Introduction to the 2024-25 Nations League The 2024-25 Nations League is entering a crucial phase, with the play-offs and knockout stages now underway. After the group stage concluded in November, the competition has intensified as eight teams remain in the main draw, aiming for the coveted Nations ...

Northern Ireland Preparation for World Cup with Upcoming Friendlies Northern Ireland‘s national football team finds itself in a unique position as it embarks on its journey towards the 2026 World Cup. Following their top finish in the Nations League C group in November, they now face a lengthy...

Jordan Pickford Praises Jordan Henderson England Recall England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised the recall of Jordan Henderson to the national squad, calling it a “great move” for the team. The 34-year-old midfielder was named in England’s first squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel for...

Lucy Bronze Journey: From Masking to Embracing Autism Lucy Bronze, one of the most decorated players in women’s football, has always known she was different. Growing up, the England international often tried to imitate her teammates’ behavior to fit in, but it wasn’t until years la...

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he hopes “fans can accept me” after ending his exile from international football this week. The Real Madrid player, 32, is back in his country’s squad for the first time since falling out with former Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco in June ...

Former Liverpool defender and long-time BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen has received his MBE for services to football and broadcasting. The ex-Scotland international, 69, was honoured at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Hansen was seriously ill in hospital last summer ...

Nations League play-off, first leg: Greece v Scotland Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Date: Thursday, 20 March Time: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC One Scotland & iPlayer; listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds; live text coverage & in-play clips on the BBC Sport website &...

A Manchester United fan group says the season ticket price rises faced by some of the club’s older supporters are “a total disgrace”. United announced on Monday that most prices will increase by about 5% for the third successive year, with a price freeze for under-16s, but some s...

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, saying that “too much emotion makes you do crazy things”. Mateta needed 25 stitches to his left ear after being kicked in the head by Roberts during Palace’s FA Cup win on 1 March. Roberts w...

Morgan Gibbs-White says Thomas Tuchel has been “incredible” with England’s players – even though the midfielder was upset when the new head coach initially left him on the sidelines. Nottingham Forest’s Gibbs-White was told by Tuchel he would not be selected for England...