
Carabao Cup Second Round Fixtures Feature Premier League Heavyweights
The second round of the Carabao Cup sees notable Premier League clubs in action, including Newcastle, Tottenham, and Everton, as the competition heats up in late August 2026.
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The second round of the Carabao Cup sees notable Premier League clubs in action, including Newcastle, Tottenham, and Everton, as the competition heats up in late August 2026.

Raheem Sterling faces charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen following a crash on the M3 motorway in May 2026.

Chelsea are in discussions with Emiliano Martínez’s representatives as they consider a move for the experienced Aston Villa goalkeeper. Meanwhile, the club is preparing for a potential bid from Manchester City for midfielder Enzo Fernández.

UEFA is expected to lift its boycott threat of FIFA competitions after receiving binding assurances that FIFA will not attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup again.

Celtic suffered a shocking 5-1 defeat to Lask after leading 1-0 and four goals ahead on aggregate, marking one of the club's worst European performances.

Manchester City have secured the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85 million. The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, known for his intelligence and rapid learning, faces the challenge of replacing one of the world's best central midfielders at one of football’s biggest clubs.

BBC Sport invites football fans to test their knowledge with daily quizzes including Who Am I?, Five in Five, and Brainteaser challenges.

Manchester City have secured the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a reported €95m plus €5m, while Omar Marmoush moves to Tottenham on loan with an obligation to buy and Nico González joins Newcastle for £52m.

Bristol City Women are embarking on a bold new chapter as an independent club, with CEO Hannah Buckley leading efforts to secure promotion to the Women’s Super League and establish sustainability beyond their former men's team affiliation.

Liam Delap is poised to break Nottingham Forest’s transfer record with a £50 million move from Chelsea, despite a challenging 2025-26 season marked by injuries and limited goals.