Something has to change If you watched Wolves vs Sevilla this week, you’ll have seen how exhausted Nuno Santo’s side were as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat that ended their Europa League dream. Aside from one lung-bursting run from Adama Traore in the first half, the Premier League outfit looked absolutely knackered, finally being […]

6 years ago

Jose Mourinho’s reign as Manchester United manager is over Despite an encouraging first season, in which he led the club to League Cup and Europa League glory, the (now ex-)United boss never looked like achieving his ambitions at Old Trafford. United finished in sixth place in 2016/17,and were distant runners-up to Manchester City last season, […]

7 years ago

It’s an image that encapsulates Arsenal’s magnificent team goal against Leicester Matteo Guendouzi raises a hand to his head in disbelief at what he has just seen unfold. In the foreground Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, ten years his teammate’s senior, salutes routinely to the crowd. But Guendouzi knows that this was no ordinary goal. It was his […]

8 years ago

Jose Mourinho is believed to have demanded Ed Woodward’s public support as speculation regarding his future increases. It was reported on Friday evening that Mourinho is set to be sacked this weekend regardless of Saturday’s result against Newcastle, with Gary Neville launching a staunch defence of the Manchester United boss. Reporters were informed by club […]

8 years ago

Jose Mourinho is going nowhere, for now It was reported on Friday evening that the Manchester United boss was set to be sacked this weekend regardless of the team’s result against Newcastle. Gary Neville launched a passionate defence of Mourinho on Sky Sports in reaction to the breaking story, claiming “there’s something rotten to the […]

8 years ago

The goalkeeper was pulled over by police three weeks ago Hugo Lloris has pleaded guilty to one charge of drink-driving after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning. The Tottenham captain was arrested by police at around 2.30am on August 24th having failed a roadside breathalyser test. Accompanied by two associates, Lloris was greeted at court […]

8 years ago

Fabinho has been left out of the squad for Liverpool’s last three matches. But the Brazilian is hopeful that he will soon make his first appearance in a red shirt after insisting that his start to life at Anfield has been “very good” in an interview with Globo Esporte, as reported by Sport Witness. Fabinho […]

8 years ago

Will the UK be at the back of the queue for the best players? The Premier League is becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of Brexit on the competition’s global appeal, the Telegraph reports. With the deadline for the UK’s exit from the European Union set for March 2019, senior officials are worried about a […]

8 years ago

It’s been a hectic start to the new Premier League season The top-flight campaign is only four games old, but we’re already seeing which storylines could be set to dominate the next few months. With only three teams maintaining a 100% record so far, it looks as though the battle at the top will be […]

8 years ago

Even the GOAT can get GOATier… He might have five shiny Ballon d’Ors in his trophy cabinet, but Lionel Messi is still striving for perfection. The Barcelona star was snubbed in Monday’s nominations for the 2018 Best Fifa Men’s Player award, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah making up the three-man shortlist. Despite […]

8 years ago

Spare us a tenner, Cristiano? Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus was clearly more than just a final pay day, but the Old Lady’s massive contract offer no doubt helped the forward make up his mind to leave Real Madrid. Various sums have been thrown around in relation to Ronaldo’s salary, but Gazzetta dello Sport have […]

8 years ago

Herrera is frustrated at the delay over being offered a new deal It looks as though Manchester United are set to become embroiled in another contract stand-off as Ander Herrera waits to extend his deal. The midfielder’s current agreement expires at the end of the season, but United are reportedly dragging their heels over prolonging […]

8 years ago

It has been a difficult six months for Marcus Rashford Since his match-winning double against Liverpool in March, the Manchester United striker has managed only two goals in all competitions, including six appearances for England at the World Cup. On Sunday, Rashford’s frustrations got the better of him when he confronted Phil Bardsley following an […]

8 years ago

Anthony Gerrard left Oldham at the end of July Despite having 12 months remaining on his deal, the defender saw his contract torn up by the club. In an official statement, the Latics said Gerrard had been sacked following “gross misconduct arising from certain social media posts which brought the club into disrepute”. It has […]

8 years ago

Jose Mourinho was manager of Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013… During his reign at the Santiago Bernabeu, it was alleged that the current Manchester United boss defrauded the Spanish tax authorities of payments totalling €1.9 million. Mourinho appeared in court in Madrid last November, and stated that the matter would soon be resolved after […]

8 years ago

Watford have four wins from four matches after coming from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday, and they deviated from the manager’s plan

8 years ago

Juventus are up and running as they seek an eighth successive title It took Cristiano Ronaldo only eight minutes to score his first goal in a Juventus shirt during last week’s friendly between the club’s A and B teams, but his official debut against Chievo was a much more arduous affair. As fans around the […]

8 years ago

Iwobi has a bright future…

10 years ago

A lot can change in a year. It’s exactly 12 months to the day that JOE.co.uk came crashing into the world, kicking our feet in the air and wailing like a newborn baby. But (sarcasm alert) arguably an even bigger story than that is Leicester City’s annus mirabilis. Just 365 days ago, the Foxes were […]

10 years ago

Louis van Gaal has named a strong team for Manchester United’s FA Cup clash at home to West Ham as the Red Devils look to recover from back-to-back defeats. Anthony Martial leads the line alongside Marcus Rashford again, while Michael Carrick captains the team with Memphis Depay dropping to the bench. #mufc XI: De Gea, […]

10 years ago

There might be plenty of talk about Ronda Rousey getting another crack at the UFC women’s bantamweight title later this year, but Miesha Tate is busy making other plans. The reigning champion has Amanda Nunes in her sights after the Brazilian’s hot streak in UFC, and boyfriend and coach Bryan Caraway has shared his thoughts on […]

10 years ago

“Pick yourself up by the boot straps.” Miesha Tate may be the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion after defeating Holly Holm at UFC 196, but she hasn’t always had it her own way. It’s for that reason that the 29-year-old sympathises with Ronda Rousey, who’s been having a tough time recently following her loss to […]

10 years ago

Diego Costa owes Gareth Barry a pint, a bouquet of flowers and possibly a box of chocolates. The Chelsea striker was faced with the possibility of a lengthy ban after appearing to bite the Everton midfielder in Saturday’s FA Cup clash, but Barry has now dismissed the incident. Posting on the Fanzai App, the 35-year-old […]

10 years ago

There are only five days to go until Conor McGregor faces Nate Diaz in the Octagon, and the UFC’s latest promo video has got us right in the mood. While McGregor was supposed to fight Rafael Dos Anjos before the Brazilian’s broken foot scuppered that bout, his bad blood with Diaz should set up an […]

10 years ago

Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United as Arsene Wenger confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s knee injury is “quite serious”. The Gunners midfielder was involved in a collision with Javier Mascherano during a first-half attack in Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona, but remained on the pitch until early in the […]

10 years ago

After Valencia lost 7-0 to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey in midweek, it was vital that Gary Neville inspired them to a positive result against Real Betis on Sunday. In many ways, Betis were the ideal opponents for Neville’s struggling outfit. Stuck in a similar rut of poor form, they were nine games without a […]

10 years ago

After all the talk of former Tottenham boss Juande Ramos joining Chelsea until the end of the season, it’s now reported that Guus Hiddink will return to the club as caretaker manager. According to the Telegraph the Dutchman, who was the short-term replacement for Luiz Felipe Scolari in 2008/09, has the unenviable task of trying to […]

11 years ago

It is such a rare occurrence to see an Englishman take on a new challenge abroad that Gary Neville may struggle to know where to turn should he wish to seek advice at Valencia. Neville has already received kind words of encouragement from his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson, while Roy Hodgson’s wealth of experience […]

11 years ago

Gary Neville says he is “thrilled” to be taking over at Valencia in a challenging first managerial role. The former Manchester United defender has left Sky Sports to lead the Spanish giants until the end of the season, although it is believed he will continue to assist Roy Hodgson as part of the England set-up. “I am absolutely […]

11 years ago

There was much to swoon over in Barcelona’s 6-1 thrashing of Roma on Tuesday – from Lionel Messi scoring a sumptuous strike on his return to the starting line-up to some typically ruthless finishing from Luis Suarez. But one moment in particular stood out as Neymar produced one of the greatest touches we’ve ever seen […]

11 years ago

We all know Jose Mourinho isn’t a happy man this season and it seems the Chelsea boss has found another thing to grumble about during the Blues’ Champions League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Mourinho was clearly unhappy with the state of the pitch in the first half, and tried his hand at being a groundsman […]

11 years ago

It isn’t every year that a player from League One is nominated for FIFA’s esteemed Puskas Award – but David Ball’s strike for Fleetwood Town against Preston is worthy of the highest recognition. Collecting the ball with his back to goal, the 25-year-old evaded his marker with his quick feet before chipping a perfect lob […]

11 years ago

Manchester United picked up their second win of the week to close the gap to Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. A tedious first half suggested another 0-0 draw could be on the cards, but Jesse Lingard opened the scoring after the break with his first United goal before […]

11 years ago

As any Arsenal fan will tell you, Bayern Munich are a pretty good team. Okay, a very good team. Pep Guardiola’s side destroyed the Gunners with a possession masterclass in midweek, but they proved they can also mix it up with some devastating counter-attacking football on Saturday. After defending a corner against Stuttgart, Bayern swiftly won back […]

11 years ago

Franck Ribery is suing CNN for $1.5 million in damages after they used his picture to illustrate a story about a woman who froze to death in a cryotherapy chamber. CNN apologised for their mistake, but Ribery’s lawyer confirmed the Bayern Munich winger is pursuing legal action for using his image without permission and associating […]

11 years ago

It has been difficult for Jose Mourinho to find words of praise for Chelsea this season, so it is therefore telling of Willian’s contribution that he was singled out following the Blues’ recent win over Dynamo Kiev. Scoring his fifth goal of the campaign – all from free-kicks – the Brazilian bamboozled veteran goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskiy […]

11 years ago

If you’ve been getting excited about seeing the Stone Roses reunion this summer, then you might want to start saving up. Ticket prices for two gigs at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium next June, followed by another appearance at T in the Park in July, have been released on Tuesday – and some fans aren’t happy. https://twitter.com/lalilajm/status/661903243090501632 With […]

11 years ago

Is time up for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea? It certainly looks like the Blues boss is on borrowed time following a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, and his bizarre post-match interview hinted that a swift departure is on the cards. With plenty of football fans on Twitter relishing Mourinho’s struggles – including Rory McIlroy – […]

11 years ago

We’ve put our best betting hats on to bring you all the top tips from the Premier League. With Jose Mourinho desperately needing a win against Liverpool and Manchester United facing a tricky test at Crystal Palace, there’s plenty of money to be made in a busy weekend of top-flight action… Chelsea to beat Liverpool 1-0 […]

11 years ago

Manchester United fans have had their say on what is currently the most divisive issue at Old Trafford – where exactly should Anthony Martial be playing? Louis van Gaal has started the 19-year-old France international on the left of his attack in recent weeks, but there’s a growing feeling that he could do more damage […]

11 years ago

Following the release of the Ballon d’Or nominations earlier this week, we asked a very simple question… “Imagine an alien race arrived on our planet and their first act was to accidentally vaporise both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – who would you tell them was the best footballer on earth?” Thankfully, no vaporising has […]

11 years ago

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea can still win the quadruple despite their poor start to the season. The Blues face Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Mourinho refusing to prioritise the club’s European pursuit over an ailing Premier League challenge. “We can win all four [competitions], we can lose all four,” he said. “I […]

11 years ago

Remember Hatem Ben Arfa? The former Newcastle winger who claimed he could win the Ballon d’Or back in 2013? Well, he’s now at Ligue 1 side Nice after his spell in England turned sour – but it seems that he’s rediscovered his talent in a blistering start to the season. The 28-year-old scored this brilliant […]

11 years ago

David Moyes refused to discuss speculation linking him with a return to England after watching his Real Sociedad side slip to 16th in La Liga. La Real lost 2-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in controversial circumstances on Sunday, which saw two players red carded after the hosts were denied what looked like a clear […]

11 years ago

Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to make a big impact at Liverpool by Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich striker, who’s in the form of his life this season, worked with Klopp at Borussia Dortmund where the duo won the Bundesliga and reached the Champions League final. “Kloppo fits perfectly with the Premier League,” Lewandowski told […]

11 years ago

It looks like Brendan Rodgers has already found a new job after leaving Liverpool, with beIN Sports anchor Richard Keys confirming that the former Reds boss will join the network as a pundit. Rodgers has been linked with a possible move to Aston Villa since being replaced by Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, but it appears his […]

11 years ago

“I am The Normal One.” After everything we’ve seen and heard of Jurgen Klopp before his appointment as Liverpool’s new manager, the last thing anyone expected is that he would follow Avram Grant’s lead during his unveiling. Picturing Grant’s dour demeanour, slumped on the Stamford Bridge sideline or soaked to the bone at the Luzhniki […]

11 years ago

It was a fantastic night for Ireland on Thursday as they beat World Champions Germany to close in on a place at Euro 2016, but amid all the excitement one TV pundit went a little over the top… If you’re already familiar with Eamon Dunphy – the former Ireland international who also penned Roy Keane’s […]

11 years ago

Who’s the best playmaker in the Premier League? David Silva and Mesut Ozil are usually the top two names that come to mind, while there will be plenty of shouts for Philippe Coutinho and Christian Eriksen. But if this stat is anything to go by, Santi Cazorla should be right up there with the best […]

11 years ago

When times are tough, football clubs can always rely on the support of their own fans. At least you’d hope so. Despite winning 2-1 at Manchester City in the Champions League, Juventus have endured a difficult start to the season back in Italy. The Serie A champions have picked up just five points from their opening […]

11 years ago