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  • James Maddison missed Gareth Southgate’s England phone call

    James Maddison missed Gareth Southgate’s England phone call

    Maddison nearly missed out on his call-up After endless speculation it’s finally been confirmed that James Maddison will be heading to the World Cup this winter – but it wasn’t without a near miss. Gareth Southgate named the Leicester City midfielder in his 26-man squad on Thursday to cap a perfect end to the first […]

    3 years ago

  • Five big calls as Gareth Southgate names his England World Cup squad

    Five big calls as Gareth Southgate names his England World Cup squad

    Southgate has picked his side ready for the World Cup Gareth Southgate has named his 26-man England World Cup squad. Southgate has picked the players he believes are capable of winning a first World Cup trophy since 1966. Among the ranks include the likes of captain Harry Kane, talented youngster Jude Bellingham and reliable shot-stopper […]

    3 years ago

  • Champions League last 16 draw is as spicy as it gets

    Champions League last 16 draw is as spicy as it gets

    Here we go again! The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been revealed. Clubs and officials from UEFA gathered at the governing body’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland to find out who they would face. The highlight of the draw saw a repeat of last season’s Champions League final as Liverpool drew […]

    3 years ago

  • FA ‘very concerned’ about rise in number of Hillsborough chants

    FA ‘very concerned’ about rise in number of Hillsborough chants

    The FA have released a statement voicing their ‘concern’ The Football Association have issued a statement expressing their “concern” at the rising number of offensive chants about the Hillsborough disaster. Manchester City fans were the most recent sets of supporters heard singing about the tragedy, in which 97 Liverpool fans sadly lost their lives. Labour […]

    3 years ago

  • How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

    How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

    New evidence has surfaced just days before their appeal For only the fourth time in their history, Ecuador are set to appear at this summer’s year’s World Cup. The South American nation booked their place in Qatar by finishing fourth in their fiercely competitive qualifying section. For a short while in September, however, it was […]

    3 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp says players shouldn’t be expected to protest at the World Cup

    Jurgen Klopp says players shouldn’t be expected to protest at the World Cup

    ‘They go there to play football’ Jürgen Klopp has said it is unfair to expect players to make political protests at the World Cup this winter. This year’s World Cup is one of the most controversial to date, with many critical of Qatar’s human rights record which includes the treatment of migrant workers and a […]

    3 years ago

  • Worrying sight for England as Chilwell leaves Stamford Bridge on crutches ahead of World Cup

    Worrying sight for England as Chilwell leaves Stamford Bridge on crutches ahead of World Cup

    The Chelsea defender left Stamford Bridge on crutches. Ben Chilwell pulled up in the final minute of stoppage time in Chelsea’s win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old received treatment after the full-time whistle and then left Stamford Bridge on crutches. After the game, Chelsea boss Potter admitted that his injury didn’t look […]

    3 years ago

  • Manuel Neuer reveals he has had skin cancer

    Manuel Neuer reveals he has had skin cancer

    Neuer has undergone surgery three times. Manuel Neuer has revealed he has had skin cancer and has undergone surgery three times. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper revealed the news on Wednesday and is working alongside German tennis star Angelique Kerber to promote sun cream. Neuer is expected to make Germany’s World Cup squad as a result […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher hits out at ‘corrupt’ Qatar World Cup

    Jamie Carragher hits out at ‘corrupt’ Qatar World Cup

    ‘It’s an absolute disgrace.’ Jamie Carragher has said that it is “corrupt” that Qatar is allowed to host the World Cup this year. Carragher has been a vocal critic of the decision to award the Gulf State the tournament, with many others raising serious concerns about the country’s human rights issues. The former Liverpool defender […]

    3 years ago

  • DC United fined for breaking diversity rules by appointing Wayne Rooney

    DC United fined for breaking diversity rules by appointing Wayne Rooney

    DC United broke rules when looking for a new manager DC United have been fined $25,000 by Major League Soccer for failing to comply with the league’s diversity hiring policy when appointing Wayne Rooney as their head coach. MLS clubs are required to include two or more candidates from underrepresented groups as part of their ‘finalist […]

    3 years ago

  • Man City club doctor takes aim at Jurgen Klopp in deleted social media post

    Man City club doctor takes aim at Jurgen Klopp in deleted social media post

    The post was quickly deleted. A Manchester City club doctor quickly deleted a post which took aim at Jürgen Klopp after Liverpool’s defeat to Leeds United. Liverpool were beaten by Jesse Marsch’s side at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds continued their inconsistent start to the season which leaves them ninth in the table after […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 59

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 59

    Let’s get quizzical. It’s that time of week again, great to see you all! We’re at that stage now where the clocks have gone back and it’s getting dark ridiculously early. On the one hand that’s sad but it also means another thing: the World Cup is quite literally a matter of weeks away. So […]

    3 years ago

  • Wales to consider changing name after the World Cup

    Wales to consider changing name after the World Cup

    Informal talks are already underway with UEFA. Wales are considering changing their name to Cymru in international football after the World Cup. Cymru – the Welsh language name for Wales – is used by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in both its internal and external communications and by staff at its headquarters in the […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville responds to Cristiano Ronaldo snub before Man United vs West Ham

    Gary Neville responds to Cristiano Ronaldo snub before Man United vs West Ham

    Neville discussed the incident with Micah Richards Gary Neville has discussed his recent snub during his latest interaction with Cristiano Ronaldo in the build up to Manchester United’s win against West Ham on Sunday. Neville was a part of Sky Sports’ punditry team for coverage of the game alongside Louis Saha and Jamie Redknapp when the 37-year-old […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyson Fury storms off podcast following foul-mouthed rant at host

    Tyson Fury storms off podcast following foul-mouthed rant at host

    ‘I think you’re a bald-headed t****r’ Tyson Fury lost his cool during an interview with YouTuber True Geordie after being given a tough time over his decision to fight Derek Chisora. Fury will take on Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3 where he will defend his WBC heavyweight title against an opponent […]

    3 years ago

  • Everton opted against signing Cristiano Ronaldo for a steal, in 2002

    Everton opted against signing Cristiano Ronaldo for a steal, in 2002

    What could have been… Everton decided against signing a 17-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo for £2m in 2002 as they preferred to focus on developing the talent of their very own star man, Wayne Rooney. In a new book titled: ‘Messi vs Ronaldo‘, David Moyes’ side were one of many European sides who were given the opportunity to […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo ignores Gary Neville live on Super Sunday

    Cristiano Ronaldo ignores Gary Neville live on Super Sunday

    Awkward… Cristiano Ronaldo ignored Gary Neville as he made a brief appearance on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday. Ronaldo was coming out to warm up ahead of Manchester United’s game against West Ham at Old Trafford and as he began to run past the pundits, stopped to say hello. Among those working were Ronaldo’s former teammate […]

    3 years ago

  • Australia become first World Cup team to criticise Qatar’s human rights record

    Australia become first World Cup team to criticise Qatar’s human rights record

    ‘There are universal values that should define football’ Australia have become the first team competing at the World Cup to release a collective statement criticising Qatar’s human rights record. 16 of the country’s players appeared in the video as they took aim at the host nation’s treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community. Former […]

    3 years ago

  • Frank Leboeuf reveals he has received death threats for comments about Trent Alexander-Arnold

    Frank Leboeuf reveals he has received death threats for comments about Trent Alexander-Arnold

    Leboeuf said the quotes had been taken out of context Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has revealed that he has received death threats and accusations of racism after his comments on Trent Alexander-Arnold were taken out of context. Last month it was claimed that Leboeuf had labelled the Liverpool right-back as a “Championship defender”, however Leboeuf […]

    3 years ago

  • Graeme Souness labelled as ‘idiot’ in road rage incident

    Graeme Souness labelled as ‘idiot’ in road rage incident

    ‘I’ve got someone calling me an idiot. I was doing nothing wrong this time.’ Graeme Souness has revealed he was caught up in a road rage incident which left him being called an “idiot”. Souness, who was speaking on TalkSPORT, explained that the altercation took place while on the way to the radio station as […]

    3 years ago

  • Referee Bobby Madley to make Premier League return four years after being sacked

    Referee Bobby Madley to make Premier League return four years after being sacked

    Madley will be in charge of Brentford’s game against Wolves. Bobby Madley will referee his first Premier League game this weekend – four years after he was sacked for appearing to mock a disabled person in a video. Madley refereed 91 games in the top flight between 2013 and 2018 before being removed from his […]

    3 years ago

  • New footage of Cristiano Ronaldo refusing to come on as a sub emerges

    New footage of Cristiano Ronaldo refusing to come on as a sub emerges

    Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Spurs. New footage has emerged of an exchange between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag before the forward refused to come on as a substitute. Ronaldo was named among the subs for Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Tottenham last week but made headlines after he refused […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 58

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 58

    Quiz time. It’s us, back again for another quiz. As is tradition your Monday is brought to you by us as we give you 20 questions to test all that pointless football knowledge you’ve acquired over the years once and for all. We’ve got some big rounds this week ranging from Karim Benzema to nostalgic […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo to hold talks with Erik ten Hag over Man United future

    Cristiano Ronaldo to hold talks with Erik ten Hag over Man United future

    Man United are contemplating letting Ronaldo leave. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sit down for talks with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag over his future. Ronaldo’s future is up in the air after he refused to come on as a substitute before leaving early during United’s 2-0 win against Tottenham on Wednesday. As a […]

    3 years ago

  • Raphael Varane leaves pitch in tears after suffering injury against Chelsea

    Raphael Varane leaves pitch in tears after suffering injury against Chelsea

    Varane left the pitch in tears. Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears at Stamford Bridge after he had to be substituted with a nasty-looking injury with the World Cup less than a month away. Varane stayed down after attempting to challenge Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the second half of Manchester United’s trip to […]

    3 years ago

  • Nottingham Forest fans criticised for singing ‘always the victims’ chant against Liverpool

    Nottingham Forest fans criticised for singing ‘always the victims’ chant against Liverpool

    The chant is in reference to the Hillsborough disaster. Nottingham Forest fans have been criticised after they were heard singing offensive chants towards Liverpool fans at the City Ground on Saturday. Forest supporters could be heard singing “always the victims”, a chant strongly associated with the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, where 97 fans tragically lost […]

    3 years ago

  • Eddie Howe insists that Newcastle trip to Saudi Arabia is for footballing reasons

    Eddie Howe insists that Newcastle trip to Saudi Arabia is for footballing reasons

    I’m sure it is Eddie Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has said that Newcastle United’s mid-season trip to Saudi Arabia is a “football decision.” The Magpies will make the trip to the Middle East where they will be based in the country’s capital, Riyadh for a week during the World Cup and also face Al-Hilal in […]

    3 years ago

  • Gerard Piqué and Sergio Busquets booed by Barça fans for refusing to take pay cut

    Gerard Piqué and Sergio Busquets booed by Barça fans for refusing to take pay cut

    Both came on as substitutes in the win against Villarreal Gerard Piqué and Sergio Busquets were both booed by Barcelona fans for refusing to take a pay cut in their win against Villarreal on Thursday. The pair – who have been criticised for their performances this season – were singled out by the Barça fans […]

    3 years ago

  • Man United considering releasing Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer

    Man United considering releasing Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer

    What a fall from grace Manchester United are reportedly considering releasing Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer. Ronaldo made headlines after he stormed down the tunnel in the 89th minute of United’s 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, leaving the ground altogether before the full-time whistle. As punishment, manager Erik ten Hag has […]

    3 years ago

  • Ballon d’Or winner ‘leaked’ ahead of official ceremony

    Ballon d’Or winner ‘leaked’ ahead of official ceremony

    The winner has reportedly been leaked already The winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or has been leaked ahead of the official ceremony, which is set to take place on Monday (October 17) night. Reports have suggested that Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is set to take home the prestigious award for the first time in […]

    3 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

    Mason Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

    Greenwood appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Mason Greenwood has been remanded in custody after appearing in front of Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. All three charges relate to the same woman. Man United player Mason Greenwood remanded in custody until his next court […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 57

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 57

    New dawn, a new day, a new quiz and I’m feeling good. Happy Monday all and what a Monday it is. The football is never-ending these days (we aren’t complaining) and it’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In this edition, we have rounds focusing on Kylian Mbappé (as if he hasn’t been […]

    3 years ago

  • Graeme Souness reportedly set to quit Sky Sports at end of the season

    Graeme Souness reportedly set to quit Sky Sports at end of the season

    Souness has been working with Sky for 16 years. Graeme Souness is reportedly set to step down from his role at Sky Sports at the end of the season. Souness has been working as a pundit for Sky for 16 years but has featured more sporadically on the broadcaster’s coverage of the Premier League this […]

    3 years ago

  • Arturo Vidal watches dad’s funeral on Instagram, hours before playing in cup final

    Arturo Vidal watches dad’s funeral on Instagram, hours before playing in cup final

    Vidal played for Flamengo hours after his dad’s funeral Arturo Vidal watched his dad’s funeral live on Instagram before featuring for Flamengo in the final of the Brazilian Cup a few hours later. The former Barcelona and Juventus midfielder moved to the South American side in July after leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer. […]

    3 years ago

  • Ivan Toney shares sickening racist abuse received after Brentford brace

    Ivan Toney shares sickening racist abuse received after Brentford brace

    ‘I woke up angry’ Brentford forward Ivan Toney has shared a message in which he was racially abused just hours after Brentford beat Brighton and Hove Albion, on Friday night. Toney scored a brace as Thomas Frank’s side beat Brighton 2-0. His first was a lovely, flicked finish before securing the win with a trademark […]

    3 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood reportedly arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditions

    Mason Greenwood reportedly arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditions

    Greenwood has been on bail since February Mason Greenwood has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions. Greenwood, 21, was bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill, in January. The Sun reported on Saturday that the Manchester United striker – who is currently suspended […]

    3 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappé’s mum shares post claiming her son is a victim of a ‘smear campaign’

    Kylian Mbappé’s mum shares post claiming her son is a victim of a ‘smear campaign’

    Reports have claimed that Mbappé wants to leave PSG Kylian Mbappe’s mother, Fayza Lamari, has showed her support for her son by retweeting a post that claims the Frenchman is the victim of a smear campaign. LÉquipe were the latest to report on issues behind the scenes at Paris Saint-Germain which allegedly involve Mbappé, claiming […]

    3 years ago

  • Barcelona face losing millions due to budgeting error

    Barcelona face losing millions due to budgeting error

    Barcelona, bad with money? Never Barcelona face the risk of losing millions should they fail to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages due to a major budgeting error. The Catalan side were involved in a 3-3 draw against Inter Milan but could be knocked out of the competition next week if the Italian side […]

    3 years ago

  • Man United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 clubs in the world

    Man United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 clubs in the world

    Brighton on the other hand are a big name. Manchester United are no longer classed as one of the top 20 football clubs in the world, according to an updated ranking of clubs in Europe. United, who haven’t won a Premier League title in almost 10 years, have been on the decline in the post-Alex […]

    3 years ago

  • Ashley Williams charged by FA over alleged attack at kids football match

    Ashley Williams charged by FA over alleged attack at kids football match

    A video of the alleged attack has emerged Ashley Williams has been charged by the FA for improper conduct and violent, threatening behaviour for allegedly attacking an opposition coach at a Under 12s football match. The Daily Mail have revealed that the alleged incident took place at a fixture in Manchester in which his son was […]

    3 years ago

  • Thousands duped into sharing incredible goal by ‘Erling Haaland’s cousin’

    Thousands duped into sharing incredible goal by ‘Erling Haaland’s cousin’

    The internet will literally believe anything. Erling Haaland is very good at football, in case you didn’t know. The towering Norwegian has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and has already established himself as one of the best players in the world. Naturally, when anyone has that much talent, there is […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s new goal celebration inspired by a Man United dressing room joke

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s new goal celebration inspired by a Man United dressing room joke

    Ronaldo opted for a different kind of celebration at Everton Manchester United have revealed the story behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s new celebration after his match-winning goal against Everton on Sunday. Ronaldo came off the bench to score the 700th club goal of his career on another record-breaking night for the 37-year-old. Over the years we have […]

    3 years ago

  • Romeo Beckham set to make debut for Brentford’s B-team

    Romeo Beckham set to make debut for Brentford’s B-team

    Romeo Beckham has been training with the Premier League side. Romeo Beckham is reportedly in line to make his debut for Brentford’s B-team this weekend. Beckham, who currently plays for Inter Miami (the side co-owned by his father, David) has made the shock move to the Premier League side to further his development. Brentford confirmed […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 56

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 56

    Another week, another quiz Hello to you all! I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend, unless you’re a Manchester United fan, I should imagine you’ve probably had better. Ahead of another busy week of action, we’ve got a thrilling quiz to keep you occupied at work and share with all your friends. We’ve got some […]

    3 years ago

  • Erik ten Hag explains why he didn’t bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in derby day defeat

    Erik ten Hag explains why he didn’t bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in derby day defeat

    Ronaldo was an unused substitute in the defeat. Erik ten Hag explained why he chose not to bring on Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United’s derby day defeat. United were humiliated by Manchester City as the hosts ran riot at the Etihad Stadium, losing 6-3 on Sunday. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat tricks […]

    3 years ago