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• Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?

  14-01-2026 01:02 via bbc.com
  Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.
  
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• 'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final

  14-01-2026 00:45 via bbc.com
  Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.
  
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• Man City prepare Guehi offer - Wednesday's gossip

  13-01-2026 23:35 via bbc.com
  Manchester City prepare offer for Marc Guehi, Bayern Munich chief tries to convince the Crystal Palace defender, and Rashford return to Manchester United is off the cards.
  
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• Rosenior to talk to Sterling and Disasi about Chelsea exile

  13-01-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.
  
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• Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment

  13-01-2026 23:28 via bbc.com
  Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?
  
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• Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd?

  13-01-2026 20:45 via bbc.com
  Michael Carrick is appointed as Manchester United's interim manager. Simon Stone assesses if he is the right fit for the job.
  
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• Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals

  13-01-2026 20:41 via bbc.com
  Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.
  
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• Fletcher returns to U18s role as Man Utd appoint Carrick

  13-01-2026 20:28 via bbc.com
  Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.
  
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• Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach

  13-01-2026 20:28 via bbc.com
  Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.
  
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• What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

  13-01-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.
  
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• Chelsea and Scotland legend McCreadie dies aged 85

  13-01-2026 19:20 via bbc.com
  Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.
  
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• Football fan died after being targeted by 'predatory' gambling sites

  13-01-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  A coroner concludes that a 36-year-old Liverpool fan took his own life after he was enticed to use illegal gambling websites to bet on football matches.
  
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• Hearts agree pre-contract with Uganda forward Mato

  13-01-2026 18:16 via bbc.com
  Uganda and Vargar forward Rogers Mato signs a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian this summer.
  
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• Gabon's government lifts sanctions on team and Aubameyang

  13-01-2026 18:07 via bbc.com
  Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.
  
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• What is it like following a family member into pro football?

  13-01-2026 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Tuva Hansen and Natasha Dowie on following in their families footballing footsteps
  
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• Celtic's Jota likely out for season & Welsh could return to Well

  13-01-2026 17:08 via bbc.com
  Recalled centre-half Stephen Welsh could return to Motherwell before the end of the January transfer window, interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has suggested while admitting he does not expect injured winger Jota to play again this season.
  
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• Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying

  13-01-2026 15:27 via bbc.com
  Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
  
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• Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan

  13-01-2026 15:06 via bbc.com
  Barcelona announce the signing of former Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Rodri and Cisse star in best goals of the FA Cup third round

  13-01-2026 13:36 via bbc.com
  Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup third-round weekend, including Isaac Buckley-Ricketts' stunner for Macclesfield FC.
  
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• McGlynn happy at Falkirk but wonders what money could bring

  13-01-2026 10:40 via bbc.com
  John McGlynn insists he is happy helping Falkirk exceed expectations on their return to the Scottish top flight but admits "it would be interesting" if one day he was asked to manage a club with money to spend on players.
  
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• Can you name every EFL Cup-winning team in 10 minutes?

  13-01-2026 09:05 via bbc.com
  This season is the 66th edition of the EFL Cup... but can you name the winners of the other 65? You've got 10 minutes. Good luck.
  
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• Ross County disrupt Championship & Stenhousemuir rampant in League 1

  13-01-2026 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  There's disruption in the Championship title race and Stenhousemuir lead League One.
  
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• Rangers await decision on bid to sign Denmark winger Olsen - gossip

  13-01-2026 08:25 via bbc.com
  Rangers await a decision from Wolfsburg on their bid for Denmark winger, while Celtic turn to alternate wing targets after a deal for Jocelin Ta Bi collapses.
  
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• VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season

  13-01-2026 08:06 via bbc.com
  The Premier League's KMI Panel makes judgements on every key decisions. Here's what they say the VAR has got wrong.
  
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• A 'weird' and 'incredible' error - but was Szoboszlai disrespectful?

  13-01-2026 00:45 via bbc.com
  Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.
  
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• Late goals add shine as Liverpool beat spirited Barnsley in FA Cup

  13-01-2026 00:39 via bbc.com
  Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.
  
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• Spurs set to beat Villa to £35m Gallagher

  12-01-2026 22:49 via bbc.com
  Tottenham expect to complete a £35m deal for Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international's signature.
  
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• Villa sign Chelsea's Jean-Francois for £450K

  12-01-2026 22:42 via bbc.com
  Aston Villa sign Chelsea and France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000.
  
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• Cascarino denied WSL debut because of earring

  12-01-2026 21:23 via bbc.com
  West Ham's new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women's Super League debut because of an earring.
  
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• Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid

  12-01-2026 20:54 via bbc.com
  After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.
  
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• Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

  12-01-2026 19:56 via bbc.com
  Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.
  
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• Carrick would bring spirit of Man Utd back - Rooney

  12-01-2026 19:00 via bbc.com
  Wayne Rooney discusses Michael Carrick’s potential role as Manchester United caretaker and whether he’d join the coaching staff.
  
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• Swindon captain Clarke banned for 'highly violating' act on opponents

  12-01-2026 18:59 via bbc.com
  Swindon captain Ollie Clarke committed "highly violating and intentional foul play" on two opponents' "private body parts"during a game against Cardiff City, according to a disciplinary report.
  
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• Manager Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Arbeloa takes charge

  12-01-2026 18:24 via bbc.com
  Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge as former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa is appointed as replacement.
  
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• 'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt old clubs?

  12-01-2026 16:47 via bbc.com
  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?
  
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• Simeone apologises to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

  12-01-2026 15:28 via bbc.com
  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone accepts his behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final was wrong
  
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• Ipswich Women appoint Burt as technical director

  12-01-2026 15:24 via bbc.com
  WSL2 club Ipswich Town Women appoint Sean Burt, Hearts head of recruitment, as their technical director.
  
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• West Ham reluctant to sell Paqueta amid interest

  12-01-2026 15:21 via bbc.com
  West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.
  
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• Gillespie confirmed as Rangers chief executive

  12-01-2026 15:05 via bbc.com
  Rangers confirm the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as chief executive.
  
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• Spurs' Bentancur to have hamstring operation

  12-01-2026 14:25 via bbc.com
  Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur requires hamstring surgery and is set to miss at least three months.
  
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• FA Cup quiz: Name every non-league team that has beaten a top-flight side

  12-01-2026 13:47 via bbc.com
  Crystal Palace became the ninth top-flight side to be knocked out of the FA Cup by a non-league team in the past 100 years.
  
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• Rooney & Heathcote reflect on Macclesfield's 'incredible' cup win

  12-01-2026 13:38 via bbc.com
  Macclesfield manager John Rooney and defender Sam Heathcote talk to BBC Breakfast about their stunning FA Cup upset over holders Crystal Palace.
  
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• A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing?

  12-01-2026 13:24 via bbc.com
  After the conclusion of Baller League UK season two, BBC Sport looks at how the six-a-side format is progressing.
  
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• Cascarino earring a 'schoolgirl error' - Williams

  12-01-2026 12:12 via bbc.com
  Fara Williams says West Ham's Estelle Cascarino made a "schoolgirl error" by being denied a debut because she could not remove an earring.
  
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• How are ball numbers decided for FA Cup draws?

  12-01-2026 11:38 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains how the ball numbers are decided for FA Cup draws
  
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• Brighton bring in All Blacks' chief Anthony

  12-01-2026 11:35 via bbc.com
  The All Blacks' high performance chief Mike Anthony is switching from rugby to football to join Premier League side Brighton.
  
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• 'Did that really happen?' - Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test

  12-01-2026 11:24 via bbc.com
  Two days on from Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.
  
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• Can Semenyo play for Man City in Carabao Cup semi-final?

  12-01-2026 10:33 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain if Antoine Semenyo can feature for Manchester City against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role

  12-01-2026 09:33 via bbc.com
  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.
  
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• Substitute Gordon, 43, produces save of season to keep Hearts beating

  12-01-2026 09:28 via bbc.com
  Craig Gordon, 43 years young, having not played since Scotland's World Cup qualification heroics over Denmark, produces the save of the season to earn Hearts victory.
  
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