Summary

  • Mason called up for England, Lallana out with groin injury

  • FA plan to restrict non-EU players

  • Liverpool's Skrtel charged with violent conduct

  • Alonso to return for Malaysia GP

  • El Clasico reaction after Real Madrid lose and Bale is criticised

  1. Arsenal to play Chelsea in FA Women's Cuppublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    More on that FA Women's Cup quarter-final draw, where holders Arsenal have been paired with fellow Women's Super League One side Chelsea.

    Elsewhere, Notts County host WSL 2 side Aston Villa and Birmingham City travel to Manchester City.

    Charlton Athletic, the only third-tier side left in the draw, face the winner of Tuesday's fifth-round tie between WSL 2 side Everton and Bristol Academy.

    The quarter-finals will be played on Sunday, 12 April, with the final at Wembley on 1 August.

  2. Sheridan critical of Argyle fanspublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Plymouth boss John Sheridan has angrily criticised a section of the club's supporters who booed the team off at half-time during their 0-0 with Newport County.

    Argyle have only won once in six matches, but are just one point outside the League Two play-off places.

    "They're paying my wages, I do know that and I really appreciate that. They can boo me or have a go at me, but leave the players alone, because they're the ones who are going to get us anywhere, if we're going to get anywhere," he told BBC Radio Devon.

  3. Oyston charged with misconductpublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association in relation to comments made in a text message exchange.

    "It is alleged that the misconduct constituted five breaches of FA rules, and that during the text message exchange, Mr Oyston used abusive and/or insulting words towards a supporter of Blackpool FC," the FA says in a statement., external

  4. FA Women's Cup drawpublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    The draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Women's Cup has taken place this morning.

    Here's the line-up for the last eight:

    Notts County v Aston Villa

    Manchester City v Birmingham City

    Everton v Bristol Academy/Charlton Athletic

    Arsenal v Chelsea

    Ties will take place on Sunday, 12 April.

  5. Dier out of England friendlypublished at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Eric DierImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham defender Eric Dier is ruled out of the England Under-21 international against Czech Republic on Friday because of injury.

    Dier suffered a black eye in Spurs' 4-3 win over Leicester on Saturday. Middlesbrough's on-loan Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford and Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson are also out because of injury.

    Fulham striker Cauley Woodrow has been called up to the squad.

  6. Derry leaves Notts Countypublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    League One side Notts County have parted company with manager Shaun Derry., external

    His assistant Greg Abbott also leaves the Meadow Lane club who are on the brink of the relegation zone.

  7. 'One of the best goals of my career'published at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Juan MataImage source, Getty Images

    Was Juan Mata's second goal for Manchester United against Liverpool on Sunday THE goal of the season?

    The perfectly executed bicycle kick was a stunning piece of skill, just how did he do it? Mata tries to explain in his latest blog:, external "Many of you are asking me about the second goal and the truth is I don't know very well how to explain it.

    "It's something you just don't think… It's more a resource you use when you understand it's better to shoot the ball as it comes rather than trying to control it and keep the play. Angel's pass invited to do so. It's one of the best goals of my career for sure, among other things because it happened in such a massive game. And it helped us win."

  8. Skipper Mumm to leave Chiefspublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Dean MummImage source, Getty Images

    Some Premiership rugby union news for you and Exeter captain Dean Mumm is to leave the club at the end of the season to return to the New South Wales Waratahs.

    The 31-year-old second row, who won 33 caps for Australia, is likely to be replaced as captain by England lock Geoff Parling, who joins the Chiefs next season.

    "We're absolutely delighted that Dean will be coming back to the Waratahs," chief executive Greg Harris told the club website., external "To have a player of his experience and reputation will be a great asset for the team.

  9. Twitter reacts to Gerrard sending offpublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    GerrardImage source, Shak_1/Twitter

    Steven Gerrard's sending off after being on the pitch for just 38 seconds on Sunday unsurprisingly resulted in a whole host of memes making their way on to social media.

    From a picture of Gerrard superimposed over Nicholas Cage in a movie poster for "Gone In 60 Seconds" to the above mocked up heat map, there were some real gems to be found on Twitter. Top work.

  10. 5 live Football Dailypublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Download the 5 live Football Daily podcast for all the reaction as Manchester United and Chelsea strengthened their grip on their respective positions in the Premier League.

    John Murray and Ian Brown join Jonathan Overend for a look at stories including Steven Gerrard's sending off in United's win at Anfield, Loic Remy's late goal which rescued three points for Jose Mourinho's Chelsea at Hull.

  11. Get involvedpublished at 10:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    A few more of your #sportingconfessions, external have made their way through to us:

    Al Hogg: got sent off attempting to punch a cross.. I "missed" and smacked their striker in the face... It was worth it.

    Mackenzie Taylor: For house football in school, final match at 1-1, I rugby tackled their striker who was through on goal.

    Spade: been on the pitch 3 mins scored a wonder strike with my left foot. Left my keeper for dead #owngoal

    Seem to remember pulling off a similar strike myself for Brentwood School under-14 Bs.

  12. El Clasico reactionpublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Newspapers

    More of a flavour of the Spanish sports pages now and Barcelona-based Sport is unsurprisingly upbeat with Luis Suarez as their cover star.

  13. Men about town...published at 10:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    NeymarImage source, NeymarJr/Instagram

    How did Barcelona's players celebrate beating Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday? By posing for a group photo in quite the eclectic mix of outfits.

    Lionel Messi may be a football genius and possess the otherworldy skills we can only dream of, but it is nice to know that when it comes to style, he ends up dressing like a dad on his way to a parents evening...

  14. El Clasico reactionpublished at 10:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Marca front pageImage source, Marca

    A day of big reaction in Spain to Sunday night's El Clasico at the Nou Camp.

    Barcelona edged out Real Madrid 2-1 courtesy of Luis Suarez's second-half winner.

    Sports newspaper Marca shows a dejected Gareth Bale as Barca opened up a four-point advantage over his side.

  15. Marseille's big winpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    FootballImage source, L'Equipe

    The back page of L'Equipe focuses on Marseille's 4-0 win at Lens in Ligue 1, a result that keeps the former firmly in the hunt for the title.

    Marseille are third, just two points behind leaders Paris St-Germain.

  16. Get involvedpublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    A couple of suggestions below of who you would like to see make a sporting confession after Steven Gerrard's red card apology yesterday.

    Thierry Henry handball against IrelandImage source, AFP

    Daniel Ingram: I think one we can all agree on is Thierry Henry vs Ireland [for his alleged handball in 2009].

    Ola Tangen: For me, it has to be Lance Armstrong.

    Remember - we're also keen to hear your stories of sporting misdemeanours too.

    Keep them coming in, using #sportingconfessions, external 81111 on the text (UK only) or through the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

  17. 'Referees need technology'published at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Neil Swarbrick, ref of the Man City-West Brom gameImage source, Getty Images

    Video technology to help referees cut out clear mistakes should be introduced in English football.

    That's the view of referees' chief Mike Riley whose comments came after referee Neil Swarbrick sent off Gareth McAuley instead of Craig Dawson during West Brom's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.

    Swarbrick has apologised for the error.

    Riley was speaking to BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme. and you can hear his interview in full by downloading the podcast.

  18. Kiwis bring in Henrypublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Matt HenryImage source, AP

    Down under now where the Cricket World Cup is down to its last four and much-fancied New Zealand have been forced to bring in Matt Henry to replace injured fast bowler Adam Milne.

    Milne hurt his heel in the Kiwis' weekend quarter-final win over the West Indies in Wellington.

    Scans showed he would be unable to play any further part in the tournament and New Zealand have therefore brought 23-year-old Henry into their squad.

    New Zealand face South Africa in the first semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday.

  19. Louis gets it rightpublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2015

    Manchester United manager Louis van GaalImage source, Getty Images

    Alan Shearer analyses how Louis van Gaal got his tactics spot on in the 2-1 win against Liverpool on Sunday.

    The MOTD2 pundit expands on his TV analysis explaining their impressive start was down to their high-intensity pressing game without the ball as much as how well they used it when they did have possession.