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  • Leeds and Burnley drop complaint over Everton’s transfer spending after being given assurances

    Leeds and Burnley drop complaint over Everton’s transfer spending after being given assurances

    The two clubs have received assurances that Everton complied with spending rules Burnley and Leeds United have dropped their complaint about Everton’s transfer spending after both clubs were given assurances the Toffees complied with rules. In May, both clubs wrote to the Premier League asking for clarity on Everton’s financial situation after the Merseyside outfit posted […]

    4 years ago

  • Semi-automated offside to be used at World Cup after successful VAR trials

    Semi-automated offside to be used at World Cup after successful VAR trials

    The time needed to make a decision should be reduced from 70 seconds to 25 FIFA has approved the use of Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) for VAR at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The intended purpose is to make decisions faster and more accurate, while also providing improved visualisation for supporters. The Artificial […]

    4 years ago

  • Bruno Fernandes speaks out on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit rumours

    Bruno Fernandes speaks out on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit rumours

    ‘I don’t believe the club is willing to lose a value like Cristiano’ Bruno Fernandes expects Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at Manchester United next season, despite speculation that the Portuguese international wants to leave the club. According to recent reports, Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly held talks with Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes – with a potential […]

    4 years ago

  • Shrewsbury Town cancel pre-season friendly against Qatar side following backlash

    Shrewsbury Town cancel pre-season friendly against Qatar side following backlash

    Shrewsbury will instead host an open training session on the same day Shrewsbury Town have cancelled a pre-season friendly against a side from Qatar following backlash from the club’s LGBTQ+ fans’ group. Proud Salopians posted a statement on Twitter calling for the match against Qatar SC – scheduled to be played on July 6 – to […]

    4 years ago

  • Netherlands bans footballers and celebrities from appearing in gambling adverts

    Netherlands bans footballers and celebrities from appearing in gambling adverts

    The ban applies to all advertising of high-risk games of chance Celebrities and former footballers are no longer allowed to appear in gambling advertisements in the Netherlands. As reported by NOS, Minister Franc Weerwind for Legal Protection amended the regulation on advertising to ban “all persons who enjoy some form of public fame or with […]

    4 years ago

  • Jack Wilshere ‘in talks’ over stunning Arsenal return after spell in Denmark

    Jack Wilshere ‘in talks’ over stunning Arsenal return after spell in Denmark

    Wilshere is currently without a club Jack Wilshere has reportedly ‘held talks’ with Arsenal about returning to the club in a coaching capacity after an underwhelming spell in Denmark. The former England international is currently without a club after leaving Danish side Aarhus at the end of last season, and the 30-year-old is yet to […]

    4 years ago

  • Fans have theory on Romelu Lukaku’s unusual new Inter shirt number

    Fans have theory on Romelu Lukaku’s unusual new Inter shirt number

    Appears to be unreal shithousery from Lukaku and Inter Milan Romelu Lukaku will wear the number 90 for Inter Milan next season, and his decision to do so has sparked conversation amongst fans. The Belgian forward has re-joined the Serie A giants on a season-long loan after an underwhelming campaign with Chelsea, managing just 15 […]

    4 years ago

  • Mauricio Pochettino ‘demands’ £1.7million on top of staggering payout to leave PSG

    Mauricio Pochettino ‘demands’ £1.7million on top of staggering payout to leave PSG

    Pochettino is set to pocket a £12.8million payoff Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ‘demanding’ an additional £1.7million (€2m) on top of his payoff package in order to leave Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine, who is contracted until 2023, is expected to be dismissed by the Ligue 1 champions in the coming weeks, and it is thought that he […]

    4 years ago

  • Tommy Fury denied entry to US ahead of Jake Paul press conference

    Tommy Fury denied entry to US ahead of Jake Paul press conference

    Fury is set to face off against Paul in August Tommy Fury has revealed that he has been stopped from flying to the United States ahead of his press conference with Jake Paul in New York on Wednesday. Fury, brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, is set to face off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in August at […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton slams ‘archaic mindsets’ following Nelson Piquet’s racially abusive remarks

    Lewis Hamilton slams ‘archaic mindsets’ following Nelson Piquet’s racially abusive remarks

    ‘I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life’ Lewis Hamilton has called for action and insisted that ‘archaic mindsets need to change’ after Nelson Piquet was condemned for using racially abusive language in reference to the British driver. Piquet, who won the world title on three occasions, used a racially offensive term about […]

    4 years ago

  • Diego Simeone trolled after posting chess photo with one glaring mistake

    Diego Simeone trolled after posting chess photo with one glaring mistake

    It’s a pretty important piece, Diego Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has been mocked on social media after he posted a photo of him playing chess with his son Giovanni, without a king. The Argentine, who has since deleted the tweet, shared the picture from his family holiday in the Maldives, with the 52-year-old facing […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Hamilton: F1 condemns Nelson Piquet’s racially abusive language about driver

    Lewis Hamilton: F1 condemns Nelson Piquet’s racially abusive language about driver

    Piquet used a racially offensive term in referring to Hamilton  Formula 1 has condemned former world champion Nelson Piquet for using racially abusive language in reference to Lewis Hamilton. The 69-year-old, who won the world title on three occasions, used a racially offensive term about the Mercedes driver on a podcast. Speaking about the first lap […]

    4 years ago

  • Barcelona’s leaked third shirt met with divided fan reaction

    Barcelona’s leaked third shirt met with divided fan reaction

    The Catalan giants have already released their home and away shirt Barcelona have already released two stunning kits in preparation for next season, and supporters of the Catalan giants are patiently waiting to see what the official third shirt will look like. The LaLiga club have taken a slightly different approach with their home jersey, […]

    4 years ago

  • Philadelphia Union physio sent off after bizarre altercation with NYCFC players

    Philadelphia Union physio sent off after bizarre altercation with NYCFC players

    You certainly don’t see this everyday Philadelphia Union physio Paul Rushing was bizarrely sent off during the club’s MLS clash against New York City FC on Sunday night. He received his marching orders in the 79th minute from referee Armando Villarreal after an altercation with a number of NYCFC players while he was treating Union attacker […]

    4 years ago

  • Man City chief claims Real Madrid were ‘lucky’ to win Champions League

    Man City chief claims Real Madrid were ‘lucky’ to win Champions League

    ‘I think it would be fair to say that they were a bit lucky’ Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano claims Real Madrid were “lucky” to win the Champions League last season, despite Los Blancos defeating Pep Guardiola’s side in the semi-final. Soriano, who also insisted that City were not “obsessed” with winning Europe’s most […]

    4 years ago

  • Andros Townsend claims ‘moaning’ Jurgen Klopp has ‘got his way again’

    Andros Townsend claims ‘moaning’ Jurgen Klopp has ‘got his way again’

    ‘I love how Jurgen Klopp has found a way to get his way again’ Everton attacker Andros Townsend has claimed that ‘moaning’ Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ‘got his way again’ with the introduction of five substitutes in the Premier League. Clubs will be allowed to make five substitutions from this season onwards, which follows […]

    4 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 43

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 43

    It’s that time of the week again! We know that a lot of you are missing club football, but try to remain positive. There’s still a lot to look forward to this summer – most notably the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. The Lionesses have a great opportunity to triumph next month, but it certainly won’t […]

    4 years ago

  • Richard Keys tears into Gary Neville over ‘nonsense’ new book

    Richard Keys tears into Gary Neville over ‘nonsense’ new book

    Keys is going after Neville once again Richard Keys has once again taken aim at Gary Neville by labelling the former Manchester United captain’s new book as ‘nonsense’. Neville recently revealed that he would be releasing ‘The People’s Game: A View from The Front Seat in Football’ in September. However, the announcement has not gone […]

    4 years ago

  • Watford cancel Qatar friendly amid backlash from fans’ group

    Watford cancel Qatar friendly amid backlash from fans’ group

    The match was set to take place in Austria Watford’s proposed pre-season friendly with the Qatar national team has been cancelled after opposition from fans’ groups. The Hornets were reportedly set to face off against Qatar as part of their training camp in Austria, where they will be based from July 5 – July 10, […]

    4 years ago

  • Bizarre MLS rule means Inter Miami will get compensation for Gareth Bale transfer

    Bizarre MLS rule means Inter Miami will get compensation for Gareth Bale transfer

    Inter Miami put Bale in their ‘discovery list’ Los Angeles FC will reportedly have to pay a compensation fee to Major League Soccer (MLS) rivals Inter Miami after signing Gareth Bale on a free transfer. The Wales international left Real Madrid after nine years at the club and announced that he would be moving to […]

    4 years ago

  • At least four dead, including a baby, as stand collapses at bullfight in Colombia

    At least four dead, including a baby, as stand collapses at bullfight in Colombia

    TW: Injury, death, bullfighting The incident occurred in the central city of El Espinal At least four people, including an 18-month-old baby, were killed and as many as 70 people were seriously injured on Sunday when the grandstand at a bullring in Colombia collapsed, officials confirmed.  The incident occurred in the central city of El Espinal, […]

    4 years ago

  • Manchester United ‘reject Barcelona’s attempt to sign captain Harry Maguire’

    Manchester United ‘reject Barcelona’s attempt to sign captain Harry Maguire’

    Barcelona ‘wanted’ to sign Maguire as part of a deal for De Jong Manchester United have reportedly rejected Barcelona’s attempt to sign their captain Harry Maguire as part of a deal for Frenkie de Jong. The Red Devils are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Dutch midfielder from the Catalan giants, with a […]

    4 years ago

  • Derby County to exit administration after bid for club is accepted

    Derby County to exit administration after bid for club is accepted

    Derby’s administrators has given Wednesday as the expected completion date Property group Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd has had its bid for Derby County accepted with a provisional completion date of June 29. After purchasing the company that owned Pride Park Stadium from former owner Mel Morris, it was reported that the Derbyshire-based property group were […]

    4 years ago

  • Thibaut Courtois gets ‘brick wall’ tattoo to celebrate Champions League Final heroics

    Thibaut Courtois gets ‘brick wall’ tattoo to celebrate Champions League Final heroics

    Can’t blame him for celebrating that performance, tbf Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has celebrated his Champions League final heroics against Liverpool by getting a brick wall tattoo on his arm. The Belgium international made a record-breaking nine saves against Jurgen Klopp’s men at the Stade de France in May and produced one of the all-time […]

    4 years ago

  • Ander Herrera claims Lionel Messi is criticised if he ‘doesn’t score 50 goals’

    Ander Herrera claims Lionel Messi is criticised if he ‘doesn’t score 50 goals’

    ‘For me, he is the best of all time, without any discussion’ Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera insists Lionel Messi is the best footballer in history and believes he would get criticised unless he scores 50 goals a season. Messi endured a difficult debut campaign in Paris after his shock move from Barcelona last summer, […]

    4 years ago

  • Erik ten Hag ‘orders specific grass measurements’ and strict eating plan

    Erik ten Hag ‘orders specific grass measurements’ and strict eating plan

    Ten Hag also wants the players to eat together and socialise after training Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly issued specific orders to his training ground staff in an attempt to encourage his players to practice slick passing during pre-season. The Red Devils will return to training at Carrington on Monday June 27, and […]

    4 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappe claims PSG weren’t ‘fearsome’ or ‘untouchable’ last season

    Kylian Mbappe claims PSG weren’t ‘fearsome’ or ‘untouchable’ last season

    ‘We want to go back to being intimidating in France’ Kylian Mbappe has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have lost the ‘fear factor’ in the past two years, despite winning the Ligue 1 title by double digits last season. The Frenchman believes that PSG have become less ‘fearsome’ and ‘untouchable’, and it remains unclear if the […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane booed as he appears on big screen in front of 50,000 fans

    Roy Keane booed as he appears on big screen in front of 50,000 fans

    The Man United legend saw the funny side at least Roy Keane was able to see the funny side as he was booed by the majority of the 50,000 crowd at Dublin’s Croke Park on Saturday. The Manchester United legend was supporting his native Cork in their Gaelic Football clash with Dublin, but his county were unable […]

    4 years ago

  • Malcolm Ebiowei ‘ignored Erik ten Hag text’ before signing for Crystal Palace

    Malcolm Ebiowei ‘ignored Erik ten Hag text’ before signing for Crystal Palace

    Ebiowei is set to sign for Crystal Palace soon New Crystal Palace signing Malcolm Ebiowei snubbed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before signing for the Eagles, according to reports. The 18-year-old forward agreed a deal to join Patrick Vieira’s side, who are expected to officially announce the deal soon – beating the likes of […]

    4 years ago

  • Man Utd send emphatic response to Cristiano Ronaldo after Chelsea transfer link

    Man Utd send emphatic response to Cristiano Ronaldo after Chelsea transfer link

    Chelsea have been linked with a move for Ronaldo Manchester United have reportedly told Cristiano Ronaldo that he is not for sale after the Portuguese international was linked with a move to Chelsea. As reported by The Athletic, new Blues owner Todd Boehly met with Ronaldo’s super-agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal last week, with the […]

    4 years ago

  • Patrick Vieira claims he was ‘much better’ than Roy Keane in new interview

    Patrick Vieira claims he was ‘much better’ than Roy Keane in new interview

    ‘So I loved the way he was on the field, it was massive respect’ Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira couldn’t help but aim a few subtle digs at Roy Keane in a recent interview, joking that he didn’t want to touch the former Manchester United man’s shirt and insisting he was the ‘much better’ player of the two. […]

    4 years ago

  • Michael van Gerwen trolls Manchester United with Champions League jibe

    Michael van Gerwen trolls Manchester United with Champions League jibe

    MVG woke up and chose violence Darts star Michael van Gerwen has mocked Manchester United by joking that he wouldn’t sign for the Red Devils because they aren’t in the Champions League. The Dutchman, who has won 39 major titles during his career, became the latest sporting icon to poke fun at United – even […]

    4 years ago

  • American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez saved from drowning by coach Andrea Fuentes

    American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez saved from drowning by coach Andrea Fuentes

    Alvarez previously fainted following a routine in Barcelona last year American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships. Alvarez had sunk to the bottom of the water and was not breathing after finishing her routine in the solo free final in Budapest. After […]

    4 years ago

  • Hakan Calhanoglu bodies Zlatan Ibrahimovic after being trolled during title parade

    Hakan Calhanoglu bodies Zlatan Ibrahimovic after being trolled during title parade

    ‘He is a 40-year-old man, not 18, so I wouldn’t do that sort of thing at his age’ Hakan Calhanoglu has fired back at former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the striker trolled him during AC Milan’s recent title parade.  Turkish international Calhanoglu left Milan last summer and made the controversial decision to sign for city rivals Inter […]

    4 years ago

  • Shakhtar Donetsk chief accuses football agents of ‘exploiting the war in Ukraine’

    Shakhtar Donetsk chief accuses football agents of ‘exploiting the war in Ukraine’

    Foreign players and coaches can suspend their contracts until June 30, 2023 Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has accused football agents of attempting to exploit the war in Ukraine and criticised a recent FIFA ruling regarding the sale of foreign players. As reported by The Athletic, Shakhtar are looking to sell a number of […]

    4 years ago

  • Fan ‘racially abused and punched’ by Germany supporter who made slur at Jude Bellingham

    Fan ‘racially abused and punched’ by Germany supporter who made slur at Jude Bellingham

    German police have arrested a 27-year-old man A German football supporter with an English girlfriend was allegedly racially abused and physically attacked after he challenged a fan who had called Jude Bellingham a “n*****” during Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League clash in Munich. Annabel Hayden, from Cheshire, claims that her boyfriend Tim, from Stuttgart, was punched […]

    4 years ago

  • Ronaldinho reveals which Premier League club he likes watching the most

    Ronaldinho reveals which Premier League club he likes watching the most

    “It is hard to choose just one.” Brazil legend Ronaldinho has revealed which Premier League side he enjoys watching the most, suggesting that is is ‘hard to choose’. The 42-year-old never played in the English top-flight, but won a host of trophies during a glittering career – including the World Cup, Champions League, LaLiga title […]

    4 years ago

  • Opponent of boxer who died after brain injury admits to having ‘suicidal thoughts’

    Opponent of boxer who died after brain injury admits to having ‘suicidal thoughts’

    ‘I just can’t take it anymore’ The opponent of the South African boxer who passed away following a brain injury has admitted to having suicidal thoughts following abuse he has received. Simiso Buthelezi died in hospital after suffering a brain injury during his title fight defeat in Durban on Sunday. The lightweight fighter looked to be […]

    4 years ago

  • ‘Classy’ Eduardo Camavinga gifts France shirts to Ukrainian opponents

    ‘Classy’ Eduardo Camavinga gifts France shirts to Ukrainian opponents

    Lovely gesture from Camavinga and France Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga delivered a message of support to Ukraine’s players and gifted them shirts after an U21 match against France. The two sides played out a 3-3 draw on Thursday in a 2023 European U21 Championship qualifier, with the game played at the Necmi̇ Kadioğlu Sports Complex in […]

    4 years ago

  • Formula One ‘hopeful’ of adding South Africa to race calendar

    Formula One ‘hopeful’ of adding South Africa to race calendar

    The race would be held at the Kyalami circuit Formula One are attempting to add South Africa to their race calendar, with boss Stefano Domenicali hopeful of adding it as early as next year. As reported by Sportsmail, talks are at an advanced stage and Domenicali is keen to add the African country to the list […]

    4 years ago

  • Aymeric Laporte offers sarcastic response after Team of the Year snub

    Aymeric Laporte offers sarcastic response after Team of the Year snub

    Tell us what you really think, Aymeric Aymeric Laporte issued a sarcastic response after being snubbed from the PFA Team of the Year, with Manchester City also dropping a timely montage of the defender on social media. The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) announced its yearly award winners on Thursday evening, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah winning […]

    4 years ago

  • Rebel golfers given ‘crib sheet’ of pre-determined answers to questions on Saudi funding

    Rebel golfers given ‘crib sheet’ of pre-determined answers to questions on Saudi funding

    It’s almost like the organisers are aware that the tour is extremely controversial The players participating in the controversial Saudi-backed LIV International Golf Series were given a ‘crib sheet’ with pre-determined answers to questions about Saudi funding. As reported by the Daily Mail, the likes of Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Lee Westwood were handed a […]

    4 years ago

  • Stern Erik ten Hag email warns Man Utd stars he ‘won’t tolerate egos’

    Stern Erik ten Hag email warns Man Utd stars he ‘won’t tolerate egos’

    Ten Hag told the players ‘no individual is more important than any other’ Erik ten Hag has reportedly warned his Manchester United squad that he will not tolerate egos in the dressing room with a stern email to the first-team players. The Dutchman, who has replaced interim boss Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford, will be […]

    4 years ago

  • Ronaldo’s classy gesture to Jonathan Woodgate after “difficult” Real Madrid debut

    Ronaldo’s classy gesture to Jonathan Woodgate after “difficult” Real Madrid debut

    “Ronaldo came over and asked, ‘how are you?’” Brazilian legend Ronaldo was quick to console Jonathan Woodgate after the former England centre-back endured a nightmare Real Madrid debut. Los Blancos spent £13.4million on Newcastle defender Woodgate back in the summer of 2003, but his career at the Santiago Bernabéu was hampered by injuries. Woodgate’s nightmare Madrid debut Woodgate, […]

    4 years ago

  • Robert Lewandowski gave savage repose to Julian Nagelsmann advice

    Robert Lewandowski gave savage repose to Julian Nagelsmann advice

    Lewandowski is keen on a move away from Bayern Robert Lewandowski reportedly clashed with Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann before claiming that his career at the club was ‘over’. The Poland striker is said to have told the Bundesliga champions that he ‘won’t sign a new deal’, with Barcelona desperate to sign the prolific frontman. […]

    4 years ago

  • Footage emerges of Sergio Aguero playing football for first time since retiring

    Footage emerges of Sergio Aguero playing football for first time since retiring

    Aguero is back! (kind of) Footage has emerged of Sergio Aguero playing football for the first time since his December retirement from the games after being diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. The Argentine was forced to retire towards the end of last year due to ongoing heart problems, which were detected after he was substituted with […]

    4 years ago

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