Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.

Saudi clubs have a new strategy: buy up France’s best young footballers

Ligue 1 clubs such as Monaco, Rennes, Nantes and Reims need the money – and Saudi Pro clubs are willing buyers By Get French Football News Signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté brought eyes to the Saudi Pro League but, in their bid to hold that gaze and avoid a repeat of what happened to the Chinese Super League, Saudi clubs have implemented a new strategy and targeted a new demographic. Eighteen months ago, the league introduced an extra spot in squads for foreign players, provided they were under the age of 21 when recruited. Saudi clubs honed in on France, where

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How to follow the FA Cup fifth round on the BBC

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup fifth round.

Usyk's world titles at risk? 'It makes sense to strip him'

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against Rico Verhoeven, but the unified champion's IBF and WBA belts could be at risk.

Edwards back at fly-half as Wales make three changes for Ireland

Wales have made three changes for Friday's game with Ireland in Dublin as they bid to end their 14-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

Oxford boss Bloomfield: 'We believe we can pick up the points we need'

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Edwards back at fly-half for Wales as Ireland bring in Timoney

Wales have made three changes for Friday's game with Ireland in Dublin as they bid to end their 14-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

Elite clubs lobby Uefa for bigger Champions League squads but face opposition

Clubs in favour say squads of 28 would reduce injury risk Critics fear move would deepen hoarding of top talent Elite clubs are lobbying Uefa to expand the size of Champions League squads to 28 to reduce the risk of injuries. The calls have come at the highest level of the European club game and prompted fears among critics that it would deepen the hoarding of top talent. At a meeting of Uefa’s club competitions committee (CCC) last month, clubs argued that the cap of 25 players should be increased. It is not a view shared by all 16 clubs represented on the CCC , with some strongly against ex

Donald Trump ‘really does not care’ if Iran play at World Cup 2026

Iran the only nation missing from Fifa planning summit US and Israel began attacking Iranian targets on Saturday Donald Trump has said he does not care whether Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The US and Israel began attacking targets in the country on Saturday, with the conflict in the Middle East since spreading to the wider region. US president Trump told Politico: “I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes.” Iran was the only nation missing from a Fifa pla

'They are BORING!' | O'Hara slams Liverpool's 'slow' style of play

Jamie O'Hara claimed Liverpool are 'boring' following their 2-1 defeat to Wolves and that they are 'slow and predictable' in their style of play.