There are encouraging signs for Manchester United’s upcoming season as Van Gaal’s new look side beat Club America 1-0 in Seattle. The first #MUtour line-up. pic.twitter.com/GJTNzhKYRM — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2015 All four of the Dutchman’s summer signings made an appearance, with one getting off to a flyer. It took just five minutes […]

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Eyeing you up…

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He didn’t slip this time…

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This week we bring you the best from a champion, an award-winner and an endurance specialist. That’s right, it’s time for JOE’s quotes of the week. “When that time comes, that will be something that I will think about. I’ll sit down with my wife and children and decide if it would be right for me.” – […]

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Happy Emoji Day

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Let’s just call him Basti…

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Whammy…

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Roo S A, Roo S A, Roo S A…

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Three of the biggest superstars of all time, three of the greatest sportsmen of all time, in three different sports, all posing in the one photo. LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers, and David Beckham. Together at last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUe35UReX4E If you can’t handle too much success, talent and masculinity in the one photo, look away now. LeBron […]

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He went absolutely nuts…

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They didn’t even get him a cake…

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Iole silver lining…

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As far as unsuccessful spells go, Victor Valdes’ time at Manchester United is right up there. The Barcelona legend has been put up for sale by manager Louis van Gaal, just six months after signing for the club. Valdes refused to play in the reserves last season, according to the Dutchman, and was not selected to take […]

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Courteeners’ Liam Fray swapped his denim and leather for a graduation gown and cap to pick up an honorary degree. Shocked but grateful, the frontman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by the University Of Salford, where he once studied Economics and Creative Writing before quitting to pursue music. On stage, Fray said: “It’s so […]

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Sweet FA…

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Simon Pegg has fought off zombies and helped Ethan Hunt on his impossible missions, but his latest on-screen challenge is a real test of wills. The British actor stars in Absolutely Anything, in which an alien race (played by the five living original Monty Python cast members) gives an ordinary man the ability to ask […]

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Just because you’re rich and famous, doesn’t mean you can’t be charged for dog smuggling – eh Mr and Mrs Depp? Johnny Depp’s wife Amber Heard has been charged over smuggling her dogs into Australia. The actress has been summoned to appear in court in Queensland in September after she, along with Depp, is alleged to […]

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The folks at Last Man Projects have done some fine work bringing you the world’s most famous footballers as you’ve never seen them before. Combining iconic imagery with creative retro designs, they have created custom artworks of players including Pele, Diego Maradona and Steven Gerrard. Check out a selection of their designs in the gallery above.

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Naughty Boy has declared he wants to search Britain’s prisons for new singers. The producer – whose real name is Shahid Khan – has revealed he is on the lookout for fresh talent and said he wants to recruit prisoners because “everyone deserves a second chance”. He told The Sun: “Coming out of there is […]

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Good news, Ghostbusters fans. Ahead of the forthcoming film, one of the original cast members has revealed they are set to return. While we’re already very excited to see Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig lead the new Ghostbusters, there’s always room for a familiar face. Dan Aykroyd — aka Ray Stanz from the original films — […]

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Do we finally know something? Like a grudge that’s being held by Arya Stark or Walder Frey, Game of Thrones fans just can’t let things go. As always, we are blaring the spoiler alert klaxon so loudly that everyone in the realm should hear it. Jon Snow. Is he alive, yes or no? That’s the question […]

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Before there was dadbod, there was dad dancing. And this man wins all dad dance competitions forever. Draped in the classic dad attire of a polo shirt tucked into a pair of jeans, this dad at at The Vamps in Thorpe Park brought the genre to a whole new level. The unnamed dad ticked all dad dance boxes […]

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Of all the Hollywood trailers released at Comic-Con, the latest look at Fantastic Four was probably the most hotly-anticipated. 20th Century Fox have not disappointed with the final glimpse ahead of the film’s release in August, with the exciting young cast and breathtaking action sequences setting pulses racing. Starring British actor Jamie Bell as The Thing […]

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It’s a long time since Raheem Sterling wore the blue and white hoops of QPR, but the winger has given his former club a huge boost by sealing a move to Manchester City. Thanks to a shrewd 20% sell-on clause included in the small print when Sterling joined Liverpool in 2009, the R’s stand to pocket around […]

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The Bundesliga have bid farewell to a true league legend with this great video tribute. As we all know by now, Bastian Schweinsteiger is leaving Bayern Munich to join Manchester United. Whilst it appears to be a great acquisition for the Red Devils, it means that the Bundesliga has lost one of its icons. After […]

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Rabona fide genius…

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Apple have fixed one of the minorinconveniences of the iPhone and iPad keyboard that should make our lives that little bit easier. At the moment, the only visible reminder that you’ve switched to typing in capital letters is the shift key turning either black or grey – which can be pretty easy to miss. But iOS […]

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If you’re a dab hand at carpentry and looking for a new drinking game, we might have just the thing for you. Paul Rudd, star of the new Ant-Man movie, was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon recently, with the duo participating in a brilliant new way to get drunk. Very drunk. We’re big fans of […]

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Game of Thrones fans have been so preoccupied with a certain character’s potential return that we’ve all forgotten about another who holds great potential for Season 6. The last time we saw Bran Stark in the realm, he was learning to develop his power as a Warg with the children of the forest. Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright […]

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Someday there will be a boxing film that focuses on an overweight and lazy fighter that couldn’t be arsed even getting off the couch, but Southpaw is definitely not that film. We’ve already seen the trailer that showed Jake Gyllenhaal’s remarkable transformation into fictional boxer Billy Hope. Now the actor has revealed exactly what was […]

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Bringing together all the most important elements of team sports, KIPSTADIUM aims to be the cutting edge of the industry’s observation, innovation and enjoyment. The headquarters of sports research team Kipsta has 20 indoor and outdoor pitches for a variety of sports including football, futsal, basketball and rugby. It is located near Roubaix in France, and […]

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We may be massive nerds here in JOE Towers, but we think this is extremely cool… Comic-Con has produced some great moments over the past few days, from Bryan Cranston’s ridiculous ‘Thug Life’ moment to the release of several movie trailers. Yesterday, it produced another gem when stars from X-Men, Deadpool, Arrow, Fantastic Four and […]

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It has been said that when you play the Game of Thrones you win or die – thankfully the newest board game based on the hit TV show won’t be quite as extreme. The continents and kingdoms in Game of Thrones seem perfectly suited to the board game Risk, so much so that we’re almost surprised […]

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Now that’s unexpected…

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Manchester United have made one of the biggest moves of the transfer window by agreeing a deal for Bastian Schweinsteiger. The midfielder isn’t getting any younger, turning 31 next month, but it’s only a year since he helped Germany to World Cup glory. Understandably, United fans have been getting a tad giddy about his signature. Having played for […]

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‘What? You mean we have Nani AND Robin van Persie?!’ Life is good for fans of Fenerbahce football club. The Turkish side are showing signs of intent, ahead of the new domestic and Champions League campaigns. Pessimists would say that RVP and fellow new arrival Nani may be past their best but there were few negative […]

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Reports emerged on Sunday night that Manchester United had agreed a deal to sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. The Manchester Evening News reported that the 25-year-old France international had already completed a successful medical earlier in the day. Added to the capture of Bastian Schweinsteiger, the reported purchase signals a complete overall of the Manchester United midfield. […]

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We all now know why Batman is so serious and it has nothing to do with the Joker. We’re not going to say a single thing because this trailer needs at least four or five viewings to let all the geektastic details sink in. Enjoy. Okay, deep breath…Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor, Kryptonite, Alfred, Wonder Woman, The […]

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Con-quering hero…

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So that’s that – Bastian Schweinsteiger is leaving Bayern Munich after 14 years. The German international is set to join Manchester United in the next 48 hours following confirmation from Bayern that he is to leave the club. The Bundesliga champions held a press briefing at the Allianz Arena today and introduced new signings to local […]

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Oh Bryan you rascal…

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Reports in Germany on Friday night claimed that Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed to sign for Manchester United. German tabloid Bild announced the ‘Transfer of the Summer’ and claimed as fact that the Bayern Munich legend had decided to cut ties with the Bavarian club and move to Old Trafford. The fee is reported to be in the […]

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Class is permanent…

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We’ve all got that one relative who gets a bit sweary from time to time, but it’s a touch more noticeable when you’re in the royal family. Prince William can barely contain his laughter when grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh loses his patience during a photoshoot alongside Battle of Britain veterans. After a comment from the […]

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Pac-Man’s healing well…

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By now we all know about the unlikely friendship between Wayne Rooney and Ed Sheeran. The footballer was joined by Sheeran in a hit-and-miss cover of Robbie Williams song ‘Angels’, and now Rooney has found a great way to surprise his pal. Sheeran has been preparing for a run of gigs at Wembley Stadium, and […]

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It has been two years since we’ve last seen Alex Ferguson furiously chewing gum, demanding an extra few minutes of injury-time and winning trophies with more regularity than clockwork. The iconic former Manchester United manager has been enjoying his retirement by giving golfers pep-talks, hanging out with Cristiano Ronaldo and harassing Michael Carrick, among other things. […]

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When discussing the wealthiest fictional characters around, Batman’s alter ego Bruce Wayne usually features towards the top. That’s what we thought, at least, but according to Time he’s not even the richest superhero. That particular honour goes to Black Panther (also known as T’Challa), who is worth an estimated $90.7 trillion. And he hasn’t even had a […]

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A good week for Jordan Henderson has got even better, with the announcement that he will feature on the cover of FIFA 16. The Liverpool and England midfielder was named as the new captain of his club this week, succeeding Steven Gerrard, and will now join Lionel Messi on the cover of the game’s UK […]

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The consistent trend in the highly competitive smartphone market has been to go thinner and thinner with each new model. But Apple are rumoured to be bucking that trend with their forthcoming ‘iPhone 6S’, which is reported to be thicker than the current iPhone 6. A supposedly legit schematic drawing, published by Engadget Japan, shows a 7.1mm thickness for […]

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