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Russo and Greenwood among 30 nominated for women's Ballon d'Or
England's Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been named among the 30 players shortlisted for the prestigious women's Ballon d'Or. The nominations reflect their outstanding performances in recent seasons, with Russo excelling in the WSL and Greenwood shining in international duty. The award will be decided by a panel of experts and journalists later this m...
- Kane joins England trio on Ballon d'Or shortlist Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, joining England teammates Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. The nomination reflects Kane's continued influence at club and country, und...
- Rooney: Gabriel 'extremely lucky' to stay on after challenge on Martinez Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney criticised Manchester City defender Gabriel after he tackled Chelsea keeper Emi Martinez, saying the player was "extremely lucky" to avoid a red card. The incident left fans debating...
- New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm A fresh video clip shows Neco Williams' ball striking his arm before being ruled a goal. The goal was disallowed in Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Tottenham. The footage may prompt a review of the decision.
- Test Your Football IQ with BBC's Daily Quizzes BBC Sport Football invites fans to flex their knowledge with three daily quizzes: Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Each challenge offers a quick way to engage with the sport and sharpen your football brain.
- Chelsea eye Fulham's Sander Berge amid midfield reshuffle Chelsea reportedly turned their attention to Fulham midfielder Sander Berge late in the transfer window, as the club seeks to strengthen its midfield options ahead of the exit of Enzo Fernandez. The move would add experi...
- Chiesa may leave Liverpool as Sancho eyes PL return and Endrick attracts Italian interest Rumours swirl over Federico Chiesa’s future at Liverpool, with speculation that he could depart the club. Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho is said to be considering a return to the Premier League, and Real Madrid’s Endrick is dra...
- Edu departs Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell Edu, the club's global head of football, has left Nottingham Forest after a little over a year in charge. His exit follows a period of turbulence at the City Ground, bringing an end to his brief tenure.
- Could Harry Kane defy history and win the Ballon d'Or? The Ballon d’Or has traditionally rewarded players who lift major trophies, but could England striker Harry Kane break that pattern? With no continental or club silverware to his name yet, Kane's candidacy remains a ques...
- Champions League Returns: Who Are the Favourites and Key Players to Watch The Champions League has kicked off again, and BBC Sport experts weigh in on which teams are the biggest title contenders. They also highlight the standout players who could make the biggest impact in the competition.
- Chelsea eye early switch for Alex Scott, while Pedro Neto and Nkunku attract interest Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the summer transfer window, while their own winger Pedro Neto has attracted attention from clubs across Europe. Meanwhile, Manchester Unit...
- WSL 2026-27 opening weekend goals recap The Women's Super League kicked off its 2026-27 season with a flurry of goals. Fans could watch every strike from the opening weekend, giving a taste of the excitement to come. The highlights showcase the attacking flair...