlist
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.
He always delivers: Mbappé surpasses the 'real' Ronaldo
If Kylian Mbappé hadn’t become a footballer, he could easily have worked as a postman—he delivers that reliably. Right now, the Frenchman is simply Real’s life insurance. In the 2-0 win against...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Stake in Beckham’s Health Firm IM8
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking an equity stake in IM8, co-founded by health-sciences firm Prenetics and former footballer David Beckham.
Footballers eye up gold at Special Olympics
Players with intellectual disabilities will compete in the games at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Former Donegal footballer McHugh passes away
Former Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh passes away following a car crash in County Cavan.
Like father like son - international goals run in the family
After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.
Chelsea Star Speaks On Exit From Manchester United
Garnacho, Chelsea Move Signals Reflection After Man United ExitThere is often a moment, quiet and uncomfortable, when a young footballer begins to understand that talent alone does not carry a career....
The Science Behind Erling Haaland's Sleep Routine: Do You Really Need These Sleep Hacks?
Elite footballers spend countless hours perfecting their game, but one of the biggest factors behind peak performance happens away from the training ground. Er
‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression
The former professional footballer has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind
RAFFAELE PALLADINO TO BE OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED TOMORROW
Raffaele Palladino, born in Mugnano (Naples) on 17 April 1984, enjoyed a long career as a professional footballer, making three appearances for the Italian national team. After retiring from playing, ...
Footballer arrested on suspicion of assault and affray in London
An international footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in central London on suspicion of assault and affray.
Yerba mate has lots of health benefits but Chinese may be drinking it wrong
Ancient South American fusion may reduce risks of Parkinson’s and is enjoyed by top footballers, but the indigenous drink should be shared.
Footballers' wages fund disability sport for a year
Norwich City captain Kenny McLean says helping the charity is a "no-brainer" for the players.
The footballer swapping the pitch for the beach
Erin Bloomfield plays and coaches at Sherborne FC, but also represents England on the sand.
SFA to offer incentives for youth participation
The Scottish FA is to offer financial incentives for clubs to play more young Scottish footballers.
The World Cup Problem That Could Disrupt All of Sports
After last year’s dangerously hot and humid FIFA Club World Cup in the US, attention has turned to how soccer’s governing body might handle extreme heat during its largest ever tournament: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off June 11. Much of the focus has been on how the temperatures could affect the footballers, but the event is a reminder that the ones in real peril are the fans — and the players of the future.
Cubarsi urges young players to seek mental health support without fear of judgement
Pau Cubarsi has won a World Cup at 19, but the Spain defender wants young footballers to know that success does not mean having to cope with everything alone — and asking for help should carry no stigma.
Walsall's Adomah joins the 800 club
Walsall midfielder Albert Adomah is the latest to join the select band of professional footballers to have made 800 appearances.
Moyes on Rooney's talent and how Everton job 'felt right'
Everton boss David Moyes says a teenage Wayne Rooney was "the last of the street footballers" in the English game. During Moyes' first spell in charge of the Toffees, he gave the striker his professional debut at just 16 years old. Kevin Campbell Tomasz Radzinski, quite a few others - Big Duncan [Ferguson] was still around and trying to get Wayne in the team wasn't easy, because they were senior players.
New Tech And AI Set To Take Athlete Data Business To Next Level
From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business.
The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.
The best quotes about Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona remains one of the Premier League's most impactful footballers. Cantona was the signing that proved to be the catalyst behind Manchester United's dominance of the division, helping break ...
Your period may make sport injuries more severe
Professional footballer players who became injured while on their period took longer to recover than when injuries occurred at other times of their menstrual cycle
Foundation welcome Ukraine U15s in sporting exchange programme
This summer, the Leeds United Foundation, in partnership with Jet2, the University of Leeds, local MPs and community partners, proudly welcomed a group of young footballers from Ukraine to the UK for ...