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FA Cup heroes Macclesfield make memories to last a lifetime

16.02.2026 22:59
Macclesfield's FA Cup odyssey may have ended against Brentford but they have made memories to last a lifetime, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance?

17.02.2026 06:44
One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

Is facing a Champions League play-off really that bad?

17.02.2026 07:03
The Champions League returns this week and some of Europe's biggest teams will be back in action a lot earlier than they would have hoped.

League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

16.02.2026 19:08
League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.

Is number 10 role the next step for Saka?

16.02.2026 13:40
Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack... Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.

Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout

16.02.2026 12:52
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration.

Will we see changes to first England squad in 2026?

16.02.2026 20:01
The Lionesses return to competitive action next month as their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup begins. So what changes could we see?

Man Utd consider swoop for Mac Allister - Tuesday's gossip

16.02.2026 22:21
Man Utd consider swoop for Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, Man City not keen on James Trafford sale, Nicolas Jackson to return to Chelsea from Bayern Munich.

Own goal helps Brentford end Macclesfield's FA Cup run

17.02.2026 00:01
Macclesfield's FA Cup dream ends in cruel fashion as Brentford win 1-0 after an own goal by Sam Heathcote.