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Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection
The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.
October 9, 2026Venture Global breached LNG supply deal with Galp, tribunal rules - Reuters
Venture Global breached LNG supply deal with Galp, tribunal rules Reuters
October 8, 2026'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
October 8, 2026Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.
October 7, 2026Barry-Murphy and Bellamy 'so similar' - Lawlor
Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy have similar outlooks says Dylan Lawlor.
October 7, 2026Family, football and Dalglish - what drives NI boss McArdle?
BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray sits down with Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle to discuss his long career ahead of his biggest managerial test in the World Cup play-offs.
October 7, 2026Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
October 6, 2026Rosie O'Donnell and Julie Hesmondhalgh to appear in play about Gisele Pelicot case
The four-hour one-off performance will also star Adjoa Andoh and Juliet Stevenson and
October 6, 2026Jesus fires back over Ronaldo question
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus fires back at a question from the media over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran forward left the squad in a row over playing time.
October 5, 2026Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss
Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.
October 4, 2026Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment
BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.
October 4, 2026Joy for Germany as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark - Reuters
Joy for Germany as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark Reuters
October 1, 2026While Spain blocks evictions, Portugal forges on with bill to hasten them - Reuters
While Spain blocks evictions, Portugal forges on with bill to hasten them Reuters
September 30, 2026Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jesus - reuters.com
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jesus reuters.com
September 30, 2026Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift - Reuters
Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift Reuters
September 30, 2026Man Utd & Arsenal eye Porto's Costa - Tuesday's gossip
Arsenal and Manchester United eye Porto defender Alberto Costa, Manchester City will not let Erling Haaland leave on the cheap if they are relegated, Liverpool retain an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, plus more.
September 28, 2026Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin - reuters.com
Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin reuters.com
September 27, 2026Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.
September 27, 2026Who is hacker whose revelations led to Man City charges?
Rui Pinto is the convicted computer hacker whose revelations led to Manchester City facing Premier League charges of alleged financial rule breaches. But who is he?
September 25, 2026Portugal says entry into grid operator REN won't affect China's State Grid - Reuters
Portugal says entry into grid operator REN won't affect China's State Grid Reuters
September 23, 2026Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.
September 18, 2026Saudi 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.
September 16, 2026Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion - Reuters
Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion Reuters
September 14, 2026Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive design - Reuters
Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive design Reuters
September 10, 2026Improving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open draw
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.
September 4, 2026Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.
September 4, 2026Portugal asks Air France-KLM, Lufthansa for improved offers in TAP sale - Reuters
Portugal asks Air France-KLM, Lufthansa for improved offers in TAP sale Reuters
September 4, 2026Tesla sales in Portugal fall 37% y/y in August - Reuters
Tesla sales in Portugal fall 37% y/y in August Reuters
September 1, 2026Portugal locks in €16.3 billion in EU grants under post-pandemic plan - Reuters
Portugal locks in €16.3 billion in EU grants under post-pandemic plan Reuters
August 28, 2026Arsenal continue Alvarez pursuit - Friday's gossip
Arsenal continue pursuit to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City target Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa make direct contact to sign Rafael Leao.
August 27, 2026'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle
Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.
August 26, 2026Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
August 25, 2026Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
August 18, 2026Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.
August 17, 2026Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans set to gather in singer's hometown for funeral
A service will be held in Swansea before the cortege goes to Skewen, where the singer grew up.
August 17, 2026Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last - Reuters
Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last Reuters
August 16, 2026'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.
August 15, 2026British cyclist dies in Volta a Portugal accident - Reuters
British cyclist dies in Volta a Portugal accident Reuters
August 14, 2026'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
She was the global superstar that people in a small Welsh village felt they all knew personally.
August 14, 2026Bonnie Tyler's classic hit spiked in streams during solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler's friend Mal Pope heard Total Eclipse of the Heart playing throughout Mumbles in Swansea.
August 13, 2026Rangers seek striker & are 'playing with fire' in defence
Rangers are being "proactive" in seeking a new striker after Youssef Chermiti was ruled out long term, says manager Derek McInnes, who warns defensive injuries leave the club "playing with fire".
August 12, 2026UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
August 11, 2026Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal - Reuters
Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal Reuters
August 11, 2026Forest bolster defence with signing of Diomande from Sporting - Reuters
Forest bolster defence with signing of Diomande from Sporting Reuters
August 11, 2026Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse
The island is particularly well placed to see the celestial spectacle, sitting just outside the path of totality.
August 11, 2026Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold
Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.
August 9, 2026Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
August 7, 2026Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
August 5, 2026Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
August 4, 2026Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
August 4, 2026It's a new era, the past is the past - Peixoto
Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto says his squad are looking to the future and are not scarred by the past few seasons of struggle at Molineux.
August 3, 2026EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
August 1, 2026Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
July 28, 2026Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine off Portugal - Reuters
Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine off Portugal Reuters
July 27, 2026Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
July 25, 2026Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.
July 24, 2026Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world
The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.
July 23, 2026Liverpool confident of signing Barcola - Thursday's gossip
Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United, Liverpool are confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, plus more.
July 22, 2026Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22
Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
July 20, 2026Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
July 19, 2026Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".
July 17, 2026Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk
Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
July 14, 2026Jorge Jesus waits in the wings as Portugal digest painful World Cup exit - Reuters
Jorge Jesus waits in the wings as Portugal digest painful World Cup exit Reuters
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, 2026Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait - Reuters
Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait Reuters
July 6, 2026Portugal coach Martinez to leave after World Cup exit to Spain - Reuters
Portugal coach Martinez to leave after World Cup exit to Spain Reuters
July 6, 2026Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
July 6, 2026Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
July 6, 2026Pogacar takes Tour yellow with sweltering stage three win
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar takes victory on stage three of the Tour de France with a late acceleration to the line.
July 6, 2026The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
July 6, 2026Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.
July 4, 2026From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
July 4, 2026France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
July 3, 2026Huge Snicko VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.
July 3, 2026Portugal manager Martinez praises referee after World Cup win over Croatia - Reuters
Portugal manager Martinez praises referee after World Cup win over Croatia Reuters
July 3, 2026Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal - Reuters
Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal Reuters
July 3, 2026Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove - Reuters
Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove Reuters
July 3, 2026Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16 - Reuters
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16 Reuters
July 3, 2026Leao replaces Felix for Portugal against unchanged Croatia - Reuters
Leao replaces Felix for Portugal against unchanged Croatia Reuters
July 2, 2026Croatia coach looks beyond Ronaldo showdown to midfield battle with Portugal - Reuters
Croatia coach looks beyond Ronaldo showdown to midfield battle with Portugal Reuters
July 2, 2026Portugal will approach knockouts like a 'second World Cup', says Martinez - Reuters
Portugal will approach knockouts like a 'second World Cup', says Martinez Reuters
July 1, 2026I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
July 1, 2026How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
June 28, 2026Ticket prices skyrocket for Portugal game against Croatia in Toronto - Reuters
Ticket prices skyrocket for Portugal game against Croatia in Toronto Reuters
June 28, 2026Colombia top group after goalless draw with Portugal - Reuters
Colombia top group after goalless draw with Portugal Reuters
June 28, 2026Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
June 24, 2026Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals - Reuters
Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals Reuters
June 23, 2026Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
June 23, 2026Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo - Reuters
Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo Reuters
June 20, 2026Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true - Reuters
Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true Reuters
June 19, 2026Portugal's parliament rejects labour reform in blow to minority government - Reuters
Portugal's parliament rejects labour reform in blow to minority government Reuters
June 19, 2026What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?
Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament. But has it been a success so far?
June 18, 2026Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man - Reuters
Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man Reuters
June 17, 2026Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener - Reuters
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters
Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026No fear for DR Congo against Ronaldo-led Portugal, coach says - Reuters
No fear for DR Congo against Ronaldo-led Portugal, coach says Reuters
June 16, 2026Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
June 14, 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, 2026Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'
The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.
June 8, 2026Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
June 7, 2026Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
May 28, 2026Cut-price Leao interests Man Utd - Sunday's gossip
AC Milan are ready to let Rafael Leao leave for a cut-price fee with Manchester United interested, Jarrod Bowen could also be heading to Old Trafford, plus more.
May 23, 2026French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court rules.
May 23, 2026Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
May 21, 2026EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
May 12, 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, 2026EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
April 9, 2026Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players - Reuters
Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players Reuters
April 2, 2026Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
March 20, 2026Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
March 13, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 12, 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, 2026Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
February 24, 2026Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.
February 23, 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, 2026