Michael Emons

Broadcast Journalist and Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports journalist for the BBC Sport website. Reporter / live text commentator - football, boxing, snooker, tennis, F1 and athletics. Proud father. My views.

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Articles

Moore earns England Under-19s draw in Euros opener

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Emons

Tottenham forward Mikey Moore converted a late penalty as England drew against Norway in their opening match at the European Under-19 Championship in Romania. The 17-year-old equalised in the 80th minute after team-mate Shumaira Mheuka had been pushed to the ground by defender Jonathan Norbye. AdvertisementIn an entertaining match, Will Antwi's Young Lions took an 11th-minute lead.
Man City transfer news: Norway midfielder Sverre Nypan, 18, set to join Pep Guardiola squad from Rosenborg

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sverre Nypan in action in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United in July 2024 when Rosenborg took a 1-0 winManchester City have agreed a £12.5m fee to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sverre Nypan from Norwegian side Rosenborg - and City fans have every reason to be excited about the potential latest addition.
The NZ part-timers looking to shock Bayern & Benfica at the Club World Cup

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Auckland City play their home matches at Freyberg Field, which has a capacity of 3,500With a squad including estate agents, students and teachers, part-timers Auckland City will go from tourists to facing Bayern Munich with nothing to lose at this month's Club World Cup in the United States.
Fifa Club World Cup: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi & Sergio Ramos - big names set for summer tournament

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Monterrey's Sergio Ramos are among those playing at the Club World CupThe Club World Cup is back in the summer - and this year's event will be larger than ever, with a host of the biggest names in football set to feature.
England aim top defend European Under-21 Championship crown

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England have won the European Under-21 Championship three times - in 1982, 1984 and 2023The European Under-21 Championship starts on Wednesday and England approach the tournament in a position they have not been in since the 1980s - as reigning champions. Lee Carsley's Young Lions were in superb form in 2023 as they won all six of their matches in Georgia and Romania, without conceding a goal, to lift the trophy.
Australia qualify for World Cup - who else is through?

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Andy Cryer |Emlyn Begley |Michael Emons

Australia have become the latest nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with 11 of the 48 competing countries now known. The Socceroos secured their place in next summer's tournament thanks to a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Needing a five-goal victory to qualify themselves, Saudi Arabia scored first through Abdulrahman Al Obud, but Australia turned it around thanks to goals from Connor Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke.
'Own identity' - Jobe Bellingham follows similar path to brother Jude

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jobe Bellingham is joining Borussia Dortmund at the age of 19, following in the footsteps of brother Jude who moved to the club when he was 17A star in the Birmingham City academy, impressing in the Championship, then a big-money move to Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund; Jobe Bellingham's career is following a very similar path to that of his older brother Jude.
Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity'

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Emons

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Yamal shines as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Emons

Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain produced a superb display to beat France in a nine-goal thriller and set up a Nations League final with Portugal. The 17-year-old Barcelona forward, one of the contenders to win the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world this season, helped his side into 4-0 and 5-1 leads in Stuttgart.
Yamal shines as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

3 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Michael Emons

Lamine Yamal scored nine goals and contributed 13 assists for Barcelona in their La Liga campaign as they became Spanish champions [Getty Images]Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain produced a superb display to beat France in a nine-goal thriller and set up a Nations League final with Portugal. The 17-year-old Barcelona forward, one of the contenders to win the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world this season, helped his side into 4-0 and 5-1 leads in Stuttgart.