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'Constant bombardment' - fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup

BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 23:03 UTC

Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend

Townsend says he was lucky to only escape from under the roller with a few "bumps and bruises".BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 22:13 UTC

Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'

The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 21:49 UTC

Liverpool eye in-demand right-back Read - Tuesday's gossip

Liverpool are on the hunt for a new right-back, setting their sights on Dutchman Givairo Read.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 21:43 UTC

Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 19:50 UTC

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints

Atletico Madrid hit back at Jose Mourinho after he complained about the refereeing in the Madrid derby.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 17:52 UTC

Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 17:32 UTC

F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 17:16 UTC

Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad

Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice all pull out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 16:06 UTC

Was Neville right to call out Man Utd for a 'lack of effort'?

The former Manchester United full-back said a 15-minute period in the 1-1 draw at Fulham was the "worst I've ever seen" - do the stats back him up and does his media portfolio amplify the noise?BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 15:39 UTC

Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.BBC SportSep 21, 2026 · 15:24 UTC