Latest soccer / football news


Benfica's Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban after Vinicius incident

23.02.2026 15:44
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni receives a provisional one-match Uefa suspension after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reported alleged racist abuse during last week's Champions League meeting.

Police investigate 'abhorrent' racist abuse of players

23.02.2026 13:08
Police confirm they are investigating after four Premier League players were targeted by online racial abuse at the weekend.

What could Mexico cartel violence mean for World Cup?

23.02.2026 16:32
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico and the potential impact on this summer's World Cup.

Police investigate 'unacceptable' online abuse of Rangers duo

23.02.2026 17:01
Police Scotland is investigating after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist abuse aimed at them on their social media accounts after Sunday's match in Livingston.

Barcelona sign 16-year-old Norwich prospect Tavares

23.02.2026 18:31
Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

Fifa wants injured players to stay off for one minute

23.02.2026 12:33
Players who receive treatment for an injury could be forced to stay off the field for one minute under proposals from Fifa.

Quiz: Name these footballers who have played for Man Utd and Everton

23.02.2026 06:39
Name all 17 players who have made at least one Premier League appearance for both Everton and Manchester United.

Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams

23.02.2026 12:59
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

How league-worst late-goal record continues to cost Leeds

23.02.2026 15:32
After conceding another late goal on Saturday, we look at the stats that show Leeds would be ninth in the Premier League if games ended after 85 minutes.