Football News
Latest headlines from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and The Guardian — refreshed every 30 minutes.
Huge night for Women's World Cup hopes - how are home nations set?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are under way in their Women's World Cup play-offs. How are their prospects loo
‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team
<p>The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development</p><p>Japan have constantly pushed the bo
The Ballon d’Or doesn’t capture football’s wonder – Michael Olise is proof | Zito Madu
<p>France’s always-cool winger has crowds hanging on his every move – adulation that means more than any title could</p><p>When I was younger, I wante
Christian Pulisic is no longer a focal point for the US or Milan – and that’s OK
<p>The winger is 28, and younger teammates are rising into the high-pressure spots he has usually occupied</p><p>Usually, the second weekend of Octobe
Viking’s two head coaches on Champions League adventure: ‘For us, it’s the best team in the world’
<p>Norway’s champions, who host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, have excelled under Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen. We paid them a visit</p><p>“Whe
Podcast: Will Hearts go the distance again and can Reedijk lift Hibs?
The contrasting stories of Hearts and Hibs, plus a big night for the Scotland WNT.
Fresh concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh
<ul><li><p>Situation is being monitored by global players’ union Fifpro </p></li><li><p>Tournament is due to kick off in January with five venues in
Wales given play-off history lesson before Albania second leg
Wales take a 1-0 lead into their play-off semi-final second leg against Albania as they chase a place at next year's tournament in Brazil.
Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh
<ul><li><p>Kick-off put back by an hour after attack intercepted</p></li><li><p>Portuguese forward scores in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory</p></li></ul><p>Cr
Carroll thanks public for support over sexual assault
Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?
England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?
McCabe and O'Sullivan to feature in Cork - Ward
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward confirms that Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan will feature in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play
Northern Ireland will have 'one last swing' at World Cup place
Boss Michael McArdle says Northern Ireland will have "one last swing" at trying to reach a first Women's World Cup as they look to overcome a four-goa
Wales wary but eye record run in World Cup bid
Rhian Wilkinson warns favourites Wales not to underestimate Albania in the second leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final.
Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off
Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off
Six questions facing England as they target next year’s Women’s World Cup
<p>Starting positions at centre-back and No 10 are up for grabs, while Sarina Wiegman’s future continues to be in the air</p><p>England have two jobs
Seedorf back in football as Corinthians head coach
Brazilian club Corinthians appoint Clarence Seedorf as their head coach, with the former Netherlands midfielder taking on his first coaching role sinc
‘So, so grateful’: Nathan Cleary confirms reason behind Mary Fowler’s Matildas absence
<ul><li><p>Fowler pulled out of Australia squad for ‘personal reasons’</p></li><li><p>Attacker is now back in Australia with injured NRL star post-sur
European football: Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma held at Como
<ul><li><p>Gattuso’s side ease to 3-1 win against 10-man Monza</p></li><li><p>Roma frustrated after goalless draw away at Como</p></li></ul><p><strong
Hughes focused on Albania before World Cup dream
Wales forward Elise Hughes admits reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Headlines via BBC Sport, Sky Sports and The Guardian RSS feeds. Click to read full articles on the original source.