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breaking · 7 hours ago

Man United hit crisis point under Carrick after collapse against Brighton

After being eliminated by Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is now facing the first real pressure of his reign.

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7 hours ago

Man United will be 'careful' with Gabriel future

Michael Carrick confirmed he is involved in conversations about JJ Gabriel's future after the 15-year-old's request to leave Manchester United made major ripples and that the team is being "careful" with the situation.

7 hours ago

Boehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after acquiring the ownership stakes of Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.

7 hours ago

Raphinha bags hat trick as Barcelona score 7 to set record start

Barcelona sent records tumbling with a 7-2 thumping of Racing Santander to make it seven straight wins to start the season for the first time in the club's history.

7 hours ago

Pulisic subs on as Milan humbled by Benfica in Europa League

AC Milan kicked off their Europa League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Portuguese side Benfica.

7 hours ago

Messi nets 100th Miami goal en route to Campeones Cup win

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in all competitions after heading home the opener in a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium.

7 hours ago

Carrick: United 'can't accept' performance in Carabao Cup exit

Michael Carrick branded Manchester United's capitulation as unacceptable, after watching his team lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup after leading 2-0.

7 hours ago

Sources: Union's Sullivan, 16, set for first USMNT call-up

Philadelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned a call-up from the United States for the upcoming September/October FIFA international window, sources told ESPN.

7 hours ago

Mbappé explains obscuring Ceuta shirt amid backlash in Spain

Kylian Mbappé has explained his refusal to wear a T-shirt in support of Ceuta, saying he doesn't "want to prioritize one form of suffering over another.

8 hours ago

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal still keen on Real Madrid winger Rodrygo

Arsenal remain in contact with the camp of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo as a potential long-term target Transfer talk has the latest.

9 hours ago

'Rangers agree £800,000 potential fee for Penrice' - gossip

Rangers will reportedly pay less than £1m for James Penrice should he sign permanently next summer, while Yang Hyun-jun says he is staking his career by missing Celtic games to play for South Korea.

9 hours ago

Do Celtic have 'big issues', or will next four days hush concerns?

Chris Sutton believes his former side have "great concerns" despite a winning start to the Scottish Premiership season. The next four days will tell us whether those worries are justified.

9 hours ago

Listen: Hibs pulls the trigger as Celtic seek Euro response

David Gray departs Hibs as Celtic prepare for a crucial European night.

10 hours ago

Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season.

10 hours ago

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

10 hours ago

USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a heart attack on the pitch last year.

11 hours ago

A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

16 hours ago

Soccer should learn from the NFL to fix the mess that VAR has created

Is it time to give the VAR the red card, or does soccer actually need the red flag? The Manchester derby controversy could have been avoided with an on-field challenge.

17 hours ago

Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

17 hours ago

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

18 hours ago

Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe

Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and, John Murray.

18 hours ago

Amid WSL title drought, is Arsenal's amazing squad depth really a curse?

For those who are counting, Arsenal have not won a Women's Super League title in seven years. Will things be different this year?

18 hours ago

De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032

World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente agrees a contract extension with Spain until 2032.

18 hours ago

League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup

League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

19 hours ago

Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump

A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.

20 hours ago

Arsenal rejected Dowman loan offers - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal received loan offers for Max Dowman, Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, Luca Weinhandl attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, plus more.

22 hours ago

Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.

24 hours ago

Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

24 hours ago

Gray sacked by Hibs after six league games

Hibernian sack head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road.

24 hours ago

What are the Premier League rules for academy players?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what rules players and clubs must follow when teenagers play in the Premier League