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'Freak of nature' rat invades Wales' qualifier
Cardiff City have defended their pest control policy after a rat made an appearance on the pitch during the second half of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot
Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it as the best day since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975.
Published one minute ago on BBC Football
Suspended sanction for Rangers' pyro rule breach
The SPFL issue a suspended reduction of 50 tickets on Rangers for future away matches after the Ibrox club are found to have breached SPFL rules on the opening day of the Premiership season.
Published 16 minutes ago on BBC Football
Liverpool midfielder Hobinger suffers ACL injury
Liverpool confirm Austria midfielder Marie Hobinger suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend.
Published 26 minutes ago on BBC Football
Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon?
Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?
Published 26 minutes ago on BBC Football
Republic of Ireland defender Campbell retires
Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell announces her decision to retire from football after winning 57 caps for her country.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Struggling Sweden sack manager Tomasson
Sweden sack manager Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
NI turn attention to play-off after Germany defeat
As Monday night's loss to Germany ends any realistic hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Northern Ireland's players are already looking forward to their attempts to secure a play-off berth when Group A concludes next month.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Cape Verde qualify for their first World Cup
Cape Verde become the second-smallest nation to reach a World Cup.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
World Cup-bound Cape Verdean Lopes relishing his week to remember
Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes is relishing the week of his life - helping Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup, aiming for League of Ireland success with Shamrock Rovers, and expecting his first child with his wife.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Injured Lewandowski could miss Real Madrid game
Striker Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring injury and could miss Barcelona's game against Real Madrid later this month.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Sunday 5th October 2025 | ||
| Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Burnley |
| Brentford | 0 - 1 | Man City |
| Everton | 2 - 1 | Palace |
| Newcastle | 2 - 0 | Nottm Forest |
| Wolves | 1 - 1 | Brighton |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 18th October 2025 | ||
| Brighton | v | Newcastle |
| Burnley | v | Leeds |
| Palace | v | Bournemouth |
| Fulham | v | Arsenal |
| Man City | v | Everton |
| Nottm Forest | v | Chelsea |
| Sunderland | v | Wolves |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | Bournemouth | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Man City | 7 | 9 | 13 |