The Magpies were denied a stonewall penalty on Sunday Newcastle United are set to make a formal complaint to the Premier League over the quality of officiating in their last three matches after a number of controversial decisions went against the Magpies, according to the Telegraph. It is reported that Eddie Howe is ‘incensed’ by […]

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Rosen died on Sunday following a “ferocious battle” with cancer Great Britain three-time Olympic luge athlete Adam “AJ” Rosen has died at the age of 37 from cancer. Luge GB announced that Rosen had died on Sunday following a “ferocious battle” with cancer.  Rosen – who was born in the United States – was described […]

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‘I’m having a hard time with it. I will go home dismayed and disappointed.’ Anderlecht manager Vincent Kompany said he was ‘disgusted’ by the racist abuse aimed at him from Club Brugge supporters in Sunday’s 2-2 draw. The former Manchester City captain revealed that some of his players and staff were also racially abused during […]

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‘It is a lack of accountability when big errors are made’ Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has stated that Paul Tierney should have sent Harry Kane off in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday. The two sides played out an entertaining and fierce four-goal thriller at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with referee Tierney […]

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Australia now lead England 2-0 in the Ashes Jos Buttler’s resilient innings came to an end when he trod on his own stumps as England fell to defeat against Australia in the second Ashes test. The wicketkeeper batsman was dismissed after scoring 26 runs from 207 balls, with the Three Lions’ hopes of batting out […]

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‘Let me tell you a little secret about me – I fight for money or I fight the best in the world. You are neither.’ Jorge Masvidal has told Jake Paul that he “can’t afford” him inside the boxing ring and has challenged the YouTuber to fight him in an MMA bout. Paul brutally knocked […]

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‘Masvidal and Nate Diaz – you are b***** for leaving this arena. I will f*** you up too.’ Jake Paul has called out Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz after he secured a savage knockout victory against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in their rematch on Saturday night. ‘The Problem Child’ landed a huge overhand right […]

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Paul finished the fight with a brutal knockout Jake Paul secured a devastating victory in his rematch bout against Tyron Woodley on Saturday night, knocking out the former UFC champion in the sixth round. Paul won the first bout in Cleveland, Ohio in August, securing victory by split decision. However, the YouTuber-turned-boxer was lucky to avoid a […]

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Chisora says he isn’t going anywhere Derek Chisora has addressed suggestions that he should retire from boxing after he lost to Joseph Parker by unanimous decision on Saturday night. ‘Del Boy’ put in a gutsy performance against Parker, responding well after being knocked down and forced onto the ropes on two occasions, but the Brit never […]

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‘A big win for Joseph Parker that puts him back on the world stage.’ Eddie Hearn has claimed that Joseph Parker is ‘back on the world stage’ after he beat Derek Chisora by unanimous decision in their rematch. The Kiwi – who won the first bout in May – was victorious in Manchester as he controlled […]

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Parker won the bout by unanimous decision Joseph Parker secured a unanimous decision victory against Derek Chisora in their rematch bout as he knocked the Brit down on three occasions. The New Zealander won their first fight in May via a split decision and dominated the majority of the rematch, despite some incredible resistance from […]

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Emma Hayes’ side have exited the Champions League Chelsea Women have been knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage by Wolfsburg. Emma Hayes’ side exited the competition on goal difference, with Juventus progressing to the knockout stages by possessing the better goal record. With Juventus winning their fixture against Servette 3-0, the Blues […]

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‘I feel for them there, it’s a head injury, Mike Dean’s got a decision to make’ Joe Cole has suggested that Newcastle’s players need to ‘take responsibility’ for Liverpool’s opening goal, despite Isaac Hayden going down with what looked to be a head injury. The Magpies took a surprise lead at Anfield, with Jonjo Shelvey […]

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More Premier League matches have been postponed due to covid The Premier League have announced that four additional matches have been postponed due to coronavirus. It comes after Manchester United’s fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday was called off earlier today. The postponed matches are: Southampton v Brentford, Saturday, 18 December 15:00 Watford […]

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‘It has nothing to do with Covid or the Covid vaccine’ Sergio Aguero’s cardiologist has stated that a virus might have caused the heart problems that led to the striker retiring from football, but dismissed theories that it was Covid-related. Roberto Peidro – who has treated the Argentine since 2004 – was keen to add […]

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EFL clubs will implement tighter protocols and increased Covid-19 testing The English Football League has instructed all its 72 clubs to implement tighter training ground protocols and increased Covid-19 testing as cases continue to soar. It follows the postponement of numerous scheduled fixtures because of positive cases at a host of clubs, with several clubs across […]

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McKenna has worked under Mourinho, Solskjaer and now Rangnick Ipswich Town are set to appoint Manchester United first-team coach Kieran McKenna as their new manager, as per Sky Sports. It is thought that the Tractor Boys will announce the 35-year-old as Paul Cook’s successor in the coming days. The Northern Irishman worked as a first-team coach […]

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It doesn’t exactly look appetising, either Football fans have been left astounded as Arsenal supporters are charged £18.05 for a double bacon cheeseburger and fries at the Emirates. Prior to the Gunners’ home game against West Ham on Wednesday, photos of the food and menu went viral after being posted from the Twitter account Footy […]

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United are battling a covid outbreak at the club Manchester United’s Premier League home game against Brighton at the weekend has been postponed due to covid-19. The news comes after United reportedly returned further positive Covid tests following the postponement of their Premier League game with Brentford on Tuesday. The Red Devils were struck by the […]

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‘Unfortunately for us we weren’t granted any dispensation which is obviously disappointing.’ Brendan Rodgers has spoken about his “disappointment” at the Premier League’s refusal to postpone Leicester’s match against Tottenham on Thursday as the club deal with a Covid-19 outbreak. The Foxes boss revealed that his side would be without nine players due to positive […]

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United recently had to shut down their training ground for 24 hours Manchester United have been hit with 19 positive Covid-19 cases across players and staff at the club, according to the Telegraph Sport. United’s Premier League match at Brentford on Tuesday night was postponed after the club’s Carrington Training Complex had to be shut […]

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It is the third Premier League game to be postponed Burnley’s Premier League match at home against Watford on Wednesday has been postponed because of an ongoing Covid outbreak within the Hornets’ squad. The crucial game in the battle to avoid relegation was postponed just three hours before Claudio Ranieri’s side were due to play at […]

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The decision has been met with mixed opinions Carlisle United have capped their stadium capacity at 9,999 so that it is below the threshold for the government’s ‘Plan B’ outdoor event Covid passport requirements. The governments new covid rules – which came into force on Wednesday – require people to present proof of vaccination or […]

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‘Am I allowed to say that?’ Jimmy Anderson accidentally revealed that he would be part of England’s team to face Australia in the second Ashes test that starts on Thursday. The veteran pace bowler was left out of the squad that was crushed by Australia last week as the hosts cruised to a nine-wicket victory […]

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Here’s everything you need to know about the government’s new Covid-19 rules, which come into force from Wednesday – and affect both sporting events and entertainment The government’s new Covid-19 rules will impact football fans throughout England, with proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test now required to attend sporting events with […]

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Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy with a defibrillator fitted Inter Milan are reportedly preparing to cancel Christian Eriksen’s contract before the end of the year with the midfielder banned from playing in Italy after being fitted with a defibrillator. The Inter midfielder was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) after suffering a […]

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He is the fourth F1 driver to be knighted Sir Lewis Hamilton has been knighted for his services to motorsport and in recognition of a spectacular career in Formula 1 just days after he controversially lost out on a record eighth world title. The Mercedes driver was dubbed a knight by the Prince of Wales […]

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Aguero has officially confirmed his retirement Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has officially announced his retirement from football. The 33-year-old left City for Barcelona in the summer but has been troubled by injury and health issues since arriving at the Camp Nou. His last appearance for the club came against Alaves at the end […]

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The alleged assault occurred after the match Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo has been charged over an alleged assault on a Dundee United supporter, as per the Daily Record. The Belgian is accused of ‘attacking’ a Tangerines fan inside Tannadice Park following the match between the two sides last month. The alleged incident is said to […]

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‘I must say that it’s surprising, shameful and very difficult to understand.’ Real Madrid have broken their silence on the controversial Champions League last-16 draw after it had to be redone following a ‘technical error’ in the early stages of the draw. Los Blancos were originally paired with Benfica before things took an expected turn, […]

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Women’s games are not currently listed as ‘designated matches’ MPs have asked for an “immediate change” to the law which bans people from attending football matches as it does not cover women’s games in the same way as men’s matches. Among the eight MPs to have written to Nigel Huddleston – the parliamentary under-secretary for sport […]

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‘If a player wishes to go to another club, it should be the player who informs either the board or myself.’ Ralf Rangnick has responded to claims that Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United, insisting that he will refuse to play the ‘media games’ involving player agents. Anthony Martial’s agent Philippe Lamboley recently stated […]

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FIFA have revealed their 23-man World XI squad FIFA have announced their 23-man World XI squad with some high-profile players missing out on selection, including Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The squad – which is voted for by the players themselves – was announced on Tuesday, with 10 of the 23 players currently plying their trade in […]

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It will be down to the Premier League board to decide what ‘fair market value’ is The Premier League will allow Newcastle United to make sponsorship deals with Saudi Arabian companies, providing that the league considers them “fair market value”. It was announced on Tuesday that Premier League shareholders had removed the temporary block put on […]

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‘It’s often bad weather there. Of course it’s about football, but it does matter.’ Frenkie de Jong’s father has claimed that his son could reject a move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich ‘because the weather is bad there’. The Barcelona midfielder has been tipped with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, […]

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Lindelof suffered breathing difficulties at Norwich on Saturday Victor Lindelof is undergoing tests into the breathing difficulties he suffered at the weekend, but it is not thought to be related to the Covid outbreak at the club. United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick said Lindelof had been struggling to breathe and had experienced pain in his […]

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Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy on Tuesday Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s agent has made a thinly-veiled dig at Arsenal after the club confirmed that the striker had been stripped of his role as captain. The Gunners made the decision after the Gabon international committed three disciplinary breaches, the latest of which occurred this week when he […]

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Unlike in the men’s game, he cannot be charged for pitch invading The pitch invader who was barged to the floor by Chelsea’s Sam Kerr during the Blues’ Champions League tie against Juventus last week cannot be charged as the legislation only applies to “designated matches”. Australian forward Kerr was cheered by the crowd as […]

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Otamendi was assaulted and robbed on Monday Former Manchester City defender Nicolás Otamendi has been assaulted and robbed at his home in Portugal. The Argentine was assaulted by four assailants who put a belt around his neck and robbed money and watches from him. According to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manhã, the Benfica defender – […]

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Madrid have reportedly labelled it a ‘scandal’ Real Madrid are reportedly furious with UEFA’s decision to redo the Champions League last 16 draw after a ‘technical error’ saw the governing body void the initial draw. The Spanish giants were originally drawn against Benfica, but an error saw Manchester United drawn against Villarreal, with further issues […]

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United’s midweek clash at Brentford is now in doubt Manchester United have closed down their training ground due to a coronavirus outbreak within their squad. The Athletic reported that the Red Devils made the decision to close their Carrington Training Complex and that they were in discussions with Premier League about Tuesday’s game at Brentford. […]

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Max Verstappen won the world title in controversial fashion Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ended in controversy as Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the race to win the world championship. It looked as though Hamilton – who is set to be knighted this Wednesday – was cruising towards victory when […]

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The draw has been declared void UEFA have agreed to repeat the Champions League draw following complaints from a number of clubs. It appeared that there was an error involving Manchester United’s ball, with the Red Devils originally paired with Villarreal in Monday’s draw. However, because they had already faced the Spanish side in the […]

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‘He’ll be getting a lifetime supply of Red Bull for sure.’ Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has jokingly promised Williams driver Nicholas Latifi a lifetime supply of Red Bull after his crash ultimately allowed Max Verstappen to win the Formula One world championship. Verstappen eased past title rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu […]

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‘The FIA broke their own rules, which is a disgrace to our whole sport.’ Lewis Hamilton’s brother Nicolas has called his brother the ‘true champion’ of Formula One as he labelled the FIA as a ‘disgrace to the sport’ in an Instagram post. The Mercedes driver was beaten to the F1 Drivers’ Championship with just […]

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The Gypsy King has threatened to sue the BBC Tyson Fury has been nominated for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award despite threatening to sue the broadcaster if he was put on the shortlist. The Gypsy King has enjoyed another successful year, solidifying his position as the best heavyweight in the world with […]

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‘There is a tidal wave of Omicron coming’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that all people over the age of 18 will be offered a booster jab as he declares the Omicron variant an “emergency”. The original target was to ensure that all adults were vaccinated by the end of January, however, Johnson has […]

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Mercedes don’t appear to be giving up just yet Mercedes have lodged an intention to appeal the verdict of the second protest dismissal, which relates to the Safety Car protocol. The appeal relates to the second original protest, which refers to the decision to allow the lapped cars to be overtaken, which ultimately played a significant […]

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Max Verstappen is (officially) the world champion Mercedes have had both of their protests rejected by Formula One stewards after Max Verstappen controversially won the F1 Drivers’ Championship with victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. BREAKING: The FIA Stewards have dismissed Mercedes' protests against the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix final classification #AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪 #F1 […]

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1,239 new daily cases of Omicron were announced on Saturday The United Kingdom’s coronavirus alert level has been increased to level four in response to the spread of Omicron, the UK’s chief medical officers have said. The chief medical officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stated on Sunday that they were recommending that […]

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