The flag is a reference to the UEFA Cup semi-final violence in Turkey in 2000 A number of Manchester United supporters were seen waving a Turkey flag as they arrived at Elland Road by coach for the Red Devils’ Premier League clash with Leeds United on Sunday. The video, presumably filmed by a Leeds fan, was uploaded […]

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Stop what you’re doing and watch this goal Western United defender Ben Garuccio scored a sensational scorpion kick goal in his side’s 3-2 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Garuccio lept into the air in the 68th minute to score his second goal of the game and United’s third as John Aloisi’s side picked up an […]

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‘How can you pay that much money and not play to his strengths?’ Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have defended Romelu Lukaku’s performance against Crystal Palace and insisted his struggles were down to Chelsea’s tactical approach to the match. The Belgian striker touched the ball just seven times in 90 minutes – one of them […]

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The Argentine is in his fourth campaign with Leeds Marcelo Bielsa is set to walk aways from Leeds United in the summer after the Argentine admitted that it is ‘impossible’ to compete in the Premier League with complete commitment, as reported by the Mirror. The report states that the Yorkshire outfit have already started their […]

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Lafont’s impressive performance was recognised Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont became only the 13th player to earn a perfect 10/10 rating from French newspaper L’Equipe after a stunning performance against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night. Antoine Kombouaré’s side secured a memorable win against the Ligue 1 leaders, racing into a surprising 3-0 lead before half-time thanks […]

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Trials have taken place in Brazil, Kazakhstan and Poland The English Football League and Women’s Super League have held discussions about introducing a ‘light version’ of a video assistant referee system (VAR) to help improve refereeing decision making. Both parties have spoken with the game’s professional referees’ body, PGMOL, about a low-cost model of VAR. […]

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‘It means the club now doesn’t want me to speak to Italian media’ Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has insisted that he is ‘disturbed’ by the fall-out from a recent interview, where he appeared to indicate that he was unhappy with Spurs’ transfer business in January. Conte missed out on a number of key targets […]

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City insisted that no Chilean side had been added to their CFG roster Manchester City have reportedly issued a cease and desist warning to Chilean third division club Santiago City over obvious similarities between the clubs’ crests. While Santiago City are yet to play a professional game, they are already under scrutiny for confusing the public […]

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Cooper ‘used abusive and/or insulting words’ to Helen Edwards Barrow manager Mark Cooper has been handed an eight-game touchline ban from the Football Association (FA) for comments he made to a female assistant referee. The FA say that Cooper “used abusive and/or insulting words” to Helen Edwards during Barrow’s League Two game against Exeter in […]

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Maguire has hit back at recent reports Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has denied suggestions that he and Cristiano Ronaldo are embroiled in a row over the captaincy at the club. It was reported on Thursday (February 17) that Rangnick has spoken to both Ronaldo and Maguire with discussions including relinquishing the latter of his […]

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Brendan Rodgers confirmed Maddison felt ‘a little bit faint’ James Maddison had his pulse checked by Leicester’s medical staff after going down unchallenged during their Europa Conference League win over Randers on Thursday. The Foxes secured a 4-1 win over their Danish opponents, with goals from Wilfred Ndidi, Harvey Barnes, Patson Daka and Kieran Dewsbury-Hall ensuring […]

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Talk about stealing the show The Super League match between Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers was delayed in hilarious circumstances as the young boy delivering the match ball was unable to control the mini-car he had driven on to the pitch. The match, which was being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, saw Warrington […]

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The ex-Man City man scored Barca’s equaliser Ferran Torres cut an emotional figure at full-time of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Napoli in the Europa League on Thursday, despite scoring in the match. Piotr Zieliński opened the scoring for the away side in the 29th minute, but January signing Torres levelled proceedings with a penalty after […]

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The footballer had told the court he never had a knife Former Cardiff City footballer Ibrahim Meite has been found guilty of stabbing a man in the back. The 25-year-old, who also played for League Two side Crawley Town, was accused of stabbing Rio Amos, 24, in Putney, south London, on September 12 2019. Speaking […]

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Roma recently employed a former referee as an external consultant Roma are reportedly the subject of a bizarre investigation by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after an employee illegally confronted referee Rosario Abisso after a match. The Giallorossi recently employed former Serie A referee Gianpaolo Calvarese as an external consultant to help José Mourinho’s side […]

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City are reportedly losing £412,000 a week Bristol City believe that up to seven more Championship clubs could be heading towards financial fair play breaches and be hit with point deductions, as reported by the Telegraph. Pressure is growing on the EFL to agree new ‘force majeure’ Covid allowances and Bristol City, who last month […]

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The Red Devils attacker has fired back at reports Marcus Rashford has fired back at suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘annoying’ him and club captain Harry Maguire because he wants to ‘lead’ the club. BILD journalist Christian Falk claimed that English duo Rashford and Maguire have been left annoyed by the 37-year-old’s behaviour. “True, the […]

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Rest in peace, Charles Yohane Former Zimbabwe footballer Charles Yohane has been killed in South Africa at the age of 48 in an alleged car-jacking incident. Yohane was named in Zimbabwe’s squad for their debut appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004 and made 23 appearances for his national side. He spent nine […]

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The match has been postponed at late notice twice Notts County and Dover Athletic have been involved in a war of words once again after their National League fixture was postponed for a second time. The game at the Crabble Athletic Ground was called off five hours before kick-off on Tuesday, despite the pitch passing […]

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‘We were talking about this yesterday and laughing about it, it was quite funny’ Sadio Mane has revealed that Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah has joked with him about his penalty miss in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Mane guided Senegal to their first ever AFCON title when he scored the winning spot-kick […]

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‘I always knew that boxing was where I wanted to be’ Reality TV and Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers has confirmed his switch from MMA to professional boxing. The 34-year-old – who had a 5-2 record in MMA – has signed to fight on Sky Sports with promotional stable Boxxer, run by promoter Ben Shalom. […]

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‘I’d love to challenge The Rock to a fight. We’d make a fortune’ Martyn Ford – AKA the World’s Scariest Man – is keen to fight WWE legend and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson after his upcoming fight against the ‘Iranian Hulk’. Ford will face-off against the Iranian Hulk – real name Sajad Gharibi – […]

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The role will be filled by Rick McGagh Manchester United has appointed its first ever Head of Fan Engagement to improve relations with supporters, presumably after realising that such an appointment is an easier step than attempting to turn results around on the field. The role will be filled by Rick McGagh, who is a […]

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More than 1,000 male players were surveyed A recent survey has found that 75 per cent of players want the World Cup to remain an event played every four years. FIFA are keen to reduce the time period between each prestigious tournament and implement a biennial World Cup, with the governing body attempting to reform […]

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Bottles were reportedly thrown at officers and two were attacked Merseyside Police have stated that the use of pepper spray towards Leeds United supporters on Saturday was “proportionate and necessary” during an incident where a man was arrested for assaulting a police officer. Videos circulated on social media of fans being sprayed by officers after […]

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‘I just feel like my heart doesn’t work properly’ Sergio Agüero has revealed that he cannot play football without struggling to breath and wonders if he will ever be able to sprint again. The former Manchester City striker was forced to retire last year due to ongoing heart problems, which were detected after he was substituted […]

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The England goalkeeper was mocked for having ‘little arms’ A police investigation is reportedly underway after a fight broke out at a pub in South Tyneside on Sunday following abuse aimed at Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Everton and England goalkeeper was with friends at the Beggar’s Bridge pub at East Boldon when he was […]

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‘Can we get a solid answer on the difference of her situation and mine?’ American track and field sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has criticised the International Olympic Committee for ‘double standards’ after it allowed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to compete despite an ongoing investigation into her failed doping test. Valieva was suspended after it emerged that […]

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The shot-stopper says his family have been affected by it Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has hit out at ‘hurtfu’l allegations made about him on social media over the weekend. The 24-year-old was the subject of distressing speculation and insists that he and his family have been affected by the situation. In a statement posted on […]

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Topsey escaped from owner Alison Jubb in June A cat which stopped play during Sheffield Wednesday’s win against Wigan Athletic on Tuesday is said to have been missing for over seven months. ‘Topsey’ escaped from owner Alison Jubb in June during a trip to a cattery in Sheffield, Ms Jubb confirmed. However, the cat ran on […]

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Chelsea hasn’t disclosed how many players are unvaccinated Chelsea’s unvaccinated players are set to miss next month’s Champions League tie at Lille after Uefa updated its covid-19 rules. The Blues travel to Stade Pierre Mauroy on March 16 to face French outfit Lille, however, France does not currently allow unvaccinated people to enter the country. […]

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How does this even happen? FIFA’s live stream of the Club World Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Al Hilal was bizarrely taken down due to a copyright infringement claim by TMG, as reported by Itlain outlet Calcio Finanza. The report states that at the start of the stream, a message appeared on the screens of […]

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Zouma’s sponsorship deal began last year West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has lost his sponsorship deal with adidas after he was caught kicking and slapping his pet cat in a video. A clip released by The Sun on Monday showed the Frenchman attacking his cat in a video that was initially recorded by his brother. The 27-year-old […]

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Masi appears to act on the instructions of a Red Bull chief New audio has emerged from the final moments of the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which saw Max Vertstappen win a maiden Formula One championship. Hamilton was beaten to the F1 Drivers’ Championship with just one lap to go as Verstappen won his first […]

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Every four years, it grows in popularity – so why does the internet go crazy for curling? What is curling? In layman’s terms, the World Curling Federation defines curling as a “team sport, played on ice, where two teams take it in turns to slide stones made of granite towards a target – known as […]

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‘I have so much respect for him and he gave everything for his country’ Sadio Mane told Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah that Egypt’s defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final doesn’t take anything away from his standing in the sport. Senegal won AFCON for the first time ever with a penalty shootout […]

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‘When the coach didn’t count on me for me it was a kind of disrespect’ Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has admitted he felt disrespected by Cameroon coach Toni Conceicao during the Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old frontman featured for the Indomitable Lions in their first four games of the tournament, however, he was […]

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He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 24 February A man has been charged after police said three Nottingham Forest players were assaulted during their 4-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City at the weekend. He was banned for life by Leicester and arrested following the indent at the City Ground, with the […]

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‘I don’t care what car he drives, what clothes he wears’ Frank Lampard has defended new Everton signing Dele Alli after Glenn Hoddle criticised the player’s choice of clothing for his Goodison Park unveiling at the weekend. Both Dele and fellow new signing Donny van de Beek were presented to the home crowd at half-time […]

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Tevez could follow in the footsteps of an ex-United teammate Carlos Tevez could be set for a remarkable return to football at the age of 38, just months after claiming that he had ‘no desire’ to return to the game following his third spell with boyhood club Boca Juniors. The Argentina international is reportedly in […]

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‘As you can imagine, it was surreal’ Declan Rice showered with the Kidderminster Harriers players and dished out several West Ham shirts after the two sides’ FA Cup clash on Sunday. The England international scored a last-minute equaliser for the Hammers to take the game to extra-time, before Jarrod Bowen broke Kidderminster hearts just seconds before […]

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‘I find it very human to think about it’ Robin Gosens has admitted that he considered a lucrative contract offer from Newcastle United in the January transfer window before joining Inter Milan. The Germany international joined the Nerazzurri on loan last month, with an option to buy from Atalanta in the summer. However, the 27-year-old […]

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The Frenchman has captained the Gunners in recent weeks Alexandre Lacazette showed his class by contacting the mother of an Arsenal supporter who has been the victim of “relentless” bullying. The Gunners striker – who is out of contract in the summer – has scored 70 goals in 192 appearances since moving to the Emirates […]

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Week 23 It’s February! Congratulations, you’ve managed to get through what feels like the longest month in the calendar. So what better way to celebrate than with a new quiz, right? Premier League football is back this week, the January transfer window is over (so if you were worried about losing your star player, you […]

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Before a ball was even kicked on Saturday, the initial target of £60,000 had been surpassed thanks to donations from Palace fans

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Sadio Mane scored the decisive spot-kick Senegal lifted the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in Sunday’s final at the Olembe Stadium. Mohamed Abdelmonem gave away a penalty in the fourth minute when he slid in and fouled Saliou Ciss. Sadio Mane grabbed the ball, but he wasn’t able to […]

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He was quickly dragged away by police officers A Leicester City fan has been banned for life by the club and arrested after invading the pitch and attacking a group of Nottingham Forest players during Sunday’s FA Cup tie between the sides at the City Ground. The incident occurred after Forest captain Joe Worrall scored to […]

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The fan was dragged off the pitch by security guards A pitch invader threw a punch at Keinan Davis as Nottingham Forest celebrated their third goal against Leicester City in the FA Cup tie on Sunday. Steve Cooper’s men raced into a shock 3-0 lead against Midlands rivals Leicester, thanks to first-half goals from Philip […]

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‘He took me in the early hours of the morning and didn’t finish until late at night’ Harvey Elliott thanked one of the Liverpool physio’s for helping him return to action after suffering a nasty injury in September. The 18-year-old suffered a fracture dislocation to his left ankle during the Reds’ Premier League clash with Leeds, […]

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The days of agonising delays will (hopefully) soon be over FIFA’s new semi-automated VAR system was able to correctly and accurately rule a goal out for offside inside 20 seconds at the at the Club World Cup. The limb-tracking technology, which makes it easier and quicker to make decisions, as well as ending much of […]

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