Callum Boyle

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before full-time whistle

    Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before full-time whistle

    Ronaldo was seen going down the tunnel before full-time Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the full-time whistle of Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Tottenham on Wednesday night. Ronaldo was an unused substitute as Erik ten Hag’s side delivered one of their best performances of the season as goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured […]

    3 years ago

  • Michail Antonio says that VAR ‘has made refereeing worse’

    Michail Antonio says that VAR ‘has made refereeing worse’

    ‘They go, ‘alright, if I get the decision wrong, VAR will get the decision right’ Michail Antonio believes that the introduction of VAR has made the standard of officiating worse as referees now have “something to fall back on.” Antonio’s comments referred to the performance of the referees in Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Manchester City […]

    3 years ago

  • Danny Murphy proposes bizarre new rule to help combat disciplinary issues

    Danny Murphy proposes bizarre new rule to help combat disciplinary issues

    Murphy said it would help to ‘nip dissent in the bud’ Danny Murphy has proposed a new rule in which clubs will be forced to sacrifice a player every time a manager is sent off in order to help “nip dissent in the bud.” Murphy’s proposal comes days after Jürgen Klopp was sent off during […]

    3 years ago

  • New European Super League could be relaunched within next three years

    New European Super League could be relaunched within next three years

    Here we go again… Plans to relaunch the European Super League within the next three years have emerged again in order to combat the fear that English clubs are becoming too dominant. The Times have revealed a new dossier which has been sent to clubs claiming that the Premier League is “is outgunning all continental leagues” […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville defends decision to work for beIN Sports during World Cup

    Gary Neville defends decision to work for beIN Sports during World Cup

    Neville recently agreed to work for the state-owned broadcaster Gary Neville has defended his decision to work for state-owned broadcaster beIN Sports at the World Cup in Qatar this winter. Neville recently confirmed he would be a part of their coverage for the tournament but his announcement drew criticism from many on social media. Qatar have been […]

    3 years ago

  • Footballer pulls down shorts and reveals penis to try and distract opponent

    Footballer pulls down shorts and reveals penis to try and distract opponent

    An unorthodox approach to say the least A player in the Colombian Premier League opted for a strange method to try and distract his opponent while taking a free-kick by pulling down his shorts and revealing his penis. Geisson Perea of Santa Fe opted for the unconventional approach during his side’s fixture against Jaguares on […]

    3 years ago

  • Barrow vs Carlisle temporarily suspended after firework thrown on pitch

    Barrow vs Carlisle temporarily suspended after firework thrown on pitch

    The Cumbrian derby was temporarily paused Barrow’s Papa John’s Trophy fixture against Carlisle United was temporarily suspended after a firework was thrown in the direction of Carlisle goalkeeper Michael Kelly. The firework was thrown two minutes into the game from the home end at Holker Street, missing Kelly by a few yards before exploding. Referee […]

    3 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood released on bail following private hearing

    Mason Greenwood released on bail following private hearing

    Greenwood has been granted bail Mason Greenwood has been released on bail following a private hearing. The 21-year-old, who has been charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour was granted bail after the private hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester. Mason Greenwood released on bail after private hearing https://t.co/7c7ETUHdGA — Rob […]

    3 years ago

  • Maurizio Sarri threatens to quit Lazio because of club pitch

    Maurizio Sarri threatens to quit Lazio because of club pitch

    ‘I can’t play on turf like that!’ Maurizio Sarri has threatened to quit as Lazio manager due to the state of the club’s pitch at the Stadio Olimpico. Sarri was left less than impressed after his side’s 0-0 draw with Udinese on Saturday and has hit out at the state of the pitch they have […]

    3 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

    Mason Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

    Greenwood appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday Mason Greenwood has been remanded in custody after appearing in front of Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. All three charges relate to the same woman. Man United player Mason Greenwood remanded in custody until his next court […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 57

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 57

    A new dawn, a new day, a new quiz and I’m feeling good Happy Monday all and what a Monday it is. The football is never-ending these days (we aren’t complaining) and it’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. After discovering that Erling Haaland is human after all and watching Nottingham Forest making […]

    3 years ago

  • Meta say they were unable to take action on account that racially abused Ivan Toney

    Meta say they were unable to take action on account that racially abused Ivan Toney

    Toney shared screenshots of a racially abusive message he received Meta, the parent company of Instagram, have said they were unable to take action on the account that racially abused Ivan Toney as it hadn’t been reported through their in-programme tools. Toney was the story of the night last Friday after two goals on his […]

    3 years ago

  • Ballon d’Or winner ‘leaked’ ahead of official ceremony

    Ballon d’Or winner ‘leaked’ ahead of official ceremony

    The winner has reportedly been leaked already The winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or has been leaked ahead of the official ceremony, which is set to take place on Monday (October 17) night. Reports have suggested that Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is set to take home the prestigious award for the first time in […]

    3 years ago

  • Graeme Souness reportedly set to quit Sky Sports at end of the season

    Graeme Souness reportedly set to quit Sky Sports at end of the season

    Souness has been working with Sky for 16 years Graeme Souness is reportedly set to step down from his role at Sky Sports at the end of the season. Souness has been working as a pundit for Sky for 16 years but has featured more sporadically on the broadcaster’s coverage of the Premier League this […]

    3 years ago

  • Arturo Vidal watches dad’s funeral on Instagram hours before playing in cup final

    Arturo Vidal watches dad’s funeral on Instagram hours before playing in cup final

    Vidal played for Flamengo hours after his dad’s funeral Arturo Vidal watched his dad’s funeral live on Instagram before featuring for Flamengo in the final of the Brazilian Cup a few hours later. The former Barcelona and Juventus midfielder moved to the South American side in July after leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer. […]

    3 years ago

  • Ivan Toney shares sickening racist abuse received after Brentford brace

    Ivan Toney shares sickening racist abuse received after Brentford brace

    ‘I woke up angry’ Brentford forward Ivan Toney has shared a message in which he was racially abused just hours after Brentford beat Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night. Toney scored a brace as Thomas Frank’s side beat Brighton 2-0. His first was a lovely, flicked finish before securing the win with a trademark […]

    3 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood reportedly arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditons

    Mason Greenwood reportedly arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditons

    Greenwood has been on bail since February Mason Greenwood has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions. Greenwood, 21, was bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill in January. The Sun reported on Saturday that the Manchester United striker – who is currently suspended […]

    3 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappé’s mum shares post claiming her son is a victim of a ‘smear campaign’

    Kylian Mbappé’s mum shares post claiming her son is a victim of a ‘smear campaign’

    Reports have claimed that Mbappé wants to leave PSG Kylian Mbappe’s mother, Fayza Lamari, has showed her support for her son by retweeting a post that claims the Frenchman is the victim of a smear campaign. LÉquipe were the latest to report on issues behind the scenes at Paris Saint-Germain which allegedly involve Mbappé, claiming […]

    3 years ago

  • Man United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 clubs in the world

    Man United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 clubs in the world

    Brighton on the other hand are a big name Manchester United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 football clubs in the world. United, who haven’t won a Premier League title in almost 10 years, have been on the decline since the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era however they finally look like they’ve […]

    3 years ago

  • Barcelona face losing millions due to budgeting error

    Barcelona face losing millions due to budgeting error

    Barcelona, bad with money? Never Barcelona face the risk of losing millions should they fail to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages due to a major budgeting error. The Catalan side were involved in a 3-3 draw against Inter Milan but could be knocked out of the competition next week if the Italian side […]

    3 years ago

  • Ashley Williams charged by FA over alleged attack at kids football match

    Ashley Williams charged by FA over alleged attack at kids football match

    A video of the alleged attack has emerged Ashley Williams has been charged by the FA for improper conduct and violent, threatening behaviour for allegedly attacking an opposition coach at a Under 12s football match. The Daily Mail have revealed that the alleged incident took place at a fixture in Manchester in which his son was […]

    3 years ago

  • Thousands duped into sharing incredible goal by ‘Haaland’s cousin’

    Thousands duped into sharing incredible goal by ‘Haaland’s cousin’

    The internet will literally believe anything Erling Haaland is very good at football in case you didn’t know. The towering Norwegian has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and has already established himself as one of the best players in the world. Naturally when anyone has that much talent, there is […]

    3 years ago

  • EFL to consider lifting Saturday 3pm blackout for fixtures

    EFL to consider lifting Saturday 3pm blackout for fixtures

    3pm games could now be made available to watch The EFL are considering lifting the 3pm Saturday blackout and making every game available to view in their next TV rights deal from the 2024-25 season. The Daily Mail have reported that an invitation to to bid for live rights will be sent out in the next […]

    3 years ago

  • Fans notice message for Kylian Mbappé on Christophe Galtier’s notebook

    Fans notice message for Kylian Mbappé on Christophe Galtier’s notebook

    Galtier had a message for Mbappé Fans have spotted a message relating to Kylian Mbappé inside Christophe Galtier’s notebook. Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw by Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night and during the game, fans saw  a message inside Galtier’s book which read: “Kylian pref (the right).” Christophe Galtier’s […]

    3 years ago

  • Man United reveal story behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration at Everton

    Man United reveal story behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration at Everton

    Ronaldo opted for a different kind of celebration at Everton Manchester United have revealed the story behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s new celebration after his match-winning goal against Everton on Sunday. Ronaldo came off the bench to score the 700th club goal of his career on another record-breaking night for the 37-year-old. Over the years we have […]

    3 years ago

  • Paddy the Baddy pays £100 to a fan in 10p and 20p coins after losing bet

    Paddy the Baddy pays £100 to a fan in 10p and 20p coins after losing bet

    A bet’s a bet Paddy Pimblett a.k.a. Paddy the Baddy invited a fan down to watch him train and settle a £100 bet, which he paid in 10p and 20p coins after losing out. Tom Kavanagh, a lifelong Manchester City fan, had a bet with Pimblett – a Liverpool supporter – that City would finish […]

    3 years ago

  • Auxerre set to sack manager after sticking up middle finger to opposition fans

    Auxerre set to sack manager after sticking up middle finger to opposition fans

    Auxerre are set to relieve Jean Marc-Furlan of his duties French side Auxerre are set to sack their manager Jean Marc-Furlan after he showed the middle finger to opposition fans during their game against Clermont. LÉquipe reported that Furlan had been dismissed due to the incident, as well as poor performances on the pitch, leaving […]

    3 years ago

  • Romeo Beckham set to make debut for Brentford’s B-team

    Romeo Beckham set to make debut for Brentford’s B-team

    Romeo Beckham has been training with the Premier League side Romeo Beckham is reportedly in line to make his debut for Brentford’s B-team this weekend. Beckham, who currently plays for Inter Miami (the side co-owned by his father, David) has made the shock move to the Premier League side to further his development. On Monday, […]

    3 years ago

  • Erling Haaland’s Man City contract contains €200m release clause

    Erling Haaland’s Man City contract contains €200m release clause

    Clubs will be able to sign Haaland for a premium price Erling Haaland’s Manchester City contract contains a release clause of €200m, which can be activated from 2024. Despite City boss Pep Guardiola’s claims that his main talisman doesn’t contain any clause in his contract, The Athletic have reported that clubs will be able to secure his […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 56

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 56

    Another week, another quiz Hello to you all. I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend. Manchester United fans… you’ve probably had better. International football is done and dusted and we’re back in the thick of an obscenely congested calendar of domestic and European football from now until the World Cup. Fun for everyone, except maybe […]

    3 years ago

  • Erik ten Hag explains why he didn’t bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in derby day defeat

    Erik ten Hag explains why he didn’t bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in derby day defeat

    Ronaldo was an unused substitute in the defeat Erik ten Hag explained why he chose not to bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United’s derby day defeat. United were humiliated by Manchester City as the hosts ran riot at the Etihad Stadium, losing 6-3 on Sunday. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat tricks […]

    3 years ago

  • Graeme Souness describes criticism of Harry Maguire as ‘vile’

    Graeme Souness describes criticism of Harry Maguire as ‘vile’

    ‘This is a level of hate I didn’t know as a player’ Graeme Souness has hit out at the level of criticism Harry Maguire has received and has said he ‘knows nothing like the level of abuse he gets.’ Maguire has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks and has lost his place in the […]

    3 years ago

  • Rights group call on FIFA to expel Iran from the World Cup

    Rights group call on FIFA to expel Iran from the World Cup

    Open Stadiums have called on Gianni Infantino to expel Iran  Rights group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to expel Iran from the World Cup because of the way women are treated in the country. Open Stadiums sent an open letter to Infantino in which they claimed that stadiums in Iran are […]

    3 years ago

  • Barcelona have only paid Man City €3m for the transfer of Ferran Torres

    Barcelona have only paid Man City €3m for the transfer of Ferran Torres

    Barcelona have barely even paid for him Barcelona still owe Manchester City over half of the transfer fee they paid to sign Ferran Torres. Torres joined the LaLiga side in December, 2021 in a time where they were – and still are – experiencing severe financial difficulties. Club president, Javier Tebas, has been forced to […]

    3 years ago

  • Mark Lawrenson claims the BBC are ‘frightened to give you bad news’

    Mark Lawrenson claims the BBC are ‘frightened to give you bad news’

    ‘I just don’t get it’ Mark Lawrenson has said that the BBC are “frightened to give you bad news” while also claiming that former presenter Dan Walker found out he was being replaced on Football Focus through rumours about his future. Lawrenson, who stepped down from his role as a pundit and co-commentator after over […]

    3 years ago

  • PSG sporting director admits signing Kylian Mbappé and Neymar was a mistake

    PSG sporting director admits signing Kylian Mbappé and Neymar was a mistake

    A very expensive mistake in that case Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Luís Campos has admitted that the decision to sign Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in recent transfer windows was a mistake. Mbappé and Neymar’s relationship has been well documented with the pair seemingly unwilling to see eye to eye with each other. The two also […]

    3 years ago

  • Christopher Nkunku had secret medical ahead of Chelsea move next summer

    Christopher Nkunku had secret medical ahead of Chelsea move next summer

    Chelsea are already looking ahead to the future Christopher Nkunku reportedly had a secret medical ahead of a move to Chelsea next summer. The RB Leipzig forward is in hot demand after his breakout year last season, where he scored 35 goals and assist 20, and has already registered six to his name this campaign. […]

    3 years ago

  • Denmark’s kit manufacturer to hide logo during Qatar World Cup

    Denmark’s kit manufacturer to hide logo during Qatar World Cup

    Hummel are supporting Denmark by hiding their logo Denmark’s kit manufacturer Hummel have confirmed that they will hide their logo on the country’s kit for the Qatar World Cup this winter. The Nordic country has previously protested the decision to host the tournament in the Middle East and as an act of defiance, will hide […]

    3 years ago

  • Qatar and Manchester City win ‘bad sport’ award for greenwashing

    Qatar and Manchester City win ‘bad sport’ award for greenwashing

    A greenwashing campaign group were behind the awards A greenwashing campaign group has awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and Manchester City a ‘Bad Sport’ award. The World Cup won the Overall Bad Sport Award 2022 for its “dubious carbon neutrality claims” as well as its partnership with Qatar Energy. The overall winner […]

    3 years ago

  • Ajax’s Mohamed Ihattaren has £73,000 car torched following ‘threats from gangsters’

    Ajax’s Mohamed Ihattaren has £73,000 car torched following ‘threats from gangsters’

    The threats are in relation to Ihattaren’s recent marriage Ajax midfielder Mohamed Ihattaren had his £73,000 Porsche torched in the early hours of Tuesday morning as police investigate claim he is being targeted by a group of criminals. The incident occurred days after Ihattaren married TikTok star Yasmine and a week after his brother, Yassir, had […]

    3 years ago

  • Richarlison condemns racist attack after banana is thrown at him during goal celebration

    Richarlison condemns racist attack after banana is thrown at him during goal celebration

    Richarlison had scored Brazil’s opening goal that evening  Tottenham and Brazil forward Richarlison has condemned a racist attack after a banana was thrown at him during a 5-1 win against Tunisia. Richarlison was celebrating his goal in Paris after giving Brazil the lead but it was marred by a series of objects being thrown towards the players, including […]

    3 years ago

  • FIFA 23 leaks Chelsea third kit before official release

    FIFA 23 leaks Chelsea third kit before official release

    Someone at the EA Sports HQ has messed up… Happy FIFA 23 release week! As people around the globe get excited about the new game, people are keen to see the new features and if the gameplay is actually any different. One of the fresh parts of each year is seeing each of the kits […]

    3 years ago

  • Three Hillsborough survivors have taken their lives since 2022 Champions League Final

    Three Hillsborough survivors have taken their lives since 2022 Champions League Final

    Three survivors have taken their lives since the ordeal in May Three survivors of the Hillsborough disaster have taken their own lives following the events that marred the Champions League Final in May. Liverpool fans attending the final in Paris were treated abhorrently with many supporters unable to get into the ground, despite having tickets, […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyrell Malacia says he ‘didn’t agree’ with Louis van Gaal after touchline row

    Tyrell Malacia says he ‘didn’t agree’ with Louis van Gaal after touchline row

    Malacia said he ‘didn’t agree’ with Van Gaal Tyrell Malacia has said that he “didn’t agree” with Louis van Gaal’s decision to play him at centre-back during the Netherlands’ win against Belgium on Sunday. Malacia has impressed in the full-back position since joining Manchester United this summer and has established himself as the club’s first-choice […]

    3 years ago

  • Harry Maguire apologises for penalty mistake in Germany draw

    Harry Maguire apologises for penalty mistake in Germany draw

    Maguire gave away a penalty on Monday night Harry Maguire has apologised to England supporters for his mistake in England’s 3-3 draw with Germany on Monday night. England boss Gareth Southgate stuck with the 29-year-old despite calls to drop him, giving the 29-year-old a huge chance to regain some form. But Maguire was at fault […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 55

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 55

    Week 55 Hello folks, how are you? It’s that time we all fear… the international break (at least it’s only for a couple more days). What is usually meant to be light relief from watching your club causing you misery has unfortunately provided no respite for England fans, after their defeat to Italy. Fear not […]

    3 years ago

  • L’ Équipe give French team brutal ratings after Denmark defeat

    L’ Équipe give French team brutal ratings after Denmark defeat

    France are all over the place L’Équipe delivered a brutal assessment of the French national team on the eve of the World Cup after they were beaten by Denmark on Sunday night. Didier Deschamps’ men narrowly avoided relegation from their Nations League group after Austria were beaten by Croatia but their performance has left the […]

    3 years ago

  • The bizarre reason why Canada don’t have a new kit for the World Cup

    The bizarre reason why Canada don’t have a new kit for the World Cup

    Canada are the only country who won’t have a new kit Canada are the only side at the Qatar World Cup who won’t be wearing a new kit this winter. In the run-up to the tournament, every other nation competing have unveiled new shirts,but for Canada – despite ending a 36-year wait to appear in […]

    3 years ago