December, 2023
Ref Watch: Onana handball ‘not deliberate’ but it’s a ‘modern-day penalty’
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher dissects the flashpoints from the festive football, including incidents from Man City’s win at Everton, Chelsea’s victory against Crystal Palace, Liverpool’s win at Burnley and Bernd Leno’s ball boy push in Fulham’s loss at Bournemouth.
‘I don’t understand’ – Guardiola and Dyche question laws
Managers Pep Guardiola and Sean Dyche experience differing emotions at Goodison Park on Wednesday – but both are left questioning the laws of football.
Marsh & Smith rescue Australia against Pakistan
Mitchell Marsh helps Australia recover from 16-4 with a counter-attacking 96 as the hosts end day three 241 runs ahead.
Blair was keen on Wimbledon relocating to Belfast
Ex-Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was keen on an idea to relocate Wimbledon FC to Belfast in the late 1990s.
Why ‘rare talent’ Udogie has been such a hit at Spurs
Italy left-back Destiny Udogie is destined for the top with Tottenham Hotspur, writes BBC Sport columnist Mina Rzouki.
Club versus country dilemma for Afcon players
As Premier League stars prepare to head to the Africa Cup of Nations, is the club versus country debate still relevant?
Whittaker: I want to play with joy and freedom like Neymar
It is not even 2024 yet and Morgan Whittaker has already achieved his targets for the season at Plymouth Argyle.
How women’s sport soared in 2023
World Cup glory ultimately eluded England’s footballers, cricketers and netballers in 2023 but they came ever so close in another highly successful year for women’s sport.