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'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate
The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday - although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots
Aston Villa's Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League's chances of having six teams in next season's Champions League.
Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip
Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella, plus more.
Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.
Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus
Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.
How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking boss
Neil Warnock - the most decorated manager in EFL play-off history - explains how sides can be successful in the play-offs.
Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.
How to join the Aston Villa Europa League victory parade
Roads will be closed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday as the city celebrates Villa's victory.
Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag
Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.
Prince William shares beer with Villa players after win
Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham.
What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth
Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history.
Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day
Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three.
'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured
Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout
'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw
Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
Going, going, gone... what happens at Man City when Guardiola departs?
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the Premier League title, along with strong reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the summer.
A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion
Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three league rivals this season.
Are Bournemouth able to host European games at Vitality Stadium?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into Uefa's regulations of stadia and what it means for Bournemouth in Europe next season
Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying
Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Prince William congratulates Aston Villa after the club ended it's 30-year wait for a trophy with Europa League success.
What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?
What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?
'It's been messy' & 'no winners among fans' - play-off final chaos
Having been reinstated into the Championship play-off final after Southampton's expulsion, BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury lays out Middlesbrough's 'messy' preparations.
World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced
Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.
Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day
The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout
The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never materialise.
Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks
Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the incident embarrassed Scottish football as "nonsense".
Ranking the best European trophy-winning managers
Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European trophy winners?
Meet the 26 players in Scotland’s first men's World Cup squad since 1998
Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.
North Korean side wins in South to reach final
A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take them into the Asian Women's Champions League final.
Runners-up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
'So much on the line' - Spurs struggles sets up final day relegation decider
Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Tottenham's lack of clincal finishing saw them miss an opportunity to secure Premier League safety and analyse who will avoid relegation with Spurs and West Ham in danger of going down on the final day of the Premier League season.
'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe
Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The game was the Spaniard's final home match in charge, before he leaves in the summer.
'They've deserved it' - How brilliant Bournemouth reached Europe - analysis
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Bournemouth's tactics and attitude as their 1-1 draw against Manchester City secures European football for the first time in their club's history.
Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart analyse Chelsea's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso.
'We can reach our target' - De Zerbi defiant after Chelsea defeat
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he was pleased with side's performance, despite their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, a result which means their fight against relegation from the Premier League will go to the final day.
'We needed to fight' - McFarlane proud as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane praised his side's resilience after their FA Cup final defeat as they bounced back in the Premier League to beat Tottenham 2-1 to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for European football next season.
The games that defined Guardiola's Premier League titles
BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola's six Premier League titles, following reports that he is set to depart Manchester City after Sunday's final game of the season.
He's changed the face of English football - Rooney on Guardiola
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester City will have on the Premier League.
Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win
The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners.
Quiz: Can you name every Europa League winner?
As Aston Villa beat Freiburg in the Europa League final to end their 30-year trophy drought, we ask - can you name all of the competition's previous winners?
Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.
The key moments that decided the Premier League title race
BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners.
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Mark Chapman reacts as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League
Scotland call up young quartet for pre-World Cup training
Hearts duo James Wilson and Liam McFarlane, Dundee defender Luke Graham and Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher will train with Scotland next week as the national team prepare for the World Cup.
Wrexham star wants Championship play-offs restart
Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.
After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?
After Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City win the Women's Super League with another superb season, BBC Sport looks at where she stands among the division's greatest strikers.
Title despair & Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.
Five reasons why Best was a genius
George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals.
'I was screaming' - footballer stabbed seven times recalls mass knife attack
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.
Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL
With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League.
Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.
All done deals since February, including deadline day
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup
Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.
Who has the most Premier League assists in a season?
Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League.
What does Premiership climax mean for European places?
What does Saturday's dramatic and chaotic climax to the Scottish Premiership top-six mean for European football next season?
All you need to know about the Europa League final
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final.
What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership?
Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football.
What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football.
Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou
Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to appoint manager Jens Berthel Askou as their new head coach.
'Aberdeen chase Kilmarnock trio' - gossip
Aberdeen are reportedly chasing three Kilmarnock players as speculation continues about how close Motherwell manager Jens Berthal Askou is to leaving for Toulouse.
Listen: Clarke's Scotland future and Premiership play-off assessed
Is Steve Clarke staying as Scotland boss? Plus we preview the Premiership play-off final.
Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth
Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five months on from the forward giving birth.
Your guide to the Premiership play-off final
St Mirren and Partick Thistle will meet over two matches to determine who will play in the Scottish Premiership next season. Here is your guide.
Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.
Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming
Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.
Focus on errors can 'tarnish' goalkeepers - Hampton
England's Hannah Hampton says media can "tarnish the reputation" of female goalkeepers by focusing on mistakes and not their positive displays.
BBC Women's Football Weekly
Trophies lifted, club legends departed, and two massive showdowns are on the horizon!
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system
No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.
Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard
Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.
Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.
The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.
Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet
BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference.
From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story
BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.