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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1969 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores
The article highlights three one-hit wonders from 1969 that remain ubiquitous in shopping centres and grocery stores across the world. – “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies – originally credited to an animated band but actually performed by real musicians, this bubblegum hit continues to bring smiles with its sweet melodies. – “Spirit In The Sky”…
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Brighton’s pressing exposes Arsenal’s vulnerability after winning streak ends
Brighton ended Arsenal’s nine-match Premier League winning run with a decisive victory, exposing the champions’ difficulty in coping with sustained, aggressive pressing. Brighton’s performance raises questions over whether Arsenal suffered a one-off lapse or whether opponents have found a repeatable way to disrupt their normally dominant approach. Fabian Hürzeler’s side pressed high, limited Martin Ødegaard’s…
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Infantino under pressure to include abandoned World Cup sell-off plan in external Fifa review
Fifa council members are pressing president Gianni Infantino to include two past controversies—the abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise World Cup sell-off plan and the Folarin Balogun affair—in an external review of the organisation’s governance. They argue that examining only future governance structures would lack credibility and could allow Infantino to avoid scrutiny ahead of next year’s…
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Gordon backs Tuchel’s call for England to play more directly
Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s view that England should not imitate Spain’s possession-based style, arguing that controlling matches under pressure is not part of the country’s footballing culture. Speaking before England’s Nations League meeting with Spain, the Barcelona winger said England should improve their ball retention but also embrace their physical strengths through direct…
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Weekly sports quiz: What happened to Townsend?
The BBC Sport has published a weekly sports quiz challenging readers to test their knowledge on recent sporting events. The quiz focuses on major developments from the past seven days, including the Asian Games, Women’s Champions League matches, and transfer speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappé, with a particular emphasis on a question about footballer Townsend. The…
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Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? – Prem Rugby club guide
The new Premiership Rugby season begins with reigning champions Northampton seeking an unprecedented third title in four years, whilst other contenders battle to stop their dominance. The campaign comprises 18 rounds through to early June, occurring against the backdrop of a World Cup just over a year away, as BBC Sport analysts assess each club’s…
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Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125
Manchester United are selling 7x7cm pieces of Old Trafford’s former pitch, preserved in glass cubes and presented in black cases, for £125 each. The first batch sold out, as the club begins replacing the playing surface for the first time in 14 years. The scheme offers supporters a commemorative keepsake while highlighting the stadium’s long…
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‘Eternally grateful’ McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Oli McBurnie has returned to the Scotland squad after a five-year absence, determined to prove he belongs under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. The 30-year-old striker accepts that his previous international performances were below standard and says he is “eternally grateful” for the opportunity to rebuild his reputation and score his first goal for Scotland.…
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The system, not Tuchel, led to World Cup failure but Euro 2028 offers new hope | Barney Ronay
The article argues that England’s World Cup failure should not be blamed solely on Thomas Tuchel, despite widespread criticism of his decisions during the semi-final defeat by Argentina. Tuchel’s appointment was always vulnerable to a hostile narrative, particularly because he is German and has not appeared sufficiently contrite after narrow defeats, but focusing on his…
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Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
BBC Sport offers three daily football quizzes testing players, knowledge and speed. Readers can earn points by identifying a footballer using as few clues as possible, answer five questions within five minutes, and tackle a difficult question with five available lives. The article also directs readers to wider football and sports quizzes, notification sign-ups and…