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  • Pubs and bars boycott World Cup games in protest against Qatar

    Pubs and bars boycott World Cup games in protest against Qatar

    Some venues reversed decisions to show games following backlash from customers Bars and pubs across the country have decided they will not be showing any of the World Cup games in their venues in protest against Qatar’s appalling human rights record and stance on same-sex relationships. The most controversial World Cup ever kicks off on […]

    3 years ago

  • Budweiser deletes response to World Cup alcohol stadium ban

    Budweiser deletes response to World Cup alcohol stadium ban

    The tweet didn’t stay up for long Budweiser has deleted a tweet from its official account responding to the shock news that alcohol will not be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar. Just two days before the 2022 World Cup kicks off in the Gulf State, it was confirmed by FIFA that beer and […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville destroyed by Ian Hislop over Qatar World Cup role

    Gary Neville destroyed by Ian Hislop over Qatar World Cup role

    Hislop addressed the ‘elephant in the room’ Ian Hislop left Gary Neville reeling on Have I Got News For You after he confronted him over his decision to work at the Qatar World Cup this month. On Friday night, Neville made his debut as a host of the iconic BBC panel show, and it wasn’t […]

    3 years ago

  • Conor McGregor almost unrecognisable after shaving off iconic beard

    Conor McGregor almost unrecognisable after shaving off iconic beard

    ‘Who the f**k is that guy???’ Fans can’t work out whether it’s a Halloween trick or treat after seeing Conor McGregor without his iconic beard. The long, eventful Conor McGregor beard run is over. The UFC star fully committed to his Halloween get up this year by making the decision to go clean shaven, revealing […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyson Fury set for heavyweight showdown in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Tyson Fury set for heavyweight showdown in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    It’s a battle of the Brits. Tyson Fury has confirmed he will take on Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this December. The pair will face off for the third time as they battle it out for the WBC World Heavyweight Championship on December 3. In a post confirming the trilogy bout with Chisora, […]

    3 years ago

  • Jack Grealish couldn’t resist Casemiro post after sitting him down in Manchester derby

    Jack Grealish couldn’t resist Casemiro post after sitting him down in Manchester derby

    Grealish left the Brazilian midfielder red-faced at the Etihad. Manchester City star Jack Grealish celebrated his team’s derby demolition of Manchester United with a cheeky social media post highlighting one particular moment in the game. Grealish put in one of his best performances for City, as the reigning Premier League champions thrashed their Manchester rivals […]

    3 years ago

  • David Beckham ‘refused MP offer’ to jump Queen queue

    David Beckham ‘refused MP offer’ to jump Queen queue

    He believed his grandad wouldn’t have approved David Beckham turned down an offer from an MP to skip the lengthy queue for the Queen’s coffin and chose to wait more than 12 hours instead to pay his respects. The former footballer queued with the rest of the public at 2am on Friday morning, eventually entering […]

    3 years ago

  • David Beckham queued for 12 hours to pay respects to the Queen

    David Beckham queued for 12 hours to pay respects to the Queen

    The former footballer had queued for more than 12 hours David Beckham appeared emotional as he prepared to walk past the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall on Friday afternoon. After queuing since 2 am in the morning, the 47-year-old solemnly paid his respects to the late monarch and seemed visibly emotional as he wiped the […]

    3 years ago

  • Trevor Sinclair suspended from talkSPORT after Queen tweet

    Trevor Sinclair suspended from talkSPORT after Queen tweet

    Sinclair is also under investigation by the station TalkSPORT has confirmed that Trevor Sinclair has been suspended from the radio station following a tweet he posted in the aftermath of the Queen’s death. Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday evening that the Queen had passed away at her Balmoral residence after concerns had been raised by […]

    3 years ago

  • Date reportedly set for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight unification bout

    Date reportedly set for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight unification bout

    The fight package would reportedly be worth £150m. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to meet in a blockbuster heavyweight unification bout in Saudi Arabia on December 17, according to reports. On Saturday night, Usyk retained his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles against Anthony Joshua at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. […]

    3 years ago

  • Harry Maguire could be set for shock Chelsea move in swap deal

    Harry Maguire could be set for shock Chelsea move in swap deal

    This would be quite the turn of events Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up a move for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and have enquired about the centre-back’s availability. Just like the rest of the United squad, Maguire has endured a difficult start to the Premier League season and was part of the defence that conceded […]

    3 years ago

  • Serena Williams: US tennis legend announces retirement

    Serena Williams: US tennis legend announces retirement

    This year’s US Open will be her last tournament Serena Williams has announced that she will be retiring from tennis later this year. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has said she is “evolving away” from the sport. Writing for Vogue, the 40-year-old said she is moving towards “other things that are important to me”, […]

    3 years ago

  • Terrifying fan footage shows Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash at Silverstone

    Terrifying fan footage shows Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash at Silverstone

    Zhou was involved in one of the worst crashes the sport has seen in a long time Footage has emerged online from spectators who witnessed first hand Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash that red flagged the British Grand Prix after just one corner. Zhou’s Alfa Romeo ended up sliding upside down after his car was hit […]

    4 years ago

  • Zhou Guanyu involved in horrific crash as British GP red flagged

    Zhou Guanyu involved in horrific crash as British GP red flagged

    Miraculously, Zhou Guanyu is okay The British Grand Prix was red-flagged after just one corner after a horrific crash involving Zhou Guanyu which saw the driver’s car slide upside down before flipping over the barrier. Going into the first corner, George Russell’s Mercedes crashed into Zhou’s Alfa Romeo. Zhou then made contact with another car, […]

    4 years ago

  • Stormers’ Hacjivah Dayimani still celebrating URC triumph in full kit, four days later

    Stormers’ Hacjivah Dayimani still celebrating URC triumph in full kit, four days later

    Setting a new bar for post-match celebrations As the domestic sport seasons have come to a close in recent weeks, we’ve been treated to plenty of footage and images of post-match celebrations following title wins. But South African rugby player Hacjivah Dayimani has put everyone else to shame with his efforts. On Saturday, his Stormers […]

    4 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappe agrees personal terms with Real Madrid, according to reports

    Kylian Mbappe agrees personal terms with Real Madrid, according to reports

    PSG are still trying to convince the forward to change his mind. Kylian Mbappe has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid, but has yet to sign any paperwork on the move. Mbappe has been at the centre of one of this season’s greatest transfer sagas, with huge question marks over whether he would sign another […]

    4 years ago

  • Rugby player contracts life-changing infection after dog waste left on pitch

    Rugby player contracts life-changing infection after dog waste left on pitch

    A rugby player has suffered life-changing injuries for 17 years after picking up an infection from dog faeces whilst playing rugby. Darryl Adams was hospitalised in 2005 after a player stamped on his shin with rugby boot studs covered in dog poo that has been left on the pitch. The studs cut his shin and […]

    4 years ago

  • Everything you need to know to enjoy the Super Bowl

    Everything you need to know to enjoy the Super Bowl

    The greatest show on turf Ah, February. The end of January, Valentines Day, the sense of spring around the corner. And the Super Bowl. One of the highlights of the sporting year is upon us once more, and it should be a belter. On Sunday night [and into Monday morning], the Cincinnati Bengals will take […]

    4 years ago

  • Australian government preparing to deport Novak Djokovic, as tennis star makes Covid admission

    Australian government preparing to deport Novak Djokovic, as tennis star makes Covid admission

    He said his agent made an ‘administrative mistake’ The Australian government is reportedly considering deporting Novak Djokovic after all following a number of other details that have come out surrounding his ongoing visa saga. A spokesperson for immigration minister Alex Hawke said that he is “currently considering the matter and the process remains ongoing”, while […]

    4 years ago

  • Novak Djokovic had vaccine exemption because of previous Covid infection, lawyers say

    Novak Djokovic had vaccine exemption because of previous Covid infection, lawyers say

    Djokovic faces a court hearing on Monday to decide whether he can stay in Australia Novak Djokovic had a vaccine exemption to enter Australia because of a Covid infection last month, his lawyers say. The tennis star was denied entry to Australia after landing in Melbourne this week to play in the Australian Open, after […]

    4 years ago

  • Romelu Lukaku comments on Chelsea tactics will sound familiar to Man United fans

    Romelu Lukaku comments on Chelsea tactics will sound familiar to Man United fans

    It’s the latest revelation from his bombshell interview Romelu Lukaku has admitted that he would have stayed at Inter Milan in the summer if they had offered him a new contract. Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan in the summer for €115 million, but has  revealed that he would have stayed in Italy […]

    4 years ago

  • Scotland international rugby star Siobhan Cattigan dies aged 26

    Scotland international rugby star Siobhan Cattigan dies aged 26

    She was affectionately known as ‘Shibby’ and won 19 caps for Scotland Scottish rugby has been left reeling after the tragic news that Scotland international rugby player Siobhan Cattigan has died at the age of just 26. Scottish Rugby announced the news on Tuesday night and offered their condolences to her friends and family. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Allan Saint-Maximin pays tremendous, heartfelt tribute to Steve Bruce after sacking

    Allan Saint-Maximin pays tremendous, heartfelt tribute to Steve Bruce after sacking

    The Newcastle star described Bruce as “one of the most gentle people” he had ever met Allan Saint-Maximin has said it was “an honour and a privilege” to have Steve Bruce as a coach in a touching tribute to his former manager. It comes after Bruce was sacked as Newcastle manager on Wednesday morning. Saint-Maximin, […]

    4 years ago

  • England receive Wembley Stadium ban following Euro 2020 final debacle

    England receive Wembley Stadium ban following Euro 2020 final debacle

    The EURO 2020 final at Wembley was marred by crowd trouble. England have been given a stadium ban by Uefa after chaos and fan trouble at the European Championship final in July. Chaos ensued at Wembley for England’s first final since 1966 as thousands of fans without tickets stormed the stadium and footage emerged of […]

    4 years ago

  • EA Sports hint at potential name change for FIFA series

    EA Sports hint at potential name change for FIFA series

    FIFA’s deal with EA is their biggest commercial contract EA Sports are considering renaming their iconic line of FIFA football video games, according to the head of the gaming company. The news comes just a week after EA released their latest edition of the game, FIFA 22, which already has 9.1 million players. But in […]

    4 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp compares people who refuse the Covid jab to drunk drivers

    Jurgen Klopp compares people who refuse the Covid jab to drunk drivers

    He said 99% of his players had been vaccinated. Jurgen Klopp has spoken of his dismay at people who refuse to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and does not understand why people see it as a “limitation of freedom.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of his Liverpool side’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

    Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

    He was Tottenham’s greatest ever goalscorer. One of English football’s greatest ever players, Jimmy Greaves. has passed away at the age of 81. Greaves was one of Spurs’ greatest ever players and is their all-time record goalscorer. Starting his career at Chelsea, ‘Greavsie’ scored 125 goals in 157 appearances for the Blues, and his tally […]

    4 years ago

  • Rio Ferdinand met gay footballer who was advised ‘not to come out’

    Rio Ferdinand met gay footballer who was advised ‘not to come out’

    Ferdinand claimed the player was “advised by a lawyer not to come out and speak” Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he recently met a gay footballer who had been told not to come out. The Manchester United legend was giving evidence to a committee of MPs and peers on Thursday in a discussion about the […]

    4 years ago

  • Benjamin Mendy to remain in prison until January 24

    Benjamin Mendy to remain in prison until January 24

    Another hearing is set to take place on November 15 Benjamin Mendy is set to remain in prison until the date of his trial on January 24. The Manchester City footballer is currently facing four counts of rape against three women. He is accused of attacking them at his home in Cheshire between October 2020 […]

    4 years ago

  • Kylian Mbappe deletes Instagram post after Madrid move falls through

    Kylian Mbappe deletes Instagram post after Madrid move falls through

    Real Madrid had made a final bid for Mbappe on transfer deadline day, but missed out on their man The Mbappe-to-Real Madrid story has been one of the ongoing sagas of this crazy summer transfer window, but as the sound of a window slamming shut ringed out across Europe on Tuesday night, the French star […]

    4 years ago

  • Benjamin Mendy denied bail after being charged with four counts of rape

    Benjamin Mendy denied bail after being charged with four counts of rape

    Mendy has been remanded in custody since being charged. Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been denied bail in his ongoing court case. The France international faces four counts of rape. The incidents all relate to three women over the age of 16, with three of the alleged attacks taking place in October 2020, and […]

    4 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo will “struggle against Virgil Van Dijk” according to Graeme Souness

    Cristiano Ronaldo will “struggle against Virgil Van Dijk” according to Graeme Souness

    “He’s not going to be the difference in the big games.” Graeme Souness has spoken about his doubts over United’s signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that he thinks the 36-year-old will struggle against the likes of Virgil van Dijk. Manchester United completed the sensational signing of Ronaldo on Friday for £12.8m, with the five-time Ballon […]

    4 years ago

  • Supporters wishing Harry Kane left two words out of his Tottenham statement

    Supporters wishing Harry Kane left two words out of his Tottenham statement

    All summer the Kane has been linked with a move away from Spurs, but time is running out until the transfer window closes Tottenham captain Harry Kane has accepted that he will stay at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. With less than a week to go until transfer deadline day on August 31, the striker has […]

    4 years ago

  • Gary Neville questions why Man Utd aren’t signing Harry Kane

    Gary Neville questions why Man Utd aren’t signing Harry Kane

    “I’m struggling to understand why Manchester United aren’t going that extra step this transfer window.” Harry Kane continues to be linked with a big move to Manchester before the close of the transfer window, but Gary Neville has questioned why United – not City – are not doing all within their power to add him […]

    4 years ago

  • Handball chiefs urged to resign over ‘blatant sexism’ of bikini bottoms rule

    Handball chiefs urged to resign over ‘blatant sexism’ of bikini bottoms rule

    The Norwegian women’s beach handball team was fined €1,500 for wearing shorts during a European Championships match. Associations from across the world of women’s sport have called on the presidents of both the international and European handball federations to resign over “blatant sexism.” The Norway women’s beach handball team decided to wear shorts during a […]

    4 years ago

  • How losing Lionel Messi could cost Barcelona €137 million

    How losing Lionel Messi could cost Barcelona €137 million

    At the moment, Barca are second only to Real Madrid in the list of the world’s most valuable football clubs, but this may not last much longer… Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona could wipe a massive €137 million off the club’s value, which would be a decrease of 11 per cent. By leaving the club, […]

    4 years ago

  • Manchester City to offer dizzying ‘player-plus-cash transfer for Harry Kane’

    Manchester City to offer dizzying ‘player-plus-cash transfer for Harry Kane’

    Daniel Levy is rumoured to be wanting £150 million for the England striker. Remember when Guardiola said it would be “impossible” for Man City to sign a striker to replace Aguero because they were all too expensive? Well, after splashing a moderate £100m on Jack Grealish, they are now reported to have offered Tottenham another […]

    4 years ago

  • Lionel Messi admits biggest Barcelona regret in emotional press conference

    Lionel Messi admits biggest Barcelona regret in emotional press conference

    The Argentinian was given a standing ovation as he finished speaking. Lionel Messi has said farewell to Barcelona in an emotional press conference, after it emerged that the Catalan giants were unable to sign him on a new contract because of Financial Fair Play rules. Walking out in front of a room full of teammates […]

    5 years ago

  • Swimmer suffered injury so gruesome he thought his eye had come out of its socket

    Swimmer suffered injury so gruesome he thought his eye had come out of its socket

    “I couldn’t see anything — I thought my eye had fallen out in the water.” Team GB swimmer Hector Pardoe has described the moment he suffered such a bad injury that he thought his eye had fallen out. Pardoe was competing in the 10km swim marathon swim during the Tokyo Olympics when he suffered the […]

    5 years ago

  • Gary Neville issues warning to Harry Kane over missing Spurs stance

    Gary Neville issues warning to Harry Kane over missing Spurs stance

    He said that the situation could get “a bit messy.” Gary Neville has given his views on the Harry Kane drama that has been unfolding at Tottenham over recent days. The Manchester United legend and pundit described Kane as the most “professional football player that I’ve ever seen,” but criticised the striker for not turning […]

    5 years ago

  • Belarus Olympian given Polish asylum after refusing ‘forced’ flight home

    Belarus Olympian given Polish asylum after refusing ‘forced’ flight home

    She has claimed that she was being “forced” to return home after criticising national coaches. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has received a humanitarian visa by Poland after refusing to board a flight home to Belarus. She was seen entering the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Monday morning, having spent the previous night at an airport hotel. The […]

    5 years ago

  • What are the dark circles on swimmers backs at Tokyo Olympics?

    What are the dark circles on swimmers backs at Tokyo Olympics?

    The alternative therapy has been around for thousands of years. With the swimming well underway at the Tokyo Olympic games, many of the competitors can be seen covered in strange-looking dark circles as they wander around the pool and line up on the starting blocks. But what exactly are they, and what is their point? […]

    5 years ago

  • Wayne Rooney apologises to family and Derby over leaked online images

    Wayne Rooney apologises to family and Derby over leaked online images

    “I made a mistake.” Wayne Rooney has apologised to his family and Derby County after images emerged over the weekend showing him on a night out with a group of young women, with one of the pictures appearing to show the former England star asleep in a hotel room with them. From the start, Rooney […]

    5 years ago

  • Pep Guardiola has ‘special plan for Jack Grealish’ in new-look Man City

    Pep Guardiola has ‘special plan for Jack Grealish’ in new-look Man City

    Will he stay or will he go? Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly already planned for Jack Grealish’s arrival at the club this summer, as the Premier League champions continue to pursue the Villa playmaker. Along with Harry Kane, Grealish is City’s main target this summer and they remain confident that they will be […]

    5 years ago