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Football coverage expands with new fan-focused content and YouTube shows

On 19 August 2026

Football is back on the BBC and bigger than ever before with fan-powered coverage and new YouTube shows joining the line up.

Discover how new fan-focused content, YouTube shows, and interactive app features are expanding football coverage for the upcoming season.

Root’s Return to England Captaincy: A New Era Begins Against Pakistan

On 18 August 2026

Joe Root: England's returning Test captain says Bazball blueprint won't be ripped up ahead of Pakistan series

Joe Root returns as England Test captain for a new era, leading the team against Pakistan. Discover his readiness for the role after Stokes’ retirement.

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Transfer DealSheet: Premier League Clubs Continue Summer Spending Spree

On 18 August 2026

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more - The Athletic - The New York Times

Premier League clubs are deep into their summer transfer spending spree. Newly promoted teams, Chelsea, and Arsenal are active, with Man Utd, Liverpool, and Ast

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Hoffenheim: Friendly Double-Header

On 17 August 2026

Tottenham Hotspur vs Hoffenheim: Club Friendlies stats & head-to-head

Tottenham Hotspur face Hoffenheim in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. Get the latest on this double-header fixture following Spurs’ previous 3-0 v

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Birmingham sees Great Britain secure multiple golds at European Athletics Championships

On 16 August 2026

European Athletics Championships 2026: Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history with relay gold

Great Britain clinched multiple golds at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, including the mixed 4x100m relay and women’s 1500m, securing 19 med

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Arsenal begin season with dominant Community Shield victory over Manchester City

On 16 August 2026

Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Arsenal kick off their season with a dominant 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City in Cardiff, featuring goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Ødegaar

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Bangladesh secures historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin

On 16 August 2026

Australia humiliated as Bangladesh make history with crushing Test victory

Bangladesh makes history with a stunning nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin, marking their first win on Australian soil and a significant upset.

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