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  • Gary Neville’s Man United transfer rant in 2014 proves nothing has changed in recent years

    Gary Neville’s Man United transfer rant in 2014 proves nothing has changed in recent years

    ‘Of course they need to spend, because they have to.’ Comments from Manchester United legend Gary Neville about the Red Devils’ transfer failings in 2014 have resurfaced as the club struggles to agree deals for new signings this summer. The Premier League club have recently added Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez to their ranks, […]

    3 years ago

  • Manchester United 2022/23 third kit ‘leaked’ online ahead of unveiling

    Manchester United 2022/23 third kit ‘leaked’ online ahead of unveiling

    Not sure how popular this kit will be… Manchester United’s new third kit for the 2022/23 season has been ‘leaked’ online ahead of its possible debut this weekend. The Red Devils face off against Brentford on Saturday night, hoping to secure their first points of the new season at the Brentford Community Stadium. Erik ten […]

    3 years ago

  • Javier Hernandez offers to play for Manchester United for free

    Javier Hernandez offers to play for Manchester United for free

    ‘If United came for me then I’d say ‘yes, I’ll play for free.” Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has claimed that he would play for free if he ever returned to Old Trafford. The 34-year-old, who won two Premier League titles during a five-year spell with the Reds Devils, insists that the Premier League club […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher jokes ex-Liverpool man Conor Coady is a ‘turncoat’ after joining Everton

    Jamie Carragher jokes ex-Liverpool man Conor Coady is a ‘turncoat’ after joining Everton

    ‘Turncoat! Good luck.’ Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has joked that Conor Coady is a ‘turncoat’ after signing for Everton, with the defender coming through the Reds’ academy. Coady made two senior appearances for Liverpool before leaving Anfield for Huddersfield Town in 2014. He then signed for Wolves one year later. After spending seven years with Wolves, the […]

    3 years ago

  • Frank Lampard claims he lost support from ‘those above him’ at Chelsea

    Frank Lampard claims he lost support from ‘those above him’ at Chelsea

    ‘I lost communication with important people above me.’ Frank Lampard has revealed that he ‘lost communication with important people’ during his final weeks as Chelsea manager. The Englishman, who was appointed Blues boss in July 2019, guided the London outfit into the top four and to the FA Cup final in his first year in charge. However, […]

    3 years ago

  • Sadio Mane left Eintracht Frankfurt mascot starstruck before Bayern Munich debut

    Sadio Mane left Eintracht Frankfurt mascot starstruck before Bayern Munich debut

    The young mascot couldn’t quite believe his eyes. New Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane began life in Germany with a bang as he bagged a debut goal in the club’s 6-1 win over Eintract Frankfurt. The Senegalese attacker impressed on the pitch, but he also left one of his opponents’ mascots completely starstruck before the […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyson Fury announces return to boxing with huge grudge match

    Tyson Fury announces return to boxing with huge grudge match

    The Gypsy King is coming back. Tyson Fury has confirmed that he plans to make a comeback to boxing and is hopeful of fighting Derek Chisora for their third bout against each other. The pair previously fought in 2011 and 2014, with the ‘Gypsy King’ coming out on top in two dominant performances against ‘Del Boy […]

    3 years ago

  • Martin Braithwaite handles cruel Barcelona reception in the perfect way

    Martin Braithwaite handles cruel Barcelona reception in the perfect way

    Braithwaite didn’t even feature in the match Martin Braithwaite was booed by Barcelona supporters at the Nou Camp, on Sunday, with the forward reportedly refusing to take a pay cut at the club. The Catalan giants are currently unable to register a number of their new signings – including star striker Robert Lewandowski – unless […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 49

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 49

    Here we go again. The Premier League is back. The opening weekend certainly didn’t disappoint, did it? Arsenal actually won a game of football, Everton – despite losing – looked quite decent and Liverpool’s quintuple dream is in tatters. It’s crazy to think we’ve nearly done 50 of these quizzes, and even crazier that we […]

    3 years ago

  • Allan Saint-Maximin gifts Rolex watch to Newcastle fan after opening day win

    Allan Saint-Maximin gifts Rolex watch to Newcastle fan after opening day win

    A much better gift than an autograph or photo, tbf Allan Saint-Maximin gifted a Rolex watch to an unsuspecting fan who was waiting to grab a photo and autograph from the player. The Newcastle United star helped the Magpies to a 2-0 win over over newly promoted Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and made one fan’s […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul Scholes slams ‘shambolic’ Manchester United following Brighton defeat

    Paul Scholes slams ‘shambolic’ Manchester United following Brighton defeat

    “The first half was shambolic really.” Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United’s ‘shambolic’ first-half performance against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday and slammed Scott McTominay and Fred for their individual performances. Man United lost their opening Premier League match of the season 2-1 after Pascal Gross scored a brace to give the Seagulls their first […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane cracks Cristiano Ronaldo joke during Man United loss to Brighton

    Roy Keane cracks Cristiano Ronaldo joke during Man United loss to Brighton

    Sharp as a tack. Manchester United legend Roy Keane suggested that he was glad Cristiano Ronaldo ‘didn’t leave early’ during the Red Devils’ loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. The home side started the game slowly before things got worse on the half-hour mark as Pascal Gross converted. He slotted the ball into the back […]

    3 years ago

  • Sierra Leone forward misses his own wedding to sign for Swedish club Malmö FF

    Sierra Leone forward misses his own wedding to sign for Swedish club Malmö FF

    At least his brother was able to take his place A footballer missed his own wedding day in order to complete a transfer to a new team – sending his brother to take his place instead. Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay signed for Swedish side Malmo this summer after a spell in China. His […]

    3 years ago

  • Leeds owner threatens ‘global case’ if Barcelona can’t pay Raphinha transfer fee

    Leeds owner threatens ‘global case’ if Barcelona can’t pay Raphinha transfer fee

    Raphinha made the move to the Camp Nou last month Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has insisted that there will be a ‘global case’ if Barcelona don’t pay the transfer fee for Raphinha in September. The Catalan giants completed the signing of the Brazilian attacker last month after one of the long-running sagas of the […]

    3 years ago

  • Chelsea body Brighton with hilarious tweet confirming Cucurella signing

    Chelsea body Brighton with hilarious tweet confirming Cucurella signing

    Absolutely brutal from Chelsea Chelsea appeared to troll Brighton and Hove Albion with their announcement tweet for Marc Cucurella after announcing the signing of the defender. The Blues reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign the Spanish left-back from Brighton for £52.5m earlier this week, however, Brighton were quick to deny such reports. A tweet […]

    3 years ago

  • Martin Tyler criticised for calling Hillsborough a ‘hooligan related issue’

    Martin Tyler criticised for calling Hillsborough a ‘hooligan related issue’

    Tyler has since apologised for the comment Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler has been criticised for referring to “Hillsborough and other hooligan related issues” live on radio on Friday morning. The 76-year-old, who was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today show ahead of the new Premier League season, was asked to recall the first Premier League […]

    3 years ago

  • Maurizio Sarri explains ‘big f***ing difference’ between himself and Jose Mourinho

    Maurizio Sarri explains ‘big f***ing difference’ between himself and Jose Mourinho

    ‘There is a big f***ing difference between working at Stia and Barcelona’ Maurizio Sarri has suggested that there are a number of differences between himself and Roma manager Jose Mourinho, despite the two managers having similarities in their past. Lazio – managed by Sarri – finished one point ahead of Roma last season, although Mourinho’s […]

    3 years ago

  • Investigators probing Granit Xhaka’s suspicious booking are looking into alleged criminal conspiracy involving the Albanian mafia

    Investigators probing Granit Xhaka’s suspicious booking are looking into alleged criminal conspiracy involving the Albanian mafia

    Xhaka’s booking was investigated by the National Crime Agency Investigators looking into Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka’s suspicious booking in the Gunners’ Premier League win over Leeds last season are reportedly probing an alleged criminal conspiracy involving the Albanian mafia and a former professional footballer. Xhaka was carded by referee Andre Marriner in the closing stages […]

    3 years ago

  • Eight of the 10 most abused players on social media play for Manchester United

    Eight of the 10 most abused players on social media play for Manchester United

    Around one in 12 abusive tweets targeted a victim’s protected characteristic Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire received the most Twitter abuse of any Premier League players, a report by Ofcom and the Alan Turing Institute has found. The report also discovered that a Premier League footballer is abused every four minutes on […]

    3 years ago

  • Manchester United to appoint Tom Huddlestone as U21 player-coach

    Manchester United to appoint Tom Huddlestone as U21 player-coach

    Huddlestone left Hull City in the summer Former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Tom Huddlestone is set to join Manchester United as a player-coach for the club’s U21s. The 35-year-old, who left Hull City in the summer, will use his experience to help mentor the Red Devils’ young players as they look to progress and […]

    3 years ago

  • Chloe Kelly runs off with BBC microphone in brilliant, hectic post-match interview

    Chloe Kelly runs off with BBC microphone in brilliant, hectic post-match interview

    One of the all time classic football interviews Chloe Kelly provided a memorable interview after scoring the winning goal in the Euro 2022 final against Germany on Sunday evening. England secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at Wembley Stadium, thanks to goals from substitutes Ella Toone and Kelly, who grabbed the winner in extra time. […]

    3 years ago

  • England Women win Euro 2022 for first time ever with victory over Germany

    England Women win Euro 2022 for first time ever with victory over Germany

    ENGLAND 2-1 GERMANY (after extra time) England won the 2022 Women’s Euros for the first time in history after defeating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night. Sarina Wiegman’s side took a 1-0 lead over Germany thanks to a second half strike from substitute Ella Toone, who calmly chipped the goalkeeper […]

    3 years ago

  • Young England fan gifted Alessia Russo match worn jersey after viral video

    Young England fan gifted Alessia Russo match worn jersey after viral video

    Incredibly wholesome The young England supporter – Tess- who went viral after the Lionesses’ semi-final win over Sweden has been gifted a match worn Alessia Russo shirt. She was appearing as a guest on the BBC‘s coverage of the Euro 2022 final and previewed with the match with pundits Gabby Logan, Ian Wright, Alex Scott […]

    3 years ago

  • Footage emerges of Virgil van Dijk annoying Manchester City players after Mohamed Salah penalty

    Footage emerges of Virgil van Dijk annoying Manchester City players after Mohamed Salah penalty

    Top-tier shithousery from VVD Virgil van Dijk managed to annoy Manchester City’s players with his reaction to Mohamed Salah’s penalty in the Community Shield on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a 3-1 victory over City in the annual season opener, which took place at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium. Liverpool opened the scoring through Trent Alexander-Arnold, […]

    3 years ago

  • Aston Villa’s brutal fines list for next season appears to have been leaked

    Aston Villa’s brutal fines list for next season appears to have been leaked

    It could be an expensive season for the Villa players. Steven Gerrard’s list of fines at Aston Villa appears to have been leaked on social media, with the rules demonstrating the high standards the boss expects. The West Midlands club finished 14th in the Premier League last season, and Gerrard – who was appointed manager […]

    3 years ago

  • Juventus returns for FIFA 23 after three-year EA Sports absence

    Juventus returns for FIFA 23 after three-year EA Sports absence

    Rest in peace, Piemonte Calcio. EA Sports has confirmed that Serie A giants Juventus will officially return in FIFA 23 after being absent from the game since FIFA 20. The Italian outfit have not been part of EA Sports’ FIFA franchise since FIFA 20 due to the club having an exclusive agreement with Konami’s eFootball […]

    3 years ago

  • Frenkie De Jong should consider legal action against Barcelona, Gary Neville claims

    Frenkie De Jong should consider legal action against Barcelona, Gary Neville claims

    De Jong is thought to be owed £17m in deferred wages. Gary Neville has suggested that Frenkie De Jong should consider taking legal action against Barcelona, with the Catalan club still owing the Dutchman money as they look to sell him this summer. Manchester United have reportedly agreed to a £63million deal to sign the […]

    3 years ago

  • Neymar produces ‘shameless dive’ against Gamba Osaka in pre-season match

    Neymar produces ‘shameless dive’ against Gamba Osaka in pre-season match

    Really, Neymar? Really? Neymar produced a ‘shameless dive’ during Paris Saint-Germain’s pre-season friendly against Gamba Osaka on Monday. The Parisians secured a 6-2 victory over the Japanese side, with Pablo Sarabia, Neymar, Nuno Mendes, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé all getting on the scoresheet. Neymar’s first goal of the game – which took place at […]

    3 years ago

  • Manchester United player dropped by Erik ten Hag for being late twice

    Manchester United player dropped by Erik ten Hag for being late twice

    Ten Hag planned to use the unnamed player in a game Erik ten Hag reportedly dropped a Manchester United player as punishment for twice turning up late to team meetings. The Dutchman, who began his reign as Red Devils boss earlier this summer, is looking to change the fortunes at Old Trafford after a number […]

    3 years ago

  • The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 47

    The FootballJOE Pub Quiz: Week 47

    Hello, Monday. This week’s quiz features rounds on Robert Lewandowski, pixelated footballers and players that have played for two countries. Good luck.

    3 years ago

  • Thomas Tuchel tears into Chelsea after Arsenal thrashing in pre-season friendly

    Thomas Tuchel tears into Chelsea after Arsenal thrashing in pre-season friendly

    ‘We were simply not good enough.’ Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he isn’t sure if his Chelsea side are prepared for the new season after they were thrashed 4-0 by Arsenal in the final game of their US tour. The Blues were dominated in Orlando, with the Gunners securing an impressive victory thanks to goals […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo switch to Atletico Madrid could rest with Antoine Griezmann

    Cristiano Ronaldo switch to Atletico Madrid could rest with Antoine Griezmann

    It may not be the return to Madrid he had envisioned. Antoine Griezmann scored 133 goals in 257 games in his first Atletico Madrid stint. He returned, last season, and scored eight in 36, but Atleti may move him on to get Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain have all ruled […]

    3 years ago

  • Four players sent off in first half as Wolves pre-season friendly descends into chaos

    Four players sent off in first half as Wolves pre-season friendly descends into chaos

    Pre-season chaos is unrivalled Wolverhampton Wanderers’ pre-season friendly match against Levante descended into chaos when four players were sent off in the first half. The Premier League outfit were awarded an early indirect free-kick on the goal-line after Levante were penalised for a deliberate pass back to the goalkeeper. The match then took an unexpected […]

    3 years ago

  • Phil Neville defends playing Romeo Beckham and his son in 6-0 loss to Barcelona

    Phil Neville defends playing Romeo Beckham and his son in 6-0 loss to Barcelona

    ‘I was super proud of them both.’ Inter Miami manager Phil Neville has defended playing his son, Harvey, and Romeo Beckham in the 6-0 defeat to Barcelona – insisting they had ‘earned the right’ to feature. The MLS outfit were dominated by the Catalan giants on Tuesday night, with new Barcelona signing Raphinha scoring and […]

    3 years ago

  • Women’s Super League teams to feature on FIFA 23 for first time in history

    Women’s Super League teams to feature on FIFA 23 for first time in history

    It comes after Sam Kerr became the first female player to feature on the global cover of the game. Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs are set to feature on the latest instalment of the EA Sports FIFA game for the first time in history.  As well as clubs in England, teams from France’s top-flight league […]

    3 years ago

  • Why Lewis Hamilton won’t be racing in FP1 at French Grand Prix

    Why Lewis Hamilton won’t be racing in FP1 at French Grand Prix

    The Briton will return to the car for FP2. Lewis Hamilton will miss the first practice session at the French Grand Prix due to a little-known rule, it has been revealed. For the 2022 F1 season, all ten teams are required to run a ‘young driver’ in two FP1 sessions, with Nyck de Vries – […]

    3 years ago

  • Tiemoue Bakayoko breaks silence after being held at gunpoint by police in Milan

    Tiemoue Bakayoko breaks silence after being held at gunpoint by police in Milan

    ‘They clearly put us in danger regardless of the reasons that led to doing this’ Tiemoue Bakayoko has spoken out on being the victim of mistaken identity after being stopped at gunpoint by police in Italy. Footage posted on Twitter showed Bakayoko being stopped and held at gunpoint by police in Italy, in an incident […]

    3 years ago

  • Nigeria FA launch match-fixing investigation after viral penalty shoot-out video

    Nigeria FA launch match-fixing investigation after viral penalty shoot-out video

    Talk about making it obvious Nigeria’s Football Association are set to launch an investigation amid match-fixing allegations after footage of a penalty shootout went viral on social media. Ijebu United defeated Remo Stars 3-0 on penalties to win the Ogun State Cup final – a regional tournament where both finalists qualify for the National FA Cup […]

    3 years ago

  • Bolton Wanderers player and his father victims of ‘unprovoked assault’ on night out

    Bolton Wanderers player and his father victims of ‘unprovoked assault’ on night out

    Kyle Dempsey and his father, Michael, required hospital treatment Bolton Wanderers have released a statement saying they are supporting their player Kyle Dempsey after he and his father were attacked on a night out. The 26-year-old was enjoying an evening out in his hometown of Maryport, Cumbria over the weekend before he and his father were […]

    3 years ago

  • Erik ten Hag responds to video footage of him criticising Jadon Sancho in training

    Erik ten Hag responds to video footage of him criticising Jadon Sancho in training

    ‘It is not just in terms of Jadon, it is for every player’ Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists ‘certain demands’ must be met after footage emerged of him criticising Jadon Sancho in training. The Dutchman has impressed supporters with his hands-on approach since being appointed Red Devils boss, with the former Ajax chief […]

    3 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard defends John McGinn after tackle leaves 16-year-old Leeds player on stretcher

    Steven Gerrard defends John McGinn after tackle leaves 16-year-old Leeds player on stretcher

    ‘John’s got the ball, he’s been unlucky in the follow through.’ Steven Gerrard has defended John McGinn after the Aston Villa midfielder’s tackle led to Leeds teenager Archie Gray being forced off on a stretcher. The two Premier League sides clashed in a pre-season friendly in Australia, with Villa securing a 1-0 victory at Suncorp Stadium […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘fake’ reports linking him with Sporting Lisbon return

    Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘fake’ reports linking him with Sporting Lisbon return

    Ronaldo has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has denied claims he’s currently in talks with Sporting Lisbon to discuss a return to Portugal. The 37-year-old has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer, but the Portuguese international is finding suitable offers hard to come […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo earns £10,000 for children’s charity after hitting goal milestone

    Cristiano Ronaldo earns £10,000 for children’s charity after hitting goal milestone

    Ronaldo reached a century of Premier League goals when he scored against Arsenal in April. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been given £10,000 by the Premier League for a charity donation after joining their 100 goals club. As per Sportsmail, the English top-flight league donated the five-figure sum to be given to good causes in Ronaldo’s […]

    3 years ago

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