“You are being hateful. It’s not my being a snowflake or being fussy – you are fucking wrong” James Haskell has explained why he took to social media to strongly condemn the words of Israel Folau, the Australian rugby union international currently being disciplined for a series of anti-gay social media posts. Folau’s World Cup chances […]

7 years ago

Rafael van der Vaart will play his first BDO darts tournament next month More used to gracing the fields of the Bernabeu and White Hart Lane, Rafael van der Vaart has been confirmed for his first official darts outing. Next month will see the ex-Tottenham midfielder enter the Denmark Open, a British Darts Organisation (BDO) […]

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You will have to show your ID to access adult material on the internet A new law requiring strict age checks on pornographic websites will come into force on July 15, after numerous delays. Originally planned for early last year, the government have been forced to put back the plans while the kinks were worked […]

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The Argentine tore United apart on Tuesday night Lionel Messi was back to his best to deliver Barcelona to the Champions League semi-finals and Paul Pogba’s face was an absolute picture following the striker’s opener. Stealing possession from Ashley Young, the total fear Messi instilled in Manchester United’s defenders was plain to see as they […]

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Lovers become enemies Spoiler alert – unless it turns out to be untrue… Game of Thrones is officially back on our screens with episode 1 giving us the classic season opener setup before things get really serious in the weeks to come. And it cannot get more serious than the final ever series of the […]

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Another incredible night to remember for the Dutch team Ajax qualified for the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 1997 on Tuesday night and their supporters were keen to savour every moment in Turin. Juventus’ Allianz Stadium was stunned by the visitors’ 2-1 win in their quarter-final second leg, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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A sobering 3-0 defeat at Barcelona showed how far the Red Devils still have to come under the Norwegian Manchester United were given a clear indication of the gap between themselves and Europe’s elite on Tuesday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talking of a big rebuild at Old Trafford after losing to Barcelona. Lionel Messi […]

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A timescale on his recovery is still to be confirmed Harry Kane was forced out of Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League win over Manchester City on Tuesday with what the club have now confirmed as a “significant” ankle injury. The England striker has a history of problems in that area and Spurs fans feared the worst […]

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Time and resources well spent by a country with no other problems to deal with whatsoever After months of stockpiling food, toilet paper and bodybags, the prospect of a no deal Brexit appears to be dead in the water after civil servants were reportedly told to stop planning for it. Last night, Theresa May left […]

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Manchester United’s £750 million agreement with Adidas could be eclipsed by their rivals Kit deals have become a major asset of football’s biggest clubs seeking to generate mammoth amounts of revenue, and Liverpool are said to be on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for the size of their potential deal with Nike. […]

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It took two of Bayern’s big men to tear them apart Things seemed to be going so well at Bayern Munich. After a tough start to the season, they recently returned to the top of the Bundesliga by beating Borussia Dortmund and had started making big plans for the summer. It was a real feel […]

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Luka Jovic is one of the most sought after strikers in Europe Several major clubs are lining up to bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic but the Serb’s father has warned any potential suitors off from getting their hopes up. The Bundesliga club are flying with the 21-year-old spearheading their attack, currently inside the […]

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Awks Florent Malouda was perhaps one of the most underrated players from the Chelsea team that won the Premier League and Champions League at the turn of the decade, and it appears his coaching skills are not too highly valued by FC Zurich. Since retiring from playing after a stint in Luxembourg (lol) in 2018, […]

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The linesman who made the remark has also been charged A manager who directed his players to walk off the pitch after a match official made an allegedly racist remark has been suspended by his local football association. Wythenshawe Town were playing Rylands in the Hallmark Security League on January 26 when a comment was […]

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Just as he was getting good… Dele Alli put in a stonking performance against Manchester City on Tuesday but his availability is now in doubt amid reports he suffered a broken hand in the Champions League win. A challenge in the 87th minute saw the England midfielder hit the deck, clutching his wrist. He was […]

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Just wait until someone introduces themselves as I. P. Freely We all know that Friday morning feeling. You’re in work and the weekend is so close, you know you only have to survive another day and those two precious days off are yours. It’s completely natural to let your guard down. Earlier today, DJ and presenter […]

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A first single from the record, ‘SOS’, is coming out on Wednesday Almost a year to the day since the death of Avicii, fans will get the chance to remember the Swedish DJ, real name Tim Bergling, when his first posthumous song is released on 10 April. The single SOS is the first track of an […]

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Empirical evidence that cats are bastards A new study has found that cats do understand when their name is being called by their owner, but they won’t always do anything about it. A study led by Atsuko Saito, a behavioural scientist at the University of Tokyo, published in Scientific Reports called upon 78 cats from households in […]

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Simone gave his opinion amid tension in the city’s Torre Maura district The Italian capital of Rome has been the scene of violent protests over the rights of the Roma people in recent days, and the reaction of one teenage boy has connected with many worldwide. Protesters associated with the far-right Forza Nuova and CasaPound parties absconded […]

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Existing subscribers will not have to pay the extra fees straight away Xbox have confirmed a price increase for subscription packages to their Live Gold service, which allows console owners to play online. A 12-month subscription currently costs £39.99 but will rise to £49.99 on Monday, 8 May. The 25 percent increase has been put […]

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“Do love a bit of chaos, me” The joy of tearing up a fictional world from your living room is truly at the heart of games such as RAGE 2 and a special cheat code is giving players the chance to cause mayhem with Danny Dyer commenting on the action. Due for release on 14 […]

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FIFA are due to hear their transfer ban appeal next week Chelsea were handed a two-window ban on registering new players in February and yet still appear to be on the lookout for new signings, according to reports linking the club with Bruno Guimarães. Guimarães is a 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder, known for his defensive capabilities […]

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Alexis Sanchez is currently the highest earner at Old Trafford, which tells you all you need to know about their negotiating abilities Manchester United have already lost the battle to keep Ander Herrera at the club and Paul Pogba has laid out his demands for committing his future to the Premier League giants. Real Madrid […]

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The band’s North American tour was postponed to allow the 75-year-old to have the procedure Mick Jagger is recovering in hospital after undergoing the heart valve procedure that led to the postponment of the Rolling Stones’ North American tour. An arena tour of the States was penned in for this month but was cancelled on Sunday […]

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He wore a waistcoat, but not *that* waistcoat Gareth Southgate was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. Prince Charles had the honour of handing the OBE to the England manager, who led the national team to the World Cup semi-final last […]

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The search is on for a site to host DogHouse London BrewDog have announced plans to open their first hotel in the United Kingdom following the success of their maiden venue in the States. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the DogHouse hotel houses a craft beer museum as well as beer fridges in every room’s shower, […]

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No more heartwarming a story than hearing about football agents getting paid millions and millions of pounds Liverpool have earned many plaudits for their title challenge this campaign but it comes amid spending a whopping £43.8 million on agents fees – significantly higher than any other Premier League club. Not only did the Reds hand […]

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Despite leaving the European Union, Brits will not need a visa to visit the region British citizens will enjoy visa-free travel across the European Union after Brexit following a vote in the EU parliament on Thursday. The notion was ratified by MEPs on a majority of 502 to 81, although the ease of travel will […]

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The North London club made £113 million after tax in 2017/18 Fans questioning Tottenham Hotspur’s approach in the transfer market will have more reason to raise their eyebrows after it was announced that the club made the highest profit of any football team in history last year. Liverpool broke the record when making £106 million […]

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“Where is the benefit in having that game in your household?” Prince Harry wants to tackle kids spending too much time on social media by banning the game Fortnite, which he claims was “created to addict”. With new technology abundant in children’s lives, 34-year-old Harry is worried parents are not able to moderate the impact […]

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This happened in the United States of America, obviously A man who asked his friend to shoot him in the chest while wearing a bulletproof vest got “pissed” that it hurt and shot his friend five times in the back, according to police. Charles Eugene Ferris and Christopher Hicks were drinking alcohol on the porch of […]

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Police forces may cancel officers’ leave to ensure public safety in the coming weeks Amid the growing tension around the Brexit debate, police forces are putting over 10,000 specially trained officers on 24-hour alert nationwide to deal with public disorder and to protect MPs. A number of MPs on both sides have been targeted as […]

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People were lovin’ it McDonald’s pickles have long been the subject of ridicule but the fast food restaurant discovered that they’re not quite as unpopular as everybody thought on Monday morning. The Australian Instagram of the chain decided to take on April Fool’s Day by announcing a new addition to their menu: the McPickle Burger. […]

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What are you waiting for? April Fool’s Day is not always as fun as you hope it might be, as crappy news articles get posted about things that are clearly never going to happen and wouldn’t even be that good if they did. However, Google have gone and handed us a gorgeous chance to reminisce […]

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“What goes around, comes around” Steve McClaren was sacked by Queens Park Rangers on Monday and former Hoops boss Ian Holloway had little sympathy for the man who succeeded him at Loftus Road. Holloway kept QPR in the Championship after beginning his second spell in charge in November 2016, before guiding them to mid-table comfort […]

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Series 8 begins on 14 April with Sansa Stark right in the thick of the action Game of Thrones is back on our screens in just a couple of weeks and Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark in the fantasy epic, admits she wasn’t too concerned to learn that co-star Kit Harrington earned three times […]

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QPR have only won one league game since Boxing Day Steve McClaren became the latest Championship manager to bite the dust on Monday as Queens Park Ranger sacked the former England boss after less than a year in charge. With just one win in their last 11 games, QPR have stagnated in mid-table having looked […]

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On the balance of probability, Theresa May is unlikely to know who Gemma Collins is Perhaps one of the good things about Brexit is how literally everyone in the country has become more engaged in politics, which has led to the situation of TOWIE’s Gemma Collins offering to give prime minister Theresa May a hand […]

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Wazza’s having a ball in DC Major League Soccer is stockpiling players who score absolute worldies and it’s made for a spectacular start to the new season. The likes of Wayne Rooney, Carlos Vela and of course Zlatan Ibrahimovic trade solely in ridiculous goals and the former England forward netted his latest wonder strike for […]

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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene Friday afternoon saw the latest case of the country’s escalating knife crime problem with the death of a man outside Clapham Common tube station. Police and ambulance services were called to the scene, on Clapham Park Road, south-west London, just before 2.40pm and pronounced the victim dead […]

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“We can only play two wingers,” says man who keeps playing Eden Hazard up front After making his first England appearances before being named in a starting line-up in the Premier League for Chelsea, Callum Hudson-Odoi might finally be on the verge of some proper game time at Stamford Bridge. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has […]

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Part of us wishes Miguel Vasquez wasn’t such a pro at bringing cartoon characters to 3D reality Many Simpsons fans have wondered what their favourite cartoon family would look like without their iconic yellow hue, but one artist’s “realistic” impression may leave those people regretting even asking. Miguel Vasquez is the man responsible for turning […]

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Armed officers attended the popular tourist spot at midday A man was arrested outside St Paul’s Cathedral on suspicion of possessing a firearm on Friday afternoon. Police have confirmed the arrest after armed officers were called to the scene around midday. At this time, they have no indication that the man suspected of possessing the […]

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Friday’s vote could still go to the wire Theresa May is taking her Brexit withdrawal agreement back to the House of Commons on Friday but the chances of it passing have been hit by the Democratic Unionist Party’s refusal to vote for it. Worries over the backstop proposal, in place to protect the Irish border, […]

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Nothing spells class like sending pig emojis over WhatsApp Spanish football is all about the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and Gerard Pique has joked about how he trolls journalists who support the Bernabeu club over WhatsApp. A Barcelona man inside and out, the centre-back has long dedicated his time to trashing Madrid at […]

7 years ago

West Yorkshire Police confirmed the Scot was punched in the face outside a bar in Leeds Gary McAllister was left requiring hospital treatment after being attacked in Leeds city centre, and a man has now been arrested in connection with the incident. After attending Liverpool legends’ game with AC Milan at Anfield last weekend, the […]

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The European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus will forever be remembered for violent clashes that led to the death of 39 fans Mark Lawrenson has recalled spending the night in a hospital ward alongside dying football fans after the Heysel Stadium disaster that killed 39 fans in 1985. The incident occurred before Liverpool’s game […]

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ALERT: This article contains jokes about spoilers that we can neither confirm nor deny It must be tough for Avengers stars discussing their fate ahead of one of the biggest film releases of all-time, and Chris Evans is taking his own particular approach to spoilers. Ahead of the release of Avengers: Endgame, the 37-year-old Captain America […]

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Ample reward for bringing football home Harry Kane was at Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon to collect his MBE for services to football. England’s World Cup campaign last summer was spearheaded by the Tottenham Hotspur star, who captained the team and netted six goals en route to the semi-finals. Such heroics bagged him the Golden […]

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England’s football association was the first of its kind when founded in 1863 England’s football chiefs are changing the name of the FA amid worries the current name brings about a “perception of arrogance”. Most countries’ football associations contain the name of the nation – i.e. the Football Association of Wales – whilst the English […]

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