The BBC has announced that four new pundits will join its rotating cast of Match of the Day experts for the new Premier League season.Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank and the recently-retired Ashley Young will be part of the coverage on the channel, along with ex-Belgium centre half Toby Alderweireld and fellow former Spurs player Robbie Keane.The quartet join an established roster of pundits that includes Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The presenting trio of Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates will continue in their second season after taking over from Gary Lineker fronting the programme.While the long-standing highlights show remains in place, Saturday lunchtimes Football Focus has been axed after 52 years on the air.BBC One will instead show The Football Interview, with Kelly Somers speaking to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison ahead of the first Saturday of the new top-flight season.Football means something different to every fan, and this season BBC Sport is putting those fans even more firmly at the heart of the game, Alex Kay-Jelski, the BBCs director of sport, said. We're bringing together the unrivalled expertise of former players and managers with the passion, personality and perspectives of supporters themselves to create a richer football experience wherever and however audiences follow the game.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten greets his fianc, Nicolas Keenan, who plays for Argentina, after the group stage match between Argentina and the Netherlands at the hockey World Cup at Wagener Stadium. (is associated with: Dutch PM cheers on own hockey team against Argentinian partner) Bas Czerwinski/ANP/dpaDutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten first celebrated his nation's 3-1 win over Argentina at the men's Hockey World Cup on home soil on Tuesday and then kissed opposition player and his partner Nicolas Keenan."I'm here to cheer on the Netherlands - and a tiny bit also because of my fianc. Maybe he can score a goal for Argentina, but in the end the Netherlands should get the win," Dutch news agency NOS quoted the centre-left politician as saying before the match in Amstelveen. His partner did not score.Jetten was also in the stands on Sunday to watch the Netherlands' victory against New Zealand (5-1) and Argentina's win over Japan (3-0) - first wearing an Oranje shirt and then switching to Argentina colours.He said he was "no hockey expert" and watches "a bit like a layman," but was now a big fan.The 39-year-old has been head of the Dutch government since February. He is the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister.

It's crunch time: BVB Women kick off the Regional League seasonThe scenarioAhead of the season opener, head coach Markus Hgner reflects on the successful summer preseason: We were fortunate to be able to start our preseason and training camp early. That gave us time to gel as a team and develop a structure that helped us succeed against Rome this past weekend. Through numerous video sessions, the team analyzed initial weaknesses and gradually built confidence and intensity. I was particularly impressed by our composure on the ball and the intensity in our one-on-one duels, especially in the second half. Now we want to carry that mindset from training and the preseason friendlies into the season, said Hgner.Markus Hgner rotated the lineup extensively during the preseason matches, often bringing in eleven new players at halftime, and gathered important insights: We have even more quality in the team this year; we have two players for almost every position, which creates healthy competition and allows us to play and make substitutions at a high level across the entire roster.Meanwhile, defender Yasu Whrn will be out for an extended period this upcoming season for the team. On Tuesday evening, fears were confirmed that the 22-year-old suffered a torn cruciate ligament during the friendly against AS Roma. In addition, Marina Scholz must continue to sit out due to a bruise on her instep and will not be in the squad for the match against Arminia Bielefeld.OpponentOn Thursday, the BVB Women will face Arminia Bielefeld, an experienced Regionalliga team that has consistently been among the top contenders in the Regionalliga West since being relegated from the 2nd Bundesliga in the 202021 season. Last season, the Bielefeld team finished third and drew 1-1 with the Borussia women in both of their head-to-head matches. Were facing a top team in the Regionalliga. Bielefelds back four is tough to break down, but well approach the game with patience, courage, and plenty of pace, says Markus Hgner.New OpponentsThe Regionalliga West will be expanded to 16 teams this year as part of the planned establishment of a 3. Liga next year. Alongside familiar teams such as DSC Arminia Bielefeld, Fortuna Kln, and Bayer Leverkusens U21 squad, six new teams will also be competing for promotion to the 2. Bundesliga or for qualification for the new 3. Liga. These include VfR SW Warbeyen, which was relegated from the 2. Bundesliga, as well as the five promoted teams (FC Schalke 04, SV Fortuna Freudenberg, Rhenania Bottrop, MSV Duisburg, and DJK Sdwest Kln) from the regional leagues.The first match of the 202627 Regionalliga season kicks off on Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m. at Rote Erde Stadium. Tickets for the BVB Womens first home game (standing room: 3 euros, seats: 5 euros) are available online in theticket shop. In addition, Pluto TV will broadcast all of the BVB Womens league games live and free of charge.

Barcelona set strict financial conditions for in-demand defenders exitBarcelonas plan to send Hector Fort away from the club is moving closer to a conclusion, but what initially looked like a straightforward move to Borussia Dortmund has become more complicated.In recent days, it appeared that Bara were on the verge of reaching an agreement with Dortmund for the young full-back.The Bundesliga side seemed well placed to secure his signing, only for Real Sociedad to enter the picture late to complicate the deal.Barcelona set transfer conditions for Hector FortNow, according to the latest update from Matteo Moretto (h/t FCB World), Dortmund remain in the strongest position to reach an agreement with Barcelona.However, the Catalan giants are now clear about the conditions under which they are prepared to let Fort leave.Hector Fort is certain to leave Barcelona. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)According to the journalist, Barcelona are demanding 20 million for 100% of the players rights.Alternatively, the club could consider a deal worth between 8 million and 10 million in exchange for 50% of his rights.Whichever club meets those conditions will be in a position to move forward with the Hector Fort transfer.Dortmund lead as Sociedad complicate Hector Fort dealAs reported before, Dortmund appeared to have a clear run at Fort earlier in the transfer window.The Bundesliga club had emerged as the most likely destination for the Barcelona defender, and a deal seemed close to being completed. However, Real Sociedads late interest slowed down the process.Barcelona have set their conditions for Hector Forts transfer. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)The Basque club have been gathering information about the conditions of Forts departure and are now another serious party to watch.Barcelonas valuation has also become an important part of the story.Earlier information suggested the club had placed a value of around 10 million on the player, but Morettos latest update offers a clearer picture of the structure Barcelona would prefer.A full sale would require an offer of 20 million. However, the Blaugrana are also open to keeping a 50% stake in the player for a fee in the region of 8-10 million.That second option could be particularly attractive for Barcelona, as Fort remains a talented young player, and retaining part of his rights would allow the club to benefit, just as they have done with Jofre Torrents and Tommy Marques.

Im very happy here, Cameron Carter-Vickers is here to stayCeltics Big Strong Man Cameron Carter-Vickers yesterday confirmed that he is happy to remain at Celtic after missing it while out injured for most of last seasonCameron Carter-Vickers in action during Celtics 4-0 Premier Sports Cup win over Dundee United. Saturday 15 August. Tannadice. Photo by Vagelis GeorgariouCameron Carter-Vickers yesterday pledged his long term future to Celtic which is a boost after losing Arne Engels last week and only retaining the services of Alistair Johnston due to another injury picked up at Rugby Park ahead of his proposed move to Everton going through.The Canadian right-backs injury record is becoming something of a concern and may well make future suitors think twice but that is a story for another day.CCV spoke to the media yesterday afternoon ahead of this evenings hugely important first leg in the Champions League playoff against Austrian Champions LASK at Celtic Park. The American damaged his achilles in a Europa League match at Paradise last October against Sturm Graz and that ended his season, so he spent most of his time on the treatment table with AJ.That frustrating period on the sidelines has resulted in Carter-Vickers taking stock and realising that he is perfectly content playing his football in a Celtic jersey.Im very happy here, CCV said when asked about his own future by the mainstream media. The Celtic fan media as you will be aware remains banned by our own club for no obvious reason, certainly not one that was ever explained.To be honest, being out for so long last year did kind of make me miss it and probably gave me a little bit more extra motivation for coming into this season. So, yes, Im happy and just looking forward to this season really, CCV said.Having been out for so long, I probably dont quite feel physically at 100 per cent yet, Carter-Vickers admitted. Obviously, in terms of injury, Im fine, but just in terms of regaining fitness and sharpness.But I think thats something that any player deals with throughout the course of a season. There are always ups and downs physically as you go throughout a season.I think especially with Achilles away, what it does, its kind of like a spring. So its just natural that it takes a bit of time to get that last one, two, three per cent back.I dont think any players ever happy. Theyre always trying to push them for more and trying to get more out of themselves.Cameron Carter Vickers and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Dundee Utd v Celtic, Premier Sports Cup, Saturday 15 August. Tannadice. Photo by Vagelis GeorgariouThe American, who also missed out on the World Cup as result of his Achilles injury, dismissed suggestions that the injury might have affected him mentally.Not really. I think obviously it was a random one. It just kind of happened in the last minute of a game. It just went. The way I look at it, theres nothing you can do about it. You cant control any of it. So why worry about it?Despite all the dramas last season, both on and off the pitch, CCV reckons that Celtic has ended up in a slightly better position that where we were last October when he last played in European football against Sturm Graz, who will be disappointed that its LASK and not them representing Austria this evening in the Champions League playoff.9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Scottish Premiership Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic. Photo by Vagelis GeorgariouI think, trying to think back to that point in time, which was a while ago now, I think if you look at the squad now compared to that, youd probably say were probably slightly in a better place,Carter-Vickers admitted.I think the signings we have made have definitely hit the ground running and are showing their quality, so yeah, definitely probably in a better place than them.This evening CCV will line-up alongside the likes of Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh and probably new arrival Mika Baur for the pre-match team photo and all three can be expected to make a significant impact in this tie and beyond that.9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Camilo Duran of Celtic applauds the fans. Photo by Vagelis GeorgariouThe two strikers of course have already proved themselves at Champions League level at their former clubs and that was one of the main reasons Celtic spent big to bring them to Paradise. And Haissem Hassan might not make that pre-match team photo opportunity but is expected to come off the bench for his first taste of Paradise which will of course be at its very best.9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland: Scottish Premiership Football, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Kasper Hogh of Celtic celebrate with the match ball after his hat trick. Photo by Vagelis GeorgariouThe new arrivals will all get a massive boost from the 60,000 Celtic supporters but its going to be a tough challenge for the visitors to cope with especially with so few of them tried and tested at this level.CCV gave his assessment on tonights opponents. We watched a bit of them today, and they definitely look like a physical side. A lot of athletes in the team, so itll definitely be a challenge for us and a tough game.LASKs 6ft 4in striker, Samuel Adeniran will be one for our two American centre-backs to take care of.Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic. Celtic v Dundee, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 3 August 2026. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO ShutterstockYouve just got to deal with whats in front of you, Celtics Big Strong Man said. Obviously all different types of strikers give different types of problems, and sometimes the big ones can be a bit tricky to play against, but its something that I enjoy, and Im looking forward to.You can watch Cameron Carter-Vickers mainstream media conference belowHAVE YOUR SAY Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section belowCeltic Shorts is the new home for the team from The Celtic StarNEW BOOK LAUNCH FROM CELTIC STAR BOOKSCeltic in the Fifties in two volumes, available to pre-order nowCeltic in the Fifties by Matt Corr, in two volumes, both published on 4th September 2026 by Celtic Star Books. Click on image to order.Quick Tip Add Celticshorts.com as your Preferred Source on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. 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