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Midfielder handed first ever call-up in Tuchel’s latest England squad

Midfielder handed first ever call-up in Tuchel’s latest England squad

What an opportunity for the player. Jobe Bellingham has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, as confirmed by the Three Lions national team today. The midfielder, aged just 21, has earned a call-up following a string of excellent displays in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. Depending on how Tuchel plans to utilise the […]

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World Cup captain cleared of rape allegation after ‘false testimony’

World Cup captain cleared of rape allegation after ‘false testimony’

The player will not face charges. Ryan Mendes, 36, who led Cape Verde as captain at the 2026 World Cup, has been cleared of an allegation of rape, as reported by the Athletic. Police in New Zealand were investigating the allegation, after Mendes had been accused of raping a Brazilian woman during a FIFA series […]

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The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 528

The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 528

Faithful? Or ………………. Traitor! Welcome back to another week of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! Another seven days have flown by since we last put your knowledge to the test on everything from dog breeds to flags, which means it’s trivia time again. The biggest story of the week has undoubtedly come from the United […]

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Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel’s cause of death has been revealed

Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel’s cause of death has been revealed

He died in hospital following an on-pitch collision. Spanish football player Jesus De Miguel died as a result of “accidental chest trauma,” according to news reports with knowledge of the 30-year-old’s post-mortem report, cited here by LBC. De Miguel was playing for his side CD Tenerife, against FC Andorra in the Spanish second division, when […]

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Steven Gerrard names three teams that can challenge Arsenal for the title

Steven Gerrard names three teams that can challenge Arsenal for the title

It’s not all over quite yet… While Steven Gerrard does think Arsenal are clear favourites to win the Premier League, he doesn’t think a second successive title is wrapped up for the Gunners quite yet. Mikel Arteta’s side asserted their dominant position at the top of the table over the weekend, beating Liverpool 1-0, to […]

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Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following death of footballer Ezekiel Williams

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following death of footballer Ezekiel Williams

Police have issued a statement. Thames Valley Police say they are investigating the death of 26-year-old footballer Ezekiel Williams, who is reported to have died following an assault in Milton Keynes on Sunday. As confirmed in a statement made by the force, two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the […]

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