Messi was not called up for Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has revealed that Lionel Messi is still suffering from the effects of having covid-19, after the Paris Saint-Germain man contracted the ‘roughest variant’ during the winter break. The 34-year-old has made just one appearance this year after contracting the virus […]

4 years ago

Exeter will keep their ‘Chiefs’ nickname Exeter Chiefs have announced that they will end their Native American-themed branding this summer. The Chiefs have been criticised for their continued use of Native American imagery, and last year revealed that they would be reviewing the club’s branding. While Exeter will keep their ‘Chiefs’ nickname, they will now […]

4 years ago

Don’t think Tuchel is very keen on Marcos Alonso Chelsea have been dealt a fresh blow in their attempts to solve their left-back crisis after they saw a £3m compensation offer to bring their own player back to Stamford Bridge rejected. As reported by The Athletic, the Blues offered Lyon a compensation payment to end […]

4 years ago

Almost 37 years old Cristiano Ronaldo blocked the Instagram account of football database website Transfermarkt last year after taking offence at the valuation they had given him. In March 2020, Transfermarkt published a ‘Jorges Mendes XI’ on Instagram, featuring players who are represented by the Portuguese super agent. Ronaldo, then at Juventus, was the spearhead […]

4 years ago

Players will be guaranteed maternity and long-term sickness cover Professional female players in England will now benefit from maternity and long-term sickness cover following a landmark ruling to their contracts, as reported by the Guardian. Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott held a debate in parliament on women’s experiences of playing football in England, with the […]

4 years ago

‘Dillian Whyte, train hard because you are going to get annihilated, bum’ Tyson Fury has seemingly confirmed that his next fight will be against Dillian Whyte after the Gypsy King took to social media to announce the news. Recent reports suggested that Fury – who holds the WBC heavyweight world title belt – wanted Whyte […]

4 years ago

Dembele was told to leave Barcelona ‘as soon as possible’ Ousmane Dembele’s agent Moussa Sissoko appeared to inadvertently show that he was receiving a call from Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo after arriving in Barcelona. Sissoko was filmed by Spanish television cameras as he left the airport and with his phone in his hand, a […]

4 years ago

Probably the wrong time to attempt a no-look penalty Eric Bailly missed the decisive spot-kick in the penalty shootout as Ivory Coast exited the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of Egypt. The Manchester United defender attempted an audacious no-look spot-kick, but the Ivorian failed miserably as Egypt’s substitute goalkeeper – Mohamed Abou Gabal – comfortably […]

4 years ago

Spurs’ losses in potential revenue per home game are the highest in the league A new study has found that Tottenham Hotspur have lost £165,000 in revenue per home game this season. Spurs’ stadium – the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – has had an average of 8,284 empty seats per game this term, according to a study by […]

4 years ago

The ‘shithouse’ phrase has reached new levels Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt has apologised for a derogatory comment directed at Ipswich Town midfielder Sam Morsy. Holt called the Tractor Boys’ captain a ‘s*** house’ on Twitter following the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Ipswich at Portman Road on Saturday. Morsy was handed a four-game suspension following an […]

4 years ago

‘You wouldn’t see Sadio Mane washing his own underpants and hanging them on a bush to dry’ Malawi manager Mario Marinica has criticised the Africa Cup of Nations bosses as he claims that his team ‘have had to wash their own pants’. The Romanian – who is also the technical director – was in interim […]

4 years ago

Anfang has been banned from coaching for one year Former Werder Bremen manager Markus Anfang has been banned from coaching for one year for using a falsified vaccination certificate. The 47-year-old German resigned from his position in November amid an investigation by German authorities into his alleged use of a forged covid vaccination document. Bremen initially […]

4 years ago

The Premier League is also considering taking legal action against NFTs Chelsea are thought to be looking into the sale of digital artwork, which uses the club’s badge and intellectual property, that is being promoted by John Terry, as reported by The Athletic. It is also thought that the Premier League is considering taking legal […]

4 years ago

More than 20 matches have been postponed already this season Premier League clubs will now be required to show proof of four positive covid tests in their squads in order to have a fixture postponed, as reported by the Daily Mail. Following a covid summit earlier today (26 January), it was confirmed that a shift […]

4 years ago

She broke her radius bone and needed eight screws inserted into her arm Footage has emerged of powerlifter Robyn Machado suffering a gruesome injury as she attempted to squat 167kg. Machado’s arm gave way midway through her first rep, despite the fact that she had successfully lifted heavier weights during previous training sessions. While the incident […]

4 years ago

Mohamed is currently away on AFCON duty with Egypt A friend of Galatasaray forward Mostafa Mohamed has been arrested after allegedly sitting a computing exam in place of the footballer. Mohamed – who is currently away on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt – has caused controversy in his homeland, with his friend now the […]

4 years ago

‘Always been in Messi’s shadow’ Luke Shaw’s old tweet about Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo has resurfaced on social media, with the left-back voicing his opinion on the longstanding Lionel Messi vs Ronaldo debate. In 2013 – when Shaw was playing for Southampton, Ronaldo was winning trophies for Real Madrid and Messi was breaking records […]

4 years ago

Players who leave Fiorentina to join Juventus are labelled as ‘traitors’ Fiorentina striker Dušan Vlahović has been subject to death threats from supporters amid rumours that the striker will leave the club to join Juventus. The Serbian forward had been linked with a move to Arsenal this month but it appears that he is now […]

4 years ago

Clubs in the North West will share intelligence to better protect players and their families Premier League players are hiring former SAS soldiers to protect their families at home while they are playing for their club, according to a report in the Daily Mail. It comes after several players have been subject to criminal attacks, […]

4 years ago

Witnesses described the tragic scenes as ‘chaotic’ The Cameroonian government have confirmed that eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in the country on Monday night. It was reported late on Monday that at least six people had died, however, the official number of […]

4 years ago

The Hornets sacked Claudio Ranieri on Monday Watford are set to appoint former Crystal Palace and England boss Roy Hodgson as their new manager. As always, the Hornets are keen to make a quick appointment following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri on Monday, with the club sitting in the bottom three of the Premier League. […]

4 years ago

Officials are reporting at least six fatalities At least six people have reportedly died and dozens hurt in a crush outside the Paul Biya Stadium before Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Comoros on Monday. It is thought that several supporters have been hospitalised, with officials reporting at least six fatalities in what observers described […]

4 years ago

What an incredible moment for Comoros Defender Chaker Alhadhur was forced to play in net with Comoros’ three ‘keepers – Ali Ahamada, Salim Ben Boina and Moyadh Ousseini – all unavailable for the Round of 16 tie as the Indian Ocean islanders were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by host nation Cameroon.  Despite […]

4 years ago

Chelsea have increased the size of the away dressing room by knocking through into the press room Chelsea have been ordered to expand the away dressing room at Stamford Bridge following complaints from several rival clubs. As reported by the Telegraph, Liverpool and Brighton are thought to have complained about the size of the facilities […]

4 years ago

Up to 30 people are said to have attended the gathering Boris Johnson had a birthday party during the first lockdown in 2020, despite restrictions forbidding social gatherings indoors at the time, as reported by ITV News. According to the report, the Prime Minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson, was involved in organising a surprise party for […]

4 years ago

Musa Barrow’s second-half goal sent them into the last eight  Africa Cup of Nations debutants The Gambia secured their place in the quarter-finals of AFCON with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea.  Musa Barrow’s second-half goal was enough to send Tom Saintfiet’s side into the next round of the knockout stages.  The striker received a […]

4 years ago

He appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court in Bootle on 20 January An Everton supporter has been handed a three-year Football Banning Order (FBO) for anti-Semitic chanting during the Toffees’ Premier League match against Tottenham in November. Michael Campbell, 44, of Aigburth Road, Liverpool was given the ban for shouting slurs towards Spurs fans at […]

4 years ago

Fans were left “terrified” before the game West Yorkshire Police and Leeds United are set to investigate an incident that occurred during Newcastle United’s 1-0 win at Elland Road on Saturday.  Both the police and Leeds will review the incident, in which Newcastle fans claim that they were involved in a “frightening” crush on their […]

4 years ago

Liverpool were awarded a controversial penalty at the weekend Neil Warnock has criticised referees Kevin Friend and Craig Pawson for awarding Liverpool a controversial penalty against Crystal Palace at the weekend. The Reds secured a 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park, with goals coming from Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fabinho. However, Liverpool’s third goal – a spot-kick […]

4 years ago

OUTFIELD PLAYER IN GOAL KLAXON Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada will not be allowed to play in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against Cameroon on Monday, despite testing negative for covid-19 on the morning of the match. With both other goalkeepers – Salim Ben Boina and Moyadh Ousseini – also unavailable, the Indian Ocean islanders are […]

4 years ago

Week 21 Yes, it’s still January. But at least you’ve took taken part in all 20 previous quizzes, right? Right? Well, if not, now is the perfect time to start, but only after you’ve finished this one, of course. Here’s Week 21 of the FootballJOE Pub Quiz. This week, we took a look back at […]

4 years ago

Gerrard certainly had the last laugh Steven Gerrard stared down Everton fans as Aston Villa secured an important victory against the Toffees in a fiery encounter at Goodison Park. Villa headed into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead courtesy of Emi Buendia’s spectacular header – with the Argentine glancing Lucas Digne’s corner past Jordan […]

4 years ago

The two remaining fit keepers have been affected  Comoros are facing a goalkeeping crisis before their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Cameroon on Monday. The tournament giant-killers created history last week as they secured their first-ever win in AFCON to knock out four-time winners Ghana in a five-goal thriller. It was a […]

4 years ago

It was flagged to the international betting watchdog over “manipulation” concerns A bookmaker received around $420,000 (£310,000) worth of bets on a controversial yellow card received by an Arsenal player in a Premier League fixture earlier this season, as reported by The Athletic. After receiving the bets, the bookmaker flagged it to the international betting […]

4 years ago

The message read ‘Boot him out’ A plane displaying an anti-Boris Johnson slogan flew over Old Trafford during Manchester United’s Premier League clash against West Ham. The Prime Minister has been heavily criticised in recent weeks following multiple controversies around Downing Street parties in the midst of a national lockdown. It also appears that the […]

4 years ago

Referee Peter Bankes took the players off the pitch Brentford’s Premier League match against Wolves was suspended after an unofficial drone was spotted flying over the Brentford Community Stadium. The game was halted in the 28th minute after the referee spotted a drone flying above the pitch – which led to the players exiting the field. […]

4 years ago

‘For us, isolated as a football team, there can be huge consequences if players are not allowed to travel to France’ Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Chelsea are facing ‘huge consequences’ if unvaccinated players cannot go to France for the Blues’ Champions League clash at Lille. France has imposed tough new laws in regard to […]

4 years ago

Aston Villa players were celebrating Buendía’s opener Lucas Digne was hit by a bottle thrown by an Everton supporter as Aston Villa celebrated Emi Buendía opening goal at Goodison Park. After a cagey start to the match, the Argentine attacking midfielder opened the scoring from a corner in added-time of the first-half – smartly directing his […]

4 years ago

What a brilliant gesture from Ferguson Duncan Ferguson bought multiple Everton supporters a drink before the Toffees’ home clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Scotsman was names the Blues’ caretaker manager earlier this week as they continue their search for a permanent replacement for Rafael Benitez. Benitez was sacked after just seven months in charge […]

4 years ago

Barcelona have told the Frenchman he will be sold this month Ousmane Dembele has spoken out for the first time since Barcelona told him that he would be sold this month after refusing to sign a new contract at Camp Nou. The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer which means that the Catalan […]

4 years ago

Bergwijn would’ve missed Spurs’ trip to Chelsea on Sunday if he had been booked Pierre-Emile Højbjerg prevented Steven Bergwijn from getting sent off as the Tottenham winger celebrated his injury-time winner against Leicester on Wednesday. The Dutchman scored two goals in as many minutes to secure an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory for Antonio Conte’s men, who […]

4 years ago

Bad news for Chelsea FIFA have announced new limitations to loan systems which will limit clubs to just six loan exits each season. Football’s world governing body is keen to prevent clubs from stockpiling young players and then loaning them out, with a number of Premier League clubs set to be hit hard by the […]

4 years ago

The Swedish FA confirmed that it related to an incident surrounding a yellow card Former Leeds United player Pawel Cibicki has been from football for four years following an investigation into match fixing. Cibicki was suspended by the Polish FA in December 2021 while the investigation was conducted, but the 28-year-old was later banned from playing […]

4 years ago

The player was arrested on Friday 16 July, 2021 A Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has had his bail extended until April 17, as reported by Sky Sports. The player – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has now had his bail extended on four occasions, with police continuing […]

4 years ago

Ronaldo’s ‘SIU’ celebration is causing drama at the Australian Open Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev was booed by the Australian Open crowd as he was being interviewed after defeating Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the tournament. Medvedev secured a 3-1 victory over the Australian – who fought admirably to take the match to a […]

4 years ago

The study was based on a survey of almost 2,000 male football fans A study has found that more than two-thirds of male football fans harbour hostile, sexist or misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport, as reported by the Guardian. Researchers from Durham University conducted a study based on a survey of almost 2,000 male football […]

4 years ago

The study revealed the best reviewed football stadiums in Europe New research has revealed the highest-rated football stadiums in Europe, with three British stadiums making it into the top ten rankings. The study – conducted by money.co.uk – analysed stadium reviews across several review platforms to reveal the best, and worst, reviewed football stadiums in Europe, […]

4 years ago

Only Simeone would try and single-handedly take them on Atletico Madrid’s bus was attacked by Real Sociedad fans prior to their Copa del Rey clash at the Reale Arena on Wednesday night. Diego Simeone was caught on camera angrily gesturing from inside the team bus as hundreds of La Real supporters lined the streets and […]

4 years ago

The Serbian has joined forces with a Danish biotech firm Novak Djokovic reportedly holds an 80% stake in a biotech company who are attempting to develop a treatment for covid, but one which does not involve vaccination. As reported by Reuters, the world number one – who was recently deported from Australia after having his visa […]

4 years ago

Winamax have reportedly posted around 20 tweets mocking Bordeaux Bordeaux has announced the termination of its partnership contract with Winamax after the company posted negative tweets about the club after their last match. Winamax – which is a sports betting site – agreed a deal with the Ligue 1 club last summer, but France Bleu have reported […]

4 years ago