See the full draw below! Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will all discover their opponents for the upcoming World Cup play-offs. Ireland secured qualification in dramatic style this week, after new-found hero Troy Parrott scored five goals in just two qualifying games versus Portugal and Hungary. Wales and Northern Ireland are also […]

10 months ago

The shin pads have been banned across all levels of the club A non-league football club have banned “micro shin pads” after one of their players suffered a “horrendous injury” while wearing them. Riley Martin was playing for Devon-based Ilfracombe Town Football Club on the weekend when he suffered a double leg break. In response, […]

10 months ago

‘There is a world beyond the Premier League’ From the icy stands of Hampden Park, to the brilliant white beaches of Curaçao, the last seven days of football have been the best of the 2025/26 season so far. Against an English club campaign, that’s seen one in five goals scored via corner kicks, and a […]

10 months ago

The first Ashes test begins on Friday morning Ahead of the opening Ashes test on Friday, Australia’s interim captain Steve Smith has aimed a bizarre jibe at an English cricket star who has not appeared for the Three Lions in more than a decade. It comes after Monty Panesar, who played in 50 tests between […]

10 months ago

They’re in the draw With the 2026 World Cup just months away, almost 90% of the national sides competing for global football’s biggest honour have already been confirmed. You may have heard all about Scott McTominay’s heroics for Scotland, and how Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions pulled off the best qualification campaign in European history, but […]

10 months ago

Scotland secured qualification last night A player who has represented for England before at international level may potentially switch his allegiance to Scotland in order to appear at next summer’s World Cup. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Scotland secured automatic qualification for the North American tournament with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park […]

10 months ago

The world’s biggest football league is back! Best UK betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware The Premier League finally makes its return to screens this weekend after a week of international action. The matchweek’s fixtures are headlined by one of the biggest games in the annual football calendar as Tottenham Hotspur travel to Emirates […]

10 months ago

BREAKING The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Donald Trump will have the power to change the location of World Cup matches over safety concerns, as first reported in The Times. On multiple occasions since taking office, the US President has alluded that Democrat-controlled host cities — Seattle, Boston and Los Angeles — […]

10 months ago

The results are in! Last week we set you the vital task of scoring all of this summer’s biggest Premier League signings from 1 to 10, and the results did not disappoint. Based on the responses of more than 400 readers, we can now definitively conclude which of the biggest signings look to have been […]

10 months ago

He won Champions League and FA Cup titles Former Liverpool star Steve Finnan is facing an attempt to make him bankrupt, as part of the fallout from a multi-million pound legal battle with his brother, per The Independent. Finnan, who played more than 100 times for the Reds, has been engaged in a legal dispute […]

10 months ago

Die Mannschaft won the match 6-0 Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Anfield have been one of the great surprises of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arriving in England as one of the best-rated talents in world football, the Germany international joined the Reds for close to £116 million in the summer. A hotly-contested transfer battle saw […]

10 months ago

The Red Devils are said to be weighing up a January move A player who has been linked with a future transfer to Premier League giants Manchester United has been fined for possession of an illegal taser and brass knuckles. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi attended a court in the German […]

10 months ago

Their clash is scheduled for next month YouTuber Jake Paul has revealed how much he expects to earn from his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua. Rumours of a clash between former world heavyweight champion Joshua and Jake Paul have been circling since last week, and were finally officially confirmed on Monday (17 November). While Paul […]

10 months ago

The club have ‘said yes’ to the proposal English football giants Manchester United have reportedly “said yes” to a proposal to launch a new club team in a different sport. With more than 20 league titles, three European cups, and a community of global fans that number in the millions, Man United are undoubtedly one […]

10 months ago

Thomas Tuchel is making history already England ended their campaign for World Cup qualification in style on Sunday, with a faultless 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The win was secured by the Three Lions record goalscorer Harry Kane who chipped in with a late brace. Sunday’s result means that Tuchel’s […]

10 months ago

Their nations will have to cope without them Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be banned from the opening of his nation’s World Cup campaign next year, after he picked up a straight red card against Ireland on Thursday. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The 40-year-old Al-Nassr star was sent to the stands after swinging […]

11 months ago

This is a big one! Ireland take on Portugal this evening at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their hugely important World Cup qualifier. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men are currently third in Group F, and a point behind Hungary who face Armenia this evening. If the Armenians can do the Boys in Green a favour and […]

11 months ago

Test your knowledge in the quiz below! As we prepare to buckle down for England’s first match of the 2026 World Cup, we’ve put together the ultimate test for fans of the Three Lions. 18+ Be Gamble Aware While the English national team have been represented by some serious household names over the years, like […]

11 months ago

The list of host stadiums was released yesterday Despite its legendary status, Liverpool’s home ground of Anfield will not host a single fixture at EURO 2028 for a very surprising reason. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The next European Championships will be co-hosted by the home nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and the full […]

11 months ago

The YouTuber and the former heavyweight champion are set to meet next month. One of the biggest names in British boxing has expressed serious concern for the safety of YouTube boxer Jake Paul ahead of his reported clash with Anthony Joshua, which is rumoured to take place next month. 18+ Be Gamble Aware News of […]

11 months ago

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 questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

11 months ago

Five fire crews were called to the area Investigations are underway after a raging fire broke out at League One side Exeter City’s stadium on Wednesday night. Exeter’s St James’ Park was attended to by firefighters at 10pm on Wednesday after smoke was seen emerging from a structure near the ground’s Well Street end. Footage […]

11 months ago

They’ve made an instant impact With the 2025/26 Premier League season now 11 weeks old, it’s about time we take stock and look back at some of the newcomers that have made the biggest impact for their respective sides. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The 2025 summer transfer window was one for the books. Between them, […]

11 months ago

BREAKING Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar is in hospital after collapsing during pre-season medical tests in Sao Paolo. The 34-year-old, who played for Chelsea for five years from 2012-17, was reportedly completing an interval test on an exercise bike when he fell ill. According to local outlet Global Esporte, Oscar was unconscious for full […]

11 months ago

An international footballer is amongst those suspended The Turkish football federation has suspended more than 1,000 players as part of an investigation into breaches in betting rules, according to Sky News. Amongst the players who have been suspended is Galatasaray’s Eren Elmali. The 25-year-old has played for the Istanbul giants in the Champions League this […]

11 months ago

Our readers have spoken If they were given the choice, two thirds of the British public would not fight for their country. That’s according to a new survey compiled of the opinions of more than 1,000 JOE readers. Of those who responded, 63% said they would not currently consider fighting for their country, leaving just […]

11 months ago

The incident occurred earlier this season Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds United supporters during a Premier League fixture on October the 18th. The charge has been confirmed by the FA in a statement made today. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The statement alleges that […]

11 months ago

BREAKING Former UFC star Godofredo Pepey has been found dead in a Florida prison aged 38. The Brazilian MMA fighter, whose real name is Godofredo Castro de Oliveira, was in prison awaiting trial after he was accused of domestic violence towards his wife Samara Mello. He was arrested in June of this year. According to […]

11 months ago

He will stay at Anfield over the break One of Liverpool’s star players has decided that he will not travel to join up with his national team over the upcoming international break. As is typical in November, club sides across the globe expect many of their top talents to depart abroad in order to help […]

11 months ago

BREAKING The International Olympic Committee has moved closer to the implementation of a blanket ban on all transgender women from women’s sport, according to Sky News. Movement towards a potential ban comes after members of the IOC were given a presentation by Olympic medical chief Dr Jane Thornton last week. It highlighted potential advantages that […]

11 months ago

Watch below! While the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and even Andy Carroll have scored some pretty spectacular acrobatic strikes over the years, how many of them could have done it while battling blizzard-like conditions? Step up 23-year-old Mexican star David Rodriguez. With his club Atletico Ottawa 1-0 behind while well into the first-half […]

11 months ago

The Reds have already lost more Premier League games than they did in the entirety of last season “I think it is crisis time for Liverpool,” said Roy Keane on Sunday, as the Sky Sports studio attempted to come to terms with the worst performance by a Liverpool side in a big game in recent […]

11 months ago

He is set to be convicted ‘in the near future’ Benfica and Norway star Andreas Schjelderup has confirmed he is set to face legal proceedings for illegally sharing a video, according to BBC Sport. The 21-year-old posted a statement on Instagram in which he admitted to a making “stupid mistake” while he was playing his […]

11 months ago

He will be suspended until Christmas The Football Association have confirmed that Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been given a nine-game suspension for alleged racial abuse. The Montenegrin footballer has been accused of abusing Burnley player Hannibal Mejbri during a Championship fixture in February of this year. He has also been fined £21,000. […]

11 months ago

You’ll need to have a photographic memory to get all eight correct! As the two most successful clubs in recent Premier League history prepare to face each other, we’ve taken a trip back in time to remember some of their most memorable clashes over the years. While Man City vs Liverpool has always been a […]

11 months ago

The draw is set for Monday night While it’s common practice for football fans to tune in to a TV station to discover their team’s opponents for the next round of any cup competition, the powers behind Welsh football have decided to try something very different for next week’s league cup draw. Rather than making […]

11 months ago

18+ Be Gamble Aware, A Goal To Be Scored in Spurs v Man United The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by Sunday’s match-up between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides go into the game in desperate need of three points, aiming to keep pace with […]

11 months ago

He’s set to make his debut An English Premier League star who has never played for England before has been called up to the Three Lions squad for next weekend’s international break. Thomas Tuchel’s side, who have already qualified for next summer’s World Cup, must still complete upcoming fixtures with Serbia and Albania. 18+ Be […]

11 months ago

The ex-Liverpool player appeared at Anfield as an opponent for the first time on Tuesday Man United legend Roy Keane has criticised a section of the Liverpool fan base for their treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Englishman joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer after representing Liverpool for close […]

11 months ago

He’s dismissed the case as ‘groundless’ Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis went on trial alongside more than 140 football fans in Athens on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. 142 fans of Greek Super League side Olympiakos, where Marinakis is a majority chairman, have been accused of running a crime organisation and causing life-threatening explosions at […]

11 months ago

‘Lessons for progressives the world over.’ Against all odds, Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. An unabashed democratic socialist is now in charge of governing the most significant city in the global capitalist economy, and a name that was unknown to most of the political world just 12 months ago, that […]

11 months ago

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 questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

11 months ago

He left Old Trafford a year ago Erik ten Hag has been shortlisted as a potential option to take over at a Premier League club, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The Dutchman left Man United almost exactly 12 months ago, despite guiding the Red Devils to an FA Cup triumph in 2023. 18+ […]

11 months ago

Andrew Windsor was stripped of his titles on Thursday Donald Trump has said he feels “badly” because of the controversy surrounding the British Royal Family over alleged connections between the former Duke of York and disgraced New York financier Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday and was […]

11 months ago

Some homes could see rates rise as high as £10,000 Rachel Reeves is said to be considering doubling council tax for more than one million homes in order to fill a £30 billion hole in public finances, according to The Telegraph. The tax hike would be focused on the two highest council tax bands (G […]

11 months ago

The dates are in The Premier League have revealed the dates and kick-off times for every fixture over the festive period. It comes after news emerged that for the first time in more than 70 years, there will be just one Premier League game on Boxing Day. 18+ Be Gamble Aware As confirmed by the […]

11 months ago

You’d have to be an expert to name all 20! As we gear up for the biggest fixture of the weekend, we’ve set you the near impossible challenge of naming 20 of the most obscure Tottenham and Chelsea players from the past decade. From the eras of Harry Redknapp and Andre Villas Boas at Spurs […]

11 months ago

‘Football is a short career’ A Premier League player who won one of the biggest trophies in world football last season, has retired from the sport aged 26. Rather than having his career cut short by injury, the former footballer has instead left the game behind in order to pursue a new career as a […]

11 months ago

Can Liverpool get back to winning ways? The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by the 8pm clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds are looking to salvage their season after four successive Premier League defeats, and face an Aston Villa side battling a mini crisis of […]

11 months ago

He rejected the opportunity of a second spell in the SPFL last month Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has taken up a new role just weeks after he turned down the opportunity to take over at Ibrox. Gerrard was the first big name to enter prolonged negotiations with Rangers after the departure of Russell Martin. Despite […]

11 months ago