Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
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12.08.2026
Women's football shouldn't be penalised by Uefa boycott - Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be "penalised" by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup.
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bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
Life as a Wag in the transfer window
What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?
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bbc.co.uk
08.08.2026
Get live score updates for your football team on your lock screen for 2026-27
Get live score updates on your lock screen with the BBC.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith
Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal.
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16.07.2026
Bournemouth's Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loan
Bournemouth's Spanish defender Alex Jimenez joins Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan.
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bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Brain injury epidemic coming due to headers, warns Nobby Stiles' son
John Stiles says women's football is "a particular concern" after an inquest heard headers had contributed to his father's brain disease.
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bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
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16.07.2026
'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
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16.07.2026
How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics corresponden
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16.07.2026
Scotland keeper Gordon retires
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career.
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16.07.2026
From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
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23.06.2026
Football Daily
Messi breaks another record as the superstars take centre stage.
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bbc.co.uk
23.06.2026
Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
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bbc.com
16.06.2026
Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief
The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has "lost control of their ticketing".
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16.06.2026
Football Daily
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman.
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bbc.co.uk
16.06.2026
Football Daily World Cup quiz: England v Croatia flashback
How many of England's starting line-up can you name from the last time they played Croatia at the World Cup?
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16.06.2026
Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.
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16.06.2026
Beckham receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
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13.06.2026
Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
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bbc.com
09.06.2026