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Match of the Day [unofficial]
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Unofficial football coverage from @bbcsportbot.bsky.social. On the television since 1964.

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Mirrored from twitter.com/BBCMOTD
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John Murray has been commentating on games for @5LiveSport for 30 years. Here he looks back on some of his highlights 🤝
February 19, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Manchester United are into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals for the first time!
Several Manchester United women’s soccer players are huddled together in celebration, wearing black and gold jerseys with visible player numbers. A scoreboard in the lower portion of the image displays "Man Utd 2 | 0" and team logos.
February 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Spain 2006 🤝 Manchester City 2026

How Pep Guardiola has turned back the clock with his tactics.

@umirf1
February 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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🗣 "It's nice to have a break!"

Being a manager is hard work, just ask Arne Slot 😅
February 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Vitor Pereira succeeds where Sean Dyche also succeeded (but Ange Postecoglou failed) this season. 🤔
A man with gray hair and a blue Adidas jacket stands in front of a blurred stadium background. Text overlay identifies this as Vitor Pereira’s first game as coach.
February 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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It's all to play for in the second leg!

Onwards to Selhurst Park...
Crystal Palace players embrace celebrating a tie, wearing red and blue striped jerseys. Text overlays identify the teams and scores of the match between Zrinjski Mostar and Crystal Palace.
February 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Nottingham Forest bag a huge win in the first leg of their Europa League playoff in Turkey. 🌳 ✅
Two Nottingham Forest soccer players in red jerseys celebrate, smiling and gesturing towards each other on a brightly lit field. A scoreboard in the lower left corner indicates a match between Fenerbahçe and Nottingham Forest.
February 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Murillo gets the first Nottingham Forest goal of Vitor Pereira's reign as they lead Fenerbahce in Istanbul 🌳
Nottingham Forest player Murillo, wearing a red and white striped jersey, celebrates with his arm raised and pointing, standing in front of a blurred crowd. Below, a man in a gray jacket and white shirt smiles, with a crowd of people visible behind him.
February 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Deja vu for Arsenal? 👀

After throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Wolves, some fans worry history may be repeating itself…
February 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031 ✍🔴
Bukayo Saka, a soccer player for Arsenal, sits at a table, signing a contract while flanked by two men in Adidas tracksuits. The scene appears to be taking place in Arsenal’s training center.
February 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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The TV picks for the next round of the FA Cup have been confirmed!

#BBCFootball
A silver trophy, the FA Cup, is displayed with red ribbons tied around its handles. Text identifying the fifth round games and broadcast information appears at the bottom.
February 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Leicester City have appealed against a decision by the English Football League to deduct them six points for breaching financial rules.

The Premier League said that they will be "seeking to have the appeal resolved urgently" and before the end of this season.

#BBCFootball
A blue Leicester City flag with the team's fox logo is partially visible against a dark background. The flag is folded and appears to be hanging from the side.
February 19, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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French club Marseille have appointed former Newcastle and Aston Villa defender Habib Beye as their new head coach, a week after his sacking from fellow Ligue 1 club Rennes ✍️
A portrait shows Habib Beye, the new head coach of French football club Marseille, wearing a black sweater and glasses. He has graying hair and a short, neatly trimmed beard.
February 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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🗣️ "We have to blame ourselves."

Mikel Arteta admitted his disappointment after his side let a 2-0 lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Wolves, dropping crucial points in the title race.
February 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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🗣️ @GuillemBalague on the alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica.
February 19, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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Anthony Gordon is in illustrious goalscoring company!

Ex Everton man Leon Osman has been pleasantly surprised by the Newcastle star 🤩 👏
February 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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"Disappointed. Not much else to say."

Bukayo Saka was a man of few words after Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Wolves.
February 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Gabriel Jesus at the end of Wolves 2-2 Arsenal 😡
Two framed images show players from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal soccer teams in a heated exchange during a match. Players are wearing team uniforms and appear distressed amid a backdrop of other players and spectators in a rainy stadium.
February 18, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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When a back-heel backfires 😬

Mehdi Taremi of Olympiacos made this error which led to a goal for Leverkusen's Patrick Schick ⚽️

Video: https://twitter.com/bbcmotd/status/2024245694614425973
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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A naughty one from Federico Valverde! 🥊

Should this have been a red card for the Real Madrid star? He didn't even get a yellow.

Video: https://twitter.com/bbcmotd/status/2024244324524077297
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Arsenal miss the chance to go seven points clear at the top 😬
Two Arsenal soccer players look toward each other with concerned expressions during a match. Graphic text overlays the image, displaying Premier League standings with Arsenal in first place.
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Club Brugge fought back from 2-0 and 3-2 down against Atletico Madrid in their first-leg clash. 💪

Diego Simeone's side under pressure for the second leg?
A Club Brugge soccer player in a blue and black uniform celebrates a goal while another player looks on in the background. The UEFA Champions League logo is visible in the upper left corner, and a scoreboard displaying the final score is at the bottom of the image.
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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A worry for Arsenal? 😬

Bukayo Saka has been substituted with what looks like a potential injury 🤕
Close-up portrait of Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal football player, wearing the team’s red and white uniform. He has a serious expression on his face and is illuminated by bright stadium lighting.
February 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Just five minutes after Piero Hincapie gets his first Premier League goal... Hugo Bueno does the same ⚽
Two Arsenal players in white jerseys are celebrating, jumping in the air with arms raised. A player in a yellow jersey with “FUERZA, HERMANO, QUIERO” printed on it is looking up with open arms, seemingly reacting to the celebration.
February 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Michail Antonio is in talks with Charlton Athletic and Qatari club Al‑Sailiya as he looks to return to regular football after a near-fatal car crash.
Michail Antonio, a West Ham United soccer player, looks off to the side while wearing his team's jersey during a game. The BBC Sport logo appears in the upper left corner.
February 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM