Tyson was caught on video attacking a passenger on a plane Mike Tyson has broken his silence for the first time after he was filmed attacking a passenger on a flight on Wednesday night. Footage recorded showed the 55-year-old repeatedly punching a passenger on a flight which was set to take off from San Francisco. […]

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Vintage Barclays In January 2014, Gabriel Agbonlahor collided with ad hoardings at Anfield, tumbling over the top of them. For a matter of seconds after hitting the ground on the other side, he remained out of sight of the TV cameras covering the game. He was not, however, safe from one Liverpool supporter on the […]

4 years ago

It doesn’t rain but it pours There are 13 games remaining in the Premier League season and Everton hover one point above the relegation zone. The Toffees have spent hundreds of millions of pounds in recent seasons but appear a broke team, with a mix of inexperienced youngsters, bruised talents with something to prove, and […]

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At least he could see the funny side Jack Wilshere has had a difficult career, there is little denying it. From bossing Barcelona in the Champions League as a teenager and having the world at his feet, to being without a club at a time when he should have been in his prime, as fans […]

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For a long time, football has perpetuated its role as a beacon of light in the darkness of real world events. But when the hands that feed have blood on them, that’s no longer an option “I’m not a politician. Stop asking me.” “I’m a football manager […] that’s all I’m going to comment on.” […]

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Hmmmmmmmm…… West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma dropped out of his team’s starting XI just moments before their match away to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday with what is being described as an injury. Zouma, who has been at the centre of controversy in the last week over a viral video […]

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His club confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon A young player has tragically died in hospital after suffering a serious injury while scoring a try for his local side. Jack Jeffery was playing for Evesham RFC against Berkswell and Balsall in Kenilworth, Warwickshire on Saturday when he scored a try, before a subsequent injury he […]

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The club had announced the signing on Monday, and faced widespread condemnation Raith Rovers have apologised to fans for the signing of David Goodwillie, and confirmed that the 32-year-old will not be selected for the club. The move follows a defence of their decision to sign him despite facing criticism from supporters and and players […]

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Fans will be able to exchange shirts with the footballer’s name and number Manchester United have confirmed that fans will be able to exchange official club shirts which contain Mason Greenwood’s name and number on the back. Greenwood was released on bail on Wednesday after being arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and threats […]

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The fight could reportedly generate up to £36million Mike Tyson has dismissed suggestions that he and Jake Paul are in negotiations to step into the ring together in Las Vegas this year. The Sun reported that negotiations were in the “advanced” stage and if the fight went ahead, could generate up to £36million (USD$49 million). However, Tyson, 55, […]

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Djokovic has apologised for not isolating after allegedly testing positive for Covid-19 on December 16, 2021 Under-fire tennis star Novak Djokovic faces the possibility of jail time or a fine in his native Serbia for breaking isolation rules after testing positive for Covid-19 late last year. The world number one said he attended a tennis event […]

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Anyone know any good agents in the Tyneside area? Newcastle United have been linked with every living human footballer since being taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund last year, and while controversy still surrounds the group’s ownership of the club, the world keeps turning and footballers continue to be attracted to project and […]

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Mendy was granted bail after appearing in court on Friday Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has been freed on bail after appearing at Chester Crown Court on Friday January 7. Mendy, who has been charged with eight offences against five women – including seven counts of rape – was granted bail with ‘stringent’ conditions by […]

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The club are set to recall players from loan spells Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder is understandably furious after his side were told they would have to honour their Championship match against his former side Sheffield United despite 19 positive Covid cases among players and staff. Ten staff members and nine players – seven of which […]

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Dennis, who has been in incredible form for Watford this season, will not be a part of the Nigeria AFCON squad, despite being called up Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis has not been included in Nigeria’s final squad to compete in next month’s Africa Cup of Nations, less than a week after his club manager Claudio […]

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Christmas is a time of rest and relaxation – or at least it was Last Christmas was a piss-take. Covid-19 left us stranded from our loved ones, leaving many of us alone to watch in horror at how Boris Johnson and his band of dislikable failsons and daughters fuck up our lives with a mix […]

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A ridiculous shot The NBA is famous for its buzzer beaters, players scoring late on in a tense match to secure victory for their team in the dying seconds as he clock runs out. For the most part, attempted buzzer beaters are missed. It’s not hard to see why. There are thousands of people watching, […]

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The tournament is currently due to kickoff on January 9 Next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be postponed indefinitely, according to reports, due to fears over player safety amid a reluctance from European club sides to release their players at a time when the Omicron variant is spreading. According to Egyptian journalist Ismael […]

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The Gabonese forward was disciplined by the club last week over a late return from leave Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy and will not be present in the Gunners’ squad for their game against West Ham United on Wednesday, it has been reported. The 32-year-old was dropped by manager Mikel Arteta […]

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Ole is no longer at the wheel Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s time as Manchester United manager is over, a statement from the club has confirmed. The Norwegian has been dismissed after United’s 4-1 hammering against Watford on Saturday. The defeat at Vicarage Road left United with just one win in their last seven Premier League games. The […]

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Aguero was forced to leave the pitch in a recent match after struggling to breathe The arrhythmia heart problem which forced Sergio Aguero off the pitch during a recent match for Barcelona may be more complicated than initially thought, according to reports by a Catalan radio station. Aguero left the pitch 40 minutes into his […]

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The Norwegian is understood to have lost the dressing room, even before Sunday’s humiliation Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s days as Manchester United could be numbered as reports emerged that the club’s hierarchy is considering his position after Sunday’s disastrous home defeat to Liverpool. According to ESPN, Solskjaer had already lost the confidence of a number of […]

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That no other top six club would even consider hiring Solskjaer – never mind giving him the time he’s been afforded at Old Trafford – says all you need to know It had been coming. Anyone who had even dared to expose themselves to a slight glance at Manchester United’s atrocious football this season knew […]

4 years ago

Bruce was sacked by Newcastle on Wednesday morning Steve Bruce has admitted that the difficulty he faced as Newcastle United manager may lead to him leaving football management, in an interview published following his sacking as the club’s manager. Speaking to Luke Edwards of the Telegraph, Bruce cited his family and the toll the job […]

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The group, founded by murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has condemned the takeover of Newcastle by a Saudi-led investment group The takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi-led Public Investment Fund was completed on Friday, to the delight of their long-suffering fans. Enormous crowds gathered outside of St. James’ Park to celebrate the end of the […]

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As Mike Ashley and his bottomless Sports Direct mug depart the North East, Newcastle fans must make peace with the reality of their new owners Mike Ashley’s reign as owner of Newcastle United has finally come to an end. The owner of Sports Direct, a proponent and user of zero hour contracts, has been consistently […]

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Fans are excited, but critics have labelled the takeover as unashamed sportswashing The takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund could be announced today, Thursday October 7, according to reports. Fans of the club have taken to social media over the past 24 hours to celebrate the news of an impending takeover, […]

4 years ago

Mings is the latest elite athlete to realise the worth of plant-based foods For many years, footballers’ diets were often no different than those of regular people. In the UK at least, footballers would eat heavy meals like steak before a match, sometimes even enjoying a little beer while they’re at it. Let us not […]

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Fans have been unable to drink at professional football matches in England since 1985 Drinking in seats at British football stadiums could be allowed for the first time in more than 30 years as part of a fan-led review into the game. While drinking is permitted on stadium concourses, drinking in seats has been prohibited […]

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“I’m fully aware that players’ bodies certainly come secondary to the finances of football” Aston Villa and England centre-back Tyrone Mings has stated that he is opposed to the idea of the World Cup taking place every two years. Speaking to JOE following the launch of his partnership with Alpro, Mings said that he’s “certainly […]

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The Manchester City defender has been charged with four counts of rape Benjamin Mendy is set to appear before a court today, where it is expected that the date of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault will be set. According to Get French Football News, citing L’Equipe, the court appearance will take […]

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What do you think they’re smoking over there at the Emirates? Arsenal have blocked Ainsley Maitland-Niles from training with the club’s first team, a day after the wing-back took to social media to express his desire to leave the club. On Monday, the 24-year-old, who spent last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, posted […]

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He’s got a point If you want to challenge for titles, you have to win games when you’re not playing well. Manchester United failed to do so against Southampton last weekend, but did just that against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. The difference between both games? In one, United got a decision, and in the other […]

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Looking back, it all makes so much sense now It is rarely easy in life to pinpoint the exact beginnings of an era. Time is on a relentless march, and humans are so caught up in the day-to-day act of existing, that it often requires a buffer in time for us to be able to […]

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There are two rules in life: do not make decisions when you are emotional, or when you are hungry – Manchester United have broken at least one of those rules So it’s finally happened. After 12 years and countless tweets from Manchester United fans, Cristiano Ronaldo is finally coming ‘home’. Not literally, of course, home […]

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The deal had been touted as the Portuguese star forces a move from Juventus Manchester City have reportedly decided against signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said on Twitter. Ronaldo, a legend at City’s arch-rivals United, had been linked with a move to Pep Guardiola’s side, due in part to his […]

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The images emerged this week Police have closed a probe into potential blackmail related to leaked images of Wayne Rooney and a group of women after a night out. Images emerged this week of Derby County manager Rooney partying with model Tayler Ryan and her friends on a night out, believed to be last Saturday. […]

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Welcome to the apocalypse, folks We’ve all watched the films – mostly starring someone like Gerard Butler – depicting the near-endpoint of climate change and its impact on planet Earth, and often guffawed at the lack of realism. A world engulfed in flames, oceans on fire, the historically coldest places on Earth fighting wildfires the […]

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The club say they are supporting the authorities Everton Football Club have confirmed that they have suspended a first-team player from their squad pending a police investigation. The Premier League club did not confirm the identity of the player or the relation of the investigation. In a statement, the club said: ‘Everton can confirm it […]

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The FA will speak to ‘all relevant parties’ and include ‘external experts’ An independent investigation has been launched by the Football Association into what they have described as the ‘disgraceful’ scenes in and around Wembley stadium during the Euro 2020 final. In a statement released on Twitter today by the FA Spokesperson account, the Football […]

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‘Love always wins’ England international Bukayo Saka has released his first statement having been the victim of horrific racist abuse following England’s defeat in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. The Arsenal winger was the final penalty taker for England, with the 19-year-old stepping up to send the shoot-out to sudden death. Saka missed, and […]

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Good lord what an awful human being We should all be aware of the fact that Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, is quite possibly one of the least congenial people in the world. She has been accused of bullying by her own civil servants, so much so that the very person heading the inquiry investigating […]

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In total it amounted to less than a minute, but it felt like a lifetime There are moments in football that feel seminal as they’re happening. It’s rare – generally the significance of an event doesn’t become clear until after the fact – but occasionally you get an incident during which you think ‘Yeah, this […]

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The deal has been lauded as groundbreaking for the women’s game DAZN and UEFA have struck a deal which will see the broadcaster live stream Women’s Champions League games on YouTube for free to viewers. The four-year deal – the first two of which will see all games streamed for free on the platform – […]

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JOE PRIZE DRAW T&C’sTerms and Conditions The JOE Prize Draw will run between 20th January – 3rd February 2021. 2. The JOE Prize Draw offers individuals who complete the survey, available to access via https://joefans.typeform.com/to/oZHh0I1A, a chance to win 1 x £50 Amazon Voucher by submitting their email address. 3. In order to complete the […]

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Who doesn’t love a late morning meltdown? International tournaments in the age of Twitter hit different to the olden days of terrestrial television. You can watch goals and exciting moments on repeat thanks to VODs posted online, and get the views of learned and informed people you follow. It is often an enriching experience, but […]

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The defending champion will not appear at this summer’s Games Sir Mo Farah has failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after missing the qualifying time at qualifiers in Manchester on Friday. The defending 10,000 metre champion had to finish under a time of 27 minutes 28 seconds at the Manchester Regional Arena to have […]

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They have been warned The obsession among some England football fans with World War II is as well-known as it is utterly pathetic, something which would not have been far from the minds of many when the draw for Euro 2020’s round of 16 was made. Gareth Southgate’s England side will host Germany at Wembley […]

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Far from being the apolitical stance they claim it is, UEFA’s decision to prevent the Allianz Arena from being lit up with the rainbow flag is an explicit taking of sides On Tuesday, May 25 UEFA announced the launch of the Equal Game campaign, featuring six high profile ambassadors from the men’s and women’s game, […]

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The roadmap has hit a stumbling block Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed this evening that England’s ‘Freedom Day’ has been delayed for four weeks due to the ongoing spread of the Delta variant. Speaking at a press conference on Monday evening, the prime minister confirmed the delay to end of lockdown, which had previously […]

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