Kevin Beirne
The Premier League could be about to get a whole lot cooler. According to reports in France, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is so sure that he will be joining Manchester United alongside Jose Mourinho this summer that he is already preparing for life in England. Le Sport 10 claim that Mourinho has already contacted the Swedish captain about […]
10 years ago
Tensions are running high in the Champions League second round. Paris Saint-Germain take a 2-1 advantage going into Wednesday night’s second leg at Stamford Bridge, and they’ve already taken aim at Chelsea striker Diego Costa. The Brazilian-born forward has courted controversy in the past and is rarely liked by opposing fans. With PSG and Chelsea […]
10 years ago
That’s gotta hurt
10 years ago
They’re outspending Time Warner!
10 years ago
Where there’s smoke…
10 years ago
Anthony Joshua may be preparing to take on IBF world heavyweight champion Charles Martin, but he’s already got one eye on his next step. Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua told Sky Sports in a recent interview that he would love to take on former world champion David Haye if he defeats Martin on April 9. […]
10 years ago
Luis Suarez has been making headlines for all the right reasons lately. The controversial Uruguayan appears to have calmed down somewhat since joining Barcelona and becoming a part of the historic MSN strike-force alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi. But the former Liverpool striker hasn’t forgotten about his time at Anfield, and even popped by the Reds’ […]
10 years ago
All aboard
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That’s a lot of cash
10 years ago
Conor McGregor’s second-round submission to Nate Diaz shocked fans all around the world. Some felt like it made no sense and threw tantrums like some kind of baby, but others took a more down to earth approach to seeing their hero’s career potentially die in Nate Diaz’s arms. One such fan was popstar Justin Bieber, who has continued his support for […]
10 years ago
You’ve got to feel sorry for Iker Casillas. The former Real Madrid keeper’s fall from grace has been astonishing to watch. Just a few years ago, he was in the discussion for the world’s top shot-stopper, only to see his career derailed by Jose Mourinho’s ruthlessness. The former Spain captain was pushed out of Madrid and […]
10 years ago
He may have lost to Nate Diaz, but Conor McGregor is still the UFC featherweight champion. The Irishman’s defeat at UFC 196 shocked the MMA world and has forced fans to accept the shortcomings of The Notorious. Not that you’d know any of that by checking out his first posting on social media since his first […]
10 years ago
This makes things even worse for McGregor
10 years ago
Ever since it ended in 2013, we’ve had a massive Breaking Bad-shaped hole in our lives. While Better Call Saul does a pretty good job of giving us a fix of Vince Gilligan’s New Mexico, we still wonder what happened to everyone at the end of the original series. We know Saul did end up managing that Cinnabun […]
10 years ago
Toenee Pewless
10 years ago
Alan Pardew is feeling the pressure at Selhurst Park. After a bright start to his tenure as Crystal Palace, a huge dip in form means Pardew’s men are still without a league win since before Christmas and risk being dragged into a relegation scrap. It was more agony for the Eagles on Sunday afternoon as […]
10 years ago
One injury can be all it takes to derail even the most promising athletic career. As well as the obvious physical toll it takes on your body, there is a serious mental aspect to any recovery program. Even with the best treatment available, setbacks are common for professional and rehabilitation is often a lonely experience. […]
10 years ago
It may not be for a title, but Conor McGregor’s meeting with Nate Diaz at UFC 196 is still the talk of the MMA world right now. The Irishman has taken the UFC by storm, and his 13-second demolition of Jose Aldo at UFC 194 will go down in history as one of the most […]
10 years ago
You’ve only got 12 minutes – good luck!
10 years ago
Not this again!
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Rafael dos Anjos may have missed his chance at a big payday against Conor McGregor. The current lightweight champion had to pull out of the co-main fight at UFC 196 after breaking his foot last week. Instead, McGregor will face Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout. While many of us assumed that RDA’s injury simply […]
10 years ago
In terms of footballing achievements, there are few who have done what Owen Hargreaves has. The former Bayern Munich midfielder is the only English player to win the Champions League with two different clubs and was named England Player of the Year in 2006 after a stellar performance at the World Cup in Germany. Hargreaves swapped […]
10 years ago
Adam Johnson continued to play for Sunderland nine months after club officials learned he had engaged in an illegal act with a 15-year-old girl, Bradford Crown Court was told. Johnson claims he informed Sunderland chief executive, Margaret Byrne, on May 4, 2015 that he had kissed the 15-year-old girl and exchanged messages with her. The club originally […]
10 years ago
Street fighter
10 years ago
Conor McGregor has done very well to build a cult of personality around himself in a short space of time. Just 13 months ago, The Notorious could only get a spot on UFC Fight Night rather than the main event, but now it appears he can do whatever he likes. While there was some initial […]
10 years ago
He’s absolutely ripped!
10 years ago
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has backed plans to introduce a ‘wild card’ system for Champions League qualification to ensure big clubs qualify for the tournament. The proposed changes would see Uefa given the opportunity to invite teams who did not qualify for the tournament to compete anyway – a similar system to those used in major […]
10 years ago
Chip off the old rock.
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A Leeds United fan has claimed that he received monthly payments from the club for posting positive messages about owner Massimo Cellino on Facebook. Scott Gutteridge says that he received payments of around £500 a month for running a Facebook page named ‘In Massimo We Trust’, which was previously called ‘Cellino In’. Speaking to The Daily […]
10 years ago
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em…
10 years ago
Like father, like son
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We’ve all tried to save a bit of money when booking a trip, but this is the last thing you expect to happen when you travel by budget coach. New York Times columnist Lucas Peterson was travelling from Chicago to Milwaukee when the bus he was travelling broke down. Peterson says the driver explained to passengers […]
10 years ago
They may be just two points off the top spot in the league, but it’s safe to say the Gunners haven’t been firing on all cylinders this season. A goalless draw with Hull City on Saturday means Arsenal have added another game to their already congested fixture list – although it still doesn’t compare to […]
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal’s days at Old Trafford are numbered. It’s the worst-kept secret that the Dutchman won’t be on the touchline at the start of next season, with questions about his departure from club focusing more on the ‘when’ than the ‘if’ side of things. A few different names have been put forward as Van […]
10 years ago
Lights out
10 years ago
West Brom fans have rallied around defender Chris Brunt after he was hit by a coin thrown by his own fans. The 31-year-old was struck in the face by the coin following West Brom’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of Championship club Reading which ended their time in this season’s FA Cup. Brunt admitted he […]
10 years ago
Head in the sand
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No way, Jose
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A 10-second video alleged to have been recorded inside Adam Johnson’s car has been released. The former Sunderland player has pleaded guilty to one count of grooming and one count of sexual activity with a child, but denies two further charges of sexual activity with a child, described as ‘more serious’. On Thursday, jurors heard that Johnson […]
10 years ago
At this stage, we’re starting to believe Manchester United’s season is cursed. After crashing out of a Champions League group that included Wofsburg, PSV Eindhoven and CSKA Moscow, Louis van Gaal’s army were sentenced to Thursday night football in the Europa League. While that was a mistake of their own doing, their players are beginning to […]
10 years ago
We see a problem with this
10 years ago
Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United career might finally be about to come to an end this summer. The England captain is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering ligament damage to his knee, but reports coming out of Manchester suggest the 30-year-old’s time at Old Trafford could be up. The Red Devils are thought […]
10 years ago
Social club
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The departure of Andy Gray and Richard Keys from Sky Sports was a victory for football fans everywhere. While some supporters worried that it would be impossible to replace the “banter” of the two hosts, most viewers were screaming out for analysts who weren’t just talking out of their arses every game. Their dismissal paved […]
10 years ago
Jose Mourinho is so confident he will be named Manchester United manager that he has apparently turned down job offers in Italy and China. The former Chelsea manager has been out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge earlier this season, but has been told to sit tight by the powers that be at Old Trafford, […]
10 years ago
It’s hard not to love Jurgen Klopp. The Liverpool manager’s charm is difficult to resist, no matter your opinion on the Merseyside club – and moments like these show us why. Klopp is back in his native Germany ahead of Liverpool’s Europa League clash with Augsburg, and it seems like he’s enjoying his time there. The […]
10 years ago
You’ve got to respect it on some level
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Topics of discussion: Aliens, wigs and drugs
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Never change
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