He’s not even in the building yet Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Manchester United manager has reportedly been met with a mixed reception from the squad, with some players ambivalent and others underwhelmed. The Dutchman was named as the next manager of the Red Devils on Thursday, with the 52-year-old set to leave his position as Ajax […]

4 years ago

Why can’t football fans just behave normally for one second? A Manchester United supporter has set up a petition calling for Harry Maguire to be removed as Manchester United captain. The English centre-back was named club captain by previous manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in January 2020 following Ashley Young’s departure from Old Trafford. The defender, […]

4 years ago

‘That’s what makes great champions, they’re prepared to hurt and do what they have to do’ As the current world number one, with the most ranking titles in professional snooker history, and a record 20 Triple Crown titles to his name, it is easy to see why Ronnie O’Sullivan is widely recognised as one of the […]

4 years ago

MTK will cease operations at the end of this month MTK Global, a famous boxing management company, is “to cease operations” by the end of the month following the recent sanctioning of its founder Daniel Kinahan by the United States government. A statement from MTK Global, which was released during a press conference promoting the […]

4 years ago

The chief scout and head of global scouting have departed Manchester United’s two leading scouts – Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout – have both left the club, as reported by The Athletic. Lawlor, the club’s chief scout, arrived at Old Trafford in 2005 and was named chief scout in 2014. Bout, the head of global scouting, […]

4 years ago

Football fans truly have no mercy Liverpool supporters sarcastically jeered Manchester United’s players as they warmed up prior to the second half of the match at Anfield on Tuesday night. The Reds eased past United in the Premier League clash, with the away side suffering a 4-0 thrashing thanks to goal from Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz […]

4 years ago

‘Rashford played like a child up front’ Roy Keane criticised three Manchester United players after the Red Devils’ dismal defeat to rivals Liverpool, claiming Marcus Rashford ‘played like a child.’ United suffered a 4-0 thrashing at Anfield on Tuesday night, with Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane all finding the back of the net. Keane slammed […]

4 years ago

Well, they do have a point to be fair League One club Shrewsbury Town brutally mocked Manchester United on Twitter after the Red Devils suffered a 4-0 defeat against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men ran riot at Anfield on Tuesday night, with Mohamed Salah grabbing a brace and Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz both getting on […]

4 years ago

A lot of pent up anger spilling out here David de Gea and Trent Alexander-Arnold clashed after Liverpool opened the scoring against Manchester United at Anfield on Tuesday night. Jurgen Klopp’s men took the lead against the Red Devils in the fifth minute through January singing Luis Diaz, who grabbed his third Premier League goal […]

4 years ago

‘There’s a reason why both managers have put me in the starting eleven every game’ Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has responded to criticism surrounding his selection for the Red Devils this season. The 29-year-old has faced scrutiny this campaign for a number of disappointing performances, with the defender making several mistakes and being part […]

4 years ago

‘I see them as bang average in midfield, it’s very easy to point the finger at Harry Maguire’ Grame Souness has defended Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire and insisted that the club’s defensive struggles are not all down to the Englishman. The United captain has come under criticism this season for several underwhelming performances, with […]

4 years ago

‘It’s an audio taken out of context’ Gerard Pique has denied doing anything illegal after his company Kosmos were found to have played a significant role in moving the Spanish Super Cup to the Middle East. The Barcelona centre-back’s involvement in securing the deal to take the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia was revealed after […]

4 years ago

Another day, another Mourinho moan Jose Mourinho was once again blaming the referee after his Roma side drew 1-1 against Napoli on Monday, with the Portuguese boss fuming with the match officials. Stephan El Shaarawy scored a stoppage-time equaliser for the away side to rescue a late point at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after […]

4 years ago

Week 33, so get ready. Happy Easter Monday! I’m sure a lot of you have spent the weekend eating chocolate and enjoying the sun, so I hope you’ve enjoyed that. What is better than a bank holiday Monday? Well, it’s obvious – a bank holiday Monday with FootballJOE Pub Quiz, of course. It’s been a […]

4 years ago

The German’s dive didn’t go down well on social media Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz was criticised after he was booked for diving against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. The German started up front for Thomas Tuchel’s side at Wembley, with £97million man Romelu Lukaku on the bench after recovering from a heel injury. […]

4 years ago

‘What Timo has done is exactly what he needs to do’ Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested Romelu Lukaku needs to be like Timo Werner if he wants to regain a spot in the starting XI. The Belgium international has endured a difficult time at Stamford Bridge since making a £97million return to the club […]

4 years ago

Westwood was taken off on a stretcher West Ham United’s Premier League clash against Burnley on Sunday was interrupted in the first half due to a serious injury sustained by Ashley Westwood. Play was halted at the London Stadium after the Burnley midfielder suffered what appeared to be a serious leg injury, with both sets […]

4 years ago

12 players tested positive for banned performance-enhancing substances over a five-year period At least 15 Premier League players failed drugs tests between 2015 and 2020 but none of them were banned, a report from The Mail on Sunday has revealed. Following a series of Freedom of Information requests, The Mail reported that, of the 15 players, […]

4 years ago

Pogba was also booed by some United fans at full-time Paul Pogba required treatment after Harry Maguire accidentally kicked him in the head during Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Norwich City on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick for the Red Devils as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League. However, the mood at […]

4 years ago

Shocking scenes after the full-time whistle Real Oviedo goalkeeper Joan Femenias appeared to be targeted by several Sporting Gijon players in the aftermath of their match on Saturday. Oviedo secured a 1-0 victory over Gijon in the Asturias derby thanks to an own goal from Juan Berrocal, with the away side moving up to sixth […]

4 years ago

Aguero was quick to respond to Garnacho Sergio Aguero trolled Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho after he expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 17-year-old Garnacho was named in the Red Devils’ matchday squad for the clash against Norwich City on Saturday, and he was an unused substitute as Ralf Rangnick’s men secured a 3-2 victory […]

4 years ago

Ronaldo scored the winner for Man United on Saturday Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly receive a bonus of £850,000 following his hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Norwich on Saturday. As reported by The Sun, the Portuguese international triggered a bonus-related clause in his contract after reaching 21 goals for the season. It is thought […]

4 years ago

West Ham 1-0 Dembele West Ham United were quick to troll Lyon striker Moussa Dembele after the Frenchman’s first leg antics came back to haunt him. David Moyes’ side secured a convincing 3-0 win over Lyon at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday night, with Craig Dawson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen all getting on the […]

4 years ago

‘I’m not sure who’s going to ever do that again’ Steven Gerrard has doubled down on his opinion that Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all time, but was quick to praise Cristiano Ronaldo. The Aston Villa manager came up against Ronaldo several times during the Portuguese international’s first stint at Manchester United, however, he […]

4 years ago

‘We played a good game and City played pre-history’ Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has claimed Manchester City played ‘pre-historic’ football in Wednesday night’s Champions League quarter-final tie. Pep Guardiola’s side held on for a goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano to secure a 1-0 aggregate win, with Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the first […]

4 years ago

How does an English footballer escape Ukraine during the war? ‘Just don’t believe the media’. That is what Viv Solomon-Otabor was told when he signed for Rukh Lviv in Ukraine in January. Fast forward just three months and Ukraine continues to be bombarded by Russia following instructions from president Vladimir Putin on 24 February. It […]

4 years ago

What a crazy ending to the match Atletico Madrid and Manchester City’s players clashed towards the end of the Champions League quarter-final tie between the two sides on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side came into the second leg with a 1-0 lead thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium […]

4 years ago

The LaLiga side were previously ordered to close at least 5,000 seats Atletico Madrid will not be forced to close part of their stadium for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City. Earlier this week, UEFA ordered the LaLiga side to remove at least 5,000 seats at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium, which came after […]

4 years ago

A surprising off night for Kante Chelsea pair N’Golo Kante and Kai Havertz were given brutal ratings by L’Equipe after the Blues’ Champions League quarter-final defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday night.  Madrid midfielder Toni Kross was also dealt a harsh hand – receiving a 3/10 despite ending up on the winning side over the […]

4 years ago

Wenger is loving life post Arsenal Admit it, you wouldn’t mind looking like Arsene Wenger when you’re 72-years-old. He has certainly enjoyed the freedom of not having to manage Arsenal, that’s for sure. The former Gunners boss went viral on Tuesday after a 2019 picture of his ripped physique emerged on social media – and the […]

4 years ago

Two horses died following the Grand National The deaths of two horses following this year’s Grand National have led to fresh calls for the famous race to come to an end. A total of 40 horses began the Grand National at the Aintree festival on Saturday, with 50-1 outsider Noble Yeats, ridden by jockey Sam […]

4 years ago

‘I didn’t know. You gave me the news. I didn’t hear it.’ Pep Guardiola was left surprised after being informed by a journalist that midfielder Fernandinho had revealed his intention to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. The Brazilian is out of contract in the summer and informed reporters in a press […]

4 years ago

‘It’s like boxing, styles make fights – it’s the same in football’ Rio Ferdinand has defended Harry Maguire amid recent criticism and likened the defender to his former teammate Gerard Piqué. The Manchester United captain has come under criticism this season for his underwhelming performances, with the 29-year-old making several high-profile mistakes as part of a […]

4 years ago

Rest in peace, Sam Harding Former England schoolboy footballer Sam Harding has died aged 20 after being struck by a vehicle at a “car meet” in Warrington, Cheshire. Harding was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead following the incident, which happened on Sunday night. Cheshire Police confirmed a 21-year-old man has been arrested on […]

4 years ago

The banner was revealed during the match A plane flying a banner including the words “British to be minority” was flown over the Etihad Stadium during Manchester City’s and Liverpool’s Premier League clash on Sunday. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for the home side in the fifth minute, before Diogo Jota levelled proceedings in […]

4 years ago

‘You did drop deep towards the end of your career’ Roy Keane and Micah Richards enjoyed a joke about Gary Neville’s playing days as the former Manchester United defender discussed the evolution of the full-back. Neville was speaking after Manchester City and Liverpool’s pulsating 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Pep Guardiola’s […]

4 years ago

‘There is constant pressure on the team, that is not easy’ Erik ten Hag has been told to avoid the Manchester United job by Ruud Gullit because of the scrutiny he’ll be under from club legends such as Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand. The 52-year-old Dutchman is the favourite to succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick at Old […]

4 years ago

‘I think he’d lose his legacy, if you like, at Liverpool’ Jamie Carragher has claimed that Mohamed Salah could ‘lose his legacy’ at Liverpool if he leaves for a rival, as the forward’s contract talks at Anfield remain at a stalemate. Former Liverpool defender Carragher made reference to when Fernando Torres left the club to join Premier […]

4 years ago

‘I think it’s actually a harder job that what Guardiola’s done at Man City’ Gary Neville has suggested that Jurgen Klopp has had a harder job at Liverpool than Pep Guardiola has had at Manchester City. Klopp was appointed Reds boss in 2015, replacing Brendan Rodgers at the helm. Since the German arrived at Anfield, […]

4 years ago

‘He believes he is God and can do whatever he wants’ Jose Enrique has called out Cristiano Ronaldo for his actions in the wake of Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday. The Portuguese international was filmed appearing to slap a phone out of a fan’s hand as he approached the tunnel at Goodison Park. […]

4 years ago

Police are investigating “reports of an alleged assault” Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a supporter’s phone. Footage emerged on social media which appeared to show the Portugal captain smashing the fan’s device as he left the pitch after United’s 1-0 loss at Everton. Anthony Gordon’s […]

4 years ago

The Hammers were looking for a second goal A pitch invader stopped a promising attack from West Ham United during their Europa League quarter-final clash against Lyon on Thursday night. David Moyes’ men welcomed the French outfit to the London Stadium for the quarter-final tie, having defeated Sevilla in the last round of the competition. […]

4 years ago

Cresswell was sent-off just before half-time Lyon forward Moussa Dembele was caught winking after West Ham United left-back Aaron Cresswell was sent off in the sides’ Europa League clash on Thursday. The Hammers welcomed the French outfit to the London Stadium for the quarter-final tie, having defeated Sevilla in the last round of the competition. […]

4 years ago

‘I think every player, bar probably Lionel Messi, is jealous of Cristiano’ Wayne Rooney has responded to former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that he is ‘jealous’ of the Portuguese star. The 36-year-old believes that every player in the world – apart from Lionel Messi – is jealous of Ronaldo after the former Real Madrid […]

4 years ago

Dynamo Kyiv faced-off against Sporting Lisbon A Ukrainian football team has played in a competitive match for the first time on Thursday since Russia invaded the country. Dynamo Kyiv’s under-19 side faced-off against Sporting Lisbon in the last-16 of the UEFA Youth League in Bucharest on Thursday afternoon. The Dynamo youngsters walked onto the field […]

4 years ago

‘Everton will 100 per cent go down if a change isn’t made’ Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe has called for the Toffees to sack Frank Lampard and hire Sam Allardyce after the 3-2 defeat to relegation rivals Burnley on Wednesday. Sean Dyche’s men came from 2-1 down at half-time to secure an important victory, and the […]

4 years ago

‘I said at half-time, I’m not sure [Everton] know how to win a game lads’ Burnley manager Sean Dyche brutally summarised Everton’s current struggles in his post-match interview after the two sides met at Turf Moor on Wednesday night. The Clarets came from behind to secure an important three points against their fellow relegation strugglers, with […]

4 years ago

‘Maybe Conor McGregor gets a little excited and wants to step up’ WWE superstar Austin Theory has suggested that he is open to competing against former UFC champion Conor McGregor in the future. Theory, speaking to JOE, insisted that the former UFC double-champion would be ‘great’ in the WWE due to his presence and communications skills. […]

4 years ago

Guardiola knew what was coming from Atletico Pep Guardiola instructed the help of Manchester City’s ball boys to try and prevent Atletico Madrid from time wasting during the Champions League clash on Tuesday night. As reported by The Athletic, the Spaniard met with academy staff and discussed his plan for the ball boys, with the […]

4 years ago

Talk about an adrenaline rush In a crazy “experiment” former UFC fighter Houston Alexander was injected with enough adrenaline to kick start a heart in cardiac arrest – to see what kind of damage he could inflict. The footage, shared on TikTok by TV show Sport Science, shows the 50-year-old having 0.6 milligrams of adrenaline injected […]

4 years ago