The new independent football regulator has published plans for a licensing regime that it says "will go further than anything currently in place by assessing the full financial picture of a club".For the first time, all 116 clubs across…

Millie Bright's international retirement is a reflection of a changing of the guard in Sarina Wiegman's England team - but her impact on their success is unquestionable.The 32-year-old played an instrumental role in the Lionesses' Euro…

He was an Arsenal wonderkid who had the world at his feet - now, after a playing career ravaged by injuries, Jack Wilshere will take his first steps in management at League One side Luton aged just 33.It is a "full-circle moment" for…

England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.The 32-year-old, who was part of England's European Championship-winning team in 2022, made her senior debut in September 2016 and went on to win 88…

Italian club Como say "sacrifice is essential" to ensure the "survival" of Serie A amid the financial dominance of the Premier League as they press ahead with plans to play AC Milan in Perth, Australia.This month Uefa "reluctantly"…

On Tuesday, Sarina Wiegman will name her first Lionesses squad since they retained their title at Euro 2025 - but several key players could be missing. England face Brazil at Etihad Stadium in a friendly on Saturday, 25 October (17:30…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is not expected to return from a knee injury until after the November international break. The midfielder suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in the Gunners' win over West Ham on 4 October and had…

Robbie Savage says he wishes he had turned down Strictly Come Dancing until after his coaching career - to avoid being labelled "another celebrity manager".The Forest Green Rovers boss is eyeing a first appearance in the FA Cup first round…

England striker Ollie Watkins will miss the World Cup qualifier in Latvia on Tuesday with injury.The 29-year-old was replaced at half-time of the Three Lions' 3-0 win against Wales on Thursday.Watkins scored his side's second goal at…

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed terms over a new deal with Everton.The 31-year-old joined the Toffees in 2017 for £30m, a British record fee for a goalkeeper at the time.Sources have told BBC Sport an announcement will be…

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to be announced as manager of League One side Luton Town.The 33-year-old will succeed Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked earlier this month having spent less than a year in charge at…

It will not be Steven Gerrard. That much became clear late on Saturday, much to the horror of those who were ready to welcome him back to Ibrox.Instead, the next Rangers head coach could be Danny Rohl.The German, who left Sheffield…

World Cup qualifying: Northern Ireland v GermanyVenue: Windsor Park, Belfast Date: Monday, 13 October Time: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, listen on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds, follow live text coverage on the…

"He is unbelievable. He has more potential he can show us."That was Hansi Flick's verdict on Marcus Rashford in September, before the forward's return to England for his first Champions League appearance with Barcelona.The head coach's…

At the end, there seemed to be bewilderment among the masses of Hampden, a dazed feeling about how to react to what they'd just witnessed. To boo or not to boo? To cheer or just fall in a heap from the stress of it all?A victory, but a…

World Cup Qualifier: Wales v BelgiumVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Monday, 13 October Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC One Wales, S4C, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app,…

Jordan Pickford set to sign new long-term Everton deal, Barcelona not planning to extend Robert Lewandowski's contract, while Newcastle United could allow William Osula leave.England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 31 is set to extend his…

So now things have become a little clearer.Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. And they will either earn an automatic place in the finals or will have to endure the tension of March's…

World Cup qualifier: Wales v BelgiumVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Monday, 13 October Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC One Wales, BBC3 and iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport…

"At half-time, it was the wildest I've seen him in 72 games..."This should have been a routine game to bookmark Steve Clarke making history as Scotland head coach while his team moved to the top of their World Cup group.But despite the…

World Cup qualifying: Northern Ireland v GermanyVenue: Windsor Park, Belfast Date: Monday, 13 October Time: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, listen on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds, follow live text coverage on the…

Since winning their only Women's Super League title in 2016, Manchester City have very much been the division's 'nearly' team.A late collapse in 2023-24 condemned them to runners-up spot for the sixth time in eight seasons, before a…

After two stints across almost 14 years, Michael O'Neill will take charge of his 100th Northern Ireland match against Germany on Monday. It's a landmark figure for one of the greatest managers in the country's history, and he has already…

When Jess Park left Manchester City for Manchester United, some considered it a sideways step - but she is already showing why it was a smart decision.The 23-year-old had regular game time at City during her eight-year spell there and had…