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BBC Sport looks at the key issues Championship side Wrexham need to resolve this summer in a bid to be even stronger in 2026-27.

Bologna reportedly target Hellas Verona striker Kieron Bowie as Liam Scales says he had no interest in leaving Celtic despite interest from other clubs.

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has an open mind about his next move as he focuses on finishing his St James' Park stay on a high.

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace’s runs to European finals are historic achievements, but symptomatic of a worrying trendThere will be no doubting Unai Emery’s supremacy in the Europa League if he is reacquainted with the trophy in Istanbul this month. A fifth title would add to the Aston Villa manag…

Sparta keeper Surovcik says he will pursue legal actionSlavia chair calls incident in derby ‘disgrace’The derby between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was abandoned on Saturday after hundreds of home fans stormed the pitch in the closing minutes, when Slavia were leading 3-2 at their Fortuna Stadi…

Nine clubs have won Spain's La Liga since the competition began in 1929. Can you name them all?

With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says the club need to decide quickly whether to appoint Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, as the uncertainty could lead to difficulty when trying to sign transfer targets ahead of next season.

Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.

Wayne Rooney says Jeremy Doku has been 'incredible' for Manchester City and his recent goal-scoring form has helped transform the winger into a "world-class" player who can help Manchester City win the Premier League.

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams analyses the role Rayan plays, alongside Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi, in helping Bournemouth create numerous chances in the Premier League, as their 1-0 win at Fulham moves them closer to qualifying for European football next season.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says Liverpool have "no identity" and "the players look disinterested", adding the club's supporters are "losing patience" with manager Arne Slot following their 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Hearts' mentality monsters dig deep for a point in a frenetic game at Motherwell that sums up this Scottish Premiership title race for the ages.

Jens Berthel Askou's Motherwell could determine the destination of the Scottish top-flight title on Wednesday - but who is the man behind the Fir Park revolution?

Kane misses first Bundesliga spot-kick in 25 attempts in winSlavia-Sparta derby abandoned after pitch invasionHarry Kane missed a penalty as Bayern Munich failed to hit top form but the Bundesliga champions still edged struggling Wolfsburg 1-0 to bounce back after …

Hearts ensured they will go into their penultimate match of the season with at least a one-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership by drawing with Motherwell in a pulsating match at a packed Fir Park.The visitors, chasing their first title since 1960, fell behind for the fifth game runnin…

Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?

Manager copies crossed hammers on West Ham badgeBrentford’s Andrews says Schade wrongly denied penaltyPep Guardiola playfully urged West Ham to take points off Arsenal in the title race when the leaders play them on Sunday, saying: “Come on you Irons,” at the end of his press conference after Manch…

They say you should never fall in love with a loan player, but Kilmarnock fans are head over heels with Findlay Curtis.

As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, who are favourites to secure a place in Europe next season, and how many English teams could qualify?

Rayan scores the only goal in a game where both sides are shown a straight red card, as Bournemouth beat Fulham to stay sixth in the Premier League table.

Keith Andrews says he feels "nothing but pride" when he looks at his Brentford players, despite watching his side lose 3-0 at Manchester City in the Premier League.

Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush help Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to secure a vital win in the Premier League title race, as City move two points behind leaders Arsenal with three games remaining.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praised the impact of substitutes Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush, saying "scoring goals isn't about being a genius, it's bringing balls close to Erling Haaland" after his side beat Brentford 3-0, with all the goals coming in the second half.

The eggheads can argue the head coach is merely an interchangeable cog in a team’s fortunes – but emotion counts in an ever-changing game Your manager has fallen out with the sporting director and results have gone awry, so you replace him. Easily done, it happens. But then it turns out that the ne…

Brighton produce a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom of the table Wolves at the AMEX Stadium, to move up to seventh in the Premier League table.

Enzo Fernandez cancels out Ryan Gravenberch's strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end.

Sunderland are denied by visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens and have a possible penalty for handball waved away as the hosts play out a goalless draw with Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer.

Bournemouth have brushed off being raided for their star players and are now on the brink of a European spot for next season.

Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are among the artists who will perform at three World Cup opening ceremonies this summer.

Alessia Russo stars as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the WSL at Villa Park to confirm their place in next season's Women's Champions League.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards says fans have a right to be angry after a "despicable" opening few minutes in his side's 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.