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France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final - Reuters
France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final Reuters
July 13, 2026Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
July 12, 2026Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor
Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.
July 7, 2026Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
July 6, 2026Paolini 'superpower' guides Italian past Eala into last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
July 6, 2026Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.
July 5, 2026Real Madrid sign Dutch full-back Dumfries from Inter Milan - Reuters
Real Madrid sign Dutch full-back Dumfries from Inter Milan Reuters
July 5, 2026Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
June 27, 2026Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on him.
June 24, 2026Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say - Reuters
Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say Reuters
June 23, 2026From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
June 23, 2026Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
June 22, 2026Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.
June 20, 2026Spain feels the heat, with Madrid World Cup fan zone cancelled - Reuters
Spain feels the heat, with Madrid World Cup fan zone cancelled Reuters
June 20, 2026'Even the Coke is big' - visiting World Cup fans take in US culture
Large portion sizes, tasty food, and a basketball championship welcome international World Cup fans to the US.
June 19, 2026Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool - Reuters
Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool Reuters
June 18, 2026Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause
Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.
June 17, 2026France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
June 16, 2026Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
June 12, 2026Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected - Reuters
Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected Reuters
June 9, 2026Wolves sign Trippier and in Jimenez talks
Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.
June 8, 2026Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
June 8, 2026Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis - Reuters
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis Reuters
June 8, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open Reuters
June 7, 2026Real Madrid to join Fernandes race - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid to join Mateus Fernandes race, Brighton reject Spurs' second Van Hecke bid and Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United.
June 7, 2026Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
June 7, 2026PSG could rival Arsenal for Gibbs-White - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal could face competition from Paris St-Germain for Morgan Gibbs-White, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the mystery player wanted by Real Madrid, and new Real coach Jose Mourinho is eyeing Bernardo Silva.
June 6, 2026Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain - Reuters
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain Reuters
June 5, 2026Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official - Reuters
Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official Reuters
May 27, 2026Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation - Reuters
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation Reuters
May 23, 2026Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.
April 30, 2026Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
April 25, 2026Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
March 9, 2026The race for the Quadruple: Arsenal and Manchester City's battle
With Arsenal and Manchester City still in the running for four trophies, BBC Sport looks at who else has come close to doing the Quadruple.
March 7, 2026Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder
A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad - with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety.
March 7, 2026Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
March 6, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
March 3, 2026Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
March 3, 2026Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
February 27, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin - Reuters
EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin Reuters
February 27, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
February 25, 2026'It bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".
February 24, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026Spain's Sanchez reaps gains from anti-Trump stance, testing ties with U.S. - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Is the new UWCL format easier for English teams?
Three English teams have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League this season - but has it been as easy as it appears?
February 20, 2026