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‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs16 April 2026, 2:51 pm
The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums -
Fabrizio Romano confirms Aston Villa’s interest in a move for Man City star16 April 2026, 2:50 pm
Aston Villa Monitor Goalkeeper Market Ahead Of Key SummerAston Villa are positioning themselves carefully ahead of a potentially pivotal summer, with Fabrizio Romano reporting via GiveMeSport that Ast... -
Samuels-Smith looks to have played final Swans game16 April 2026, 2:47 pm
Ishe Samuels-Smith looks to have played his last game for Swansea City after returning to parent club Chelsea due to a muscle injury. Left-back Samuels-Smith was not involved in Swansea's 1-0 win at Leicester City last weekend or the draw with Middlesbrough on Easter Monday. The 19-year-old, who has made eight Swansea appearances since joining on loan from Chelsea last September, is now back at the Premier League club receiving treatment. -
Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth at end of the season16 April 2026, 2:45 pm
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season after deciding against extending his contract, Sky Sports has reported.The 43-year-old, who has been in charge since J... -
St Mirren have proof they can beat Celtic - McLeish16 April 2026, 2:42 pm
St Mirren have been there, done it and are more than capable of doing it again in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic, interim manager Craig McLeish says. -
Gianni Infantino adamant Iran will play in World Cup despite war with US16 April 2026, 2:40 pm
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer -
Real Madrid looking for an ‘experienced’ manager to replace Arbeloa – two names ruled out16 April 2026, 2:40 pm
Real Madrid’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League has hurt Alvaro Arbeloa’s chances of staying at the helm of the first team next season, especially given how the administration made it ver... -
Juventus pay tribute to Manninger after his death: ‘A man of rare values’16 April 2026, 2:40 pm
Juventus pay tribute to their former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who died at 48 in a tragic car accident: ‘A man of rare values.’Juventus honoured their former goalkeeper Manninger with a soci... -
New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported 0 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’16 April 2026, 2:37 pm
New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will charge 0 for a return ticket to World Cup matches this summer. New Jersey Transit lists the price for a round-trip ticket from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches this summer, including the final, as .90. The new pricing, reported by The Athletic earlier this week, puts the return ticket at more than 0 with no reductions for children, seniors or people with disabilities. -
Ex-Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after his car was hit by a train16 April 2026, 2:37 pm
Manninger began his club career at Arsenal before playing in Italy and Germany. -
De Zerbi faces former club in first Spurs home game16 April 2026, 2:31 pm
Roberto de Zerbi's first home Premier League game in charge of Tottenham will be against his former club Brighton on Saturday. The Italian's tenure started with defeat at Sunderland last Sunday and it was a result that dropped Spurs into the relegation zone after West Ham beat Wolves. Only one of the previous 13 managers to take charge of Tottenham have lost their first home game and that was De Zerbi's predecessor Igor Tudor in February against Arsenal. -
Pick of the stats: Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough16 April 2026, 2:30 pm
BBC Sport takes a look at the stats as Ipswich Town face Middlesbrough. -
Broadhead being assessed as Vyner to miss Stoke test16 April 2026, 2:30 pm
Wrexham will assess Nathan Broadhead ahead of Saturday's contest with Stoke City (15:00 BST), although Zak Vyner will miss the fixture with the Potters. Attacker Broadhead - who came off the bench in the 63rd minute of his side's 2-0 loss to Birmingham City on Sunday - is struggling with a tight hamstring. As for Vyner, the defender was not included in the matchday squad for Wrexham's trip to St Andrew's last time out. -
The numbers behind fan favourite McGrath16 April 2026, 2:27 pm
The 29-year-old joined David Gray's side last summer and has been a standout in the middle of the pitch. With Hibs still battling for a European spot for next season, he could still have a huge part to play before the end of the season. McGrath's 11 combined goals and assists is bettered only by Nygren and Rangers' Nicolas Raskin - when looking at midfielders - and is among the highest for all players in the top flight. -
Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Real Madrid future – ‘I’m not worried about it at all’16 April 2026, 2:25 pm
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has said that he is not concerned about his future at the club beyond the summer. He is expected to be in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season...