Fenerbahce Host Lyon in Crucial European Qualifier Amid Lukaku Fitness Concerns
Fenerbahce face Lyon in a pivotal European qualifier as Romelu Lukaku's fitness remains doubtful ahead of the key clash in Istanbul.
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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Challenge Yourself with BBC Sport’s Five in Five Football Quiz No 2
Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport’s Five in Five quiz No 2, where you have five questions to answer in five minutes.
18 August 2026
Joe Hart, Chris Sutton, and Adam Crafton Preview the 2026/27 Premier League Season
Joe Hart, Chris Sutton, and Adam Crafton join Mark to discuss key storylines and expectations for the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League season.
18 August 2026
Leeds United Poised for Improvement Under Daniel Farke in 2026-27 Premier League Season
Leeds United aim to build on last season's 14th-place finish and FA Cup semi-final run under Daniel Farke, with experts predicting a 12th-place finish in the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
18 August 2026
Sébastien Pocognoli Appointed Scotland Manager in Bold New Era
Sébastien Pocognoli has been named the new manager of Scotland’s national football team, marking a rare appointment of a foreign coach and signaling a fresh approach for the squad.
18 August 2026
Fifa COO Kevin Lamour Sacked After Criticising Infantino’s World Cup Sell-Off Plan
Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his role as Fifa chief operating officer after publicly opposing Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors.
18 August 2026
Premier League to Broadcast Live Audio of Player-Referee Conversations
The Premier League will introduce live audio of on-field conversations between players and referees during broadcasts this season, expanding the use of RefCam technology.
17 August 2026
Rubin Colwill’s Last-Gasp Free-Kick Secures Dramatic Draw for Cardiff Against Wrexham
Rubin Colwill scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to rescue a 1-1 draw for Cardiff City in their Championship clash against Wrexham, denying the home side a late victory in the Welsh derby.
17 August 2026
Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario Set to Join Juventus on Loan
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is set to join Juventus on an initial loan deal after losing his starting spot at Spurs to Antonin Kinsky. The Italian club has an option to make the move permanent next year.
17 August 2026Nigeria Football Federation Dismisses Coach Justine Madugu After Historic WAFCON Exit and World Cup Miss
Following Nigeria's early exit from WAFCON and failure to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, the Nigeria Football Federation has sacked Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and his technical team.
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