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  • Eric Abidal to be questioned in relation to attack on PSG women’s player

    Eric Abidal to be questioned in relation to attack on PSG women’s player

    Kheira Hamraoui was attacked by two masked men on 4 November Former French international Eric Abidal is to be questioned by French police in relation to the attack on Paris Saint-Germain women’s midfielder, Kheira Hamraoui. French outlet Le Monde have reported that police are investigating an alternative scenario into the case of the attack, after Hamraoui’s teammate, […]

    4 years ago

  • Thomas Hitzlsperger does not believe Qatar will change views once World Cup concludes

    Thomas Hitzlsperger does not believe Qatar will change views once World Cup concludes

    “My hope for improvement is limited.” Stuttgart sporting director Thomas Hitzlsperger does not believe that Qatar will change its oppressive views once the World Cup has concluded. The decision to award the Middle Eastern state football’s most prestigious tournament has been met with enormous backlash surrounding the human rights issues in the country. Homosexuality is […]

    4 years ago

  • Loud bang heard outside San Marino stadium hours before England game

    Loud bang heard outside San Marino stadium hours before England game

    There had been a power cut inside the stadium, but the problem has now been fixed A loud bang has been heard outside the San Marino stadium just hours before England‘s World Cup qualifier against the minnows. In a live broadcast at the Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle, Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett provided an update, indicating […]

    4 years ago

  • Spain confirm Cesar Azpilicueta is ‘safe and sound’ after Zlatan challenge

    Spain confirm Cesar Azpilicueta is ‘safe and sound’ after Zlatan challenge

    Azpilicueta was fouled during Spain’s World Cup qualifier against Sweden Spain have confirmed that defender Cesar Azpilicueta is ‘safe and sound’ after he was involved in a vicious off the ball challenge from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. During Spain’s World Cup qualifier against Sweden, Ibrahimovic was caught on camera shoving Azpilicueta to the ground during a corner, […]

    4 years ago

  • Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal in ‘a lot of pain’ after falling off bicycle

    Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal in ‘a lot of pain’ after falling off bicycle

    The Netherlands boss coached his training session on Monday from a golf cart after suffering the injury on Sunday Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal suffered a hip injury after he fell off his bicycle on Sunday (14 November). Van Gaal was present for the Dutch’s final training session before their Group G World Cup qualifier […]

    4 years ago

  • South Africa to request replay of Ghana game after “questionable decisions”

    South Africa to request replay of Ghana game after “questionable decisions”

    “We will be making a formal complaint” South Africa are set to make a formal complaint after ‘questionable decisions’ from match officials in their 1-0 loss to Ghana. As reported by the BBC, South Africa needed a draw or a win to ensure they would qualify for the World Cup play-offs, but were beaten 1-0 after […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton disqualified from qualifying in Brazil Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton disqualified from qualifying in Brazil Grand Prix

    Hamilton will also start back of the grid in Sao Paolo whilst Max Verstappen has been handed a £43,000 fine Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from qualifying in the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paolo after a rear wing infringement was found on his car. Hamilton had finished top during Friday’s qualifying session, which meant he […]

    4 years ago

  • French police looking into alternative leads on Kheira Hamraoui attack

    French police looking into alternative leads on Kheira Hamraoui attack

    French police believe that the attack on Hamraoui may not have been instigated by Aminata Diallo after all French police are looking into alternative leads in their investigation on the attack on Paris Saint-Germain women’s midfielder Kheira Hamraoui, according to French outlet, L’Equipe. The 31-year-old was attacked when she was driven home by teammate Aminata […]

    4 years ago

  • FAI confirm they won’t fine young girl who ran on pitch to get Ronaldo’s shirt

    FAI confirm they won’t fine young girl who ran on pitch to get Ronaldo’s shirt

    The FAI released a statement confirming that the 11-year-old won’t be fined The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have released a statement confirming that the young girl who ran onto the pitch in Ireland’s game against Portugal will not pay a fine. As reported by the Irish Mirror, the 11-year-old girl, Addison Whelan, managed to […]

    4 years ago

  • Egypt game stopped three times as fans try to get photo with Mohamed Salah

    Egypt game stopped three times as fans try to get photo with Mohamed Salah

    Fans invaded the pitch during Egypt’s World Cup qualifier Egypt’s World Cup qualifying game against Angola was interrupted three times as fans invaded the pitch in order to get a photo with Mohamed Salah. Salah played a pivotal role in helping his country come from two goals down against Angola, as he provided an assist […]

    4 years ago

  • A biennial World Cup  is not a “bad” idea, claims Kevin De Bruyne

    A biennial World Cup is not a “bad” idea, claims Kevin De Bruyne

    De Bruyne seems to be in favour of a World Cup every two years Kevin De Bruyne isn’t opposed to a biennial World Cup and claims that having the tournament take place every two years isn’t a “bad” idea. FIFA are looking at changing the format of the international match calendar after 2024, with a […]

    4 years ago

  • Harry Maguire responds to criticism over goal celebration

    Harry Maguire responds to criticism over goal celebration

    Roy Keane labelled Maguire’s celebration as “embarrassing” during England’s win over Albania Harry Maguire has responded to criticism over his choice of goal celebration in England’s win over Albania after Roy Keane described it as “embarrassing.” Maguire opened the scoring for the Three Lions as they cruised to a 5-0 win over Albania to all […]

    4 years ago

  • Dean Smith offered Norwich City job

    Dean Smith offered Norwich City job

    An announcement could be made in the next 48 hours Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is set to be appointed as the new Norwich City manager, with an announcement expected in the next 48 hours, reports The Athletic. The Canaries have offered Smith the role of head coach after Frank Lampard turned down the […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane blasts Harry Maguire for “embarrassing” celebration

    Roy Keane blasts Harry Maguire for “embarrassing” celebration

    You get the feeling Roy Keane isn’t the biggest fan of Harry Maguire… Roy Keane has slammed Harry Maguire’s choice of celebration after his goal for England against Albania on Friday night. Maguire scored the opener at Wembley as England cruised to a 5-0 lead in the first-half – the highlight being a perfect hat-trick […]

    4 years ago

  • Harry Maguire’s celebration has left lots of people confused

    Harry Maguire’s celebration has left lots of people confused

    Maguire scored the opener for England after difficult spell with Man United. It’s been a rough old time of late for Harry Maguire, so understandably, his goal for England against Albania on Friday night was a huge weight off his shoulders. Maguire rose highest to head home from a Phil Foden free-kick nine minutes into […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane gets in brutal Spurs dig when discussing Harry Kane form

    Roy Keane gets in brutal Spurs dig when discussing Harry Kane form

    Vintage Roy Keane Roy Keane aimed a playful dig at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier with Albania on Friday night. Keane was speaking on ITV about Harry Kane’s recent comments about his failed summer move to Manchester City, in which he admitted the talk had affected his start to the season. The […]

    4 years ago

  • PSG women’s Aminata Diallo denies any involvement in attack on teammate

    PSG women’s Aminata Diallo denies any involvement in attack on teammate

    Diallo was released by police without charge on Thursday after her arrest the previous night Paris Saint-Germain women’s midfielder Aminata Diallo has denied any involvement in the attack on her teammate Kheira Hamraoui, as per the BBC. Diallo was arrested on Wednesday 10 November but released by police without charge just a day later. Reports say […]

    4 years ago

  • Sergio Agüero addresses retirement rumours after heart diagnosis

    Sergio Agüero addresses retirement rumours after heart diagnosis

    “Always positive.” Sergio Agüero has spoken out on the rumours that he may have to retire after reports in Spain suggested that the Barcelona forward might have to quit the game due to health concerns. Aguero was substituted during Barcelona’s draw with Alaves in October after suffering from chest pains. After undergoing cardiological tests, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Young girl who got Ronaldo’s shirt after Portugal game receives fine

    Young girl who got Ronaldo’s shirt after Portugal game receives fine

    The young girl approached Ronaldo after full-time at the Aviva on Thursday A young girl who ran onto the pitch and was gifted Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt revealed she has been issued with a fine of €3000 for doing so. As reported in the Irish Mirror, the girl, 11-year-old Addison Whelan, headed straight towards Ronaldo after the […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League confirms unanimous opposition to biennial World Cup plans

    Premier League confirms unanimous opposition to biennial World Cup plans

    All 20 Premier League clubs are unanimously opposed to a biennial World Cup All 20 Premier League clubs have discussed the post-2024 International match calendar reform process and are unanimously against it. The calendar reform includes plans for a biennial World Cup and extended international breaks, which the Premier League is not in favour of […]

    4 years ago

  • Harry Kane believes he coped well with Man City speculation

    Harry Kane believes he coped well with Man City speculation

    Let’s just forget about the whole not turning up for training thing Harry Kane believes that he has coped well with the speculation surrounding his future despite struggling to hit his regular heights this season. Kane was the centre of a major transfer saga after he tried to leave Tottenham Hotspur, however a move to […]

    4 years ago

  • Exeter Chiefs told to change badge by National Congress of American Indians

    Exeter Chiefs told to change badge by National Congress of American Indians

    The badge of the Exeter Chiefs features Native American branding The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) have called on Rugby Union side Exeter Chiefs to change their badge due to its Native American branding. As per the BBC, it is the latest in a series of calls for Exeter to change the branding after a […]

    4 years ago

  • Alvaro Morata says criticism left him not wanting to get out of bed

    Alvaro Morata says criticism left him not wanting to get out of bed

    “There have been times when I didn’t even want to get out of bed.” Juventus forward Alvaro Morata has opened up on the criticism he has faced in his career, saying have left him not wanting to get out of bed. Morata was the victim of large-scale abuse whilst leading the line for Spain at […]

    4 years ago

  • Liverpool confirm sporting director Michael Edwards is to leave at end of season

    Liverpool confirm sporting director Michael Edwards is to leave at end of season

    Edwards will stand down from his role as sporting director at the end of the season Liverpool have confirmed that sporting director Michael Edwards will step down from his role and leave the club at the end of the season. The news was revealed in an official statement on the website which also confirmed that […]

    4 years ago

  • Yorkshire CCC launch investigation after head of HR called supporter ‘a coward’

    Yorkshire CCC launch investigation after head of HR called supporter ‘a coward’

    The supporter was also accused of ‘waging a campaign’ against Yorkshire on social media Yorkshire County Cricket Club have said they will launch an investigation into an email that was sent to a supporter in which the club’s head of Human Resources called them ‘a coward’. As per the BBC, the email was sent from the […]

    4 years ago

  • PSG women’s player arrested for ‘hiring two men to attack teammate’

    PSG women’s player arrested for ‘hiring two men to attack teammate’

    PSG have confirmed that the player in question is now in custody A Paris Saint-Germain women’s footballer has been arrested for reportedly hiring two men to attack a teammate who plays in the same position as her. According to French outlet L’Equipe, Aminata Diallo, 26, hired two men to attack Kheira Hamraoui who plays in […]

    4 years ago

  • Manchester United are actually overachieving, data suggests

    Manchester United are actually overachieving, data suggests

    So United are… even worse than we realise Manchester United have endured a difficult start to the season, with humiliating losses to both of their closest rivals particular low points. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team currently find themselves sixth in the table, but according to the data, they should be even lower. Over at experimental361, a […]

    4 years ago

  • Aston Villa close to appointing Steven Gerrard as manager

    Aston Villa close to appointing Steven Gerrard as manager

    An appointment could be expected in the next 24 to 48 hours Aston Villa are close to confirming the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new manager, with an announcement expected in the next 24 to 48 hours. According Birmingham Live, Villa have been in contact with the current Rangers boss, with the last few details […]

    4 years ago

  • Former Arsenal chairman tells hilarious Patrick Vieira story about his first English words

    Former Arsenal chairman tells hilarious Patrick Vieira story about his first English words

    Patrick Vieira had his priorities in order when learning English Former Arsenal chairman David Dein has revealed the first words Patrick Vieira learnt in English when he joined the club. Speaking at a charity event for the Twinning Project – who seek to give prison inmates greater opportunities upon release – Dein explained the hilarious […]

    4 years ago

  • The eight rules Xavi has implemented at Barcelona

    The eight rules Xavi has implemented at Barcelona

    Xavi wants to establish law and order at Barça New Barcelona boss Xavi has been making his mark at Barcelona early on as he tries to resurrect the sinking ship they have become. After his official unveiling to supporters of the club, the Spaniard went to address players where he unveiled a list of rules […]

    4 years ago

  • Chelsea set to cancel Saul loan short after poor start

    Chelsea set to cancel Saul loan short after poor start

    Saul has had a difficult time at Chelsea since joining from Atletico Madrid Chelsea are set to cut short Saul Niguez’s loan and allow the Spaniard to return to Atletico Madrid in January after a poor start to life in west London. The midfielder has failed to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans at […]

    4 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo criticised for ‘cowardly’ tackle on Kevin de Bruyne

    Cristiano Ronaldo criticised for ‘cowardly’ tackle on Kevin de Bruyne

    Trevor Sinclair had strong words for Cristiano Ronaldo’s foul on Kevin De Bruyne Trevor Sinclair has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for his ‘cowardly’ tackle on Kevin De Bruyne. Ronaldo struggled to make an impact in Manchester United’s derby day defeat to Manchester City as they lost 2-0, and cut a frustrated figure throughout the game. It […]

    4 years ago

  • Dean Smith claims he would’ve ‘continued progress’ at Aston Villa

    Dean Smith claims he would’ve ‘continued progress’ at Aston Villa

    Smith released a statement following his sacking at Aston Villa on Sunday Dean Smith has spoken for the first time since his sacking from Aston Villa in a statement via the League Manager’s Association. Smith was sacked on Sunday after no wins in five, with a 1-0 defeat to Southampton the final straw. In the […]

    4 years ago

  • Daniel Sturridge issues passionate come and get me plea to Australian barbers

    Daniel Sturridge issues passionate come and get me plea to Australian barbers

    Calling all barbers in Perth! Daniel Sturridge needs your service Daniel Sturridge has issued a passionate come and get me plea to Australian barbers in the Perth area, but with many strict criteria. Sturridge is currently under quarantine in the Western Australian city after joining Perth Glory on a free transfer. In order to pass […]

    4 years ago

  • Aimless Man Utd have no plans to sack Solskjaer despite Man City defeat

    Aimless Man Utd have no plans to sack Solskjaer despite Man City defeat

    Ole isn’t going anywhere anytime soon Manchester United have no plans in place to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the derby last weekend. Solskjaer has come under huge pressure in recent weeks, with several reports suggesting that the Norwegian had three games to save his job after a […]

    4 years ago

  • West Ham ban two supporters for singing anti-Semitic chants on plane

    West Ham ban two supporters for singing anti-Semitic chants on plane

    A video emerged of West Ham fans singing anti-Semitic songs towards a Jewish passenger on a plane Two West Ham United supporters have been banned after a video emerged of them singing anti-Semitic chants towards a Jewish passenger on a plane. The video was filmed ahead of West Ham’s Europa League game away at Genk […]

    4 years ago

  • John Terry claims Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world

    John Terry claims Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world

    Terry took to his new Twitter account to claim Rice was the best midfielder in the world John Terry has claimed that Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world after West Ham United’s 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday. Terry joined Twitter yesterday and was extremely busy on his first day on the […]

    4 years ago

  • Arsene Wenger claims he could have gone to Manchester United

    Arsene Wenger claims he could have gone to Manchester United

    The Frenchman revealed that the Man Utd job was one of several he could have taken Arsene Wenger has claimed that he could have gone to Manchester United after he was offered the job during his managerial career. As reported in the Telegraph, the former Arsenal legend also believes that he contemplated leaving the club […]

    4 years ago

  • Josh Cavallo admits he would be ‘scared’ to play at Qatar World Cup

    Josh Cavallo admits he would be ‘scared’ to play at Qatar World Cup

    “To know that this is in a country that doesn’t support gay people and puts us at risk of our own life, that does scare me.” Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has admitted that he would be ‘scared’ to play at the the World Cup in Qatar next year. The 21-year-old came out as gay last […]

    4 years ago

  • Bruno Fernandes admits that Man Utd ‘are not at the same level’ as Man City

    Bruno Fernandes admits that Man Utd ‘are not at the same level’ as Man City

    “They showed us today we are not at the same level” Bruno Fernandes admitted that Manchester United are ‘not at the same level’ as Manchester City as they were comfortably beaten by the Citizens. You’ll be hard pressed to find many people who disagree in all honesty as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to their win […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane loses it as Micah Richards suggests van de Beek needs a chance

    Roy Keane loses it as Micah Richards suggests van de Beek needs a chance

    Keane was not happy with Richards’ suggestion Roy Keane well and truly lost his temper in the aftermath of Manchester United’s derby day defeat to Manchester City after they were beaten 2-0. It was a comfortable performance from the Citizens who won thanks to an Eric Bailly own goal and Bernardo Silva’s close-range finish on […]

    4 years ago

  • Newcastle dealt fresh blow as Eddie Howe deal could collapse

    Newcastle dealt fresh blow as Eddie Howe deal could collapse

    Howe looked certain to be taking over at St James’ Park Newcastle United have been dealt a fresh blow in their pursuit of a manager as a deal to appoint Eddie Howe is on the verge of collapsing. According to the Mirror, Howe looked set to sign a two-year deal after talks had progressed in […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane ‘gives up’ on Man Utd players after poor first half display

    Roy Keane ‘gives up’ on Man Utd players after poor first half display

    Keane blasted the United players for their first half performance Roy Keane has blasted the Manchester United players for their poor first half display against Manchester City at Old Trafford, saying he’s ‘given up’ on them. United find themselves 2-0 down to their city rivals after an Eric Bailly own goal seven minutes in and […]

    4 years ago

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