Sammi Minion

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Sammi Minion is a Sports Writer at JOE, with more than two years experience working in journalism and publishing, a NCTJ qualification from Darlington College, and a degree in History and English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. As well as writing about the latest football news and transfer rumours, Sammi helps out with the weekly JOE Pub Quiz!

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  • Three British nationals among those dead in Lisbon funicular crash, police say

    Three British nationals among those dead in Lisbon funicular crash, police say

    The crash took place on Wednesday Three British nationals are among those who died when the Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed and crashed on Wednesday, as first reported by Sky News. The crash occurred at 6pm on Wednesday 3rd September and a total of 16 people are believed to have died, per local authorities. More […]

    1 year ago

  • Brazilian billionaire leaves £800 million fortune to Neymar ‘in his will’

    Brazilian billionaire leaves £800 million fortune to Neymar ‘in his will’

    The footballer already has a net worth of £223 million Football superstar Neymar Jr is set to receive a huge injection of cash from an anonymous billionaire, per a report in the Brazilian press. Now 33, Neymar is considered one of the greatest players in football history. He won the Champions League with Barcelona back […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #41: Connections

    The FootballJOE Quiz #41: Connections

    Five questions and one connection that links them all together The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. You’ll take on five questions about some of the modern game’s greatest stars. Uncover the answers and guess the theme that connects them all! These are the same questions […]

    1 year ago

  • Jihadi John was ‘obliterated while eating a kebab’ says military chief

    Jihadi John was ‘obliterated while eating a kebab’ says military chief

    The terrorist leader was killed by British forces in 2015 A number of fascinating details have been released about the killing of notorious ISIS leader that took place a decade ago. The ISIS fighter known as Jihadi John, real name Mohammed Emwazi, was reportedly attending a kebab shop in Syria when the British-led drone attack […]

    1 year ago

  • Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died

    Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died

    BREAKING Italian billionaire and fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. A statement has been made on behalf of Armani’s family and the many employees at the iconic fashion brand he founded. It reads: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving […]

    1 year ago

  • Several people injured after London bus crashes into pedestrians

    Several people injured after London bus crashes into pedestrians

    BREAKING Multiple people were injured in a horrific crash involving a double-decker bus in London this morning. The crash occurred just outside of the city’s busy Victoria station, on Victoria Street, and involved the London bus mounting the pavement. An air ambulance had to be dispatched just after 8am. Authorities have since confirmed the extent […]

    1 year ago

  • Liverpool fans fear favourite player might leave club after being left out of CL squad

    Liverpool fans fear favourite player might leave club after being left out of CL squad

    He’s scored already this season Liverpool fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment after news emerged that one of their best loved players has been left out of the squad for this season’s Champions League fixtures. The Reds haven’t won Europe’s most prestigious football competition since 2019 but will go into this […]

    1 year ago

  • World’s largest illegal sports streaming platform shut down

    World’s largest illegal sports streaming platform shut down

    It was visited 1.6 billion times last year The largest illegal sports streaming platform in the world has been shut down, according to The Athletic. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. The site Streameast, which was the largest provider of illegal sports content […]

    1 year ago

  • Graham Linehan to sue police after being arrested over trans tweets

    Graham Linehan to sue police after being arrested over trans tweets

    He announced news of his arrest yesterday. Lawyers representing comedy writer Graham Linehan say they are considering legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after the Father Ted creator was arrested. Linehan was intercepted by five officers at Heathrow airport on Monday and arrested over messages he posted online that are alleged to have incited violence […]

    1 year ago

  • Ex-Premier League defender rushed to hospital after horror road accident

    Ex-Premier League defender rushed to hospital after horror road accident

    He played 21 times in the Premier League Former Fulham defender Abdeslam Ouaddou has been hospitalised after a serious traffic accident in South Africa. The 46-year-old was reportedly in the process of attempting to aid others victims of a crash on the R21 highway near Gauteng when he was struck by a pick up truck. […]

    1 year ago

  • Every single deal from Premier League clubs on deadline day revealed

    Every single deal from Premier League clubs on deadline day revealed

    More than £300 million was spent on deadline day alone! Keeping up with all the transfer business can be difficult enough task on the best of days, but staying in the loop through the back-and-forth chaos of transfer deadline is a different ball game altogether. Monday’s (1st September) deadline day was one for the books. […]

    1 year ago

  • National League game abandoned following stoppage time horror incident

    National League game abandoned following stoppage time horror incident

    The score was tied at 1-1 when the incident occurred A National League match had to be abandoned on Tuesday night after a horrific incident that occurred in the 90+7th minute. Scunthorpe’s hard-fought draw away from home at Eastleigh’s Silverlake Stadium was marred by an awful collision between two players on the field. Deep into […]

    1 year ago

  • France orders hospitals to be ‘ready for war’ amid WW3 concerns

    France orders hospitals to be ‘ready for war’ amid WW3 concerns

    They’ve been given just months to prepare Hospitals across France have been given a stark warning to prepare for ‘war on the continent.’ The warning comes amidst a year in which the world’s next global conflict has felt closer than ever. The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to draw on despite various protracted peace […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #40: Famous faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #40: Famous faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

    1 year ago

  • England player called up to squad for first time in six years

    England player called up to squad for first time in six years

    He’s been called in to replace an injured star One of England’s forgotten stars has been handed a lifeline opportunity to resurrect his international career by Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions have two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia on September 6th and September 9th respectively. While the likes of Harry Kane, Jordan […]

    1 year ago

  • Ineligible player fielded in Grimsby v Man Utd match with major punishment decided

    Ineligible player fielded in Grimsby v Man Utd match with major punishment decided

    They’ve discovered their penalty already Grimsby Town’s shock victory over Manchester United on Wednesday was reportedly in breach of strict EFL rules, per a report in The Mail. The shocking result was one of the worst in United’s history. Within 30 minutes of kick off, the Mariners managed to race into a two goal lead […]

    1 year ago

  • Simon Cowell shares rare picture with son and everyone is saying the same thing

    Simon Cowell shares rare picture with son and everyone is saying the same thing

    ‘Everyone’s happy’ Former X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has shared a rare photo with his 11-year-old son Eric, promoting an explosion of heartwarming comments from fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simon Cowell (@simoncowell) The 65-year-old is in the process of filming the semi-finals of hit show America’s Got Talent and it […]

    1 year ago

  • Former pastor at Pete Hegseth’s church calls for return of public executions

    Former pastor at Pete Hegseth’s church calls for return of public executions

    ‘Public executions are Biblical. Therefore public executions are good’ US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is best known for accidentally including a journalist in a Whatsapp chat where state secrets were being discussed. The politician, who identifies as a Christian nationalist, has made headlines around the world again this week after The Guardian exposed a number […]

    1 year ago

  • Inbetweeners star Simon Bird cast alongside Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter

    Inbetweeners star Simon Bird cast alongside Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter

    He’s best known for playing Will in ‘The Inbetweeners’ The star of one of the 21st Century’s best loved cult comedy series is set to appear in an upcoming Star Wars project. Simon Bird, who played Will in E4’s The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010, will star alongside the likes of Ryan Gosling and Matt […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim to ‘hold showdown talks’ with Man United after Burnley game

    Ruben Amorim to ‘hold showdown talks’ with Man United after Burnley game

    He is under greater pressure than ever Ruben Amorim has reportedly been called in by Man United’s hierarchy for talks over his position at the club, as per The Mirror Even before last night’s shock result, Amorim was already under huge pressure to perform this season. Despite the fact that the Portuguese coach has the […]

    1 year ago

  • Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after serious training crash

    Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after serious training crash

    Froome is one of Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital following a serious crash. Froome, who is regarded as the greatest British road cyclist of all time, has sustained serious injuries including five broken ribs and a fractured vertebra. The crash took place during a […]

    1 year ago

  • Man, 59, arrested over racially abusive messages sent to England star Jess Carter

    Man, 59, arrested over racially abusive messages sent to England star Jess Carter

    Police announced the man’s arrest today Police officers investigating the alleged racially abusive messages England’s Jess Carter received during this summer’s Euro 2025 tournament say they’ve made an arrest. A 59-year-old man from Great Harwood, Lancashire was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and has since been released under investigation. Police say that enquiries are […]

    1 year ago

  • UEFA announce major change to Champions League ahead of draw

    UEFA announce major change to Champions League ahead of draw

    It’s a first in the tournament’s history Later today a host of English clubs will find out their opponents for the upcoming Champions League’s opening ‘league phase’ While Newcastle, Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool eagerly count down the minutes until they find out which of Europe’s top clubs they’ll face up against next month, the […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia ‘severely damages’ British Council offices in brutal attack

    Russia ‘severely damages’ British Council offices in brutal attack

    BREAKING Russian missiles have struck the office buildings of the British Council in Ukraine, per multiple reports. The offices are located in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and are said to be “significantly damaged” by the attack. Alongside the damage to the British Council offices, 15 people, including four children, are believed to have been […]

    1 year ago

  • Fans left in disbelief at what Grimsby posted minutes after Carabao Cup win

    Fans left in disbelief at what Grimsby posted minutes after Carabao Cup win

    The Red Devils suffered one of the worst losses in their history Just minutes after the final whistle of Grimsby Town’s historic victory over Manchester United last night, the club’s social media admin posted a humiliating graphic on Twitter/X. The Red Devils eventually lost 12-11 to the Mariners on penalties, after clawing back from 2-0 […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #39: Famous faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #39: Famous faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

    1 year ago

  • Shooting at US primary school described as ‘horrific act of violence’

    Shooting at US primary school described as ‘horrific act of violence’

    BREAKING A shooting has been reported at a Catholic school in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Multiple people are said to be injured but it is so far unclear as to the severity of their conditions. Per CNN, the shooter is now dead and there is no longer an active threat to the community […]

    1 year ago

  • Notorious bodybuilder Akinwale Arobieke found dead aged 64

    Notorious bodybuilder Akinwale Arobieke found dead aged 64

    He was found unresponsive at his home in Liverpool A Liverpool bodybuilder who gained a notorious reputation for touching men’s muscles without their consent has been found dead by police. Akinwale Arobieke, who was widely known as ‘Purple Aki’, was found dead at his home near Princess Park in Liverpool at 8.30pm yesterday. A police […]

    1 year ago

  • Burning Man festival’s Orgy Dome destroyed by dust storm

    Burning Man festival’s Orgy Dome destroyed by dust storm

    The festival was struck by 50mph winds A wild storm has destroyed one of the most popular features at this year’s Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The “Orgy Tent”, a giant tent made up of mattresses, couches and pillows, was ripped apart as 50mph winds cascaded through the desert festival grounds. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Bullfighter, 22, gored to death during debut performance

    Bullfighter, 22, gored to death during debut performance

    He passed away on Friday A bullfighter was gored to death at Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno bullring on Friday (22 August). The event, which took place in front of 7,000 people, was bullfighter Manuel Maria Trindade’s first ever performance in the ring. A video of the incident shows Trindade hestitate as a 1500lb bull charges towards him. […]

    1 year ago

  • Ukrainian refugee, 23, who fled to safety in US stabbed to death at train station

    Ukrainian refugee, 23, who fled to safety in US stabbed to death at train station

    She passed away on Friday. A 23-year-old Ukrainian citizen has been stabbed to death in the US state of North Carolina, where she had been living in refuge following the Russian invasion of her home country. Iryna Zarutska had recently moved to Charlotte in hope of finding a “new beginning” away from her war-torn home […]

    1 year ago

  • QUIZ: How much did these past and present Premier League flops cost?

    QUIZ: How much did these past and present Premier League flops cost?

    It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

    1 year ago

  • Why have thousands of St George’s flags gone up across the UK?

    Why have thousands of St George’s flags gone up across the UK?

    Record numbers of the flags have been spotted The reason why St George’s flags and Union Flags have been been popping up across the country over the last few weeks has been revealed. While it is quite common to see English flags flying from lampposts and out of residential homes during big sports tournaments like […]

    1 year ago

  • Anthony Gordon makes emotional statement after last night’s red card against Liverpool

    Anthony Gordon makes emotional statement after last night’s red card against Liverpool

    ‘My intentions were pure’ Newcastle’s English forward Anthony Gordon has spoken out for the first time since his red card against Liverpool last night. The 24-year-old was eventually shown a straight red, following a VAR review, after making a rash slide tackle on Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk just before half-time. Images from last night’s […]

    1 year ago

  • James Trafford makes horrific blunder leading to goal in Man City home debut

    James Trafford makes horrific blunder leading to goal in Man City home debut

    He joined City from Burnley this summer Man City’s new goalkeeper has made an awful error in today’s early kickoff at home to Spurs. James Trafford attempted to make pass out from the back to one of his centre-halves, but Richarlison quickly pounced on the ball, allowing it to roll into the path of Joao Palhinha. […]

    1 year ago

  • Ghislaine Maxwell says she doesn’t believe Epstein died by suicide in new audio

    Ghislaine Maxwell says she doesn’t believe Epstein died by suicide in new audio

    ‘I do not believe he died by suicide’ A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has disputed the official cause of death attributed to the disgraced financier. Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in a sex-trafficking scheme, made the claims last month during recorded talks with officials from the Trump administration. […]

    1 year ago

  • Bride-to-be reveals incredibly unfortunate new name she’ll have after marriage

    Bride-to-be reveals incredibly unfortunate new name she’ll have after marriage

    Apparently she’s not at all embarrassed A bride-to-be is about to have a hilarious last name – but insists she is “excited” and “not embarrassed”. Brooke Marshall, 29, is set to marry her fiancé, Jake Hornibrook, 29, a fuel operations worker, in April 2026 – six years after they met during their last month of […]

    1 year ago

  • TikTok star Malik Taylor dies aged 28

    TikTok star Malik Taylor dies aged 28

    Taylor had 250,000 followers on TikTok Malik Taylor, best known for posting parody POV videos on TikTok, has passed away aged 28. News of Taylor’s death was announced by his business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi at Austin Peay State University. Their statement paid tribute to how the TikToker was “always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile […]

    1 year ago

  • Bonnie Blue has been banned from Instagram

    Bonnie Blue has been banned from Instagram

    It comes weeks after she was in a controversial documentary Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been banned from the social media platform Instagram. The 26-year-old former OnlyFans creator is best known for a reported stunt that saw her sleep with more than 1,000 men in a single day, and first shot to online fame […]

    1 year ago

  • Pub adds 4% service charge for pulling a pint

    Pub adds 4% service charge for pulling a pint

    It’s in London, no surprise A pub in a London train station has taken the controversial decision to start charging punters a service charge for every pint they order. While it is fairly common for restaurants and some pubs to charge a service fee when they deliver drinks to tables, this is a first for […]

    1 year ago

  • Football match abandoned over ‘barbaric’ fan violence as 100 spectators arrested

    Football match abandoned over ‘barbaric’ fan violence as 100 spectators arrested

    19 people were injured Fan disorder described as ‘one of the most violent chapters in football history’ caused local authorities to abandon a football game in South America on Wednesday night. A Copa Sudamericana round of 16 game between Argentina’s Independiente and Chilean side Universidad de Chile, which was hosted in the Argentine capital of […]

    1 year ago

  • Famine has been confirmed in Gaza for the first time, per a UN-backed report

    Famine has been confirmed in Gaza for the first time, per a UN-backed report

    ‘Famine in Gaza is entirely man-made’ The presence of famine in Gaza has been confirmed for the first time by a UN-backed body responsible for monitoring food security. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) — who work with the UN to gauge and monitor malnutrition levels — released a 59-page report earlier this morning […]

    1 year ago

  • Man in California tests positive for ‘Black Death’ plague that killed millions

    Man in California tests positive for ‘Black Death’ plague that killed millions

    Welcome back to 1349 Some 700 years after it ravaged the Medieval population of Europe, a man in California has tested positive for ‘the Black Death.’ The South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the almost extinct deadly disease and is now recovering at home, per the California Department of Health. Their officials believe that […]

    1 year ago