He’d only been on the field a matter of minutes, yet Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for Arsenal against Bayern Munich. Having earlier made a stunning save to deny Theo Walcott, Manuel Neuer completely misjudged a ball into the Bayern area, with the ball striking the Feenchman before making its way into the empty goal. They […]

11 years ago

Plenty of us would have fancied Barcelona to breeze through their tie with BATE Borisov. As it was, the European champions finished the first half without scoring. But thanks to this strike from Ivan Rakitic, Barca were soon ahead in the second half. https://twitter.com/futmais/status/656560686923927553

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We bet Arsenal wish Douglas Costa hadn’t been passed fit to play against them tonight. The Brazilian winger started for Bayern Munich after coming through a late fitness test, and dazzled with a subline piece of skill that left Hector Bellerin beaten all ends up. It was one of those moments that brings football fans […]

11 years ago

There’s plenty been said about how tonight’s match with Bayern Munich is a ‘must-win’ for Arsenal. When Theo Walcott’s head met a cross within the six-yard-box, Arsenal fans must have thought their side were on the brink of taking the lead. That was until Manuel Neuer intervened, throwing himself back across goal to pull off […]

11 years ago

Ruben Neves has drawn plenty of favourable reviews this season. His performances for Porto have already seen him linked with a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool said to be front runners. For now though, he remains with Porto, who clearly value him highly. Despite being just 18 years of age, Neves was given […]

11 years ago

FC United, the side formed by disgruntled Manchester United supporters in the aftermath of the Glazer family takeover, have rejected a BBC request to rearrange on of their upcoming fixtures. The BBC intend to launch a ‘brand new BBC Mobile Match of the Day Live Experience’ in coming weeks, an idea which will see presenters […]

11 years ago

They’re the least likely team to be accused of parking the bus in a big game, but it seems life is imitating art for Bayern Munich. The Germans’ team coach appeared to crash in London ahead of the club’s Champions League match against Arsenal. It’s just the latest thing to go wrong for the Bundesliga […]

11 years ago

Chances are you’ve taken time out of your day to watch the new Star Wars trailer, maybe even more than once. Even those who aren’t part of the Force have taken a look to see what all the fuss is about. Scattered among the thousands of genuinely excited, blindingly obvious like, ‘THIS IS AMAZING’, ‘WOW’, and […]

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Not ‘appy

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Crash course

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Is this what swung the deal for David and Victoria Beckham when deciding on their new Cotswolds mansion? The 40-year-old retired footballer – who is nicknamed ‘Goldenballs’ by those close to him – is believed to have been won over by the name of this local boozer… The Golden Ball Inn is a few minutes […]

11 years ago

We all know that Lionel Messi will pick up this year’s Ballon d’Or with Ronaldo repressing a scowl in second place. It’s pretty much the same every year. The Argentine and Portuguese put everyone else in the shade. Robert Lewandowski said this week that he can’t be compared to the all-conquering duo, despite his phenomenal purple […]

11 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Sergio Aguero faces another month on the sidelines as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Argentina. The striker, who has been named on the Ballon d’Or short list, was in blistering from before his injury, scoring five goals in Manchester City’s 6-1 thrashing of Newcastle […]

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Workers not shirkers…

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Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, Damian Lewis, are you listening? Because this is what it takes to be James Bond. Daniel Craig has said he ‘doesn’t give a f*ck’ who becomes the next 007 agent, but has shared a few key things his successor should be aware of. Playing James Bond, you have to […]

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And then he hops on Klopp bandwagon

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Have you ever been accused of driving like an OAP? If this video is anything to go by it should be taken as a compliment. The clip shows a two-wheeling granny swerving out of a petrol station in Wales with all the composure of a stunt driver. Sian Jones, who uploaded the video to Facebook, commented: […]

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“Very rarely do you see a manager stamp his authority on a team on day one. And that’s what he did.” Jamie Carragher liked what he saw. Jurgen Norbert Klopp rode into Liverpool on a white horse last week and, despite seeing out a goalless draw in his first game, the new manager impressed certain […]

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Double trouble…

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Trumped himself

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Paul Merson believes Tottenham are in a “false position” in the Premier League and should be top of the pile instead of trying to make up ground in seventh. Spurs are unbeaten since an opening day defeat to Manchester United, but have drawn five of their nine matches so far. “They should be top of […]

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Arsenal may be set to benefit from Bayern Munich’s misfortune as Douglas Costa faces a late fitness test before Tuesday’s Champions League clash at the Emirates. The Brazilian winger, who joined Bayern from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer, was left on the bench for Saturday’s trip to Werder Bremen, and Pep Guardiola confirmed on Monday […]

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He loves it really…

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When this gentleman’s fiancée cheated on him, he kicked her to the curb and never looked back. Unfortunately for him, she was desperate to win back his trust and was still badgering him with text messages five years later, as this series of screengrabs from Uproxx shows. When her calls to get back together were […]

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The bookies are slashing odds…

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There is a glitch in the matrix…

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Drop it like it’s hot

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Quick, before Evans is fired!

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Chris O’Dowd might be happily married but is still lusted after women everywhere it seems. Although nowhere near as much as Colin Farrell, as fellow Irishman Graham Norton was quick to point out. Host Norton announces; “Chris O’Dowd, you’re a very handsome man, but Colin Farrell, beautiful! You’re a beautiful man.” Colin replies: “Thanks for […]

11 years ago

Danny Boyle is one of the greatest directors but he knows what an almighty job he has on his hands with Trainspotting 2. It’s been almost 20 years since the cult original was released, and the filmmaker is nervous. Feeling the pressure, Boyle admitted: “Obviously it’s worrying because people will kill us if we made […]

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French international striker Karim Benzema is prepared to respond to any court summons over the on-running Mathieu Valbuena sex tape case, according to his lawyer. Benzema could follow former Les Bleus frontman Djibril Cisse in speaking to authorities, though he has not yet been requested to do so. According to French publication Journal du Dimanche, Benzema’s […]

11 years ago

Jurgen Klopp is encouraged by the reaction of the Liverpool squad following his appointment, despite the Reds’ uninspiring 0-0 draw at Tottenham. Liverpool worked hard for a valuable point in a tough away fixture, but Klopp sees plenty of potential for the team to push on in the coming months. “I’m not sure how many […]

11 years ago

Similar to a number of players in recent seasons, former Leeds, Bury and Brentford striker Mike Grella has turned an undistinguished career in England into an MLS success story. The 28-year-old, who also enjoyed a brief spell at Scunthorpe, is now plying his trade for the New York Red Bulls alongside Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips. And […]

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Bastian Schweinsteiger appears to be enjoying himself at Manchester United. After 17 years at Bayern Munich, the 31-year-old has embraced a change of scenery and is clearly impressed with the support he’s received so far. Following United’s emphatic 3-0 win at Everton – with Schweinsteiger playing 74 minutes – the German tweeted his gratitude and […]

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Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have told a group of squatters occupying their new £1.5m hotel that they can stay in the building over the winter. The former Manchester United players are turning the old Manchester stock exchange into a plush boutique hotel, with extensive renovations set to take place over the next few months. […]

11 years ago

They say a picture says a thousand words, but ‘ouch’ is the only one that comes to mind when we look at John Ruddy’s misfortune in this image. The hapless Norwich City keeper was beaten six times by Newcastle on Sunday, with Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum helping himself to four strikes in a blistering performance. […]

11 years ago

Ahead of Inter Milan’s Serie A clash with Juventus on Sunday evening, the home fans took the opportunity to indulge in a spot schadenfreude at their opponents’ expense. Having won the Champions League with Jose Mourinho in 2010, Inter decided to poke fun at Juve’s 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in last season’s final with the […]

11 years ago

Although this exchange took place a couple of years ago, P. Diddy’s attempt to buy the handle @SeanCombs has resurfaced on Twitter much to everyone’s amusement. In many ways, this is the greatest thing ever to happen on social media. Just think of the guy behind @SeanCombs, waiting for the moment when notorious name-changer Diddy […]

11 years ago

We’re hearing plenty of good things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and this newly released movie poster has thoroughly whet our appetites. With J.J. Abrams at the helm after working wonders with the recent Star Trek reboot, we can’t wait for the UK release date on December 18. Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie […]

11 years ago

It’s been a tough, tough day for Ireland and Scotland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and Brian O’Driscoll summed up the mood perfectly. Ireland were easily beaten by a fantastic Argentina side at lunchtime, before Scotland came inches away from a stunning victory over Australia. While a lot of Irish heads are down this evening, O’Driscoll has […]

11 years ago

Philipp Lahm: World Cup winner, Bayern Munich captain, nerdiest introduction to Twitter of all time. The 31-year-old Bayern defender-cum-midfielder-cum-whatever new position Pep Guardiola has invented now, is one of the classiest players ever to grace the game. But his style choices leave plenty to be desired. We thought footballers were supposed to be cool, but […]

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Hannover 96’s Bundesliga victory at FC Koln on Sunday was shrouded in controversy after the winning goal came courtesy of a blatant handball. As a first-half corner deflected towards the back post, Hannover midfielder Leon Andreasen clearly used his arm to touch the ball into the net. Referee incredibly allows @Hannover96 midfielder Leon Andreasen’s goal […]

11 years ago

If you ever needed reminding of the dangers of rock-climbing, then just watch this video. As an American climber neared the summit of this sheer rock face, his grip slipped and he terrifyingly plummeted back down a 50-foot drop. But thanks to some careful safety measures and a solid harness, the daredevil was spared a […]

11 years ago

When you’re racing a motorbike at over 200 mph, there isn’t much time to think about any obstacles that might happen to be in your way. If something blocks your view, all you can do is rely on instinct – which is exactly what Moto GP rider Andrea Iannone did on Sunday. As the race leader came […]

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While stretcher-bearers spend most weekends sitting on the bench with nothing to do, they still have to be ready to run on the pitch at any moment. And when their time comes, it’s important they remain calm to carefully remove the stricken player to safety. With that noted, here’s how not to carry out the […]

11 years ago

Stuck for ideas on what to do for Halloween? There’s still time to book flights to Derry – the world’s number one destination on October 31st. The Northern Irish city came top of a recent poll in USA Today, which allowed readers from around the world to vote on their favourite Halloween locations. #DERRY GOOD […]

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Passengers on a plane leaving Manchester for Spain had a lucky escape when the pilot performed an emergency landing with part of the wing hanging off. The Spain-bound flight turned around while still flying over the UK, with what was described by Manchester Airport as a ‘minor issue’. But the Manchester Evening News reports that passengers saw […]

11 years ago

Cardiff painted green

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Druglord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman is reportedly on the run again, after escaping from Mexican authorities near his remote hideout. It had been thought that the whereabouts of notorious figure had been accidentally revealed by his son just weeks ago. And El Chapo, whose prison escape came just days before the trailer for the world’s most […]

11 years ago

“I didn’t yabba dabba do it!”

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