What a mess Barcelona have confirmed that they will sell a percentage of their Barça Studios production house to the controversial fan token platform, Socios.com. Barça club president Joan Laporta confirmed the news during their unveiling of latest signing Jules Koundé that a deal in the region of €100million (£83.7m) had been completed. The Catalan […]

3 years ago

Now there’s zero years of hurt, is it time to put the song to bed? England’s iconic “Three Lions” anthem should be “put to bed” following the Lionesses winning the Euro 2022 Final on Sunday, says David Baddiel. Baddiel, who released the song alongside comedian Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds in 1996 to celebrate […]

3 years ago

Penny for the thoughts of Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United are reportedly willing to make Frenkie de Jong their highest earner at the club in an attempt to convince him to join. United have been on a summer-long pursuit of the Dutch midfielder but have had no luck so far, with De Jong supposedly hesitant about […]

3 years ago

Football is back! Hello everyone, it’s a brand new week but we can’t forget how brilliant the last seven days have been. First of all we must say congratulations to Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses on their incredible achievement (that might come in handy for the quiz later). Of course there was the return of the Football […]

3 years ago

Wiegman was spotted kissing the bracelet after the win England women’s coach Sarina Wiegman dedicated her side’s famous Euro 2022 victory to the memory of her sister. Fans who watched the incredible final at Wembley Stadium noticed Wiegman kissing a bracelet that she was wearing as her side beat Germany 2-1 in extra-time. After the […]

3 years ago

Disgraceful scenes A female referee was attacked by a male player during an amateur game in Argentina at the weekend. The incident occurred during a lower league game between Garmense and Deportivo Independencia in the Buenos Aires district of Tres Arroyos. Referee Dalma Magali Cortadi was punched by Garmense’s Cristian Tirone after Cortadi had shown […]

3 years ago

Lineker has since deleted the tweet Gary Lineker has been criticised for a tweet he published just moments after England won the Euro 2022 Final on Sunday. The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in extra-time after goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly wrote their names into England history as they won their first-ever major honour […]

3 years ago

Always time for a takeaway A moped was spotted delivering pizzas to a supporter during Leyton Orient’s League Two clash against Grimsby Town on Saturday. At first one can wonder how they managed to order their pizza but there is, in fact, a logical explanation to it. No really, there is. Someone is delivering pizzas […]

3 years ago

Football is back It’s taken a whole 45 minutes of the first weekend of the 2022/23 campaign, but we may have already seen the most bizarre red card  of the season, thanks to Lee Tomlin of Doncaster Rovers. Tomlin was featuring in his side’s League Two Yorkshire derby against Bradford City on Saturday afternoon when […]

3 years ago

Haller will undergo chemotherapy Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Sebastien Haller will undergo chemotherapy after tests revealed that the testicular tumour found earlier this month was malignant. Haller complained of feeling unwell after a training session shortly after he joined the German club from Ajax in the summer. A statement from Dortmund on Saturday said […]

3 years ago

Neville hit out at Barça’s treatment of De Jong Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has hit back at Gary Neville’s comments about the club’s treatment of Frenkie de Jong. Neville called out the Catalan giants on social media for their big summer spending spree, despite reportedly owing De Jong £17m in deferred wages due to their […]

3 years ago

McCarthy will link up with Erik ten Hag at Man United Benni McCarthy has agreed to join Erik ten Hag at Manchester United in a first-team coaching role. The Athletic has reported that the former Blackburn Rovers and South Africa forward will realise his dream to work for the club he has supported all his life. McCarthy, […]

3 years ago

England play Germany in the Euro 2022 final on Sunday Georgia Stanway has revealed that members of the England men’s squad have asked for tickets to Sunday’s Euro 2022 final against Germany. Sunday’s final is the first time England have been in contention to win a major trophy since 2009 and tickets have already sold […]

3 years ago

Everton fan Paul Stratton was given the chance to score a penalty An Everton super-fan was recognised for his work in helping people in Ukraine by coming onto the pitch to score a penalty in their friendly against Dynamo Kyiv on Friday. Paul Stratton was brought on as a substitute by Frank Lampard and converted his […]

3 years ago

Nick Anderton released a statement Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, known as osteosarcoma. Anderton, who joined from Carlisle United in 2021, was a key figure in Rovers’ promotion to League One last season but will now take time away from football […]

3 years ago

Jürgen Klopp revealed that Liverpool’s pre-season schedule will be extended Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has revealed that his side will play a friendly game the day after they start their Premier League campaign. The Reds begin their competitive season on Saturday as they take on Manchester City in the Community Shield before taking on Strasbourg […]

3 years ago

Ronaldo had his say on the ‘CR7 Not Welcome’ banner Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to the banner made by Atletico Madrid fans which read: ‘CR7 Not Welcome’ on social media. Ronaldo has expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer after they failed to secure Champions League football with a sixth-placed finish. The Portugal […]

3 years ago

Fans face paying a large fee to attend the Euro 2022 final England fans looking to find a ticket for the Euro 2022 final on Sunday face paying up to £1,625 a ticket on a resale website. Tickets for the game had sold out before the tournament has started but after the Lionesses reached the […]

3 years ago

What an incredible moment A girl who went viral after she was caught dancing along to ‘Sweet Caroline’ was given a wonderful surprise after she was offered tickets to the final of Euro 2022. The video went all across social media after England’s 4-0 win against Sweden on Tuesday night as they reached their first major […]

3 years ago

Atletico Madrid fans do not want Ronaldo at their club The ultras of Atletico Madrid have told their club not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United as the Portugal international continues to search for a way out. Ronaldo has reiterated his desire to leave Old Trafford after their failure to secure Champions League football […]

3 years ago

The post was quickly deleted Everton had a moment to forget on social media after they accidentally leaked a video announcing the arrival of new signing Rúben Vinagre before they were officially allowed to confirm his arrival. The original video – which had been deleted – appeared to show Vinagre wearing the club’s home shirt and […]

3 years ago

Clubs competing in Europe will be allowed to trial safe standing UEFA have confirmed that clubs competing in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League will be allowed to trial safe standing from as early as next season. The trial will be conducted by English, French and German clubs only and will apply for […]

3 years ago

Looking back at the 2012 Olympics, 10 years on It’s been 10 years since London hosted the Olympic Games in what was one of the most memorable sporting events of this century. From the opening ceremony, to capacity crowds and record-breaking victories, we look back at some of the best moments from the 2012 games. […]

3 years ago

Neymar’s transfer from Santos to Barça in 2013 is the subject of a trial Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is reportedly set to go on trial for alleged corruption within his contract at Barcelona after joining them from Santos in 2013. Neymar has been accused of fraud and corruption in relation to the transfer while former […]

3 years ago

Ian Wright had some emotional, yet brilliant words to say after England’s win against Sweden Ian Wright gave an emotional, yet excellent, speech as England beat Sweden 4-0 to reach the final of Euro 2022. Beth Mead gave the Lionesses the lead in the first half before Lucy Bronze doubled their advantage with a header […]

3 years ago

England have reached the final of Euro 2022 with an emphatic win Alessia Russo scored the cheekiest – yet most spectacular – goal of the tournament as England cruised past Sweden to reach the final of Euro 2022. Sarina Wiegman’s side had an early scare as Sweden hit the bar 10 minutes in. Stina Blackstenius rose […]

3 years ago

The incident occurred in the USA A football player, who sustained injuries during a brawl following a referee’s decision during a game in the USA, has died. ABC News reported that Misael Sanchez died on Monday – 15 days after he had been attacked by opposition players during a game in California. Police were called to […]

3 years ago

Say it how it really is Christian Christian Eriksen has admitted that it is “weird” becoming a Manchester United player in his first interview since signing for the club. Eriksen joined on a free transfer after his contract at Brentford expired, signing a three-year deal to become the third arrival of the summer alongside Tyrell […]

3 years ago

Kingsley Coman grew up idolising players at the Reebok Stadium Bayern Munich winger and Champions League winner Kingsley Coman has revealed that he grew up supporting Bolton Wanderers as a kid. The 26-year-old was asked about some of his heroes growing up and while he named some of the biggest stars in football like Ronaldinho […]

3 years ago

An absolute bargain Fans of EA Sports’ FIFA game series in India were treated to a bargain after they were reportedly able to purchase FIFA 23 for just $0.06 due to a ‘pricing error.’ EA Sports released the trailer for the hotly anticipated game last week, which revealed that the Women’s Super League will be […]

3 years ago

De Gea almost joined Real Madrid in 2015 Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea says he has no regrets on missing out on a transfer to Real Madrid in the summer of 2015. De Gea looked set to make the move to his hometown club as part of a deal that would see Keylor Navas […]

3 years ago

Suárez has been linked with a return to his former club 20,000 Nacional fans have tried their best to convince legendary striker Luis Suárez to return to the club where his career began by wearing masks to their most recent fixture. Suárez is currently a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer and […]

3 years ago

Gosling gave an insight into the troubles behind the scenes Dan Gosling lifted the lid on a tumultuous season for Watford in which he criticised the methods of managers Claudio Ranieri and Roy Hodgson, as well as members of the squad. Watford endured a terrible Premier League campaign and went down without a whimper, finishing […]

3 years ago

Hibernian have been removed from the Premier Sports Cup Hibernian have been forced to apologise to supporters after an administrative error led to the club being kicked out of the Premier Sports Cup. Morton were awarded a 3-0 win after Hibs selected suspended defender Rocky Bushiri in their final group game on Wednesday night. The […]

3 years ago

Ten Hag says he ‘can’t wait around’ for Ronaldo to return Erik ten Hag has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that he can’t keep waiting for his return and that he is preparing for the start of the season with the squad he has got. Ronaldo has yet to report for pre-season training since he expressed his […]

3 years ago

Simply incredible Pre-season is all about getting back to grips with the basics, building up fitness and bonding with your teammates – whether they’re new or old ones. Nowadays most clubs jet all across the globe to prepare for the long and gruelling competitive calendar, meaning players are often required to find ways to entertain […]

3 years ago

Lacazette is unlikely to be available for Lyon’s friendly on Saturday Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette was forced to sit out of training during the French side’s pre-season camp in the Netherlands after being stung by a nest of wasps. L’Équipe reported Lacazette was in a forest near the club’s base when the incident happened and […]

3 years ago

Not the move many were expecting from Suárez Luis Suárez is reportedly considering a surprise return to his native Uruguay to sign for the club where he began his career. Suárez is a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer and has been linked with a number of clubs, including Aston Villa and River […]

3 years ago

‘I understood almost nothing’ Former Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin believes that Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher’s Scouse accents were the reason behind his forgettable spell at the club. Voronin spent four years at Anfield, joining on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in 2007, before leaving in 2010 after scoring just five goals in 27 […]

3 years ago

Drinks breaks don’t come around easily if you’re a Portsmouth player Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley rejected the chance for his players to have a drinks break during a pre-season friendly on Wednesday as he felt they ‘hadn’t run about enough’. Cowley took his side to Bognor Regis as part of their preparations for the upcoming […]

3 years ago

‘This finder’s fee is a mockery’ A taxi driver who drove over 75 miles to return Manuel Neuer’s wallet to the Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been left disappointed with the reward he received. Hazir S. drove the long distance to return the wallet, which had around £680 (€800) inside, to the goalkeeper’s manager at Tegernsee, […]

3 years ago

An absolute head loss Police were called to the Athletics World Championships being held at Hayward Field, Eugene in the USA following reports that the event’s mascot, Legend the Bigfoot, had his head stolen. Legend – whose character is based on the mythical creature – has been a key figure at the event to help […]

3 years ago

‘I have had thoughts about what I am going to do’ Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he has had thoughts about what his future will bring after retirement from the sport. The Formula One driver, 33, has been a key figure in the sport for many years where he has spent time at the likes of […]

3 years ago

Love Island FC have secured their latest signing Halifax Town will be one player short, at least for the next few weeks, after they confirmed one of their players has agreed to join the latest series of Love Island. Jamie Allen only signed a new contract with the Vanarama National League side 11 days ago, […]

3 years ago

Another blow for Man United’s hopes Frenkie de Jong prefers a move to Chelsea over Manchester United if he is to leave Barcelona this summer as he doesn’t like the city and believes the club is run ‘erratically’. United agreed a deal with Barça for the transfer of De Jong last week, however issues over […]

3 years ago

Barça can’t even afford letters these days Barcelona fans hoping to get Robert Lewandowski’s name and number on the back of their shirt will be left disappointed as the club shop confirmed they cannot sell them due to running out of ‘W’s’. Lewandowski completed his move to Barça on Tuesday night after months of speculation, […]

3 years ago

Bayern Munich recently lost Lewandowski to Barcelona Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann has hit out at Barcelona for their ‘crazy’ transfer policy after Robert Lewandowski left to sign for the LaLiga side. Lewandowski was officially confirmed as a Barça player on Tuesday evening in a deal estimated to be around the €50m mark, despite the […]

3 years ago

Players are now expected to be able to feature in England’s opening game Gareth Southgate is now expected to be able to call upon players who have yet to be vaccinated for England’s opening World Cup group stage game. Qatar’s current covid regulations require unvaccinated visitors to spend five days in quarantine. England are set […]

3 years ago

Do not piss Erik ten Hag off It’s early days into Erik ten Hag’s spell as Manchester United boss, but one thing that is immediately noticeable is that Ten Hag does not take shit. The Dutchman demands the highest of standards at all times – whether that be on the training pitch or during an […]

3 years ago

Sebastian Haller was diagnosed with a testicular tumour Sebastian Haller has responded for the first time since he was forced to leave Borussia Dortmund’s training camp after discovering a testicular tumour. Haller, who recently joined Dortmund from Ajax, was training with the team in Switzerland on Monday when he complained that he felt unwell. After […]

3 years ago