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  • Chloe Kelly’s face says it all after Richard Madeley calls her ‘Coco’ in TV exchange

    Chloe Kelly’s face says it all after Richard Madeley calls her ‘Coco’ in TV exchange

    Another addition to Madeley’s many car crash interview moments Good Morning Britain‘s Richard Madeley has been branded “sexist” after allegedly “infantilising” England star Chloe Kelly by calling her “Coco” because that’s what he calls his daughter. Off the back of their stellar victory in the 2022 Euros, beating out Germany for the top spot, 24-year-old […]

    3 years ago

  • Tommy Fury spotted having the time of his life at student night out

    Tommy Fury spotted having the time of his life at student night out

    Fair play, the man knows how to enjoy his free time Boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury made a surprise appearance at a Liverpool bar where he stripped shirtless and beat his chest for the hordes of delighted students partying the night away. Fury had been enjoying some free time after his victory over […]

    4 years ago

  • Liverpool say Keita is “safe and well cared for” after military coup in Guinea

    Liverpool say Keita is “safe and well cared for” after military coup in Guinea

    The President of Guinea has been detained A World Cup qualifier between Morocco and Guinea was postponed on Sunday following a coup d’etat in the West African country, with the visiting side also being forced to evacuate the capital of Conakry. Morocco goalkeeper Anas Zniti, who was with the team in Conakry, has told ESPN […]

    4 years ago

  • New football game ‘UFL’ looks to rival FIFA and eFootball

    New football game ‘UFL’ looks to rival FIFA and eFootball

    The release date for UFL has not yet been released Though FIFA 22 is dropping on October 1, there is a new kid on the block, and its name is UFL – United Football League. The game is being produced by Strikerz Inc, a company that launched in 2016 with a focus on online football. […]

    4 years ago

  • Fenerbahce striker scores, can’t find crest on club’s new Puma kit

    Fenerbahce striker scores, can’t find crest on club’s new Puma kit

    Fenerbahce’s Gumuskaya looks bewildered On Thursday night, Fenerbahce player Muhammed Gumuskaya was left puzzled after trying to kiss a badge that wasn’t there. Thanks to Puma’s new designs, which sees the crest on the back of the shirt, the iconic kissing of the bade is no longer possible unless players happen to be contortionists. The […]

    4 years ago

  • German pentathlon coach thrown out of Tokyo Games for ‘punching a horse’

    German pentathlon coach thrown out of Tokyo Games for ‘punching a horse’

    Many are saying the horse was visibly distressed. German modern pentathlon coach Kim Raisner has been thrown out of the Tokyo Olympics after she punched a horse during the competition. Totally disgraceful riding and treatment of Saint Boy..she should have got off him and calmed him down, quite obviously something was really wrong with him…not […]

    5 years ago

  • English boxer slammed for refusing to wear silver medal and ‘sulking on podium’

    English boxer slammed for refusing to wear silver medal and ‘sulking on podium’

    Whittaker’s reaction isn’t sitting right with Olympic fans Olympic boxer Ben Whittaker has been criticised after his less than joyous reaction to being crowned the silver medal victor. Though he only just missed out on the gold, Whittaker pocketed his medal and did not congratulate any of the other athletes. 💔 You've not let anyone […]

    5 years ago

  • Kane ‘fails to show up for Spurs training’ amid dispute over leaving club

    Kane ‘fails to show up for Spurs training’ amid dispute over leaving club

    England captain Harry Kane was due to return to Tottenham’s pre-season training on Monday, after a short holiday following the Euros. However, it has now been reported that Kane has not shown up. BREAKING: Harry Kane has not shown up for Tottenham training. He was due to return to Hotspur Way this morning following a […]

    5 years ago

  • People are shocked after finding out how much an Olympic gold medal is actually worth

    People are shocked after finding out how much an Olympic gold medal is actually worth

    Winning a gold medal is arguably one of the biggest accomplishments an athlete can acquire. However, besides immense bragging rights, the medal itself isn’t actually worth a lot. Twitter user @caucasianjames tweeted that the medal was only worth $820 (£588) and the world is both shocked and a little confused. an olympic gold medal wouldn’t […]

    5 years ago

  • Commentator sparks outrage after ‘misgendering first openly non-binary Olympian’

    Commentator sparks outrage after ‘misgendering first openly non-binary Olympian’

    Non-binary athlete misgendered repeatedly Alana Smith made history as the first-ever non-binary person to compete in the Olympics, and despite having their pronouns on their skateboard, commentators allegedly misgendered the athlete. https://twitter.com/britnidlc/status/1419608125871624196 “Why do the announcers keep misgendering Alana Smith??? They literally have “they/them” on their skateboard,” one person commented online. “Olympic announcers keep misgendering […]

    5 years ago

  • Norwegian handball team fined for refusing to wear bikini bottoms at Olympics

    Norwegian handball team fined for refusing to wear bikini bottoms at Olympics

    They have now been fined for their defiance The Norwegian handball team have said they will not wear bikini bottoms during the Olympic games. Players chose to swap the usual uniform for shorts at a recent Handball Championship in Varna, Bulgaria, on Sunday. https://twitter.com/effing_glorious/status/1417366974804336643 “Of course, we would pay any fine. We are all in […]

    5 years ago

  • Ugandan weightlifter goes missing after traveling to Tokyo Olympics

    Ugandan weightlifter goes missing after traveling to Tokyo Olympics

    Weightlifter runs away from training camp Julius Ssekitoleko, a Ugandan weightlifter who failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, went missing from their training camp in Osaka. However, Reuters reports that Ssekitoleko left a note detailing his intention to remain in Japan indefinitely. The 20-year-old failed to qualify and was scheduled to return to Uganda […]

    5 years ago

  • Police release images of men wanted in connection to Euro 2020 final chaos

    Police release images of men wanted in connection to Euro 2020 final chaos

    The appeal follows the violence seen at Wembley, last Sunday The Metropolitan Police has issued an appeal to help identify ten men who are linked to the violence seen at Wembley last Sunday ahead of and during the Euro 2020 final. After reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV, police officials were able to identify the ten […]

    5 years ago

  • Italian restaurant smashed up by ‘mindless idiots’ after Euro 2020 final

    Italian restaurant smashed up by ‘mindless idiots’ after Euro 2020 final

    More mindless violence at the hands of England fans, including an Italian Restaurant An Italian restaurant in Sleaford was targeted following the Euros final and was then vandalised by “mindless idiots.” Marc Jones, the chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), said that disorder spread through most of the country. England’s defeat […]

    5 years ago

  • Man arrested for racist tweets to Rashford admits he may have sent them ‘when drunk’

    Man arrested for racist tweets to Rashford admits he may have sent them ‘when drunk’

    Racist tweeter now claims he was drunk Father of two, Nick Scott, was arrested for instigating “race hate” when he tweeted an overtly racist statement following England’s defeat at the hands of Italy. Though he has changed his story multiple times, Scott insists he is not racist as: “I’m a quarter black South African myself, […]

    5 years ago

  • Jadon Sancho writes emotional first statement since England’s Euros defeat

    Jadon Sancho writes emotional first statement since England’s Euros defeat

    ‘I’m not going pretend that I didn’t see the racial abuse that me and my brothers Marcus and Bukayo received after the game’ Jadon Sancho has followed the lead of Marcus Rashford and spoken out. Sunday’s final was emotional for the nation, but arguably it was hardest on the players who had pumped everything into […]

    5 years ago

  • England fans out-do themselves as petition for Italy rematch reaches 125,000 signatures

    England fans out-do themselves as petition for Italy rematch reaches 125,000 signatures

    Would you sign? Last week, as England beat Denmark in the Semi-finals, a petition began circulating that called for a rematch. Naturally, England fans rebuked the petition, slandered it online, and called for Danish fans to be good sports. Ironically, there is now another petition calling for a rematch between England and Italy. Perhaps England […]

    5 years ago

  • Roy Keane’s lays into two English stars for standing back from the shoot-out

    Roy Keane’s lays into two English stars for standing back from the shoot-out

    Roy Keane often says what he sees, sometimes with the result of online criticism and puzzled looks from his fellow pundits. His criticism of ‘Penalty-gate’ last night seems to have hit the sweet spot with fans who are also on the same page. Roy Keane telling it as it is on choice of #eng penalty […]

    5 years ago

  • Gary Neville defends fans for booing other country’s anthems

    Gary Neville defends fans for booing other country’s anthems

    Another reminder that sometimes we should just be quiet Gary Lineker has called out what he called the “classless” fans who boo during the national anthems of opposition nations. In a tweet, the former England international and current BBC host urged fans to refrain from doing it during the final on Sunday. Taking to Twitter, […]

    5 years ago

  • Kasper Schmeichel reveals ref’s response after he complained to him about laser pen

    Kasper Schmeichel reveals ref’s response after he complained to him about laser pen

    Officials were notified, but nothing happened With the validity of Wednesday’s Denmark V England game still being disputed across the country, new information is constantly coming to light. Yesterday, after news that Schmeichel’s eyes were obstructed from a laser pen, a petition arose for the match to be redone. But now, Schmeichel himself has revealed […]

    5 years ago

  • Peter Schmeichel angrily speaks out after big ‘penalty mistake’

    Peter Schmeichel angrily speaks out after big ‘penalty mistake’

    A father speaks out in support of his son Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has expressed his discontent with last nights result. England beat Denmark 2-1 last night, with the first point being an own-goal and the second happening under questionable circumstances. We are not saying that it was rigged like a certain Italian […]

    5 years ago

  • Italian media claim England penalty was ‘return of favour’ to Boris Johnson

    Italian media claim England penalty was ‘return of favour’ to Boris Johnson

    A conspiracy theory to end all conspiracy theories Last night’s Euro 2020 semi-final game blew up for several reasons. First and foremost, England are in a major tournament final for the first time in 55 years. Secondly, we have Harry Kane’s winning penalty, and all of the talk surrounding how it was won by England’s […]

    5 years ago

  • Mourinho calls a spade a spade about Sterling penalty and England fans are up in arms

    Mourinho calls a spade a spade about Sterling penalty and England fans are up in arms

    Tom Daley’s got some competition. Despite diving not officially starting until the Olympics, it seems the England squad want to conquer the springboard too. In a landmark victory, England beat Denmark 2-1 and firmly solidified the idea that it’s coming home. However, nothing is for certain yet, as they now face Italy in the finals […]

    5 years ago

  • BBC receive loads of complaints over ‘biased Euros commentary’

    BBC receive loads of complaints over ‘biased Euros commentary’

    Change the Channel Karen. The BBC had numerous complaints about their coverage of the 2020 Euros. These claims insinuate that the British Broadcasting Corporation is heavily biased towards coverage of the England team while overlooking Scotland, Wales, and the wider European teams. A chance to make history. 🆚 Denmark🏆 #EURO2020 semi-final🏟 @wembleystadium 🕗 8pm📺 @ITV […]

    5 years ago

  • Fans are loving Raheem Sterling and his teammates’ reaction to Muller miss

    Fans are loving Raheem Sterling and his teammates’ reaction to Muller miss

    Sterling’s reaction to Muller mishap is priceless Tuesday night’s monumental game had the country, nay the world, on the edge of their seats. The first half was relatively dead, with Harry Kane barely moving, before Raheem Sterling’s goal in the 75th minute sent the country into rapturous celebration. The goal made English fans believe, before […]

    5 years ago

  • Andy Murray calls out English government after rolling back the years at Wimbledon

    Andy Murray calls out English government after rolling back the years at Wimbledon

    Murray isn’t just serving tennis balls at Wimbledon. He’s serving cold, hard truths too Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray had a few choice words for the England government following his incredible 3-2 victory at Wimbledon on Wednesday night. It took five gruelling sets with German powerhouse Oscar Otte before Murray finally overcame his opponent […]

    5 years ago

  • Nearly 2,000 Covid cases linked to Scotland fans watching Euro 2020 games

    Nearly 2,000 Covid cases linked to Scotland fans watching Euro 2020 games

    The Euros are causing another spike in covid cases A report from Public Health Scotland has been released that shares some unsurprising but concerning news. A staggering 2,000 cases are linked directly to the Euros game. Of the 1,991 cases registered by Public Health Scotland (PHS), two-thirds said they had travelled to London to watch […]

    5 years ago

  • Kalvin Phillips had special tribute written on boot for England victory

    Kalvin Phillips had special tribute written on boot for England victory

    A lovely gesture For any hardcore footie fans or fans of grannies in general, Granny Val will surely be an icon you remember fondly. She rose to stardom thanks to Amazon’s Leeds United Take Me Home documentary and now had a special place in last night’s match. Her grandson, midfielder Kalvin Phillips, had her name […]

    5 years ago

  • Patrice Evra issues apology after making Joleon Lescott joke

    Patrice Evra issues apology after making Joleon Lescott joke

    Evra apologised for the joke Patrice Evra has issued an apology after a joke was made in poor taste on his new series ‘Pat TV’. In the online series, Evra pretends to commentate on the Euros while imitating players and supporters. During the piece, Evra remarked on how folks in Amsterdam have been known to […]

    5 years ago

  • Heineken will no longer appear in front of Muslim players after Pogba causes rule change

    Heineken will no longer appear in front of Muslim players after Pogba causes rule change

    Pogba’s choice has led to a rule change regarding product placement Though ‘coke-gate’ is ridiculous when you think about it, Ronaldo’s initial decision sparked conversation around product placement and also received widespread media attention. However, Paul Pogba’s decision to remove a Heineken bottle from the table has actually led to a rule change. Days after […]

    5 years ago

  • Video of Usain Bolt’s treatment of staff proves the person he is

    Video of Usain Bolt’s treatment of staff proves the person he is

    Usain Bolt- a true legend! A video shared on Twitter has shown Olympic champion Usain Bolt in an incredible light. Some athletes have diva-like attitudes (Cristiano Ronaldo), but Bolt proves that not all athletes are completely self-obsessed. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat support staff… Usain Bolt, an absolute […]

    5 years ago

  • Netherlands prepared to walk-off if racially abused at Euros

    Netherlands prepared to walk-off if racially abused at Euros

    Wijnaldum calls for harsher regulation on social issues during matches Netherlands captain Georginio Wijnaldum has called out UEFA regarding how they address racism and putting players in difficult positions. He insisted that it should not come down to the individual deciding whether or not to leave the pitch. Netherlands captain Georginio Wijnaldum speaks out on […]

    5 years ago

  • Why Mount and Chilwell have to self isolate but no Scotland players have to

    Why Mount and Chilwell have to self isolate but no Scotland players have to

    Mount and Chilwell will miss the Czech Republic game After talking to Chelsea teammate Gilmour after Sunday’s match against Scotland, England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are having to self isolate. This will mean they miss the game against the Czech Republic, and Gilmour will miss the Scotland vs. Croatia match. A statement from […]

    5 years ago

  • Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib is first active NFL player to come out as gay

    Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib is first active NFL player to come out as gay

    “I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest” It can be hard during Pride to see past all the ignorant bravado and intolerant bullsh*t. But there are some uplifting stories out there too. Today’s uplifting story is the news that the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has come out as […]

    5 years ago

  • Uefa rejects request for rainbow light display in protest against Hungary LGBTQ laws

    Uefa rejects request for rainbow light display in protest against Hungary LGBTQ laws

    Rainbow iconography ruled as “too political” Uefa has rejected the request for the Allianz Arena to be illuminated in rainbow colours for tomorrows Germany V Hungary game. The illumination is believed to be a response to the blatant homophobic legislation passed in Hungary. Hungary passed legislation that would prevent LGBTQ content from being shown on […]

    5 years ago

  • Top Japanese footballer Kumi Yokoyama comes out as trans

    Top Japanese footballer Kumi Yokoyama comes out as trans

    Happy Pride to Yokoyama! Top Japanese footballer Yokoyama has come out as trans, and during pride month as well! Yokoyama has scored 17 goals in 43 international appearances and performed particularly well with Japan’s National Team in the 2019 women’s FIFA world cup. Afterwards, they played for Washington Spirit. The 27-year-old football star came out […]

    5 years ago

  • Christian Eriksen sends message to fans after hospital discharge

    Christian Eriksen sends message to fans after hospital discharge

    “The operation went well,” says Eriksen Christian Eriksen shocked the world after his cardiac arrest during the Euros game. Fans and colleagues alike were devasted by the news, but the entire football community rallied around him in support. However, Eriksen has now released another statement that reiterates his love for his team. Eriksen suffered cardiac […]

    5 years ago

  • Southgate explains why he didn’t move drinks bottles like Ronaldo and Pogba

    Southgate explains why he didn’t move drinks bottles like Ronaldo and Pogba

    Could this be an end to bottle-gate? ‘Bottle-Gate’ has recently received more attention than England players kneeling before the match. E ver single Cristiano Ronaldo removed two bottles of coke from the press conference, the world has been obsessed with the soft drink brand and the after effect of Ronaldo’s actions. Manuel Locatelli and Paul […]

    5 years ago

  • Russian manager clearly doesn’t believe in all the water hype

    Russian manager clearly doesn’t believe in all the water hype

    Ronaldo made headlines this week when he removed bottles of Coca-Cola in a pre-match press conference. Manuel Locatelli also followed suit by removing Coca-Cola in a post-match conference. But not everyone is so disgusted by the presence of soft drinks on the table. Ronaldo was insistent on drinking water instead, which resulted in drop-off in […]

    5 years ago

  • Paul Gascoigne reckons he was a better player than Foden, even when he was drunk

    Paul Gascoigne reckons he was a better player than Foden, even when he was drunk

    Clash of the bleached buzz cuts Paul Gascoigne has complimented Phil Foden but has also said no one compares to himself, not even England’s rising star.  The National Football Museum describes Gascoigne as “widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation”. Similarly, the Spanish manager Pep Guardiola has said that Phil […]

    5 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo snub wipes billions off Coca-Cola’s market value

    Cristiano Ronaldo snub wipes billions off Coca-Cola’s market value

    Ronaldo endorses water over Coca-Cola. Cristiano Ronaldo has single-handedly plummeted the share price of Coca-Cola after he removed it during a press conference. Ronaldo is a passionate health fanatic whose diet proves why he can keep so shredded. He consumes two lunches, two dinners, multiple snacks, and five naps a day. The naps sound good, […]

    5 years ago

  • Inter Milan director confirms Christian Eriksen hadn’t been vaccinated before collapse

    Inter Milan director confirms Christian Eriksen hadn’t been vaccinated before collapse

    Fake news. Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed at Saturday’s Euro 2020 match against Finland due to cardiac arrest. Ever since speculation has grown surrounding how a man in perfect health suffered such a tragic health complication. One dangerous theory, which quickly spread over the past 24 hours, suggested that it was a severe reaction to the […]

    5 years ago

  • Priti Patel says fans have right to boo England team for taking the knee

    Priti Patel says fans have right to boo England team for taking the knee

    Priti Patel, a politician who doesn’t want to get political? The subject of booing fans at football matches has divided the nation in recent weeks. Some people say that football should not be political, but others are convinced it acts as a unified front against racism. Booing used to be confined to Britains got Talent […]

    5 years ago

  • Luka Modric slams ‘arrogant’ English media ahead of Croatia match

    Luka Modric slams ‘arrogant’ English media ahead of Croatia match

    Modric marches for Victory, slamming the media while doing so. Hopes are high for this year’s European Championships, with fans and the media alike hoping that football might, finally, be coming home. But, Luka Modric has insisted not to discount Croatia yet. Following Croatia’s World cup triumph over England back in 2018, a number of […]

    5 years ago

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