You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.
Within seconds of winning the Grand Slam of Darts back in 2024, Luke Littler was installed as the bookmakers' favourite to win the World Darts Championship.
The Football Association charges Crystal Palace with misconduct after supporters held a banner depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.
Tottenham defender Ben Davies returns from injury to lead Wales in their final World Cup qualifying games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia, but Aaron Ramsey remains out.
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.
Kell Brook has credited Ricky Hatton for inspiring his boxing comeback against Eisa Al Dah, who Hatton had originally been scheduled to fight before his tragic death aged 46.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes changes to the international calendar are making it "more challenging" for smaller nations to succeed.
Formula 1's three-way title race resumes this weekend in Brazil with a different McLaren driver at the top of the standings for the first time in over six months.
After an unbeaten campaign in bumpers, Sober Glory heads to Chepstow on Wednesday afternoon in search of victory on his hurdling debut for the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White team.
Newcastle United meet Athletic Club in the Champions League on Wednesday - and Magpies fans still talk about an away day in 1994 they will never forget.
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.
BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha and tactics correspondent Umir Irfan join Sam Harris to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's tough return to Anfield with Real Madrid.
Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold has been very special to him as a player and person after Liverpool fans booed him on his first return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank jokes that Micky van de Ven looked like Lionel Messi when scoring a stunning solo goal in a 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.
The full transcript of Virgil van Dijk calling out Wayne Rooney's "over the top" criticism of him live on air after Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk challenged Wayne Rooney about the pundit's criticism of his leadership during the team's losing run in an awkward post-match interview following their win over Real Madrid.
The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months.
Real Madrid are set to sell Vinicius Jr next summer, Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Rodrygo, and Manchester United are willing let Jadon Sancho leave for free.
Mikel Arteta believes Max Dowman's personality and courage on the pitch is unteachable - after the 15-year-old made history to become the youngest-ever Champions League player.
Mikel Merino showed his makeshift striker skills once again in place of the injured Viktor Gyokeres as his double sent Arsenal top of the Champions League via a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino's versatility is a joy" for Arsenal after he netted twice to help beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League.