Argentina superstar footballer Lionel Messi launched his much-awaited 'GOAT Tour' in India by unveiling his massive 70-foot statue in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Saturday, where he landed this morning.
Crystal Palace want Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, Chelsea lead the way for AZ Alkmaar's teenage midfielder Kees Smit, while AC Milan want Niklas Fullkrug, plus more.
Fifa says five million World Cup ticket requests have been made, despite coming under pressure from supporters' groups critical of its "scandalous" pricing structure.
Oliver Burke scores the opener as Union Berlin get the better of second-placed RB Leipzig with a surprise 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says there is "not any sense" to Cole Palmer's ongoing groin injury - and hopes it does not prove to be a season-long issue.
Yves Bissouma’s Tottenham Hotspur contract expires in the summer, and any chance of it being extended looks to have disappeared amid disciplinary problems under Thomas Frank.
In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is open to sealing a move to Barcelona. It has been mentioned that the Argentine talent is looking for a change of scenery next year and has offered himself to the Catalan club.
In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Chelsea have identified Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado as a target. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Spanish talent next year.
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
Karim Benzema just reopened a debate France thought was settled. In a long interview with L’Équipe, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner dropped a line that has already set social feeds and national team rooms alight. If France calls him for the World Cup, he will come.
Real Madrid will clash heads with Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester City recently, so they would be keen on bouncing back with a victory this weekend.
FC Cincinnati announced the full acquisition of forward Ayoub Jabbari from French side Grenoble on Friday. The 25-year-old Moroccan is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.
Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur has been criticised for poor attacking play these past couple of months. After a disastrous November, the Lilywhites’ back-to-back wins over Brentford (Premier League) and Slavia Praha (Champions League) indicate that the Danish boss might be close to resolving the issue.
Tottenham Hotspur have quietly emerged as a serious player in the Antoine Semenyo transfer story. Recent reporting suggests the club’s new ownership structure is ready to back a player with a package that could make Semenyo’s move to north London one of the most lucrative of his career. Headlines make the race look chaotic.
Manchester City will lock horns with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Sunday as they hope to earn all three points on the road in the Premier League.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.
Auchinleck Talbot take the "difficult and extremely disappointing" decision to move their Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Celtic to Kilmarnock's Rugby Park.
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Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is named the Championship's manager of the month for November with striker Ellis Simms winning the player award.
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy says victory in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren would "validate" what he is trying to implement at his new club.
Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio will be given a chance to restart his club career with Leicester City.
Head coach Rob Edwards says there could be "more pain to come" at winless Wolves.
Monday's meeting between Rangers and Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian's Claudio Braga and Livingston manager David Martindale provide talking points in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
Neil Lennon will miss Dunfermline Athletic's visit to Glasgow to face Queen's Park on Saturday following the death of the team manager's father.
Non-league Macclesfield's FA Cup third round tie with holders Crystal Palace will be televised live on BBC One on Saturday, 10 January (12:15 GMT kick-off).
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.
Rachel Daly scores her first two goals of the season, including one in the first 27 seconds of the match, as Aston Villa beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Women's Super League.
Ian Dennis, Ali Bruce-Ball & Conor McNamara chat Salah, Premier League & language.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says there are "no reasons to not want Mohamed Salah to stay" at the club and will hold further talks with the forward on Friday.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in outstanding form as Everton look to leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League.