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  • Senegal manager storms out of press conference after jeers from Moroccan reporters

    Senegal manager storms out of press conference after jeers from Moroccan reporters

    He left the room The pressure on Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw reached a new high on Sunday evening, when the 44-year-old was seen storming out of a press conference. Thiaw responded to loud boos from Moroccan journalists by getting up and walking out of the press conference, after his side’s 1-0 Afcon final victory. […]

    2 months ago

  • Roy Keane lays into Jonny Evans for ‘strange’ job appointment

    Roy Keane lays into Jonny Evans for ‘strange’ job appointment

    Evans is set to work with Michael Carrick at Man United Roy Keane has criticised Michael Carrick’s decision to appoint Jonny Evans within his coaching staff at Old Trafford. Keane appeared on the latest episode of the Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast, where — alongside former teammate Gary Neville — the 54-year-old discussed the fallout […]

    2 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #60: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #60: 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 questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    2 months ago

  • Quiz: Premier League team nicknames for 2025-26

    Quiz: Premier League team nicknames for 2025-26

    This is a real toughie! Ok, so most of you know the obvious nicknames of the big teams, but how well do you know smaller sides? Give our latest Premier League nickname quiz a crack and let us know on social media how you get on. Good luck! 18+ Be Gamble Aware

    2 months ago

  • Roy Keane takes bizarre swipe at Michael Carrick’s wife 12 years after she criticised him

    Roy Keane takes bizarre swipe at Michael Carrick’s wife 12 years after she criticised him

    Carrick was appointed caretaker Man United manager this week Roy Keane has grabbed the attention of the sporting world this week, after he made an unexpected comment about new caretaker Man United manager Michael Carrick’s wife, Lisa Roughead. The Irish Red Devils legend was speaking on the latest episode of the Overlap’s Stick to Football […]

    2 months ago

  • What do Trump’s new Visa suspensions mean for World Cup fans?

    What do Trump’s new Visa suspensions mean for World Cup fans?

    The North American tournament kicks off in June The world is today coming to terms with Donald Trump’s largest ever Visa suspension programme, unveiled just months before his nation is set to host the biggest World Cup tournament in history. On Thursday, the American President announced his administration’s decision to “indefinitely” pause applications for citizens […]

    2 months ago

  • Revealed: The real reason why Man United chose Michael Carrick over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

    Revealed: The real reason why Man United chose Michael Carrick over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

    Carrick was announced as caretaker manager yesterday The main reason why Manchester United chose to appoint Michael Carrick rather than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their caretaker manager has been revealed in a ground-breaking report from Sky Sports. Carrick’s appointment finally bookended a whirlwind week at Old Trafford, kickstarted by the departure of Ruben Amorim last […]

    2 months ago

  • Premier League teams worst affected by VAR errors revealed

    Premier League teams worst affected by VAR errors revealed

    The VAR winners and losers have been revealed While fans from pretty much every Premier League side up and down the land may claim to have been worst affected by VAR this season, a definitive list of every mistake made by the video assistant system has now been revealed, as reported on by BBC Sport. […]

    2 months ago

  • Pep Guardiola tears into VAR after disallowed Semenyo goal

    Pep Guardiola tears into VAR after disallowed Semenyo goal

    The Ghanian was denied his third goal for City Pep Guardiola launched into VAR last night, in the aftermath of a controversial decision to disallow an Antoine Semenyo goal. In the 63rd minute of the clash, Semenyo looked to have scored a second for his side, flicking a header past Nick Pope in the Newcastle […]

    2 months ago

  • Revealed: Every mistake made by VAR in the Premier League this season

    Revealed: Every mistake made by VAR in the Premier League this season

    A definitive list has been revealed While fans from pretty much every Premier League side up and down the land may claim to have been worst affected by VAR this season, a definitive list of every mistake made by the video assistant system has now been revealed, as reported on by BBC Sport. In total, […]

    2 months ago

  • Man United set to ‘lose £50 million’ in revenue after Brighton FA Cup loss

    Man United set to ‘lose £50 million’ in revenue after Brighton FA Cup loss

    The Red Devils lost to Brighton on Sunday Manchester United are set to lose more than £50 million in match-day revenue following their early exits from the EFL and FA Cups, coupled with their lack of European football, according to a report in The Telegraph. The Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup on […]

    2 months ago

  • Jurgen Klopp named as ‘candidate’ for managerial role with European giants

    Jurgen Klopp named as ‘candidate’ for managerial role with European giants

    He has been named by a very reputable source Jurgen Klopp appears to be in-line for a sensational return to football management, more than 18 months on from his emotional Anfield departure. The German is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in world football, on the back of his spell with Liverpool, where […]

    2 months ago

  • True extent of Man City’s ‘easy’ FA Cup draw history revealed

    True extent of Man City’s ‘easy’ FA Cup draw history revealed

    Fans have spotted a surprising pattern Man City have often been accused of being the beneficiaries of easy draws in their cup competitions, so when Pep Guardiola’s side were handed a clash against League Two opposition for the fourth round of the FA Cup, fans were quick to complain of unfair treatment. The Citizens guaranteed […]

    2 months ago

  • ‘Key reason’ why Man United did not re-appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed

    ‘Key reason’ why Man United did not re-appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed

    Michael Carrick is set to take over Manchester United appear set to appoint Michael Carrick as the club’s manager until the end of the season, bookending a whirlwind week at Old Trafford, that began with the departure of Ruben Amorim last Monday. In the days since Amorim’s departure, Man United have drawn a Premier League […]

    2 months ago

  • Former player immediately announced as new Real Madrid manager

    Former player immediately announced as new Real Madrid manager

    BREAKING Alvaro Arbeloa has been chosen to take over in an interim role as Real Madrid manager. The 42-year-old represented the Real Madrid first-team for seven years, between 2009 and 2016, and was a graduate from the club’s academy. This has been confirmed in an official statement from the club. It reads: “Real Madrid CF […]

    2 months ago

  • Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid with immediate effect

    Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid with immediate effect

    BREAKING Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has left his position, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The news comes just hours after his side’s disappointing defeat at the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish supercup, a 3-2 loss. Alonso arrived at the Bernabeu in summer 2025 with expectations high. The Spanish coach had previously become the […]

    2 months ago

  • Spurs star ‘ruled out for three months’ with injury

    Spurs star ‘ruled out for three months’ with injury

    He will miss matches against Man City, Man United and the North London derby Tottenham Hotspur star Rodrigo Bentancur is set to miss at least the next three months of the Premier League season, according to BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The 28-year-old has been a key player for Thomas Frank’s […]

    2 months ago

  • Bruno Fernandes’ hacked X account posts criticism of co-owners

    Bruno Fernandes’ hacked X account posts criticism of co-owners

    The Man United captain appeared to lose control of his account on Sunday evening Manchester United have been forced to issue a statement after Bruno Fernandes’ X account appeared to be hacked. Football fans were quick to notice less-than-everyday behaviour from the Portuguese international’s social media account, in a series of peculiar posts that ranged […]

    2 months ago

  • ‘Clear favourite’ to become next Man United manager emerges

    ‘Clear favourite’ to become next Man United manager emerges

    Darren Fletcher’s tenure is set to come to an end A candidate to become the next short-term manager of Manchester United is said to now be in pole position to take over at Old Trafford, within the coming days. The Red Devils have been without an official manager for the last seven days, when club […]

    2 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #59: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #59: 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 questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    2 months ago

  • England international star banned from driving for speeding

    England international star banned from driving for speeding

    He has been banned for six months England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been banned from driving, after he was caught speeding twice on the same road in a week, as reported first in The Mail. Per the report, Arsenal’s £105 million man was clocked driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone, on the […]

    3 months ago

  • Anthony Joshua pays heartbreaking tribute to friends killed in car crash

    Anthony Joshua pays heartbreaking tribute to friends killed in car crash

    Two of Joshua’s close friends died in the crash British boxer Anthony Joshua has taken to social media to pay tribute to his friends who died in the car crash in Nigeria late last year. Joshua was also involved in the crash, but was reported to have sustained “minor injuries.” Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” […]

    3 months ago

  • Former Premier League referee David Coote sentenced over child abuse video

    Former Premier League referee David Coote sentenced over child abuse video

    BREAKING Former Premier League referee David Coote has been sentenced to a nine-month suspended prison sentence, and given a sexual harm prevention order lasting 10 years, as reported by BBC News. The sentence means that the 43-year-old has avoided jail time for his offence, which was handed down to him at Nottingham Crown Court. His […]

    3 months ago

  • Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’ if US invades Greenland

    Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’ if US invades Greenland

    It comes after weeks of tension with US President Donald Trump Danish army rules would require their soldiers to “to shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland was invaded. As reported in The Telegraph, the Danish defence ministry have confirmed that a 1952 rule of engagement — requiring an “immediate” military response to any […]

    3 months ago

  • Dutch TV presenter says ex-Chelsea striker once ‘deliberately coughed in her face’

    Dutch TV presenter says ex-Chelsea striker once ‘deliberately coughed in her face’

    It reportedly took place after a Champions League fixture Dutch football presenter Hélène Hendriks has shared details from an interaction with one of the most successful strikers in Chelsea’s modern history, in which the player reportedly “deliberately coughed in her face.” Hendriks came across ex-Blues forward Diego Costa while he was plying his trade for […]

    3 months ago

  • Cricket fans slam ‘worst commentary ever heard’ during Ashes coverage

    Cricket fans slam ‘worst commentary ever heard’ during Ashes coverage

    ‘Hang your heads in shame’ TNT commentators have come under fresh online criticism, after cricket fans picked up on an error during their coverage of day four of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney. England closed out the day leading their rivals by 119 runs, thanks to an inspired batting performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, […]

    3 months ago

  • Big name managers Manchester United could appoint for free this summer  

    Big name managers Manchester United could appoint for free this summer  

    Man United are on the hunt for a new manager to replace Ruben Amorim Although it seems clear that either of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer or Michael Carrick will take over as caretaker Man United manager, the Red Devils are still in the market to make a big-name permanent appointment come the summer, when some of […]

    3 months ago

  • Journalist reveals Amorim ‘smashed TV and cried’ in front of players after a defeat

    Journalist reveals Amorim ‘smashed TV and cried’ in front of players after a defeat

    Amorim left his role as manager on Monday Although almost 48 hours have now passed since Manchester United announced their decision to part company Ruben Amorim, little is known about the means by which the Portuguese manager operated during his 14 months in the dugout. This would all be very different, had the 40-year-old not […]

    3 months ago

  • Man United ‘make direct contact’ with two managers over vacancy at club

    Man United ‘make direct contact’ with two managers over vacancy at club

    They would be in charge until the end of the season Manchester United have reportedly made contact with the first two candidates they hope could take over as caretaker manager, according to football journalist Ben Jacobs. Although Darren Fletcher has been put in charge for the clash with Burnley later this week, the club are […]

    3 months ago

  • Premier League manager rejects Man United after Amorim replacement talk

    Premier League manager rejects Man United after Amorim replacement talk

    He had been linked with a switch to Old Trafford One of the names rumoured to be in the running to take over from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has ruled himself out of the selection process. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new first team head coach, following the decision to […]

    3 months ago

  • Enzo Maresca finally breaks silence after leaving Chelsea

    Enzo Maresca finally breaks silence after leaving Chelsea

    The former Blues’ boss has spoken out Ex-Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has taken to Instagram to share a detailed statement regarding his departure from Stamford Bridge last week. The Italian coach agreed to part company with the London outfit on New Year’s Day, despite leading his side to UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup […]

    3 months ago

  • Thiago Silva joins European giants in sensational return

    Thiago Silva joins European giants in sensational return

    The legendary Brazilian defender is back in Europe! Thiago Silva has made his return to top-tier European football at the age of 41. The former Chelsea and PSG centre-back had been plying his trade in his home nation of Brazil since leaving the Blues last year, but has recently expressed interest in returning to Europe.  […]

    3 months ago

  • Man United star likes viral Instagram post laughing after Ruben Amorim sacking

    Man United star likes viral Instagram post laughing after Ruben Amorim sacking

    Amorim left Man United on Monday One of Man United’s star players has gone viral after he liked a social media “meme” post that made fun of Ruben Amorim’s managerial tenure.  18+ Be Gamble Aware The Red Devils opted to part company with their Portuguese head coach on Monday, following back-to-back draws with Wolves and […]

    3 months ago

  • Former Man United manager ‘puts himself forward’ as Amorim replacement

    Former Man United manager ‘puts himself forward’ as Amorim replacement

    Amorim left his post yesterday One of Manchester United’s best loved former managers has reportedly “put himself forward” to take over from Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The Red Devils opted to part company with their Portuguese head coach on Monday, following back-to-back draws with Wolves and Leeds, and a reported falling out between Amorim […]

    3 months ago

  • Scotland to be given extra bank holiday to celebrate World Cup return

    Scotland to be given extra bank holiday to celebrate World Cup return

    The Tartan Army qualified for the first time in over 20 years People in Scotland are set to enjoy an extra bank holiday in 2026 as part of plans to properly celebrate the nation’s return to the FIFA World Cup. Steve Clarke’s side secured their spot at the tournament in dramatic style last year, beating […]

    3 months ago

  • Fans call for Arteta to be punished for ‘disgraceful’ touchline tactic

    Fans call for Arteta to be punished for ‘disgraceful’ touchline tactic

    ‘This is becoming unbearable’ In the aftermath of Arsenal’s close-fought 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, the Gunners’ head coach Mikel Arteta has come under increased online scrutiny for his pitchside etiquette. The north Londoners came from behind the secure all three points on the south coast, thanks to an inspired performance from defender Gabriel, and a […]

    3 months ago

  • Ex-Liverpool Premier League winner launches surprise music career with new single

    Ex-Liverpool Premier League winner launches surprise music career with new single

    His first song is now live One of the few 2024/25 Premier League-winning stars to have had a successful 2025/26 season has taken the surprising decision to begin a new career as a musician. Arne Slot’s Reds won last season’s title with unexpected ease, brushing aside all challengers to secure a first major trophy in […]

    3 months ago

  • Fans shocked by eye-watering prize money darts World Champion will win

    Fans shocked by eye-watering prize money darts World Champion will win

    The tournament concludes on Saturday The winner of the World Darts Championship 2026 is set to earn more money than any other champion in the tournament’s history, to the surprise of many of the sport’s fanbase. Following two weeks of exciting action, the PDC World Championship will finally reach its long-awaited conclusion at Alexander Palace […]

    3 months ago

  • Sergio Ramos ‘in talks’ to buy European giants as part of takeover

    Sergio Ramos ‘in talks’ to buy European giants as part of takeover

    He is said to be involved with ‘takeover talks’ Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos is “in talks to help buy” one of Europe’s biggest clubs, according to the Spanish press. The 39-year-old former Real Madrid captain, and PSG star, is currently without a team after leaving Mexican outfit Monterrey, and now looks set to move […]

    3 months ago

  • Number of footballers injured in New Year’s day fire in Switzerland

    Number of footballers injured in New Year’s day fire in Switzerland

    The fire broke out early on New Year’s Day A number of footballers, including a youth player for French Ligue 1 side FC Metz, have sustained injuries as a result of the tragic New Year’s Day fire in Switzerland. The Alpine Ski resort of Crans-Montana was struck by tragedy on New Year’s Eve after a […]

    3 months ago

  • Police provide update on Anthony Joshua’s condition after crash

    Police provide update on Anthony Joshua’s condition after crash

    The boxer was reportedly involved in a car crash on Monday Nigerian police have issued an important update, detailing the condition that British boxer Anthony Joshua is currently in, after he was involved in a car crash on Monday. News reports from Monday morning indicated that Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus, was reported to have been […]

    3 months ago

  • Eddie Hearn issues statement on Anthony Joshua after horror crash

    Eddie Hearn issues statement on Anthony Joshua after horror crash

    The boxer was reportedly involved in a car crash on Monday Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has issued a statement after a fighter he represents, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday. Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus, is reported to have been involved in a collision with another car, while investigations are […]

    3 months ago

  • British swimmer Adam Peaty changes his name days after family rift at wedding

    British swimmer Adam Peaty changes his name days after family rift at wedding

    He married Gordon Ramsey’s daughter Holly on Saturday British Olympian Adam Peaty has changed his name on Instagram following his wedding to Holly Ramsey on Saturday. The swimmer’s wedding has been surrounded by controversy after reports emerged that swathes of Peaty’s family, including his own mother, did not attend. Ahead of the ceremony, Peaty’s mother […]

    3 months ago

  • Premier League giants ‘in formal talks’ to sign Antoine Semenyo

    Premier League giants ‘in formal talks’ to sign Antoine Semenyo

    A deal could be wrapped up by January 1st As many as four of the Premier League’s biggest clubs have been on high alert regarding the transfer status of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanian has a £60 million release clause in his contract that must be triggered by January 10th, meaning the first stages […]

    3 months ago