“I understand that there was a wait until the last moment” Antonio Conte reportedly ‘waited until the last minute’ to accept the vacant manager’s job at Tottenham as he wanted to see if Manchester United would be sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former Chelsea boss was named Spurs’ new manager earlier this week, joining the […]

4 years ago

It’s certainly hard to argue with him Gary Neville believes that Manchester United’s players are ‘flakey’ when it comes to big games. United suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, with an own-goal from Eric Bailly and a Bernardo Silva strike ensuring that the Citizens went home with all three points. The loss […]

4 years ago

“Today I’m actually feeling sorry for them,” Roy Keane has admitted that he felt ‘sorry’ for the Manchester United players after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men lost against Manchester City in the derby. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side, with an own-goal from Eric Bailly and a Bernardo Silva strike ensuring […]

4 years ago

“We believe that it did NOT in fact contain any racial element” AFC Sudbury have denied that a fan who shouted ‘black c***’ at Colchester United goalkeeper Shamal George was being racially abusive. George was allegedly subject to racist abuse during his team’s 4-0 win in the FA Cup at Sudbury on Friday night. Seventh-tier […]

4 years ago

“It wasn’t just a one-off like the public perception was” Gary Lineker has invited a second refugee to live in his home, just one year after he allowed a student from Pakistan to move in with him. The Match of the Day host has revealed that he is currently in the process of finalising the paperwork […]

4 years ago

Grealish has started 13 times for City this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained why he dropped Jack Grealish for the Manchester derby. The England international has started nine of City’s opening 10 Premier League fixtures, but the 26-year-old found himself on the bench for the Sky Blues’ clash against rivals United. Since […]

4 years ago

“He misses a bit of an opportunity to impress us” Gareth Southgate believes that Callum Hudson-Odoi has ‘missed an opportunity’ by turning down an England Under-21 call-up. The Chelsea winger has impressed for Thomas Tuchel’s side in recent weeks after somewhat of a slow start to the campaign, grabbing an assist in the Blues’ 1-0 […]

4 years ago

Rest in peace, Lionel Blair Legendary showbiz entertainer Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92. His management company said that he had died surrounded by his family. “He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely,” said […]

4 years ago

“I think we are still in favour of it and that it is still having an impact” Jordan Henderson believes that players taking the knee before matches is still making a difference in the fight against racial discrimination. Following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, the captains of all the Premier League clubs […]

4 years ago

They have been banned from hosting international or major matches The England and Wales Cricket Board have suspended Yorkshire from hosting England matches following the racism allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq. The ban follows the investigation into the handling of allegations which were raised by Rafiq, who had accused the side of “institutional racism” during […]

4 years ago

“I don’t know what Tomori needs to do to get in and get a chance” Ian Wright has criticised Gareth Southgate’s England selection policy after a number of in-form stars were overlooked, with the former Arsenal man claiming that ‘certain players are guaranteed spots’. Southgate named his latest Three Lions squad on Thursday ahead of […]

4 years ago

“He couldn’t have been more condescending if he tried” NBA legend Scottie Pippen has slammed former teammate Michael Jordan for the ‘condescending’ portrayal of him and other Chicago Bulls players in last year’s docuseries ‘The Last Dance’. During their time together in the Windy City, Pippen and Jordan won six NBA titles in eight years with the […]

4 years ago

“He wants to reflect on the rest of his international career” Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha is considering his international future with Ivory Coast at just 28-years-old. The former Manchester United man suffers with homesickness while on international duty, and manager Patrice Beaumelle has stated that it has led to him “reflecting” on whether to […]

4 years ago

The offences occurred in the match against Israel last month The Scottish FA have been fined more than £8,000 by FIFA after a section of their fans booed the Israeli national anthem at Hampden Park. Included in the penalty is also an inappropriate flag that was displayed last month during Scotland’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup […]

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Reider has coached British sprinters Adam Gemili and Daryll Neita Several British athletes have been told to stop working with American coach Rana Reider while the US Centre for SafeSport investigates a number of complaints of sexual misconduct against him. Reider has coached several leading British athletes during his career – both track and field […]

4 years ago

Amazing levels of pettiness from Mourinho Jose Mourinho has taken to social media to moan about a penalty decision that went against Roma last month. During Roma’s away clash against Juventus on October 17, Mourinho’s side were awarded a penalty after Henrikh Mkhitaryan was fouled by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny. Jordan Veretout took the spot-kick, but his […]

4 years ago

The king of shithousery is back Shithousery is an art that only few can master. It is a skill that only the best possess. Is there a definitive definition for it? Not really. Does everybody know what it is when they see it? Absolutely. One of the best in the business when it comes to […]

4 years ago

“If I’m honest, I cried when I found out Moyes lost his job” Marouane Fellaini has revealed that he cried when Manchester United sacked David Moyes in 2014, offering a suggestion as to why he did not succeed in the role. Moyes – who was appointed in July 2013 – had the difficult job of replacing Sir Alex […]

4 years ago

PSG have one of the most diverse squads in European football Paris Saint-Germain chiefs are reportedly concerned about the lack of French that is being spoken across the club. According to Marca, the language is starting to be spoken less and less and is actually fading out in the dressing room as a result of […]

4 years ago

Emery has turned down Newcastle United Unai Emery has confirmed that he will not be leaving his position as Villarreal manager to join Newcastle United. Earlier this week, the Spaniard confirmed that he had been approached by the Magpies, who had hoped to have the former Arsenal boss in charge for their game against Brighton […]

4 years ago

He has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison A football fan has been jailed after live-streaming himself on Facebook racially abusing three England players after the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 final defeat. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Jonathon Best, 52, posted a video of himself ranting about three Black players, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo […]

4 years ago

“You know what we say in Italy, go to hell.” Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed that he jokingly told Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘go to hell’ after the Manchester United striker scored in added-time to deny the Italians all three points on Tuesday night. The Portugal captain scored both goals in the Red Devils’ […]

4 years ago

“I don’t see this move happening now this season” Unai Emery is set to reject the opportunity to become Newcastle United manager and will instead remain in charge of Villarreal, claims Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. Earlier this week, the Spaniard confirmed that he had been approached by the Magpies, who had hoped to have […]

4 years ago

Scholes still isn’t convinced Paul Scholes has doubled down on recent comments that Manchester United’s current performances are a ‘worry’, despite the Red Devils scoring late to grab a draw against Atalanta in the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side went behind in the 12th minute after David De Gea failed to hold Josip Iličić’s strike, with […]

4 years ago

“I liken him, in full flow, to someone like Yaya Toure” Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has compared ‘fantastic’ Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Manchester City legend Yaya Toure. The 25-year-old made his first Champions League appearance in six years as Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory away at Swedish side Malmo on Tuesday night. […]

4 years ago

Who else is still confused by this? Kyle Walker was left baffled during a press conference after a confused journalist asked him about competing with a player who does not play football anymore, and never played for Manchester City. The England right-back was speaking ahead of City’s Champions League clash against Club Brugge on Wednesday […]

4 years ago

“At the same age, I think he’s better than Roy Keane” Stuart Pearce believes that Declan Rice is better than Roy Keane was at the same age. The West Ham midfielder has played an important role in the Hammers’ impressive start to the season, with David Moyes’ side currently fourth in the Premier League, in […]

4 years ago

You can’t really blame Koeman, to be fair Ronald Koeman is reportedly refusing to take a £4million cut on his Barcelona pay-off following his sacking. The Dutchman was sacked just 14 months after taking the job last week after the Catalan giants suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona have made their worst start to a […]

4 years ago

Another bizarre Neil Warnock story Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has revealed that Neil Warnock used to cut players’ toenails before games. Warnock will break the record for the most games managed in English football on Tuesday night (2 November) – with the current Middlesbrough manager set to take charge of his 1,602nd game as a […]

4 years ago

Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy with a defibrillator fitted Christian Eriksen is reportedly ‘tempted’ by a sensational return to former club Ajax, where he would be allowed to play with a heart defibrillator fitted. The Inter Milan midfielder was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) after suffering a cardiac arrest while […]

4 years ago

It certainly doesn’t provide Dortmund fans with much confidence Borussia Dortmund’s head of first-team football Sebastian Kehl has suggested that he ‘would bet €100’ on Erling Haaland remaining at the Signal Iduna Park. The former midfielder was asked whether the striker – who has attracted interested from a number of clubs in recent months – […]

4 years ago

It would be a great signing for Spurs Antonio Conte has reportedly informed Tottenham Hotspur of his first transfer target as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss was unveiled as Spurs’ new manager on Tuesday (2 November) after reaching an agreement on an 18-month contract worth up to £15 million per season. His appointment follows […]

4 years ago

Mauro Icardi loves a complicated relationship Mauro Icardi is a wonderful footballer. He is a prolific striker who has scored goals wherever he has been. Sampdoria? Goals. Inter Milan? Goals. PSG? You guessed it, goals. After impressing on loan in Paris in the Covid-19 interrupted 2019/20 campaign, he earned a £52million permanent move after firing […]

4 years ago

“I am, of course, aware of my responsibility” Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has defended his decision to not get vaccinated, suggesting that he is ‘unsure about the lack of long term studies’. On Friday, it was reported that the 26-year-old was unvaccinated, leading the German international to address the news about his vaccination status […]

4 years ago

The banner was unveiled prior to kick-off Croydon Police are looking into reports of an offensive banner unveiled by Crystal Palace fans on Saturday afternoon. Ahead of Palace’s clash against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park, the ‘Holmesdale Fanatics’ – a group of Palace supporters – unveiled a banner protesting against the Saudi ownership of the […]

4 years ago

Rest in peace, Alex Quiñónez Ecuador athlete Alex Quiñónez has been shot dead. Mr Quiñónez, 32, and another person were both shot on Friday night outside a shopping centre in the city of Guyaquil, Ecuador. The motive for the shooting is currently unclear. “With great sadness, we confirm the murder of our sportsman Alex Quiñónez,” […]

4 years ago

They’ve reversed their previous decision Newcastle have change their stance and will now allow their fans to wear culturally-inspired clothing. Earlier this week, the club asked its supporters to stop wearing traditional Arabic clothing or Middle East-inspired head coverings at matches. Following the Magpies’ Saudi-backed takeover, a number of supporters turned up to St James’ Park […]

4 years ago

A West Brom and a Bristol City fan both collapsed West Bromwich Albion’s Championship fixture against Bristol City was suspended twice on Saturday due to two separate medical emergencies in the crowd. The start of the match was delayed by 15 minutes after a West Brom supporter collapsed in the West Stand. Paramedics and ambulance staff […]

4 years ago

Palace fans have sent a strong message about the takeover Crystal Palace supporters unveiled a banner protesting against the Saudi ownership of Newcastle United prior to the teams’ meeting at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The banner has been unveiled just weeks after the Premier League confirmed that Newcastle United had been sold, with a Saudi-backed […]

4 years ago

“There is an unusual swell of fans who don’t quite get it” Joe Cole has suggested that he wants to ‘educate’ people who don’t appreciate the positive impact that Mason Mount has on a team. Mount scored his first hat-trick for Chelsea as the Blues battered newly-promoted side Norwich 7-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday […]

4 years ago

Stay strong, Dan Norwich City players have showed their support for teammate Dan Barden after the young goalkeeper was diagnosed with testicular cancer last week. The Canaries recently confirmed that 20-year-old Barden – who had been on loan at Scottish side Livingston – had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Welshman is now spending a period […]

4 years ago

The alleged incident occurred earlier this month Members of Liverpool’s security team have attended a meeting with Manchester City representatives in order to gather information on allegations that a Reds fan spat at Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff. According to the Mirror, the club has stepped up their investigation in recent weeks after City made an […]

4 years ago

“I went quickly to the referee to say, ‘Please stop the game, the man is dying and we need some medical help’” Sergio Reguilon has opened up about the part he played in helping the Newcastle fan who collapsed receive emergency medical attention last weekend. Newcastle United’s game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was temporarily […]

4 years ago

“I win everything so am I going to be worried about the people who say bad things about me?” Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to critics who have questioned his defensive work rate since he returned to Manchester United. The Portuguese captain has been in scintillating form since rejoining his former side in the summer, scoring […]

4 years ago

Saint-Etienne fans’ protests have levelled up Saint-Etienne’s Ligue 1 fixture against Angers was delayed due to fan protests against manager Claude Puel on Friday night, with flares thrown onto the pitch before kick-off. Les Verts – who are bottom of the league without a win all season – knew that failure to win against Angers would […]

4 years ago

“He’s a great actor, a great goalkeeper” Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has responded to claims that staff are unhappy with Ben Foster’s commitment to vlogging on club time. Foster regularly posts to his channel, The Cycling GK, giving fans and subscribers a window into life as a footballer and his passion for cycling. When playing […]

4 years ago

Bury FC fans have never stopped hoping An association of Bury Supporters Groups and Bury-supporting Benefactors have today signed a “Head of Terms” agreement for exclusivity to buy Bury FC and the Gigg Lane stadium. In August 2019, it became clear that Bury FC were in trouble, facing expulsion from the Football League. Owner Steve Dale […]

4 years ago

It’s time to get excited, GTA fans The GTA remastered details have been confirmed, with fans able to get excited after being provided with a launch date and first images. Rockstar Games recently announced that they would be releasing ‘Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition’ later this year. The announcement came in […]

4 years ago

“Save soccer from Saudi regime” Protesters have gathered outside the Premier League’s headquarters in London to campaign against Saudi involvement in football. The protest has taken place just weeks after the Premier League confirmed that Newcastle United had been sold, with a Saudi-backed consortium replacing Mike Ashley as the club’s owners. Many people were opposed […]

4 years ago

The boots are priced at £236 Paul Pogba wore the world’s first pair of vegan football boots earlier this week after teaming up with Stella McCartney to design the gender-neutral Adidas boots. The Manchester United midfielder has held an interest in fashion for a number of years, and he has now played a role in […]

4 years ago