Erwan Le Prevost said footage is ‘automatically destroyed’ Footage of scenes outside the Stade de France ahead of the Champions League final on May 28, described as “extremely violent”, has reportedly been deleted. Liverpool supporters were tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed outside the stadium by police ahead of the final between the Reds and Real Madrid at […]

3 years ago

The title race really did take an unexpected turn Four South African clubs have been banned from football in the country after a bizarre spate of match fixing events in the fourth tier. Matiyasi FC and Shivulani Dangerous Tigers were competing at the top of the table, with the Tigers leading the league by three […]

3 years ago

Barcelona’s dire financial state isn’t getting any better Barcelona need €500 million (£427 million) to “save” the club, according to the Catalan giants’ vice president for finance Eduard Romeu. Romeu also claimed that the Spanish outfit will reject the CVC investment deal proposed by La Liga, calling it a “bad deal”. It is widely regarded […]

3 years ago

‘I am fully aware that people acting in good faith, even families, were tear-gassed’ Didier Lallement, the person in charge of policing the Champions League final in Paris, has apologised for using tear gas against Liverpool fans outside the stadium. Liverpool supporters were tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed outside the stadium by police ahead of the final […]

3 years ago

Pre-season is going to be awkward Burnley teammates Connor Roberts and Wout Weghorst exchanged words after Wales’ clash with the Netherlands, with the Welshman asking the match-winner why he didn’t do that for their shared club side. Teun Koopmeiners opened the scoring for Louis van Gaal’s men in the 50th minute, but Wales – buoyed by […]

3 years ago

Spurs are keen to sign a versatile forward Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been ‘rebuffed’ in their attempts to sign Manchester United and England attacker Marcus Rashford. As reported by the Times, the London club are keen to sign an forward who can play in a number of attacking positions, and thought that they could help […]

3 years ago

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were due to go on trial on Wednesday Sepp Blatter was unable to give evidence on the first day of his fraud trial in Switzerland’s federal court owing to chest pains, with judges moving his testimony to tomorrow. The former FIFA president and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini could face five-year […]

3 years ago

Premier League fixtures are usually randomly generated The English Football Association (FA) have reportedly asked the Premier League not to schedule matches between the ‘Big Six’ teams on the weekend before the World Cup starts. As reported by ESPN, the FA have asked that no games between Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and […]

3 years ago

Getafe will ‘consider and study’ the possibility Gareth Bale has been ‘offered’ to LaLiga outfit Getafe after leaving Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to the club’s president. The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer having left Real Madrid after nine years with Los Blancos, where he registered 106 goals and 67 assists in 258 […]

3 years ago

LaLiga allows three non-EU players to be on the pitch Real Madrid are unable to sign anymore non-European players due to rules around the amount of European players that are required to be on the pitch. As reported by Marca, La Liga regulations state that the Spanish league allows three non-EU players to be on […]

3 years ago

‘It is not so wise I think. He has to play’ Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has told Ajax centre back Jurrien Timber that a summer switch to Manchester United ‘is not so wise’ in a World Cup year. The former Red Devils boss – who left Old Trafford in 2016 – has been incredibly outspoken […]

3 years ago

The Tampa Bay Rays were celebrating their 16th Pride Night Several Major League Baseball players refused to wear a logo on their uniforms honouring LGBTQ+ pride month during their match last week. The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated their 16th Pride Night with rainbow-patterned logos on their hats and uniforms to mark the occasion. The club’s president, […]

3 years ago

Graham Potter for England? England’s draw with Germany on Tuesday night seemed to annoy some Three Lions fans, with many suggesting that Graham Potter should replace Gareth Southgate as manager. The Three Lions came from behind to draw 1-1 against Hansi Flick’s side in the Nations League, with Harry Kane’s late penalty – his 50th […]

3 years ago

Kirchner has failed to close the deal Derby County’s takeover by Chris Kirchner is expected to collapse, with the American businessman reportedly failing to close the deal.  BBC Radio Derby report that Kirchner – who was named as preferred bidder to take the club out of administration on April 6 – hasn’t been able to […]

3 years ago

She was a regular in the Championship last season Natalie Aspinall has become just the third woman in Premier League history to be appointed as an assistant referee, with the official beginning the role in the top-flight from next season. The 40-year-old, who officiated in the Championship and women’s Super League last season, has been a […]

3 years ago

‘Everybody wants to feel loved, everyone needs that in your soul to feel appreciated’ Paul Pogba has admitted he ‘wants to be loved’ at his new club as he prepares to leave Manchester United at the end of the month. The 29-year-old, who is available on a free transfer in the summer after not having […]

3 years ago

Three fans were arrested for making a Nazi salute Seven England supporters were arrested in Munich on Monday, including three for making a Nazi salute. It is thought that more than 4,500 Three Lions fans will be in Germany for Tuesday’s Nations League game against Hansi Flick’s side. The other arrests included two for inciting […]

3 years ago

He could be the most likeable man in football Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min broke up an argument between two opposition players during South Korea’s 2-0 victory over Chile in Daejeon. Son, who captained his country, scored South Korea’s second goal of the match in injury time, but also received praise for his professionalism by […]

3 years ago

The match was also delayed by 90 minutes Austria and Denmark’s players were left shocked after the pitch caved in during their UEFA Nations League’s clash at the Ernst Happel Stadion on Monday night. The game was initially delayed for 90 minutes because of a blackout, with fans using the lights on their phones to […]

3 years ago

The five-metre bronze work depicts Zidane’s infamous headbutt A statue immortalising Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt during the 2006 World Cup final is set to be re-installed for the World Cup in Qatar later this year. It was removed in 2013 after a domestic backlash, with people in the conservative Muslim country criticising the five-metre bronze work for […]

3 years ago

‘Woods turned down a deal that was mind-blowingly enormous’ Tiger Woods reportedly turned down a figure close to $1billion to join the Saudi golf revolution, according to former golfer Greg Norman. It comes after the announcement that six-time major champion Phil Mickelson will end his four-month exile from golf at the inaugural Saudi-backed LIV series […]

3 years ago

‘We have now got another layer that is going to make it extremely difficult for us to win anything’ Gareth Southgate admits the racist abuse received by black England players after the Euro 2020 final defeat has added “another layer” of complexity when thinking about who to select for crucial spot-kicks. Three Lions players Bukayo Saka, […]

3 years ago

Can Cardiff pull this off? Gareth Bale is attracting a lot of interest after announcing that he would be leaving Real Madrid this summer, and a Championship club are interested in securing his signature. As reported by the BBC, Cardiff City are ‘stepping up their efforts’ to pull off the improbable signing of the Wales […]

3 years ago

‘He rejected Liverpool’s request for an X-ray before the game and will now undergo it’ Mohamed Salah turned down Liverpool’s offer of a scan to help resolve an ongoing injury issue before playing 90 minutes for Egypt on Sunday. The Reds attacker captained his country to a 1-0 win over Guinea in the opening match of […]

3 years ago

‘We can only ask that’s what our supporters deliver’ England manager Gareth Southgate has urged Three Lions fans not to ’embarrass’ the nation as his side prepare to face Germany in Munich. Around 3,500 England supporters have managed to get a ticket for Tuesday’s Nations League fixture at the Allianz Arena, with a number of other […]

3 years ago

Really worrying scenes in South Africa South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi was taken to hospital and received medical treatment after worryingly punching thin air in the final round of his latest fight. The lightweight fighter looked to be seconds away from winning the WBF African lightweight title when the bout took a scary and unexpected […]

3 years ago

Incredibly wholesome Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother couldn’t help but cry with joy as she watched her son star in Portugal’s convincing victory over Switzerland on Sunday. The Manchester United attacker scored twice and grabbed an assist as Fernando Santos’ men secured a routine 4-0 Nations League victory over Murat Yakin’s side – with Ronaldo showing his […]

3 years ago

It’s certainly a bold claim, Danny Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has claimed that Gareth Southgate would do a better job as Manchester United manager than Erik ten Hag will do. Ten Hag, who signed a three-year contract to be the Red Devils’ new permanent boss, replaced interim manager Ralf Rangnick in the Old Trafford […]

3 years ago

Literally the most Serie A transfer of all time, this Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to join Inter Milan on a free transfer after rejecting Roma’s final contract extension offer. The 33-year-old, who joined Roma on loan from Arsenal in September 2019 before signing on free a year later, has registered 29 goals and […]

3 years ago

Ah, Monday Well, we hope you enjoyed the four-day weekend. Those Monday blues are hitting you hard today though, aren’t they? Last week, Wales qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years, England were well-beaten by Hungary in Budapest, Lionel Messi broke more records and players began to join, and leave, […]

3 years ago

The Norway striker scored twice against Sweden Erling Haaland has accused Sweden defender Alexander Milosevic of calling him a ‘wh**e’ and threatening to break his legs during their Nations League match on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who has joined Manchester City in a £51million deal this summer, scored two goals as Norway overcame Sweden at the Friends […]

3 years ago

He’s certainly putting himself out there Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma has appeared to issue a ‘come-and-get-me-plea’ to Arsenal after teasing a move to the Gunners. The 25-year-old, who is reportedly a target for Mikel Arteta’s side, enjoyed a successful campaign with the Seagulls, helping Graham Potter’s men to finish ninth in the […]

3 years ago

Mourinho recently led Roma to Europa Conference League glory Roma boss Jose Mourinho is being strongly considered to become the new Paris Saint-Germain manager, according to reports. As per talkSPORT, the Portuguese coach is being lined-up to replace Mauricio Pochettino in the Le Parc des Princes hot-seat. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager led […]

3 years ago

The pair have two children together Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué and singer Shakira have announced their separation after 11 years together. The Colombian confirmed that she is no longer with Spanish footballer Pique, with the pair – who had been together since 2011 – having met while filming the music video for her World Cup […]

3 years ago

Tevez won three Premier League titles, two Scudetti and the Champions League Former Manchester City and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has confirmed his retirement after he said he could no longer continue playing following the death of his father last year. The Argentinian revealed that he had rejected offers from the United States as […]

3 years ago

The club’s last professional game is scheduled for June 5 The Russian club which once boasted the likes of Roberto Carlos and Samuel Eto’o is set to fold, despite previously being one of the richest teams in the world. Anzhi Makhachkala have been denied a licence for the Russian third tier after failing to meet […]

3 years ago

‘Atletico Madrid is not at a level to challenge in Europe’ Diego Costa has launched a surprising rant against his former side Atletico Madrid, claiming that the club’s training facilities are ‘s***’ and the academy is ‘dead’. The Spanish international – who is a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in […]

3 years ago

He announced that he would remain in hospital Former Brazil and Chelsea defender has revealed that he has undergone heart bypass surgery after four blocked arteries were found. The 39-year-old’s former club, Santos, posted a video of the ex-footballer at a hospital in an undisclosed location as he recovered on Friday. “I came here to deny […]

3 years ago

‘I will do what they want. We will see soon’ Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has claimed that he ‘will do what the Senegalese people want’ when deciding his future. The Senegal international has just 12 months left on his current deal at Anfield, and has emerged as a summer transfer target for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich […]

3 years ago

‘I’ve just won the Premier League. It’s a dream come true. Why can’t I go on holiday?’ Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has responded to critics about his celebrations following City’s Premier League title triumph. The 26-year-old deservedly enjoyed himself during the club’s open bus parade before holidaying in Ibiza, but was also criticised for […]

3 years ago

Mbappe is using his ‘power’ for a mass cull at PSG Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe wants to see 14 players leave the Ligue 1 champions this summer, including manager Mauricio Pochettino and fellow attacker Neymar. The 23-year-old recently signed a new three-year deal worth £650,000-a-week with the Parisians, committing his future to the French giants by […]

3 years ago

The two greats are now tied Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of major international honours after helping Argentina to victory in the Finalissima on Wednesday night. Argentina dominated Italy and secured a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María and Paulo Dybala. The showpiece event – which saw the champions […]

3 years ago

‘It’s something that I never thought I’d be sitting here doing’ Craig Napier has become the first Scottish referee to come out publicly as gay, following footballers Josh Cavallo and Jake Daniels in coming out. The category one official stated that he was inspired by the pair’s decision and believes it is time “to see […]

3 years ago

The Frenchman earned £5.613m for each of his 39 goals for Man United Paul Pogba will depart Manchester United with a £3.78million loyalty bonus when he leaves the club as a free agent at the end of the month. The Red Devils confirmed that the Frenchman would be leaving Old Trafford for a second time […]

3 years ago

‘I’ll be emotional. I don’t just want Ukraine to qualify, I want them to go there and win it’ Former Scotland international Graeme Souness has admitted that he wants Ukraine to beat Scotland in the World Cup play-off match on Wednesday night. Souness, who captained the Tartan Army in his playing days, is backing the […]

4 years ago

It’s like the Ferran Torres debacle all over again Barcelona are reportedly unable to register free signings Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, with the Catalan giants set to announce the arrival of the pair in the coming weeks. As reported by Sport, the financial situation at the LaLiga club means that if the season were […]

4 years ago

Ferguson has had two spells in caretaker charge of Everton Everton coach Duncan Ferguson is being ‘strongly considered’ for the vacant Blackburn Rovers job, and the Scot is reportedly prepared to leave Goodison Park this summer. The 50-year-old, who is currently a first-team coach with the Toffees, has worked under a number of different managers and […]

4 years ago

Hernandez played 175 times for Leeds United Former Leeds United man Pablo Hernandez was reduced to tears after 250 Whites fans traveled to his final game for UD Castellon on Saturday. The Spaniard made 175 appearances for Leeds, scoring 36 times and registering 41 assists during his time in Yorkshire. He played an instrumental role in the club’s promotion […]

4 years ago

More shocking scenes after a match Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag have released a statement after the club’s fans responded to losing their Eredivisie promotion play-off to Excelsior by invading the pitch and launching flares into the away end. Police were forced to intervene after corner flags, bottles and flares were thrown at away supporters after […]

4 years ago

How is it Monday already? So, that was some weekend, wasn’t it? Club football is now over for a couple of months, but we’ve still got plenty to look forward to this summer, so don’t be too down. Real Madrid won the Champions League final, Nottingham Forest won promotion to the Premier League after winning […]

4 years ago