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Villa sign striker Abraham for £18.25m
27.01.2026 19:57England striker Tammy Abraham completes an £18.25m return to Aston Villa from Turkish side Besiktas.
What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease?
27.01.2026 18:53BBC Sport explores the ramifications of the verdict that heading footballs "likely" contributed to Gordon McQueen's death.
Conte reunion a sharp reminder of Chelsea's fall
27.01.2026 19:58Chelsea have not won the Premier League since Antonio Conte led them to the title in 2017- and facing his Napoli side may offer a point of reflection.
Guardiola apologises to ref Hallam but 'defends' outburst
27.01.2026 14:38Pep Guardiola has apologised to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if he "feels offended", having taken issue with the official following Manchester City's victory over Wolves on Saturday. But the Spaniard said he has to "defend my club and my players".
Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin
27.01.2026 15:35Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains.
Coutinho advice & Adriano comparison - Bournemouth's new Brazilian teen
27.01.2026 14:37Bournemouth have made 19-year-old Brazilian forward Rayan their second most-expensive signing. Who is he and how good can he be?
'Jump on the fun boat' - Arteta appeals to Arsenal fans
27.01.2026 16:52Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta promises "beautiful" things that "we cannot even imagine" lie ahead after gathering his players together following their home defeat by Manchester United.
Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, federation says
27.01.2026 14:23Spain "will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here" says the president of the country's football federation.
How 'Premier League' Galatasaray can derail Man City
27.01.2026 07:17Needing a positive result to keep their Champions League campaign on track, Galatasaray are not the side Manchester City would choose to face in their final game of the league phase.