You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven....
The full transcript of Virgil van Dijk calling out Wayne Rooney's "over the top" criticism of him live on air after Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid on Tuesday....
The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months....
Real Madrid are set to sell Vinicius Jr next summer, Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Rodrygo, and Manchester United are willing let Jadon Sancho leave for free....
On-the-whistle reaction after Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League....
Max Dowman becomes the youngest player in Champions League history after coming on against Slavia Prague on Tuesday, aged 15 years and 308 days....
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino's versatility is a joy" for Arsenal after he netted twice to help beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League....
LIV Golf events will be extended to 72 holes from 2026, putting them in line with the sport's established tours....
Reaction as the trade deadline closes in the NFL...
Arsenal striker in midfielder's body filled in for the absent Swede and shone, after Saka had previously broken the deadlock from the spot - 3-0...
World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters "beast mode" to defeat Jessica Pegula and close in on a place in the knockout stages of the WTA Finals....
Kenya had previously presented a bid to host the 2025 edition, which ultimately went to Tokyo...
In a new sit-down with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese superstar reflects on his turbulent Old Trafford exit, insists United's decline continues, and reignites the eternal debate with Leo......
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Mozzart Sport dug deep and compiled a list of all the captains and assistants of all the teams in the league...
Cristiano Ronaldo says that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is "not going to do miracles" and that the club is "not in a good path"....
New Zealand arrive in Edinburgh on a high after taking care of Ireland in Chicago and the goal at Murrayfield is to preserve a 120-year record of having never lost to Scotland....
Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England's match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury....
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As it stands, the roofing steel works at the stands on the touchlines are almost complete. The steel works had begun about two weeks ago, and might be completed in the next few days on both sides...
Paris Saint-Germain forward received a reward for the outstanding past season he had, becoming the fourth laureate from France...
Desire Doue wins the 2025 Golden Boy award with Michelle Agyemang securing the Golden Girl trophy - honours which recognise the best young players in Europe....
English golfer Marco Penge says he is "in disbelief" as he prepares to tee off the DP World Tour's penultimate tournament with a chance of winning the Race to Dubai....
BBC Sport visits Bilbao to explore Athletic Club's policy of fielding only Basque players, how this approach has brought success, and the importance of the club's philosophy to the region's identity....
The Proteas have inspired many with their grit and determination at the World Cup....
McKenzie is satisfied with the reasons provided by SAFA for the yellow card administrative blunder....
The legendary Manchester United and England player receives a knighthood...
K'Ogalo have dropped points twice this season, with the coach highlighting their major problem...
According to reports, assistant coach Peter Gin had taken charge of the team’s morning training session, with sources claiming that Odero had been sent on compulsory leave...
In 13 out of the last 14 campaigns in the Ligue 1, the Saints' players were leading net busters, but in the current edition, they're far from the top of the list. Another indicator of the end of PSG's...
At the start of 2025, Victoria Mboko was ranked outside of the world's top 300. Now the teenager has cracked the top 20 after winning another WTA title....
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix....
A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised as the Real Madrid right-back prepares to face former club Liverpool on Tuesday....
"I felt like a man with a blindfold in front of a firing squad," Joe Cole recalls in his autobiography, reflecting on the time when the Special One was in command...
Kipchoge is perhaps the most recognisable distance runner in the world and earned, with little debate, the nickname “the GOAT.”...
The win, inspired by substitute Stewart Omondi’s second-half strike, brought relief and renewed confidence to the Jackson Gacheru-coached side, who had endured a four-match winless streak before this...
The Monday Night Club's Andros Townsend, Shay Given and Rory Smith discuss what kind of reception awaits Trent Alexander-Arnold when Real Madrid visit Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday....
Erling Haaland has played down comparison between himself and modern footballing greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by saying "no-one" will get close to their goalscoring records....
The win lifted Nicholas Muyoti’s side to sixth on the table with nine points, while the Dockers dropped to 14th with six...
Mladen Zizovic, manager of Serbian top-flight side FK Radnicki 1923, dies after collapsing during a match....
Former England captain David Beckham says he "couldn't be prouder" after receiving his knighthood from the King at Windsor Castle....
All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces....
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The Hall of Fame also includes leaders who have made contributions to the sports industry in the country...
Napoli and Juventus head into tonight’s matches in the same mood — victories are a must...
Craig Bellamy is "completely focused" on getting Wales to the World Cup despite being linked with Celtic, says FAW boss Noel Mooney....
For Kipchirchir, the call-up is nothing short of a dream come true. The young flyer has been a familiar name on the local rugby scene, steadily climbing through the ranks with performances that demand...
England are drawn with Spain in their qualifying group for the 2027 Women's World Cup as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland all learn their opponents....
The South Sudanese local plays for Mavens Chess Club and has been on a roll this year, making last weekend’s victory his fourth so far...
Media reports said Zizovic, 44, suffered a heart attack....
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to Liverpool was about much more than football — it was deeply emotional, marked by a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota...
Watch the moment former England captain David Beckham is formally knighted by King Charles for his services to football and British society....
Both teams have endured mixed starts to their European campaigns and are separated by just one point in the standings, heightening the stakes for this showdown in southern France...
Former England captain David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football and British society....
With less than two weeks to go, the team has intensified its training at various golf clubs in Nairobi, fine-tuning their swing and strategy for the world stage....
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days....
Everyone is dealing with their own problems — the Gunners with injuries, and the Spurs with internal relationships...
Captain Ben Stokes extends his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027....
On paper, Nairobi United are the lowest-ranked side in Group B of the tournament...
Two-time men's champion Carlos Alcaraz and 2025 women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova will return to Queen's next year....
Leopards last won the league crown in 1998, a year when the current coach served as a striker at the club...
A true spectacle awaits tonight — in one of Europe’s biggest derbies, at the Parc des Princes, the Parisians will host Vincent Kompany’s squad...
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai later this year....
The assassin may be gone, but his peak season still comes to life in conversations around goals at the AFCON...
In their 15 previous top-flight meetings, City Stars have historically held the upper hand, boasting seven wins compared to Talanta’s three, with five encounters ending in stalemates...
Bayern Munich are the only unbeaten team across Europe's top five leagues, but how has Vincent Kompany turned them into a formidable force?...
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Milwaukee the win over the Pacers in Indiana with a last-second shot...
BBC Sport examines how Athletic Club continue to be one Spain's most successful teams despite their unique selection policy....
From the "soul of the team" to an "absolute warrior", here are the Premier League's 20 key players, as chosen by our fan writers....
The assassin may be gone, but his peak season still comes to life in conversations around goals at the AFCON...
Next year's Comrades Marathon race takes place on Sunday, June 14....
In the individual categories, Caroline Muriuki (handicap 32) carded a superb 42 stableford points to emerge as the overall winner...
The former ICT Minister, through his foundation, donated a bus to the club in November 2023...
Australia seamer Ryan Harris needed a second chance at being a professional cricketer, but when it came he formed one of the Ashes most clinical partnerships with Mitchell Johnson....
Over the weekend both teams were in action. Bandari settled for a barren draw against Mara Sugar FC in Awendo while Naibois suffered their heaviest defeat `...
Senegal's Ndiaye scored the opener in the match that ended in a 1-1 draw...
The only Australian-bred horse in the race also won the Caulfield Cup last month....
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was called the signing of the season - and then came his biggest contribution so far with his strike against Everton....
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?...
Rangers say they have "concerns about the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football" and "remain unsatisfied" with an explanation on the decision to not send off Celtic's Auston Trusty in Sunday'...
With 10 games gone in the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what history tells us we can read into the table....
Granit Xhaka scores his first Sunderland goal as the Black Cats come from behind to draw with Everton and move up to fourth place in the Premier League....
The Gunners' defender signed a contact extension until 2030...
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps tells BBC Sport's Emma Sanders that she has not written her book to "tear anyone down" and feels reaction to it has been "distorted"....
England back row Ben Earl says he trusts Steve Borthwick if the head coach decides to deploy him as a starting centre....
Gary O'Neil pulls out of the running to become Wolves manager after coming close to a shock return....
There are at least two more coaches in Serie A who are on the 'hot seat'...
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps says she has not written her autobiography to "tear anyone down" and feels reaction to it has been "distorted"....
Euro 2028 co-hosts England face playing one group match and a possible last-16 game away from Wembley....
Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort’s Naom Wafula was the only female golfer to make the cut, further continuing her impressive form on the tour since turning professional...
JGF president Vincent Mukiri also lauded the event’s success and the rapid growth of the junior golf program...
Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek to reach the knockout stages of the WTA Finals as Amanda Anisimova eliminates Madison Keys in Riyadh....
In the Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs have been drawn in Group D with two Egyptian teams...
A rather unusual situation — the former Gunners midfielder has left his new club because of his missing dog...
Ulinzi attempted to neutralise Gor’s intensity through compact shape and occasional long throws from Telena...
The English Football League criticises the "undermining" of the EFL Cup after it is forced to compromise on the date of Crystal Palace's quarter-final....
The result meant Homeboyz remain top of the standings with 14 points from seven matches — just one point ahead of Gor Mahia...
Liam Williams tells BBC Sport why he wants to fight again despite previous brain injury scares....
England's Lucy Bronze is named in the Fifpro Women's World XI for the eighth straight year while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player in the Men's XI....
Mozzart Sport explores some of the seven key takeaways from the games that took place on Saturday, 1 November and Sunday, 2 November...
Cam Little's 68-yard field goal, the longest in NFL history, and Jameson Williams' flying touchdown feature in the best plays from the latest round of NFL games....
Former Manchester United manager is among top two choices for the relegation battling club...
Police horses, dogs, drones, and road policing unit officers will be out in the city, on Thursday....