Callum Boyle

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  • Thiago Silva’s wife defends Chelsea star following commentator’s criticism

    Thiago Silva’s wife defends Chelsea star following commentator’s criticism

    Belle Silva posted a message on her Instagram story Belle Silva, the wife of Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva, has made a passionate defence of her husband after overhearing criticism from a commentator about his performance. Belle was in attendance as Chelsea capitulated in front of their fans at Stamford Bridge to lose 4-1 to Brentford […]

    4 years ago

  • James Maddison takes aim at Raphael Varane over disallowed goal

    James Maddison takes aim at Raphael Varane over disallowed goal

    Maddison’s goal for Leicester was ruled out for a foul in the build-up Leicester City’s James Maddison took aim at Raphael Varane after seeing his goal disallowed for a foul on the defender during the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. United turned in another lacklustre performance at Old Trafford and fell behind to […]

    4 years ago

  • Didier Drogba’s son goes ‘AWOL’ from Portuguese side

    Didier Drogba’s son goes ‘AWOL’ from Portuguese side

    Drogba’s son, Issac, hasn’t been heard from since he was due to report back for training Didier Drogba’s son, Issac, is reportedly yet to be heard from after he failed to report back for training at Portuguese club Academica after travelling to France. Issac Drogba currently plays for Academica https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8Jy9INnRW/ The 21-year-old first made his […]

    4 years ago

  • Rangers withdraw from Sydney Super Cup following fan backlash

    Rangers withdraw from Sydney Super Cup following fan backlash

    Rangers fans have strongly opposed the tournament Rangers have confirmed that they will no longer participate in the inaugural Sydney Super Cup following widespread backlash from their supporters. The Scottish side had initially confirmed that they would play in the tournament, which takes place in November, alongside fierce rivals Celtic as well as the two […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton reveals mental and emotional struggles in honest Instagram post

    Lewis Hamilton reveals mental and emotional struggles in honest Instagram post

    Hamilton has had a difficult start to the new F1 season Lewis Hamilton has revealed on Instagram that he has struggled ‘mentally and emotionally’ over recent months, encouraging his followers to be more honest and open about their own feelings. The seven-time Formula One world champion has endured a tough start to this season – […]

    4 years ago

  • Why the US men’s national team wore beer goggles during World Cup celebrations

    Why the US men’s national team wore beer goggles during World Cup celebrations

    The tradition is more common than you think As the USA men’s national team celebrated their qualification for the 2022 World Cup, several members of their squad were spotted wearing protective goggles. Despite losing 2-0 to Costa Rica on Wednesday night, the US still qualified alongside neighbours Mexico. Heading into the game they knew they […]

    4 years ago

  • Italian media cling to hopes of Azzurri playing at Qatar World Cup

    Italian media cling to hopes of Azzurri playing at Qatar World Cup

    The term ‘clutching at straws’ comes to mind Fresh from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for their second consecutive World Cup, Italy are – reportedly, at least – holding onto very faint hopes that they might still clinch qualification for Qatar. Less than 12 months after their success in the European Championships, Roberto Mancini’s […]

    4 years ago

  • FIFA 2022 World Cup draw: When is it, how to watch, how will it work?

    FIFA 2022 World Cup draw: When is it, how to watch, how will it work?

    The draw takes place on Friday April 1 The draw for the FIFA 2022 World Cup group stage takes place on Friday April 1 – no, really – as nations discover who they will face in Qatar this coming November. England, who breezed through qualifying without suffering a single defeat, are amongst the favourites to […]

    4 years ago

  • Mohamed Salah hints at international retirement following penalty miss

    Mohamed Salah hints at international retirement following penalty miss

    Salah gave an emotional speech to his Egypt teammates Mohamed Salah has heavily suggested that he could retire from international football following Egypt’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Salah missed from the spot as Egypt lost to Senegal in a penalty shoot-out as his Liverpool teammate Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty […]

    4 years ago

  • Zambian FA confirm death of medical officer during Ghana-Nigeria clash

    Zambian FA confirm death of medical officer during Ghana-Nigeria clash

    Joseph Kabungo died while on duty during the World Cup qualifier  The Zambian FA have confirmed that a Confederation of African Football (CAF) medical officer died while on duty during Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Joseph Kabungo was working as an anti-doping officer for CAF for the second leg of the playoff which saw Ghana advance […]

    4 years ago

  • Calls for FIFA to ban Iran after women pepper sprayed trying to enter football match

    Calls for FIFA to ban Iran after women pepper sprayed trying to enter football match

    It took place while Iran played their final World Cup qualifier Video footage has emerged of thousands of women being pepper sprayed by authorities as they tried to enter the stadium to watch Iran’s World Cup qualifier with Lebanon. The ISNA news agency reported that roughly 2,000 women had bought tickets to see the game […]

    4 years ago

  • Teenager jailed for racially abusing Marcus Rashford after missed penalty

    Teenager jailed for racially abusing Marcus Rashford after missed penalty

    The teenager has been jailed for six weeks A teenager has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for racially abusing Marcus Rashford following his missed penalty at the 2020 European Championships final. Justin Price, 19 from Worcester, pleaded guilty to sending a grossly offensive message by a public communication network after the Crown Prosecution […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane slams Gareth Southgate’s defence of Harry Maguire

    Roy Keane slams Gareth Southgate’s defence of Harry Maguire

    Keane said he was shocked by Southgate’s comments Roy Keane has slammed Gareth Southgate’s comments on Tuesday night after he defended under-fire defender Harry Maguire in his post-match interview. Maguire was subjected to boos from sections of the England crowd during their win against the Ivory Coast at Wembley and after the game, Southgate didn’t […]

    4 years ago

  • Adidas unveil official 2022 World Cup match ball

    Adidas unveil official 2022 World Cup match ball

    The players will be playing with a football at the World Cup It’s that time where the World Cup starts to creep up on us slowly and we prepare for a flurry of new announcements ahead of its launch. From new kits to players picked for their international squads, it’s all very exciting, but not […]

    4 years ago

  • Leaked WhatsApp message shows Luis Suarez’s self-belief before Uruguay heroics

    Leaked WhatsApp message shows Luis Suarez’s self-belief before Uruguay heroics

    Three goals in four games helped book Uruguay’s place in the World Cup Leaked WhatsApp messages sent by Luis Suarez to his agent have revealed how he was confident of Uruguay’s qualification for the Qatar World Cup last summer – even when  it appeared the odds were stacked against them making the tournament. Uruguay were […]

    4 years ago

  • Like him or loathe him, booing Harry Maguire is a disgrace

    Like him or loathe him, booing Harry Maguire is a disgrace

    Maguire was subject to audible boos from the home crowd on Tuesday As England walked off the pitch after a comfortable 3-0 win against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday night, there was still a sour taste in the air at Wembley. We should have been talking about the brilliance of Jude Bellingham, the creative spark […]

    4 years ago

  • Lionel Messi signs $20m deal to promote crypto company Socios

    Lionel Messi signs $20m deal to promote crypto company Socios

    Messi will act as an “ambassador” for Socios Lionel Messi has reportedly signed a three-year deal with cryptocurrency fan company Socios on a contract reported to be worth $20m (£15m). The 34-year-old has joined a host of other high-profile sports stars such as NFL quarterback legend Tom Brady and the NBA’s LeBron James. Messi will […]

    4 years ago

  • Young rugby star Maddy Lawrence dies aged 20 following injury

    Young rugby star Maddy Lawrence dies aged 20 following injury

    Rest in peace, Maddy A young rugby star, Maddy Lawrence, has sadly died at the age of 20 after she suffered an injury during a game for the University of the West of England. Lawrence was playing for the side when she suffered the injury, before passing away on March 25. Her university posted an […]

    4 years ago

  • Mark Wood leaves fans in hysterics after sharing post-anaesthetic video

    Mark Wood leaves fans in hysterics after sharing post-anaesthetic video

    At least there’s one thing to smile about from England’s tour England cricketer Mark Wood provided a moment of joy for fans as he shared a video of the effects of being placed under anaesthetic. Wood had underwent surgery on his elbow after sustaining an injury during the first Test of England’s tour of the […]

    4 years ago

  • North Macedonia PM promises €500,000 bonus if they beat Portugal

    North Macedonia PM promises €500,000 bonus if they beat Portugal

    North Macedonia are one game away from the World Cup The Prime Minister of North Macedonia has promised national team players a whopping €500,000 bonus if they are able to beat Portugal on Tuesday night. Macedonia are one game away from history North Macedonia shocked the world as they beat current holders of the European […]

    4 years ago

  • UEFA drop controversial coefficient-ranked Champions League plan

    UEFA drop controversial coefficient-ranked Champions League plan

    The plan was set to come into place from 2024 UEFA have confirmed that they have dropped the controversial idea to allow two clubs with a strong historical record in Europe to qualify ahead of other sides that previously would qualify on sporting merit. What will the new Champions League format look like? UEFA announced […]

    4 years ago

  • Russia considering switch from UEFA to Asian Football Confederation

    Russia considering switch from UEFA to Asian Football Confederation

    Russia were suspended by both UEFA and FIFA The Russian Football Federation is reportedly considering leaving UEFA and joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after its domestic clubs and national team were suspended last month as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why could they join the AFC? Both UEFA and FIFA banned […]

    4 years ago

  • Referees set to train with Premier League clubs from next season

    Referees set to train with Premier League clubs from next season

    Who will be the first player to be sent off in a training match? Referees could soon start training with Premier League clubs in a bid to improve the relationship between officials and players on the pitch. Why has the idea been proposed? As revealed by the Mail, the proposal was put forward by Manchester United interim […]

    4 years ago

  • Roman Abramovich ‘went blind for hours’ after ‘eating poisoned chocolate’

    Roman Abramovich ‘went blind for hours’ after ‘eating poisoned chocolate’

    Abramovich is reportedly ‘fine’ after being poisoned earlier this month Roman Abramovich “went blind for hours” and also had skin peel off from his hands and face after he allegedly ‘ate poisoned chocolate.’ The outgoing Chelsea owner is rumoured to be ‘fine’ after claims that he, and two other Ukrainian peace negotiators, were poisoned during […]

    4 years ago

  • Roman Abramovich ‘suffered suspected poisoning’ following Russia-Ukraine peace talks

    Roman Abramovich ‘suffered suspected poisoning’ following Russia-Ukraine peace talks

    Abramovich has been alleged to have been suffering from symptoms Roman Abramovich has reportedly been suffering from symptoms of suspected poisoning, according to the Wall Street Journal. Roman Abramovich is suffering symptoms of suspected poisoning — WSJ — We-ston al Gaib (@westonblasi) March 28, 2022 Where was Abramovich allegedly poisoned? Reports suggest that the Russian […]

    4 years ago

  • Sky confirm Jeff Stelling will stay on Soccer Saturday after dramatic u-turn

    Sky confirm Jeff Stelling will stay on Soccer Saturday after dramatic u-turn

    Stelling had originally planned to leave at the end of the season Sky Sports have announced that Jeff Stelling will continue to present Soccer Saturday and remain a part of the team going into next season. Stelling had initially planned to step down from the programme after 25 years of hosting the famous programme, saying […]

    4 years ago

  • Tennis star pulls off unbelievable trick shot using handle of racket

    Tennis star pulls off unbelievable trick shot using handle of racket

    An incredible shot A tennis star left the crowd lost for words as he used the handle of his racket to pull off an unbelievable trick shot in the Miami Open. Alexander Bublik has made a name for himself when it comes to inventive shots and was at put on a show once against despite […]

    4 years ago

  • Wayne Rooney tells Marcus Rashford to ‘f*****g get his head out of his a**e’

    Wayne Rooney tells Marcus Rashford to ‘f*****g get his head out of his a**e’

    Wayne Rooney had strong words for Marcus Rashford. Wayne Rooney has challenged Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United and break his goalscoring record. The former England captain has also told his former teammate to get his “f*****g head out of his a**e.” Rashford has fallen out of favour in the Man United first team […]

    4 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 30

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 30

    Week 30 Well, well, well. We’re back again. What a week it has been by the way. The yellow fella has been in the sky and it’s been a picky bits tea and beer garden vibes these last seven days. Best of all, the Premier League is back again this weekend for those of you […]

    4 years ago

  • Referee fails to disqualify boxer after he bit opponent on the arm

    Referee fails to disqualify boxer after he bit opponent on the arm

    Fans were left outraged by the decision Boxing fans were left angered by a referee refusing to disqualify boxer Nicolas Pablo Demario after he bit Josue Vargas during their fight on Saturday night. Demario bit his opponent in the fifth round It had been a close fight in what was Demario’s first return to the […]

    4 years ago

  • USA celebrate World Cup qualification – despite not qualifying yet

    USA celebrate World Cup qualification – despite not qualifying yet

    They still have one game to go The USA national team celebrated qualifying for the Qatar World Cup after their win against Panama on Sunday – despite not yet securing qualification. The players held a banner claiming that they had qualified A 5-1 win against Panama, including a hat-trick from Christian Pulisic, has taken the […]

    4 years ago

  • Mick Schumacher involved in serious crash during Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Mick Schumacher involved in serious crash during Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Thankfully, it was revealed that Schumacher was conscious Mick Schumacher was involved in a serious crash during the second stage of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday. What happened Schumacher suffered a heavy collision at turn 12 on the circuit at Jeddah, leading to the Haas’ driver’s car breaking apart, with debris […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton suffers disastrous qualifying session at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton suffers disastrous qualifying session at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Hamilton will start 16th on the grid for Sunday’s race Lewis Hamilton suffered a disastrous qualifying session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he crashed out at the first stage on Saturday. Hamilton’s struggles continue Hamilton and Mercedes have both struggled to hit the ground running this season and the seven-time world champion’s fortunes […]

    4 years ago

  • F1 marshal forced to quit job after sending sickening tweet to Lewis Hamilton

    F1 marshal forced to quit job after sending sickening tweet to Lewis Hamilton

    The tweet has since been deleted A Formula One marshal working at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been forced to quit his job after he sent Lewis Hamilton a tweet in which said he hoped he crashed. What did he tweet? The tweet, which has since been deleted, said that he hoped Hamilton would […]

    4 years ago

  • Ex-Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny denies allegations of racism in retirement post

    Ex-Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny denies allegations of racism in retirement post

    Koscielny announced his retirement from football on Saturday Former Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has denied allegations of racist behaviour from Bordeaux’s ultras group as he announced his retirement from football. Koscielny, who made over 300 appearances during his time at the Emirates Stadium, has called time on his career just two months after leaving French […]

    4 years ago

  • The world’s oldest footballer player isn’t who you think it is

    The world’s oldest footballer player isn’t who you think it is

    We’ve all been living a lie For many years we’ve all been told that the oldest professional footballer is the Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura. You know, the one you’ve heard about many times. Well, everything you’ve ever been told about ‘King Kazu’ being the oldest professional player at the age of 55 is a lie. […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League block Burnley bid to sign Victor Moses from Spartak Moscow

    Premier League block Burnley bid to sign Victor Moses from Spartak Moscow

    Burnley have seen their approach blocked by the Premier League The Premier League have blocked Burnley’s attempt to sign Victor Moses from Spartak Moscow for the remainder of the season. Burnley, Moses and Spartak were all open to the move given the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why have the Premier League blocked Burnley’s move […]

    4 years ago

  • Gareth Bale fires back at Spanish newspaper following Wales victory

    Gareth Bale fires back at Spanish newspaper following Wales victory

    Bale scored two goals for Wales to help them beat Austria Gareth Bale insisted that he wasn’t sending a message to Spanish journalists following his celebrations in Wales’ 2-1 win against Austria on Thursday. Bale scored both goals, including a sensational first-half free-kick, as they were able to beat Austria and set up a World […]

    4 years ago

  • Italy knocked out of World Cup play-offs in late defeat to North Macedonia

    Italy knocked out of World Cup play-offs in late defeat to North Macedonia

    Less than 12 months after winning the Euros, Italy will not be at the World Cup Less than 12 months after winning the European Championships at Wembley Stadium, Italy will not be featuring at the 2022 World Cup following a late defeat to North Macedonia. Embarrassment for Italy Aleksandar Trajkovski’s 92nd minute winner for the […]

    4 years ago

  • Everton fan receives four-year ban for throwing bottle at Aston Villa players

    Everton fan receives four-year ban for throwing bottle at Aston Villa players

    The fan has also received an eight-week suspended prison sentence An Everton fan has received a four-year banning order and eight-week suspended prison sentence for throwing a plastic bottle towards Aston Villa players. Rodger Tweedle, 19, admitted to throwing a missile onto the playing area of Goodison Park – which hit both Matty Cash and […]

    4 years ago

  • Mercedes boss says he’d rather work ‘alone’ than with Red Bull rivals

    Mercedes boss says he’d rather work ‘alone’ than with Red Bull rivals

    Mercedes and Red Bull have had a long-standing rivalry Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that he’d rather “do it alone” than work with Red Bull trio, and rivals, Max Verstappen, Christian Horner or Helmut Marko. The rivalry between Mercedes and Red Bull intensified more than ever last season in light of their thrilling battle […]

    4 years ago

  • Andriy Yarmolenko says felt ‘guilty’ about his family during compassionate leave

    Andriy Yarmolenko says felt ‘guilty’ about his family during compassionate leave

    ‘It is honestly scary to talk about it’ West Ham United winger and Ukrainian international Andriy Yarmolenko has opened up on his emotions while he was on compassionate leave earlier this month. Yarmolenko was granted special leave by manager David Moyes and the club in response to Russia’s invasion of his homeland, something which he […]

    4 years ago

  • Aston Villa and Newcastle eye up ambitious move for Paul Pogba

    Aston Villa and Newcastle eye up ambitious move for Paul Pogba

    A midfield duo of John McGinn and Pogba does sound exciting Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Paul Pogba, with the Manchester United midfielder’s contract up at the end of the season. Pogba is expected to leave United after expressing his disappointment at the lack of trophies won in […]

    4 years ago

  • Gareth Bale labelled ‘Welsh parasite’ by Spanish newspaper

    Gareth Bale labelled ‘Welsh parasite’ by Spanish newspaper

    He was also accused of ‘sucking Real Madrid’s euros’ Spanish newspaper Marca has launched a sensational attack on Real Madrid, describing him as a ‘Welsh parasite’ and accusing him of ‘sucking Real Madrid’s euros.’ Bale has been the victim of heavy criticism during his time in Spain – despite winning 14 trophies with Madrid – and is […]

    4 years ago

  • British footballers arrested over Ibiza hotel rape claim cleared

    British footballers arrested over Ibiza hotel rape claim cleared

    The two professionals were cleared on Wednesday Two British footballers who were arrested after a holidaymaker claimed she had been raped in an Ibiza hotel in 2018 have been cleared of any charges. As reported by The Mail, a judge ruled on Wednesday that both Karlan Grant of West Bromwich Albion and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild of Portsmouth shouldn’t […]

    4 years ago

  • FIFA 22: Diego Maradona removed as EA Sports release statement

    FIFA 22: Diego Maradona removed as EA Sports release statement

    EA Sports confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday EA Sports have confirmed that they have removed footballing legend Diego Maradona from FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team (FUT) game mode. Maradona, who passed away at the age of 60 last year, had featured in the game mode as an Icon and was had one of […]

    4 years ago

  • RFU confirm Russia will bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032

    RFU confirm Russia will bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032

    Russia are currently banned by UEFA An official from the Russian Football Union has said that Russia will make a bid for either the 2028 or 2032 European Championships. On Tuesday it was all-but-confirmed that the United Kingdom and Ireland would host Euro 2028 after UEFA received no rival bids to host the competition. Unbelievable […]

    4 years ago

  • Man Utd want ex-player to be Erik Ten Hag’s assistant

    Man Utd want ex-player to be Erik Ten Hag’s assistant

    Anything to relive the glory days Manchester United reportedly want a former player to be the assistant manager to Erik Ten Hag or whoever the club’s next permanent boss is once a final decision has been made. Talks are well underway to find a permanent successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Ralf Rangnick’s temporary spell […]

    4 years ago

  • Paul Pogba says he experienced depression under José Mourinho

    Paul Pogba says he experienced depression under José Mourinho

    ‘You just want to get away from everyone’ Paul Pogba has revealed that he struggled with depression during his time at Manchester United, something he claims started during Jose Mourinho’s time as manager. The Frenchman experienced a difficult relationship with Mourinho, who stripped the 29-year-old of the vice-captaincy role in September, 2018 after he was […]

    4 years ago

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