Callum Boyle

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  • Thai footballer sacked after elbowing opponent who required 24 stitches

    Thai footballer sacked after elbowing opponent who required 24 stitches

    The player’s side Bangkok FC confirmed he was released in a statement A Thai footballer playing for a third division side in Bangkok has been sacked after he attacked an opponent with a violent elbow on Sunday. Aitsaret Noichaiboon was seen elbowing Supasan Ruangsuphanimit in the fifth minute of stoppage time after being clipped on […]

    4 years ago

  • Football fans notice Dan Burn has a missing finger, this is apparently why

    Football fans notice Dan Burn has a missing finger, this is apparently why

    Quite the story, if true Dan Burn has been in impressive form since he moved to Newcastle United from Brighton and Hove Albion last year. The defender joined his boyhood club and has been a part of the impressive turn around in form which has seen the Magpies climb well away from the relegation battle. […]

    4 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 28

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 28

    Week 28 It’s a new week and with that comes a brand new quiz. The good weather is starting to come back slowly but surely and we’re already dreaming of that first sunny trip to the beer garden but for now, football is what matters most. Last week was another rollercoaster one, especially in the […]

    4 years ago

  • Pochettino says Messi and Neymar were affected by PSG fan boos

    Pochettino says Messi and Neymar were affected by PSG fan boos

    Messi and Neymar were booed by the PSG fans on Sunday Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino admitted that both Lionel Messi and Neymar were affected by the boos they received on Sunday. The duo were jeered by large sections of the home crowd during their win at the Parc Des Princes Stadium in their win […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane heaps praise on ‘angry’ Cristiano Ronaldo

    Roy Keane heaps praise on ‘angry’ Cristiano Ronaldo

    Ronaldo’s hat-trick was enough to secure the win for Manchester United Roy Keane heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance in Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo was the architect of United’s victory and scored an impressive hat-trick on a night where he became the highest scoring male footballer of all time, […]

    4 years ago

  • Gary Neville admits Man United were ‘not very good’ despite Ronaldo heroics

    Gary Neville admits Man United were ‘not very good’ despite Ronaldo heroics

    Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to help Manchester United beat Spurs Gary Neville has admitted that Manchester were “not very good” despite their 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night. Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero on the night at Old Trafford as he scored a hat-trick to secure the win against their fellow rivals for […]

    4 years ago

  • Former PSG striker has leg amputated due to ‘after-effects’ of playing career

    Former PSG striker has leg amputated due to ‘after-effects’ of playing career

    Our thoughts go out to Bruno Rodriguez A former Paris Saint-Germain striker has had one of his legs amputated as a result of the “constant suffering” he has experienced since retiring from football. Bruno Rodriguez, a French former footballer, spent a large majority of his career playing in his native country and also had a […]

    4 years ago

  • Hyundai suspend Chelsea sponsorship deal

    Hyundai suspend Chelsea sponsorship deal

    They follow suit with Three Hyundai have announced that they have suspended their sponsorship deal with Chelsea as a result of the sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich. The Russian Oligarch had his UK assets frozen by the government on Thursday in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however Chelsea have been granted a special license […]

    4 years ago

  • PSG ultras demand resignation of club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi

    PSG ultras demand resignation of club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi

    The PSG ultras fan group released a statement on Saturday The Paris Saint-Germain ultras group, known as Collectif Ultras Paris, released a statement on Twitter on Saturday demanding the resignation of club president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi. It follows after the Ligue 1 side were knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16 against […]

    4 years ago

  • Chelsea fans leave bad reviews for Three after shirt sponsor severed ties with club

    Chelsea fans leave bad reviews for Three after shirt sponsor severed ties with club

    Trustpilot have since banned reviews on Three Chelsea fans have decided to vent their anger over the ongoing situation with their club by leaving bad reviews for former shirts sponsors Three. The telecommunications company severed ties with the club following the sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich by the UK government on Thursday. Abramovich has had […]

    4 years ago

  • Thomas Tuchel would welcome ‘message for peace’ on Chelsea shirts

    Thomas Tuchel would welcome ‘message for peace’ on Chelsea shirts

    Chelsea’s shirt sponsor Three suspended their partnership with the Blues on Friday Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has said he would welcome “a message for peace” on the club’s shirts in place of former sponsors Three. The telecommunications company suspended their partnership with Chelsea following the sanctions imposed against the owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian oligarch […]

    4 years ago

  • Roman Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director

    Roman Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director

    It follows after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea, the Premier League have confirmed. The news comes after the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government on Thursday and had all of his UK assets frozen following growing pressure from the football world […]

    4 years ago

  • Neymar and Donnarumma separated after heated exchange following Real Madrid defeat

    Neymar and Donnarumma separated after heated exchange following Real Madrid defeat

    The pair were involved in a heated exchange Gianluigi Donnarumma and Neymar were reportedly separated in the Paris Saint-Germain changing rooms after their defeat against Real Madrid on Wednesday. PSG were beaten following yet-another almighty collapse in the knockout stages of the Champions League after Madrid came from two goals behind to advance to the […]

    4 years ago

  • Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK government

    Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK government

    Abramovich has recently put Chelsea up for sale Outgoing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as a result of his close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. Abramovich is one of several high-profile Russian’s with interests in the UK who has been named in a government report and will have […]

    4 years ago

  • Man United will not punish Ronaldo for unsanctioned trip to Portugal

    Man United will not punish Ronaldo for unsanctioned trip to Portugal

    Ronaldo missed United’s defeat to Man City with injury Manchester United will not punish Cristiano Ronaldo for his unauthorised trip to Portugal during United’s derby day defeat to Manchester City. Ronaldo was ruled out of the game through injury, and the 37-year-old decided to return to his homeland to visit family whilst his team mates […]

    4 years ago

  • Snooker player apologises for drunk arrival at Turkish Masters

    Snooker player apologises for drunk arrival at Turkish Masters

    He was also knocked out in the first round Snooker player Robert Milkins has apologised after he arrived to the opening ceremony of the inaugural Turkish Masters drunk. The world number 44 admitted that he was “out of it” after he had been drinking heavily to celebrate his birthday and required hospital treatment after he […]

    4 years ago

  • Pochettino on the brink after PSG collapse in spectacular fashion

    Pochettino on the brink after PSG collapse in spectacular fashion

    Is time up for Pochettino? Mauricio Pochettino watched his Paris Saint-Germain side unravel before his own eyes after they surrendered a two-goal advantage to be knocked out of the Champions League at the round of 16 stage against Real Madrid on Wednesday night. PSG arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu with a one-goal advantage following Kylian […]

    4 years ago

  • John Terry’s NFT collection plummets by 90 per cent in value

    John Terry’s NFT collection plummets by 90 per cent in value

    What will he promote now? John Terry’s range of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have drastically decreased in value by almost 90 per cent in the last month, reports The Athletic. Terry has been extremely active in promoting his collection of ‘Ape Kids Football Club,’ which were going for prices averaging around $656 after launch on February […]

    4 years ago

  • Jose Mourinho latest excuse could be his most pathetic yet

    Jose Mourinho latest excuse could be his most pathetic yet

    Just when you think you’ve heard them all José Mourinho has managed to find an excuse before a ball has even been kicked in Roma’s UEFA Conference League last 16 tie against Vitesse Arnhem – claiming the state of the grass on the pitch made him “very sad.” Roma have travelled to the Netherlands to […]

    4 years ago

  • Philippe Coutinho’s astronomical wages could prevent Aston Villa permanent transfer

    Philippe Coutinho’s astronomical wages could prevent Aston Villa permanent transfer

    An insane amount of money Aston Villa’s pursuit of turning Philippe Coutinho’s loan move into a permanent one could be in doubt due to the Brazilian’s astronomical wage demands. Coutinho joined Villa on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season – with the Catalan giants keen to get him off the wage bill […]

    4 years ago

  • Arsene Wenger accuses Fabinho of cheating to get Alexis Sanchez sent off

    Arsene Wenger accuses Fabinho of cheating to get Alexis Sanchez sent off

    ‘He was cheating, he made more of it’ Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused Liverpool midfielder Fabinho of cheating in order to get Alexis Sanchez sent off on Tuesday night. Sanchez, who was playing for Inter Milan, was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge during the Champions League round of 16 […]

    4 years ago

  • Chelsea fans told not to sing Abramovich’s name during applause for Ukraine

    Chelsea fans told not to sing Abramovich’s name during applause for Ukraine

    Chelsea fans were heard chanting Abramovich’s name during their game against Burnley The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has told fans of the club not to sing Roman Abramovich’s name during the minute’s applause to show solidarity for Ukraine. Chelsea fans could be heard singing the name of the Russian oligarch during the minute’s applause at Turf […]

    4 years ago

  • All Blacks apologise for ‘tone deaf’ International Women’s Day post

    All Blacks apologise for ‘tone deaf’ International Women’s Day post

    ‘We didn’t get it right and we apologise’ New Zealand’s rugby team have apologised for a social media post celebrating International Women’s Day after they received huge backlash for their message, which was described as ‘tone deaf’. The All Blacks posted a series of pictures of first-team squad members alongside women in their lives, which […]

    4 years ago

  • Ukraine strip Anatoliy Tymoshchuk of all awards for silence on Russian invasion

    Ukraine strip Anatoliy Tymoshchuk of all awards for silence on Russian invasion

    Tymoshchuk is Ukraine’s most-capped player The Ukrainian Football Association have stripped their most-capped player of all time, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, of all of his individual titles and appearances as punishment for his silence on Russia’s invasion of his homeland. Tymoshchuk is currently based in Russia, working for Zenit St Petersburg as their assistant manager and is […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League confirm they will no longer broadcast games in Russia

    Premier League confirm they will no longer broadcast games in Russia

    The Premier League confirmed the news in a statement The Premier League have confirmed that they have terminated their agreement with Russian TV broadcaster Rambler Media with immediate effect. All 20 clubs agreed as the league condemned the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and released a statement in which they revealed they would also donate […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League clubs close to agreeing huge NFT deal

    Premier League clubs close to agreeing huge NFT deal

    All 20 clubs will launch NFTs The Premier League are set to announce the launch of a range of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) which will see all 20 clubs launch branded digital assets within the next year. As exclusively revealed by The Telegraph, all 20 clubs discussed the sale of NFT rights during a shareholders’ meeting on Tuesday despite […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian gymnast says he would wear national war symbol again following backlash

    Russian gymnast says he would wear national war symbol again following backlash

    ‘I would do the same’ Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has insisted he has no regrets over wearing a war symbol supporting the invasion of Ukraine during a World Cup event in Doha. The 20-year-old came in for criticism after people noticed the ‘Z’ symbol, which has been spotted on Russian tanks and military vehicles, on […]

    4 years ago

  • Spanish media claim Messi close to agreeing return to Barcelona

    Spanish media claim Messi close to agreeing return to Barcelona

    Will they ever move on? Reports in Spanish media have claimed that Lionel Messi is close to agreeing a sensational return to Barcelona, and could be back at the Nou Camp from next season. Messi reluctantly left Barça for Paris Saint-Germain last summer after he failed to agree to a new contract due to the […]

    4 years ago

  • Argentine journalist shows Maradona tattoo to ease tensions with Ukraine police

    Argentine journalist shows Maradona tattoo to ease tensions with Ukraine police

    The reporters were stopped by Ukrainian police Two South American journalists have revealed that a conversation about Argentine legends Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi helped to save their lives in Ukraine. The two reporters were out in Ukraine covering the ongoing Russian invasion of the neighbouring country and as per Argentine TV channel Telefe, they were […]

    4 years ago

  • Barcelona to offer Dani Alves pay rise in new contract

    Barcelona to offer Dani Alves pay rise in new contract

    A wise investment… Barcelona are set to offer veteran full-back Dani Alves a pay rise as part of a contract extension to keep him at the Nou Camp beyond the end of this season. The 38-year-old returned to Barça on a free transfer in November but was unable to play until January due to LaLiga’s […]

    4 years ago

  • All Blacks criticised for tone deaf International Women’s Day post

    All Blacks criticised for tone deaf International Women’s Day post

    Read the room New Zealand’s rugby side have been criticised on social media in relation to their post to mark International Women’s Day on Tuesday. The All Blacks decided to mark the date by posting a message on Twitter featuring winger Sevu Reece and a selection of other internationals alongside women with the caption: “Forever […]

    4 years ago

  • Potential Chelsea buyers put off by cost of Stamford Bridge rebuild

    Potential Chelsea buyers put off by cost of Stamford Bridge rebuild

    The cost is believed to be in excess of £1bn Potential new buyers of Chelsea have been put off by the excessive cost it would take to rebuild Stamford Bridge – with the sum estimated to be around the £1bn mark. As explained by the The Telegraph, there are at least two credible parties who are interested […]

    4 years ago

  • Women’s Super League players paid as little as £20k a year

    Women’s Super League players paid as little as £20k a year

    Something needs to be done about this Some footballers in the Women’s Super League are earning as little as £20,000 a year, with some of the top paid players earning 50 times less than male professionals. As revealed by The Telegraph, many salaries in the WSL are as low as £20,000 per annum, plus bonuses, across […]

    4 years ago

  • FIFA to allow foreign players in Russia to break contracts

    FIFA to allow foreign players in Russia to break contracts

    Foreign players who play for Russian clubs will be allowed to break their contracts FIFA are set to allow foreign players who play for clubs in Russia to break their contracts and move elsewhere. The report from the New York Times has suggested that this will only be a temporary move and will allow players time to […]

    4 years ago

  • Manchester City’s new crypto sponsor sells product banned in UK to global customers

    Manchester City’s new crypto sponsor sells product banned in UK to global customers

    The product is banned in the UK Manchester City’s new cryptocurrency sponsor appears to be offering UK customers a product which is banned in the country, a report in The Athletic has revealed. The Premier League leaders announced a sponsorship with OKX last week, with the Seychelles-based company described as being a “fast, secure and […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian athlete who wore national war symbol faces lengthy ban

    Russian athlete who wore national war symbol faces lengthy ban

    Ivan Kuliak displayed a ‘Z’ on his shirt during a World Cup event in Doha A Russian gymnast who displayed a symbol which showed support for the invasion of Ukraine is now facing a lengthy ban. Ivan Kuliak won bronze representing Russia on the parallel bars during a World Cup event in Doha, where Ukrainian […]

    4 years ago

  • Arsenal accused of hypocrisy over Ukraine after not backing Ozil’s Uighur campaign

    Arsenal accused of hypocrisy over Ukraine after not backing Ozil’s Uighur campaign

    Arsenal have previously claimed they do not become involved with political issues Arsenal have been accused of hypocrisy after they showed their support for the people of Ukraine ahead of their game against Watford on Sunday – three years after appearing to distance themselves from comments made by Mesut Ozil on the plight of Uighur […]

    4 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 27

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 27

    Week 27 It’s another week and we’re back and ready to do it all over again. With the second legs of the Champions League Round of 16 ties beginning this week, it really feels like we’re coming towards the business end of the season. Whilst it feels like there’s not long to go, there’s plenty […]

    4 years ago

  • Captured Russian soldier quit after seeing Usyk and Lomachenko return to Ukraine

    Captured Russian soldier quit after seeing Usyk and Lomachenko return to Ukraine

    The solider spoke during a press conference after he was captured A captured Russian soldier has admitted that his perception of his country’s invasion of Ukraine was changed after he saw boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko take up arms to defend Ukraine. The soldier admitted that Usyk and Lomachenko were his favourite boxers after […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League’s pro-Ukraine message accidentally broadcast in Russia

    Premier League’s pro-Ukraine message accidentally broadcast in Russia

    The message was broadcasted during the Manchester derby The Premier League’s message of support for Ukraine was inadvertently screened on Russian television during the Manchester derby on Sunday. With Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine intensifying throughout last week the English top flight had announced plans to show solidarity ahead of each of the weekend’s fixtures. […]

    4 years ago

  • Marcus Rashford considering Man Utd future over lack of playing time

    Marcus Rashford considering Man Utd future over lack of playing time

    Rashford is considering leaving his boyhood club Marcus Rashford is reportedly considering leaving Manchester United in order to pursue more game time following a lack of opportunities under Ralf Rangnick. The forward has become frustrated at the situation and whilst he has hoped for a change in fortunes, hasn’t ruled out seeking a move away […]

    4 years ago

  • Thomas Tuchel hits out at Chelsea fans following Roman Abramovich chants

    Thomas Tuchel hits out at Chelsea fans following Roman Abramovich chants

    Chelsea fans could be heard singing their support for Abramovich Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised the club’s supporters after they were heard chanting the name of outgoing owner Roman Abramovich. The supporters who had travelled to Turf Moor to see their side face Burnley were heard singing about the Russian oligarch during a minute’s […]

    4 years ago

  • ‘Cats’ Lives Matter’ banner flies over Anfield during Liverpool-West Ham game

    ‘Cats’ Lives Matter’ banner flies over Anfield during Liverpool-West Ham game

    The banner referred to an incident involving Kurt Zouma A banner which displayed the words “Cats’ Lives Matter” was flown over Anfield during Liverpool’s game against West Ham United on Saturday. The banner was in reference to West Ham defender Kurt Zouma, who was filmed kicking and slapping his pet cat at his home in […]

    4 years ago

  • Brandon Williams gives wholesome reaction to Christian Eriksen’s rugby tackle

    Brandon Williams gives wholesome reaction to Christian Eriksen’s rugby tackle

    A wholesome moment There was a wholesome moment between Brandon Williams and Christian Eriksen during Norwich City’s game against Brentford on Saturday. The incident happened in the first-half at Carrow Road as Williams and Eriksen, who was starting a competitive fixture for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest at the European Championships last […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian national team coach speaks out on invasion of Ukraine

    Russian national team coach speaks out on invasion of Ukraine

    “I just hope this will finally end.” The head coach of the Russian national team, Valeri Karpin, has spoken out against his country’s invasion of Ukraine. It’s been 10 days since president Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine, as they struggle to fight back against the heavy shelling from the north, east and south. Up […]

    4 years ago

  • Chelsea fans chant Roman Abramovich’s name during minute’s applause for Ukraine

    Chelsea fans chant Roman Abramovich’s name during minute’s applause for Ukraine

    Sportswashing works Chelsea fans were heard singing the name of their outgoing owner during the minute’s applause to show solidarity for Ukraine during their game against Burnley on Saturday. Abramovich confirmed earlier this week that he would be selling Chelsea after almost two decades of ownership at Stamford Bridge in light of Russia’s ongoing invasion […]

    4 years ago

  • Cyclist sparks huge crash on wet first day of Strade Bianche race

    Cyclist sparks huge crash on wet first day of Strade Bianche race

    Several of the cyclists were involved in the crash Julian Alaphilippe’s fall saw almost the whole peloton involved in a serious crash during the first day of the Strade Bianche race in Italy on Saturday. Alaphilippe was spotted being pushed across by the heavy crosswinds into the middle of the group of riders before becoming […]

    4 years ago