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Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role

12.01.2026 08:33
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.

Cascarino earring a 'schoolgirl error' - Williams

12.01.2026 11:12
Fara Williams says West Ham's Estelle Cascarino made a "schoolgirl error" by being denied a debut because she could not remove an earring.

West Ham reluctant to sell Paqueta amid interest

12.01.2026 14:21
West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.

'I'll get goosebumps' - Barnsley duo out to upset old club Liverpool

12.01.2026 06:38
For Adam Phillips and Vimal Yoganathan, it could be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream when Barnsley take on Liverpool at Anfield on Monday.

'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt their former clubs?

12.01.2026 15:47
After Brighton's Danny Welbeck scored again against Manchester United on Sunday, who has the best record against their former clubs in the Premier League era?

Simeone apologises to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

12.01.2026 14:28
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone accepts his behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final was wrong

Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model?

12.01.2026 06:42
Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.

Spurs' Bentancur to have hamstring operation

12.01.2026 13:25
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur requires hamstring surgery and is set to miss at least three months.

A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing?

12.01.2026 12:24
After the conclusion of Baller League UK season two, BBC Sport looks at how the six-a-side format is progressing.