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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward wins Ballon d'Or for record sixth time
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player for a record sixth time.
Published about 6 years ago on BBC Football
'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'
Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.
Published 45 minutes ago on BBC Football
Rodrygo wants Real Madrid exit - Saturday's gossip
Rodrygo is wanted by a trio of Premier League clubs as he looks to leave Real Madrid, Manchester United have reignited interest in Carlos Baleba, while West Ham are chasing Taty Castellanos.
Published 55 minutes ago on BBC Football
West Ham sign Brazilian forward Pablo Felipe
West Ham complete the signing of Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe from Portuguese club Gil Vicente on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Murray appointed as new Morton manager
Greenock Morton appoint Ian Murray as their new manager, with the former Scotland defender signing an 18-month contract.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Salah goals & Hakimi return - six things from Afcon 2025's group stage
BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Bournemouth take on leaders Arsenal on Saturday while Manchester City host Chelsea in Sunday’s big game
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Two SPFL games off because of snow
Two of this weekend's SPFL matches have been postponed because of freezing weather across Scotland with further pitch inspections to follow on Saturday.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
'I will leave one day' - Guardiola on City future
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants to "fight with his team" and see out his contract at the club, following reported interest in former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
Keeper Forster joins Bournemouth on six-month deal
Bournemouth sign former Tottenham and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | 0 - 0 | Tottenham |
| Palace | 1 - 1 | Fulham |
| Liverpool | 0 - 0 | Leeds |
| Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Man City |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 3rd January 2026 | ||
| Bournemouth | v | Arsenal |
| Aston Villa | v | Nottm Forest |
| Brighton | v | Burnley |
| Wolves | v | West Ham |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 19 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Man City | 19 | 26 | 41 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 19 | 4 | 33 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 30 |