Callum Boyle

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

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  • Roman Abramovich once spent £40k to have favourite takeaway flown from London

    Roman Abramovich once spent £40k to have favourite takeaway flown from London

    Must’ve been good if he’s spending that much We’ve all been in that situation when we’ve spent far too much on a takeaway we love, but I guarantee none of you have spent £40,000 on it. If you have, then you’re just as crazy as outgoing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who once spent that much […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian karting champion, 15, to be investigated for performing Nazi salute

    Russian karting champion, 15, to be investigated for performing Nazi salute

    Artem Severiukhin will be investigated after performing a Nazi salute A 15-year-old Russian karting champion is set to be investigated after he was spotted performing what looked like a Nazi salute on the on a winner’s podium. Artem Severiukhin came first in the 11-15 age bracket at the FIA Karting Word Championships hosted in the […]

    4 years ago

  • Jose Mourinho aims petty dig at Bodo/Glimt after touchline bust-up

    Jose Mourinho aims petty dig at Bodo/Glimt after touchline bust-up

    Mourinho clashed with Salernitana coach Davide Nicola on Sunday Jose Mourinho was involved in yet another bust-up on Sunday as he clashed with Salernitana coach Davide Nicola in their 2-1 win at the Stadio Olimpco. The Giallorossi were involved in another altercation just three days earlier following their defeat to Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the […]

    4 years ago

  • Teenaged NASCAR drivers throw fists in post-race brawl in Virginia

    Teenaged NASCAR drivers throw fists in post-race brawl in Virginia

    Wild, wild scenes There were ugly scenes in Virginia as teenage NASCAR drivers Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer were involved in a post-race brawl on Friday. The two drivers were involved in a violent outbreak after a fierce battle for second place, which left Mayer with a black eye and bruising to his face after taking […]

    4 years ago

  • Tunisian Olympic sailor Eya Guezguez dies aged 17

    Tunisian Olympic sailor Eya Guezguez dies aged 17

    Rest in peace A Tunisian sailor who competed in the Tokyo Olympics for her country has died at the age of 17 while training with her twin sister. The sisters were born in March 2005 and had just celebrated their 17th birthday last month. Guezguez was the youngest athlete to compete for her country Eya […]

    4 years ago

  • Fan tries to attack players during Vitoria vs Porto game

    Fan tries to attack players during Vitoria vs Porto game

    The game was temporarily suspended The game between Vitoria and Porto was temporarily suspended on Sunday night after a fan ran onto the pitch and tried to attack the players. With just minutes left on the clock, the fan entered the pitch after the ball had gone out of play and approached two Vitoria players. […]

    4 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 32

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 32

    Week 32, strap yourselves in. Ah, we meet again. How are you? Are you all recovered from your weekend antics? Monday’s are the best day of the week. You know why? Because it’s only FootballJOE Pub Quiz day! Anyway, we’re coming towards the business end of the season now. Champions League quarter-final second legs, FA […]

    4 years ago

  • Arsenal fan posts detailed thread of every ‘sackable offence’ committed by Arteta

    Arsenal fan posts detailed thread of every ‘sackable offence’ committed by Arteta

    He really doesn’t like Mikel Arteta In true Arsenal fashion, back-to-back defeats have caused a good old fashioned Gunners meltdown. In the space of two games, they’ve gone from world beaters to prime candidates for relegation. Now it might seem like the end of the world for them, but in reality, Mikel Arteta has actually […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton involved in odd F1 ‘battle’ over jewellery

    Lewis Hamilton involved in odd F1 ‘battle’ over jewellery

    Formula One’s new race director has banned the use of jewellery during races Lewis Hamilton has challenged the Formula One rules around jewellery, insisting that they will have to ‘chop his ears off’ to meet the requirements. New race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers of the ban on body piercings and neck chains ahead of last […]

    4 years ago

  • Everton fan’s mum slams Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘shocking’ apology

    Everton fan’s mum slams Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘shocking’ apology

    Ronaldo apologised after he smashed a fan’s phone on Saturday The parent of an Everton fan whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed the forward’s apology to the 14-year-old. Following Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park, Ronaldo began to walk down the tunnel cutting a frustrated figure. Jake Kelly, who […]

    4 years ago

  • Man United set to investigate Cristiano Ronaldo ‘phone smash’ incident

    Man United set to investigate Cristiano Ronaldo ‘phone smash’ incident

    Ronaldo has been accused of smashing an Everton fan’s phone Manchester United are investigating an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward was accused of smashing a fan’s phone after their defeat to Everton. Footage shows Ronaldo throwing an object to the floor In footage posted on social media, Ronaldo appears to lower his right […]

    4 years ago

  • Noble Yeats wins the 2022 Grand National

    Noble Yeats wins the 2022 Grand National

    Noble Yeats was crowned the winner of this year’s Grand National Noble Yeats was the winner of this year’s Grand National in a fairy tale win for Sam Waley-Cohen as he marked the end of his racing career with a huge win. Waley-Cohen was able to beat the race favourite Any Second Now and was […]

    4 years ago

  • Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies aged 24

    Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies aged 24

    Rest in peace The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that their quarter back Dwayne Haskins, 24,  has died in a car accident. Haskins was killed in South Florida on Saturday morning after he was training with other quarter backs, running backs and wide receivers from the Steelers team. Haskins’ agent, Cedric Saunders, revealed the news to ESPN, who […]

    4 years ago

  • Chelsea reject Crystal Palace request to let Conor Gallagher play in FA Cup semi-final

    Chelsea reject Crystal Palace request to let Conor Gallagher play in FA Cup semi-final

    Gallagher is on loan at Crystal Palace from Chelsea Chelsea have rejected Crystal Palace’s request to allow loanee Conor Gallagher to play in the FA Cup semi-final when the two teams meet next week. Gallagher has been an influential figure in Palace’s resurgence this season and is one of the first names on Patrick Vieira’s […]

    4 years ago

  • David De Gea gives scathing assessment of Man Utd loss at Everton

    David De Gea gives scathing assessment of Man Utd loss at Everton

    United delivered another poor performance David De Gea didn’t hold back in his assessment of Manchester United’s performance after they fell to defeat against Everton on Saturday. Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game in the first half after his effort took a deflection off Harry Maguire to give Frank Lampard’s side a […]

    4 years ago

  • Neil Warnock rules himself out of Man United job by retiring

    Neil Warnock rules himself out of Man United job by retiring

    Another boost for Ten Hag Neil Warnock has called time on his managerial career – thus ruling him out of the race to become the next permanent manager of Manchester United. Warnock confirmed the news on Soccer Saturday The legendary football manager made the announcement during an appearance on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday where he admitted that […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League table shows Liverpool and Man City’s dominance since 2018-19

    Premier League table shows Liverpool and Man City’s dominance since 2018-19

    The two clubs have been the teams to beat in the top-flight The Premier League’s two best clubs meet on Sunday in a game which could well decide where the league title ends up come the end of the season. Manchester City face Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium with Pep Guardiola’s side currently top by […]

    4 years ago

  • Transgender women no longer allowed to compete at British female cycling events

    Transgender women no longer allowed to compete at British female cycling events

    British Cycling made the announcement on Thursday British Cycling have confirmed that transgender women will no longer be able to compete at female events ran by the organisation after they suspended their current policy. Transgender women were previously allowed to compete so long as they had testosterone levels below five nanomoles per litre for a […]

    4 years ago

  • The ‘key point’ behind Erik ten Hag’s plans for Man United

    The ‘key point’ behind Erik ten Hag’s plans for Man United

    Ten Hag is already making plans to revamp Man United Erik ten Hag is reportedly already making plans for life at Manchester United as the Dutchman continues to be the favourite for the role. The Ajax boss has undertaken a series of interviews and looks poised to swap the Netherlands for Old Trafford in the […]

    4 years ago

  • Quiz: who plays here? Match the club to these 25 stadiums

    Quiz: who plays here? Match the club to these 25 stadiums

    Calling all stadium nerds We’re back and we’re ready to do it all over again. It’s been a while since we’ve treated you to a stadium quiz so we’ve compiled a brand new list of stadiums to test your knowledge on. All these hours of compiling pointless knowledge on football stadiums has finally come to […]

    4 years ago

  • Lorenzo Pellegrini accuses Bodø/Glimt manager of attacking goalkeeping coach

    Lorenzo Pellegrini accuses Bodø/Glimt manager of attacking goalkeeping coach

    Pellegrini claimed Roma’s goalkeeping coach was ‘physically attacked’ Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini has accused Bodø/Glimt manager, Kjetil Knutsen, of ‘physically attacking’ the Italian side’s goalkeeping coach. Pellegrini was speaking after Roma’s 2-1 defeat to the Norwegian side in the Europa Conference League quarter-final where ugly scenes reportedly broke out at full-time. 😭 #glimt pic.twitter.com/hznEZzmiuA — […]

    4 years ago

  • Cryptocurrency company WAGMI United confirm takeover of Crawley Town

    Cryptocurrency company WAGMI United confirm takeover of Crawley Town

    WAGMI United were confirmed as the club’s new owners on Thursday Crawley Town have confirmed that they have been taken over by WAGMI United – an American investment group who specialise in data cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The group is comprised of sports gambling analyst Preston Johnson and co-founder Eben Smith, a trader who […]

    4 years ago

  • Football matches lasting 60 minutes set to be trialled

    Football matches lasting 60 minutes set to be trialled

    Trials could take place as soon as next month Trials which will see football matches last just 60 minutes are set to take place in the next month, pending approval from the International Football Association Board. As reported by iNews, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) want to test the proposal in their Under-23 Revolution Cup. It would […]

    4 years ago

  • Auction house deny Diego Maradona family claims about ‘fake’ shirt

    Auction house deny Diego Maradona family claims about ‘fake’ shirt

    Sotheby’s have issued a response An auction house selling a shirt worn by Diego Maradona have responded to claims from the family that it is the wrong shirt. Sotheby’s stated on their website that they had the shirt worn by the legendary footballer during Argentina’s famous 2-1 win against England in the 1986 World Cup. […]

    4 years ago

  • Qatar World Cup organisers admit to exploitation of migrant workers

    Qatar World Cup organisers admit to exploitation of migrant workers

    It follows after Amnesty International’s recent investigation Organisers for the Qatar World Cup have admitted that workers were exploited when they were under contract to help the nation prepare for the tournament. Their acknowledgement comes following a recent investigation from Amnesty International who revealed that security guards were forced to work in conditions described as […]

    4 years ago

  • Christian Pulisic receives painfully low L’Equipe rating after Chelsea defeat

    Christian Pulisic receives painfully low L’Equipe rating after Chelsea defeat

    Pulisic was one of many Chelsea players to receive a low score Christian Pulisic was one of a host of Chelsea players to receive a low rating from French newspaper L’Equipe after they were dismantled by Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Thomas Tuchel’s side were cut apart by Madrid as Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to […]

    4 years ago

  • Diego Maradona’s family claim wrong shirt is being auctioned for €4m

    Diego Maradona’s family claim wrong shirt is being auctioned for €4m

    The shirt from the famous ‘hand of God’ game is supposedly going on auction The family of Diego Maradona have claimed that a shirt worn by the legendary footballer set to go on auction is not the real version. Auction house Sotheby’s have advertised the shirt worn by Maradona during Argentina’s 2-1 win against England […]

    4 years ago

  • Logan Paul opens door to fighting Paddy Pimblett in UFC

    Logan Paul opens door to fighting Paddy Pimblett in UFC

    Paul said he is confident he could persuade Pimblett to take the fight Logan Paul has admitted he would be open to facing Paddy Pimblett as he eyes up a potential fight in the UFC. The YouTube star has previously revealed he would like to try a range of combat sports. In addition to his […]

    4 years ago

  • Boxing referee stretchered out of ring after being hit by fighter

    Boxing referee stretchered out of ring after being hit by fighter

    He was knocked down after trying to separate the two fighters A boxing referee had to be stretchered out of the ring after he was knocked down following a hit to the chest when trying to separate the two fighters. Jesus Granados was left hurt after he was caught with a strong right hook to […]

    4 years ago

  • Burnley confirm defender Dale Stephens involved in ‘police incident’

    Burnley confirm defender Dale Stephens involved in ‘police incident’

    Burnley released a statement on Tuesday Burnley have confirmed that midfielder Dale Stephens has been involved in a “police incident” and that they are treating it with the “utmost seriousness”. Club Statement. — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 5, 2022 Burnley statement The Clarets released a statement on Tuesday which read: “Burnley Football Club are aware […]

    4 years ago

  • UK to ban gambling ads showing sports and reality TV stars

    UK to ban gambling ads showing sports and reality TV stars

    The ban will come into effect from October The UK will ban gambling advertisements which feature sports and reality TV stars from October under new guidelines to help protect younger audiences. Following confirmation of the new regulations, it means that any ads which have featured sports stars such as Jamie Redknapp, Cristiano Ronaldo and José […]

    4 years ago

  • Rugby League player suffers freak injury after scoring try

    Rugby League player suffers freak injury after scoring try

    WARNING: Graphic content – may cause distress Charlie Mills suffered a freak injury during an amateur rugby league game An amateur rugby league player suffered a freak injury during his side’s game on Sunday as a corner flag became impaled in his leg after he scored a try. The game was delayed by an hour […]

    4 years ago

  • Everton could reportedly face legal action over £373m losses

    Everton could reportedly face legal action over £373m losses

    Everton recorded a financial loss of over £300m for the last three seasons Premier League clubs are reportedly considering whether to sue Everton over their financial accounts from the past three seasons following suspicions they breached the league’s spending rules. The Toffees have recorded losses of over £300m The Toffees recently recorded losses of £373m, […]

    4 years ago

  • Referee Mike Dean reveals his daughter was sent death threats after a game

    Referee Mike Dean reveals his daughter was sent death threats after a game

    Dean recently announced he would be retiring from refereeing Outgoing Premier League referee Mike Dean has revealed that his daughter was sent death threats after he officiated a game in 2021. Dean recently announced that he would be hanging up the whistle after almost 22 years as an official. While the 53-year-old has largely become […]

    4 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard jokes about famous slip in Aston Villa comparison

    Steven Gerrard jokes about famous slip in Aston Villa comparison

    Gerrard got flashbacks of his costly slip during Villa’s defeat to Wolves Steven Gerrard joked about getting flashbacks to his slip which all but cost Liverpool the Premier League title in 2014 after Aston Villa’s defeat to Wolves. Gerrard’s side were beaten 2-1 by their West Midlands rivals after defender Jonny and Ashley Young’s own […]

    4 years ago

  • English football to have independent regulator by next election

    English football to have independent regulator by next election

    A regulator is expected to be in place by 2024 Culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, has confirmed that English football will have an independent regulator in place by the time of the next general election. As reported by The Financial Times, Dorries will also introduce a stricter “suitability test” for prospective buyers of Premier League clubs. It comes […]

    4 years ago

  • Lorenzo Pellegrini takes off boot to time waste during Roma win

    Lorenzo Pellegrini takes off boot to time waste during Roma win

    Time wasting at its very finest Footballers try every way possible to ensure they can hold onto a vital three points. There’s the classic case of taking the ball to the corner, faking an injury, but Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini had a different idea. José Mourinho’s side were able to beat Sampdoria 1-0 on Sunday following […]

    4 years ago

  • Ralf Rangnick says lack of physicality is biggest issue with Man United squad

    Ralf Rangnick says lack of physicality is biggest issue with Man United squad

    Rangnick has advised the club to work on four key areas Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has identified a lack of physicality in the club’s first team as a major issue to address for the next permanent manager. United fell further behind in the battle to finish in the top four after they drew […]

    4 years ago

  • Graham Potter tells Brighton fans to stop shouting ‘shoot’ at his players

    Graham Potter tells Brighton fans to stop shouting ‘shoot’ at his players

    Potter wants Brighton fans to stop shouting ‘shoot’ Graham Potter has told Brighton and Hove Albion fans to stop shouting “shoot” at his players as it presents a “challenge” for those on the pitch. Brighton failed to score yet again Brighton were held to a 0-0 draw against Norwich City on Saturday but had more […]

    4 years ago

  • Jack Grealish set to sign seven-figure deal with Gucci

    Jack Grealish set to sign seven-figure deal with Gucci

    Grealish is set to become a Gucci ambassador Jack Grealish is set to sign a lucrative seven-figure deal with Italian fashion house Gucci in the coming days. The Athletic report that the world-renowned brand have targeted the Manchester City midfielder and the agreement is a landmark occasion given that Gucci normally work with people from […]

    4 years ago

  • Online abuse towards footballers to be tackled by ‘world’s first’ AI software

    Online abuse towards footballers to be tackled by ‘world’s first’ AI software

    It could be a landmark change in helping to tackle online abuse Australian football is set to implement a form of artificial intelligence software which will be used to help tackle online abuse targeting footballers in the country. As reported by The Guardian, the automated machine-learning technology, created by British company GoBubble, will monitor the comments of […]

    4 years ago

  • Max Verstappen’s new contract contains ‘escape clause’, says Red Bull chief

    Max Verstappen’s new contract contains ‘escape clause’, says Red Bull chief

    Verstappen could be given a chance to leave Red Bull if results turn sour Max Verstappen’s new contract contains an ‘escape clause’ which will allow him to leave Red Bull if the team struggled to compete in the title race in the future, Helmut Marko has revealed. Verstappen signed a new deal last month worth […]

    4 years ago

  • Jack Grealish threatens to unfollow Kalvin Phillips over outfit choice

    Jack Grealish threatens to unfollow Kalvin Phillips over outfit choice

    Grealish isn’t messing around Manchester City winner Jack Grealish has threatened to unfollow his England teammate Kalvin Phillips after he was spotted wearing some… erm, questionable attire. Phillips was pictured signing autographs in the unusual clothing Phillips was pictured signing an autograph for a Leeds fan recently – but his choice of outfit caused quite […]

    4 years ago

  • Ticketless fans will not be allowed to enter Qatar during World Cup

    Ticketless fans will not be allowed to enter Qatar during World Cup

    Qatar has concerns over the lack of accommodation Fans who do not have match tickets will not be allowed to enter Qatar during the World Cup amid concerns surrounding the lack of accommodation available. Qatar has a population of just over 3m Nations competing in the tournament found out their group stage fate during Friday’s […]

    4 years ago

  • Ricketts Family unveil eight-point plan in bid to calm Chelsea fans’ anger

    Ricketts Family unveil eight-point plan in bid to calm Chelsea fans’ anger

    Chelsea supporters are strongly opposed to the Ricketts family’s bid The Ricketts family have unveiled an eight-point plan to Chelsea fans, outlining their vision for the club, should a bid to become the European champions’ new owners prove successful. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdbXvjoLa4/ Chelsea fans protested against the Ricketts family’s bid on Saturday Fans of the west London […]

    4 years ago

  • Glass on pitch delays second half of Old Firm

    Glass on pitch delays second half of Old Firm

    Hart appeared to have a glass bottle thrown in his direction The start to the second half of the Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic was delayed on Sunday after a glass bottle was thrown in the direction of Joe Hart, breaking on the Ibrox pitch. Celtic were leading 2-1 at the time after […]

    4 years ago

  • José Mourinho confronts journalist during press conference

    José Mourinho confronts journalist during press conference

    Another day of Mourinho being Mourinho Roma boss José Mourinho lost his cool yet again in a press conference as he confronted a journalist at his pre-match conference ahead of his side’s game against Sampdoria. Italian journalist Alessandro Austini criticised the 59-year-old on the radio recently and during the conference, asked Mourinho about his tactics. […]

    4 years ago