Callum Boyle

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Callum Boyle is a trending writer covering sports ranging from football to mixed martial arts and boxing. His content ranges from general news articles to features and opinion pieces.

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  • Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury’s contract ultimatum

    Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury’s contract ultimatum

    Fury has set a deadline for Joshua Anthony Joshua has responded to Tyson Fury’s contract ultimatum and has insisted that he has every intention of signing the Gypsy King’s contract proposal. Fury said on Saturday that he was prepared to walk away from negotiations if Joshua was not able to agree to the demands by […]

    3 years ago

  • Mark Lawrenson says he was sacked from BBC for being ’65 and a white male’

    Mark Lawrenson says he was sacked from BBC for being ’65 and a white male’

    Lawrenson was sacked in March Mark Lawrenson has claimed he was sacked from the BBC for being “65 and a white male.” Lawrenson, who had spent 30 plus years working for the broadcaster, was told that he was surplus to requirements after the BBC changed the format of their programmes in March. “The Beeb are […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville publicly criticises Qatar’s living conditions for migrant workers

    Gary Neville publicly criticises Qatar’s living conditions for migrant workers

    Neville visited the World Cup hosts in a new documentary Gary Neville has publicly criticised the living conditions that migrant workers in Qatar have had to endure while preparing for the World Cup. Neville visited the country as part of his upcoming documentary: ‘Gary Neville’s countdown to Qatar’, which will air on Sky Sports on Sunday […]

    3 years ago

  • Gareth Southgate defends Harry Maguire following backlash over England call-up

    Gareth Southgate defends Harry Maguire following backlash over England call-up

    Southgate claimed that there is an agenda against Maguire Gareth Southgate has strongly defended Harry Maguire following his decision to name him in the starting 11 for England’s game against Italy. Maguire has lost his place in the Manchester United team following a poor run of form but was still called up to the Three […]

    3 years ago

  • Protestor sets arm on fire after invading tennis court during Laver Cup

    Protestor sets arm on fire after invading tennis court during Laver Cup

    The man had a t-shirt which read ‘End UK private jets’ A protester wearing a t-shirt which read “End UK private jets’ set himself on fire after invading the courts during the afternoon session of the Laver Cup. The incident occurred in the hours running up to Rodger Federer’s final competitive game before retiring on […]

    3 years ago

  • Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara announce they have split up… again

    Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara announce they have split up… again

    Latest episode of Keeping up with the Icardashians looks good Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara have announced that they have split up after eight years of marriage. Their relationship has been anything but quiet and it was Nara who confirmed the news in a post on Instagram on Friday. She said: “It’s a painful moment, […]

    3 years ago

  • Mathias Pogba sends open letter to Paul over extortion allegations

    Mathias Pogba sends open letter to Paul over extortion allegations

    ‘You wanted to crush my honour and my spirit’ Mathias Pogba has sent an open letter to his brother Paul on Twitter alongside 30 separate videos detailing allegations of witchcraft, which were posted while Mathias currently remains in provisional detention. The 32-year-old has been charged and detained with an alleged plot to extort money from […]

    3 years ago

  • KFC threaten to sue FFF over Kylian Mbappé’s sponsorship issues

    KFC threaten to sue FFF over Kylian Mbappé’s sponsorship issues

    The fast-food chain are ready to sue the FFF KFC are threatening to sue the French Football Federation (FFF) following Kylian Mbappé’s refusal to promote the company. The fast-food chain are the current sponsors of the FFF but were left unhappy after Mbappé reportedly refused to take part in a photoshoot with the national team […]

    3 years ago

  • UEFA pre-planned statement blaming fans for Champions League Final delays

    UEFA pre-planned statement blaming fans for Champions League Final delays

    The statement had been written the night before the final The statement which appeared to blame Liverpool fans for the delay to the start of the Champions League Final in Paris was pre-planned before the day of the game. A report from The Guardian revealed that the statement, which appeared on the boards inside the Stade de […]

    3 years ago

  • Floyd Mayweather confirms he will fight Conor McGregor next year

    Floyd Mayweather confirms he will fight Conor McGregor next year

    The last details are being sorted Floyd Mayweather has confirmed that he will fight Conor McGregor next year and has hinted that their bout could be a professional fight. It’s been five years since the two last met in the boxing ring, where Mayweather delivered a tenth round TKO victory in Las Vegas in August, […]

    3 years ago

  • Pilot of Emiliano Sala flight said plane was ‘dodgy’ prior to take off

    Pilot of Emiliano Sala flight said plane was ‘dodgy’ prior to take off

    ‘Tomorrow I’m wearing my lifejacket’ The pilot of the plane in which footballer Emiliano Sala died said that the plane was “dodgy” and said he would wear his lifejacket prior to the flight. David Ibbotson was flying the 28-year-old from Nantes in France to Wales to join the then Premier League club Cardiff City in […]

    3 years ago

  • Atlético Madrid condemn racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr

    Atlético Madrid condemn racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr

    The Real Madrid forward was the subject of a number of racist chants Atlético Madrid have a released a statement condemning the racist chants aimed towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian was subjected to several chants outside the Wanda Metropolitano before Atlético’s derby day defeat to their city rivals on Sunday. Outside the […]

    3 years ago

  • Graeme Souness accuses new Brighton boss of insufficient knowledge of Premier League

    Graeme Souness accuses new Brighton boss of insufficient knowledge of Premier League

    It’s our game isn’t it, Graeme? Typically measured pundit Graeme Souness is surprisingly unconvinced by the appoint of Roberto De Zerbi as Brighton’s new manager. De Zerbi was confirmed on Sunday as the replacement for Graham Potter – who departed for Chelsea – and has signed a four-year contract at the Amex Stadium. But Souness, […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul Pogba placed under police protection in Italy

    Paul Pogba placed under police protection in Italy

    His brother Mathias has recently been charged and detained Paul Pogba has been placed under police protection in Italy. The Athletic have reported that the Juventus midfielder has been placed under protection following the ongoing situation with his brother, Mathias. Mathis was charged and detained on Sunday, with his lawyer Yassine Bouzrou confirming they had plans […]

    3 years ago

  • Images of fan accommodation prove Qatar is nowhere near ready for the World Cup

    Images of fan accommodation prove Qatar is nowhere near ready for the World Cup

    Fyre Festival Part Two Images of fan accommodation for this year’s Qatar World Cup has shown that the country is nowhere near ready to host the tournament. The World Cup is due to begin in less than two months and as part of an insight into what to experience in the Middle East, journalists were […]

    3 years ago

  • Atletico Madrid fans filmed singing racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr

    Atletico Madrid fans filmed singing racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr

    Disgraceful Atletico Madrid fans were filmed singing racist chants aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr on Sunday. The two Madrid sides face each other at the Wanda Metropolitano tonight (Sunday September 18) but there were unsavoury scenes in the build up to kick off. Outside the ground, large numbers of Atletico supporters can be […]

    3 years ago

  • Mikel Arteta explains why he gave Ethan Nwaneri his Arsenal debut aged 15

    Mikel Arteta explains why he gave Ethan Nwaneri his Arsenal debut aged 15

    Nwaneri became the youngest player to play in the Premier League Mikel Arteta said he went with his “gut feeling” after giving Ethan Nwaneri his senior debut at the age of 15 years and 181 days. Nwaneri came off the bench for the final few minutes of Arsenal’s convincing 3-0 win away at Brentford on Sunday […]

    3 years ago

  • Jean-Clair Todibo sent off after nine seconds in Nice vs Angers

    Jean-Clair Todibo sent off after nine seconds in Nice vs Angers

    So bad it’s almost impressive Jean-Clair Todibo got off to the worst possible start in Nice’s game against Angers after he was shown a straight red card nine seconds into the game. The centre-back was given his marching orders almost instantly after he clipped the Angers attacker to send him flying. Although the former Barcelona […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul Pogba’s brother charged with alleged extortion plot against Juventus midfielder

    Paul Pogba’s brother charged with alleged extortion plot against Juventus midfielder

    Mathias’ Lawyers have said they will appeal the decision Paul Pogba’s brother, Mathias, has been charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the Juventus midfielder. It follows after the 32-year-old handed himself into police on Wednesday (September 14)  and was taken into custody. Four others have also been placed under formal […]

    3 years ago

  • Roger Federer confirms retirement from tennis

    Roger Federer confirms retirement from tennis

    His final event will be next week Roger Federer has confirmed that he will officially retire from tennis, with next week’s Laver Cup in London set to be his final appearance. The 41-year-old had a glittering 24-year career on the courts in which he successful won 20 Grand Slam titles and is widely renowned as […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Potter Out’ is already trending after one Chelsea game

    ‘Potter Out’ is already trending after one Chelsea game

    Honestly… Football fans are fickle at the best of times but some Chelsea fans have gone to a whole new level after deciding that one game of the Graham Potter era is enough for them. Potter started his Stamford Bridge tenure with a 1-1 draw against Red Bull Salzburg after Raheem Sterling’s curling effort was […]

    3 years ago

  • Achraf Hakimi booed by Maccabi Haifa fans after expressing pro-Palestine views

    Achraf Hakimi booed by Maccabi Haifa fans after expressing pro-Palestine views

    Hakimi has previously supported Palestine Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi was booed by Maccabi Haifa fans during their Champions League game on Wednesday. Hakimi was introduced as a substitute in the 83rd minute, replacing Nordi Mukiele, and was jeered by the home supporters in Israel. The right back has previously expressed his support for Palestine and […]

    3 years ago

  • BT Sport forced to apologise after showing offensive Celtic banner

    BT Sport forced to apologise after showing offensive Celtic banner

    BT Sport apologised for the banner BT Sport were forced to issue an apology after showing an offensive banner displayed by Celtic fans during their Champions League game with Shakhtar Donetsk. Celtic fans unveiled a banner which read: ‘F**k the crown’ in the away end of the stadium in Warsaw. The BT Sport cameras had […]

    3 years ago

  • Mathias Pogba taken into custody in connection with blackmail affair

    Mathias Pogba taken into custody in connection with blackmail affair

    Pogba has been involved in allegations of blackmail against his brother Mathias Pogba has been taken into custody in connection to the ongoing blackmail affair with his brother, Paul. Le Monde have reported that Mathias turned himself into the police investigating the incident on Wednesday. Three other suspects were also taken into custody relating to the […]

    3 years ago

  • Trevor Sinclair posts fresh update after talkSPORT suspension

    Trevor Sinclair posts fresh update after talkSPORT suspension

    He’s back Trevor Sinclair has told people to ‘unfollow him’ if they don’t like the content he posts on social media. Sinclair was forced to apologise after posting an ‘ill-timed’ tweet just hours of the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week. In a now-deleted tweet, the former England international said: “Racism was outlawed in […]

    3 years ago

  • Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of rape

    Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of rape

    Mendy remains on trial on for multiple alleged sexual offences Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape on the direction of the judge. The 28-year-old was cleared at Chester Crown Court of raping a 19-year-old, which was alleged to have happened on July 24 last year. Louis Saha Matturie, 41, […]

    3 years ago

  • Outspoken pundit Rafael van der Vaart takes aim at ‘mediocre’ Liverpool

    Outspoken pundit Rafael van der Vaart takes aim at ‘mediocre’ Liverpool

    ‘I think we have become a bit blinded’ Rafael van der Vaart has taken a swipe at Liverpool in the build up to their Champions League fixture against Ajax on Tuesday and says that he doesn’t believe the hype around them. Van der Vart said that Jürgen Klopp’s side were ‘mediocre’ and singled out several […]

    3 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappé can walk out on PSG contract early

    Kylian Mbappé can walk out on PSG contract early

    The Mbappé saga is back again Kylian Mbappé’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is in doubt once again after it was reported that his contract will expire a year earlier than expected. Mbappé signed a bumper £650,000 a week contract in May to end speculation over a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid last season. Following […]

    3 years ago

  • Leaked images of England’s World Cup kits released prove it’s coming home

    Leaked images of England’s World Cup kits released prove it’s coming home

    We’re not getting ahead of ourselves, but England are winning it World Cup season is edging ever closer and that means new kits are on the horizon. Countries want to look their best ahead of the biggest footballing tournament in the hope that they will be the lucky ones to take home the coveted trophy. […]

    3 years ago

  • Anthony Joshua accepts ‘all terms’ to fight Tyson Fury

    Anthony Joshua accepts ‘all terms’ to fight Tyson Fury

    The biggest fight of the year is set to happen Anthony Joshua’s management team have confirmed that he has agreed terms with Tyson Fury for an all-British showdown on December 3. Fury had issued a challenge to his British rival and had proposed two dates November 26 at Wembley Stadium or December 3 at Cardiff’s […]

    3 years ago

  • How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

    How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

    New evidence has surfaced just days before their appeal For only the fourth time in their history, Ecuador are set to appear at this summer’s year’s World Cup. The South American nation booked their place in Qatar by finishing fourth in their fiercely competitive qualifying section. For a short while in September, however, it was […]

    3 years ago

  • Diego Costa admits Wolves transfer unveiling video left him uncomfortable

    Diego Costa admits Wolves transfer unveiling video left him uncomfortable

    ‘When they came and smelled my foot, I knew I was done for’ Diego Costa has admitted his signing announcement video for Wolves left him feeling uncomfortable. Costa was confirmed as a Wolves player on Monday, signing a deal with the west Midlanders until the end of the season. The 33-year-old returns to the Premier […]

    3 years ago

  • Eton College condemned for ignoring FA’s ban on football

    Eton College condemned for ignoring FA’s ban on football

    An image showed Eton College playing a game Eton College have been condemned for playing two football matches despite the Football Association imposing a ban on football across all levels following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The FA confirmed on Friday that all games in the UK would be postponed as a mark of […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 54

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 54

    Football, football and more football Hello again, we’re back again for some more football and some more quizzing. It has been a strange time to say the least, so while we all adjust to what has happened these last few days, I hope this quiz can provide some enjoyment and act as an escape from […]

    3 years ago

  • Saudi Arabia president desperate for Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Middle East

    Saudi Arabia president desperate for Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Middle East

    Ronaldo has already rejected two proposals from Saudi Arabia The president of the Saudi Arabia Football Association (FA), Yasser Al-Misehal, has reiterated his desire to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in the country’s domestic league. Ronaldo has been looking to leave Manchester United but has failed to gain any significant interest. Only Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr submitted […]

    3 years ago

  • Chris Kamara said he ‘feels like a fraud’ after Apraxia diagnosis

    Chris Kamara said he ‘feels like a fraud’ after Apraxia diagnosis

    Kamara has opened up on his battle with Apraxia Chris Kamara has opened up on his battle with apraxia and admitted that his diagnosis has left him feeling ‘like a fraud’ when on TV. Kamara suffers from a speech apraxia – a condition that means he can sometimes struggle to talk – after being diagnosed […]

    3 years ago

  • Andy Carroll involved in ‘head-on’ car crash in £130,000 Mercedes

    Andy Carroll involved in ‘head-on’ car crash in £130,000 Mercedes

    Witnesses said Carroll was left ‘shocked and dazed’ Andy Carroll was involved in a ‘head-on’ car crash last weekend, with witnesses saying he was left ‘shocked and dazed.’ Carroll was pictured standing alongside his £130,000 Mercedes, which had crashed into a Ford Fiesta,  in the Romford area of east London on Saturday afternoon. The Sun reported […]

    3 years ago

  • EFL confirm that fixture list will resume from Tuesday

    EFL confirm that fixture list will resume from Tuesday

    Games in the Football League will continue as planned The EFL have confirmed that the fixture list will resume from Tuesday. Last weekend’s fixtures were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II but the governing body have confirmed that all games will go ahead, with tributes to be paid to Her Late Majesty. The […]

    3 years ago

  • Thomas Tuchel releases emotional statement after Chelsea sacking

    Thomas Tuchel releases emotional statement after Chelsea sacking

    Tuchel posted an emotional statement on social media Thomas Tuchel has spoken for the first time since his sacking from Chelsea, posting an emotional statement on Twitter. Tuchel was sacked last week, less than 24 hours after his side were beaten by Dinamo Zagreb, and departed after Todd Boehly and the Chelsea board felt it […]

    3 years ago

  • Lucas Moura criticised for airing right-wing views and comparing communism to Nazism

    Lucas Moura criticised for airing right-wing views and comparing communism to Nazism

    Moura tweeted his thoughts on the Brazilian elections Tottenham’s Lucas Moura has been criticised for airing right-wing views after he declared his public support for controversial Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian presidential elections take place next month, with Bolsonaro aiming to secure a second term in office. The 67-year-old is deemed as right-wing and […]

    3 years ago

  • Todd Boehly wants to buy feeder clubs across Europe for Chelsea

    Todd Boehly wants to buy feeder clubs across Europe for Chelsea

    Manchester City 2.0 Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is keen to buy a number of clubs around Europe and set up a network of feeder sides, following a similar approach to Manchester City. Boehly is keen to revamp the structure at the club and wants to oversee large-scale change, which includes a focus on developing younger […]

    3 years ago

  • Rayo Vallecano president claims he was headbutted by player’s agent

    Rayo Vallecano president claims he was headbutted by player’s agent

    Raul Martin Presa claims he was headbutted Rayo Vallecano president, Raul Martin Presa, has claimed that he was headbutted by the agent of striker Raul de Tomas during transfer negotiations between the two. Vallecano had started speaking to the forward’s agent, Ivan Garcia, ahead of a summer transfer estimated to be in the region of […]

    3 years ago

  • Chelsea interested in appointing Luís Campos as sporting director

    Chelsea interested in appointing Luís Campos as sporting director

    Boehly has his eyes on the PSG man Chelsea are interested in hiring Luís Campos as the club’s new sporting director to work alongside the recently appointed Graham Potter. Campos is currently working at Paris Saint-Germain as a football advisor after joining the club in June as was hailed as a “world-acclaimed football expert” after […]

    3 years ago

  • Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić slam Bosnian FA for arranging friendly with Russia

    Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić slam Bosnian FA for arranging friendly with Russia

    Bosnia will face Russia in November Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić have slammed the Bosnia and Herzegovinian Football Association for arranging a friendly with Russia. Bosnia will play Russia in St Petersburg on November 19, one day before the World Cup is due to start. Russia’s national teams are currently banned from international competitions following […]

    3 years ago

  • Arsenal hold half-time minute’s silence after news of Queen’s death

    Arsenal hold half-time minute’s silence after news of Queen’s death

    The news broke at half time in Switzerland Arsenal held a minute’s silence during their Europa League game on Thursday following the news that Queen Elizabeth II had sadly passed away. Britain’s longest-serving monarch passed away at Balmoral this afternoon, the palace said in a statement. The palace announced the news shortly after 630pm, saying […]

    3 years ago

  • Adam Lallana to take charge of Brighton on temporary basis

    Adam Lallana to take charge of Brighton on temporary basis

    Lallana will oversee first team duties Adam Lallana will take charge of Brighton and Hove Albion on a temporary basis following the departure of Graham Potter to Chelsea. Potter was appointed as the new Chelsea boss on Wednesday and has taken a number of first team staff to Stamford Bridge. 🚨 BREAKING: https://t.co/8wJQnVGXuS — FootballJOE […]

    3 years ago

  • Graham Potter appointed as new Chelsea manager

    Graham Potter appointed as new Chelsea manager

    Potter takes over from Thomas Tuchel Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as the club’s new manager on Thursday. Potter takes over from Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked on Wednesday, after the defeat to Dinamo Zagreb the previous night. Todd Boehly has moved quick to find his replacement with the Brighton and Hove […]

    3 years ago

  • Todd Boehly wanted Thomas Tuchel to play a 4-4-3 formation

    Todd Boehly wanted Thomas Tuchel to play a 4-4-3 formation

    No wonder the relationship broke down Thomas Tuchel’s relationship with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali broke down after the American drew up a tactics board with a 4-4-3 formation. Tuchel was sacked on Wednesday – less than 24 hours after his side were beaten by Dinamo Zagreb – but it is believed that […]

    3 years ago

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold accused of a ‘lack of desire’ in Napoli thrashing

    Trent Alexander-Arnold accused of a ‘lack of desire’ in Napoli thrashing

    ‘You can’t call out him going forward but defensively, we can pick him apart.’ Trent Alexander-Arnold was accused of showing a ‘lack of desire’ in Liverpool’s heavy 4-1 defeat to Napoli on Wednesday night. Jürgen Klopp’s side were played off the park in Naples as the hosts ran riot to give last season’s Champions League […]

    3 years ago