Zoe Hodges

Author description
Search
  • Commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer a ‘primate’

    Commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer a ‘primate’

    She has apologised live on air. Cricket commentator Isa Guha has apologised for a comment in which she referred to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as a “primate.” The broadcaster made the comment during India’s third Test against Australia which she was reporting on for Fox Sports in Brisbane. Her comments sparked backlash on social media […]

    1 year ago

  • Ex-Man City player becomes president of Georgia

    Ex-Man City player becomes president of Georgia

    Man City love a player-turned-president A former Manchester City player has become the president of Georgia. Back in 2017 another ex-City player, George Weah, was elected president of Liberia, standing in office until his electoral defeat last year. Now another former Sky Blue has taken power in his home country as Mikheil Kavelashvili has become […]

    1 year ago

  • Man City break silence with first official statement in months on 115 charges

    Man City break silence with first official statement in months on 115 charges

    They have addressed the charges. Manchester City have broken their silence on the 115 charges hearing with the Premier League with their first official statement in months. City have been accused of breaching financial regulations over an extended period and have been in a legal battle with the Premier League since September. The hearing has […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Everton star sentenced to 20 years in prison

    Former Everton star sentenced to 20 years in prison

    He pleaded guilty to the charges. A former Everton player who played alongside Wayne Rooney has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Li Tie, who played 40 times for the Toffees between 2002 and 2006 and later for Sheffield United, received a sentence from a court in China. Li Tie was found guilty of […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United willing to sell Marcus Rashford in January to raise transfer funds

    Man United willing to sell Marcus Rashford in January to raise transfer funds

    Man United are ready to sell the forward, according to reports. Manchester United are open to selling Marcus Rashford in the summer, according to reports. The 27-year-old has been at the club since he was a child, progressing through the academy ranks before breaking into the senior team at the start of 2016. Though he […]

    1 year ago

  • Michail Antonio video called West Ham teammates before Wolves win

    Michail Antonio video called West Ham teammates before Wolves win

    He was in good spirits as he joked with his teammates. Michail Antonio was said to be in good spirits as he spoke to his teammates before their 2-1 win over Wolves on Monday night in the Premier League. Antonio remains in hospital after suffering a horror crash in his Ferrari on Saturday which required […]

    1 year ago

  • Pep Guardiola aims dig at Jose Mourinho during Man City press conference

    Pep Guardiola aims dig at Jose Mourinho during Man City press conference

    He was asked if he was ‘losing his cool.’ Pep Guardiola brutally aimed a dig at Jose Mourinho in his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. He was asked by reporters about the gesture he made to the Liverpool fans on Sunday after the current […]

    1 year ago

  • Boxing world champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

    Boxing world champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

    The boxing world has paid tribute. Three-time boxing world champion Israel Vazquez has died aged 46 after battling cancer. The Mexican was a three-time super-bantamweight champion, who shared an iconic rivalry with fellow Mexican Rafael Marquez. Mauricio Sulaiman, the World Boxing Council president, confirmed the devastating news. He said: “Israel Vazquez is finally resting in […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed as new manager of Leicester

    Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed as new manager of Leicester

    Just weeks after leaving United Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the new boss of Leicester City after Steve Cooper was sacked last weekend. Graham Potter had initially been favourite to take over from Cooper but having previously rejected the Foxes advances twice, he reportedly turned them down a third […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United raise minimum ticket price for the rest of the season

    Man United raise minimum ticket price for the rest of the season

    It has not gone down well with fans Manchester United have announced the increase of the minimum ticket price for all age groups and it has infuriated fans. Members of all ages including children will have to pay the increased fare for tickets and the club has also removed concession prices. Prices previously started at […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim gives current Man United squad a rating out of 10

    Ruben Amorim gives current Man United squad a rating out of 10

    This is a different approach. Ruben Amorim reportedly gave his Manchester United players a rating out of 10 in the dressing room after their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday. A source close to the team leaked Amorim’s dressing room message to his players as the Portuguese tactician took a different approach as he […]

    1 year ago

  • Horse drowns moments after coming fourth at race meeting

    Horse drowns moments after coming fourth at race meeting

    He was a favourite for the Golden Slipper A two-year-old racehorse has died in a freak drowning accident in Australia, moments after finishing fourth in a race. King Kirk, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, was the early favourite for next year’s £2.5 million Golden Slipper, the world’s richest race for two-year-olds. He had […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim says Man United are ‘going to suffer for a long period’

    Ruben Amorim says Man United are ‘going to suffer for a long period’

    It’s not going to be a quick fix Ruben Amorim has told reporters that Manchester United are going to have to ‘suffer’ as his team adjusts to his new ideas. The Reds got off to a flying start under Amorim as Marcus Rashford scored inside the opening two minutes to put them ahead against Ipswich […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy set for shock return to former club

    Ruud van Nistelrooy set for shock return to former club

    This was not expected. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been linked with a shock new role at his former club, just weeks after leaving Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford as an assistant coach to Erik ten Hag in the summer after last playing for the club in 2006. He stepped up to the […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim says he ‘truly believes’ Man Utd can win the Premier League

    Ruben Amorim says he ‘truly believes’ Man Utd can win the Premier League

    Amorim believes he’s the right man for the job Ruben Amorim has said he’s the right man for the job at his first press conference as Manchester United manager. Speaking to press ahead of United’s Premier League game against Ipswich on Sunday, Amorim said he believed in his players and is confident he can restore […]

    1 year ago

  • Wout Weghorst says he didn’t score enough at Man Utd because of Erik ten Hag

    Wout Weghorst says he didn’t score enough at Man Utd because of Erik ten Hag

    He scored just two goals Former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has reflected on his time at the club and blamed his failure to make more of an impact on ex-boss Erik ten Hag. United recruited the Netherlands striker on a loan deal from Burnley in January 2023. At the time Ten Hag was looking […]

    1 year ago

  • Manchester City suffer defeat in legal challenge against Premier League rules

    Manchester City suffer defeat in legal challenge against Premier League rules

    Only four clubs including City voted against, the remaining 16 clubs were in favour of the changes Manchester City have suffered their first legal defeat against Premier League rules following a Shareholders meeting this morning. Premier League clubs have voted through associated party rule amendments, 16 votes to four, meaning the new rules will now […]

    1 year ago

  • EFL set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean

    EFL set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean

    Pressure was mounting on the EFL to protect the player The EFL are set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean after receiving fan backlash. Wrexham star McClean is one of the most contentious footballers of this generation. Most recently, the 35-year-old refused to wear the poppy and stand with his teammates for the […]

    1 year ago

  • Jake Paul agrees to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF heavyweight title

    Jake Paul agrees to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF heavyweight title

    This will be some fight! Jake Paul has responded to Daniel Dubois after he challenged the 27-year-old YouTuber to fight for the IBF heavyweight world title. YouTuber-turned-fighter, Paul, has received several offers since his victory over Mike Tyson at Texas’ AT&T Stadium on Friday evening. Paul beat the former undisputed world heavyweight champion via unanimous […]

    1 year ago

  • Daniel Dubois challenges Jake Paul to fight for IBF heavyweight world title

    Daniel Dubois challenges Jake Paul to fight for IBF heavyweight world title

    This is quite the challenge Daniel Dubois has reportedly reached out to Jake Paul on Instagram offering him a shot at the IBF heavyweight world title. YouTuber-turned-fighter, Paul, has received several offers since his victory over Mike Tyson at Texas’ AT&T Stadium on Friday evening. Paul beat the former undisputed world heavyweight champion via unanimous […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Forgotten’ Man United player set to play ‘key role’ under Ruben Amorim

    ‘Forgotten’ Man United player set to play ‘key role’ under Ruben Amorim

    A second chance for one struggling Red Ruben Amorim’s arrival marks a new dawn for Manchester United and while some like Ruud van Nistelrooy have left the role, others are likely to be handed a second chance. One such player is Mason Mount who The Sun reports is likely to play a key role under […]

    1 year ago

  • Gary Lineker agrees contract extension with the BBC after MOTD exit

    Gary Lineker agrees contract extension with the BBC after MOTD exit

    He will oversee the 2026 World Cup coverage. Gary Lineker has agreed a contract extension with the BBC until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The news comes after it was announced Lineker would be stepping down from hosting Match of the Day […]

    1 year ago

  • Ecuador footballer Marco Angulo, 22, dies one month after car accident

    Ecuador footballer Marco Angulo, 22, dies one month after car accident

    He passed away from his injuries on Tuesday. Ecuador International footballer Marco Angulo has died from his injuries following a car crash at the age of 22. Angulo was involved in a collision in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, on October 7. He was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery to release pressure inside his head resulting […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim suffers setback ahead of Man United move

    Ruben Amorim suffers setback ahead of Man United move

    Amorim will have to wait a little bit longer before taking charge. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim officially takes charge of the Red Devils today but may not be able to lead his squad for training at Carrington after suffering a setback. Despite plans to fly to Manchester overnight following his last game in charge […]

    1 year ago

  • David Moyes names the two world class players he missed out on as Man United manager

    David Moyes names the two world class players he missed out on as Man United manager

    He ended up having to sign Marouane Fellaini instead. David Moyes has opened up about narrowly missing out on signing two world-class players during his time at Manchester United. Moyes joined Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jill Scott on Stick to Football, to discuss his experiences in management and issue advice to Ruben […]

    1 year ago

  • Roy Keane wants to ban Bonfire Night because ‘it scares all the dogs’

    Roy Keane wants to ban Bonfire Night because ‘it scares all the dogs’

    That’s not the only thing he’d like to ban. Roy Keane said he wants to ban Bonfire Night in the UK because it scares dogs. Speaking on the latest Stick to Football episode alongside Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and special guest David Moyes, Keane shared his views on the tradition. As they took […]

    1 year ago

  • Football fan dies after medical emergency in stands during Champions League clash

    Football fan dies after medical emergency in stands during Champions League clash

    The fan passed away on his way to hospital A Bayern Munich fan has tragically passed away following a medical emergency in the crowd during their Champions League win over Benfica. The individual required medical assistance just three minutes into the match at the Allianz Arena which took place on Wednesday evening. The man was […]

    1 year ago

  • Old Trafford redevelopment delayed as project hits stumbling block

    Old Trafford redevelopment delayed as project hits stumbling block

    The decision was due at the end of 2024. Manchester United’s Old Trafford redevelopment plan has hit a major stumbling block as a final decision on whether to demolish the stadium has been postponed. United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had been in favour of knocking down Old Trafford to build a modern £2billion, 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League club linked with shock move for Real Madrid star Endrick

    Premier League club linked with shock move for Real Madrid star Endrick

    This could be huge Real Madrid youngster Endrick has been linked with a shock move to the Premier League. It was confirmed that the 18-year-old was joining the La Liga club back in December 2022 from Brazilian club Palmeiras for a reported fee of €60 million. The Brazilian officially joined this summer and made his […]

    1 year ago

  • Arsenal suffer huge blow as sporting director makes shock exit

    Arsenal suffer huge blow as sporting director makes shock exit

    He was an ally for Arteta Arsenal have suffered a huge blow after it was revealed sporting director Edu is set to leave the Gunners. The Brazilian used to play for Arsenal back in 2001-05 and rejoined as technical director in 2019, stepping up to sporting director in November 2022. As a player, he was […]

    1 year ago

  • Erik ten Hag breaks silence after being sacked by Man United

    Erik ten Hag breaks silence after being sacked by Man United

    ‘That dream has come to an end’ Erik ten Hag has spoken publicly for the first time since he was dismissed as manager of Manchester United. The 54-year-old was relieved of his duties on Monday following his side’s defeat to West Ham which left them 14th in the Premier League. During his two and a […]

    1 year ago

  • Ballon D’Or result ‘leaked’ hours before ceremony as winner ‘confirmed’

    Ballon D’Or result ‘leaked’ hours before ceremony as winner ‘confirmed’

    No one anticipated this Results of the 2024 Ballon d’Or have reportedly been leaked on social media just hours before the ceremony is set to take place. The results will officially be announced in Paris on Monday night and for only the third time since 2007, the men’s prize will go to someone other than […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United icon Diego Forlan set to make professional debut in new sport

    Man United icon Diego Forlan set to make professional debut in new sport

    What a career change. Manchester United striker Diego Forlan is set to return to professional sport as he prepares himself for a new career. Forlan gave up tennis three decades ago to follow in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and brother as he became a professional footballer. He made his professional debut at Argentine […]

    1 year ago

  • A$AP Rocky ‘set to buy’ English football club in shock move

    A$AP Rocky ‘set to buy’ English football club in shock move

    Following in the footsteps of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds Rapper A$AP Rocky is rumoured to be interested in buying EFL club Tranmere Rovers according to reports. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers is in a relationship with pop-superstar Rihanna and the pair share two children – two-year-old RZA and 15-month-old Riot Rose. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Champions League star rushed to hospital hours after scoring match winning goal

    Champions League star rushed to hospital hours after scoring match winning goal

    He’s had a difficult week. Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface was taken to hospital after he was involved in a car crash hours after his side’s 2-1 win over Frankfurt. The Nigerian international uploaded pictures of his damaged car to social media which showed the front of his vehicle completely smashed up. In another image, his […]

    1 year ago

  • Steve Bruce to miss Blackpool match after four-month-old grandson dies

    Steve Bruce to miss Blackpool match after four-month-old grandson dies

    The football world has come together to offer their condolences Steve Bruce will miss Blackpool’s game against Barnsley this weekend following the death of his four-month-old grandson Madison. The Blackpool manager was due to lead his team from the Bloomfield Road dugout on Saturday in the League One clash but will be absent as he […]

    1 year ago

  • European giants set to make huge move for Erling Haaland

    European giants set to make huge move for Erling Haaland

    They want to mark the re-opening of the Nou Camp in style After reports over the weekend suggested Erling Haaland has decided on his future away from Manchester City, several European clubs have started planning to make a move for the Norwegian striker. The Norwegian striker is without doubt one of the best footballers in […]

    1 year ago

  • European Super League ‘set to launch’ in September 2025

    European Super League ‘set to launch’ in September 2025

    The competition’s CEO promises it will be ‘a better football experience’ The European Super League is set to launch next September as the competition’s CEO promises it will be ‘a better football experience’. Bernd Reichart, the CEO of A22, the company promoting the Super League has confirmed in German magazine Kicker that they are taking steps to […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League star claims to ‘be held hostage’ as national squad left stranded at airport

    Premier League star claims to ‘be held hostage’ as national squad left stranded at airport

    ’12+ hours in an abandoned airport’ A Premier League star claimed he was being ‘held hostage’ in Libya after the Nigeria squad were left stranded at an airport following their African Cup of Nations qualifier. Libya said their players faced ‘poor treatment’ after Nigeria beat them 1-0 on Friday courtesy of Fissayo Dele-Bashiru’s late strike. […]

    1 year ago

  • Eddie Hearn goes on explosive rant after fans claim Saudi showdown was ‘rigged’ 

    Eddie Hearn goes on explosive rant after fans claim Saudi showdown was ‘rigged’ 

    He was fuming! Eddie Hearn was furious with the judges’ decision to crown Artur Beterbiev the undisputed light-heavyweight champion on Saturday evening and launched an explosive rant claiming Dmitry Bivol was ‘robbed’. Beterbiev beat Bivol on points to become the first undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the four-belt era and the first undisputed champion of the […]

    1 year ago

  • Michael Schumacher ‘seen in public for the first time since 2013’

    Michael Schumacher ‘seen in public for the first time since 2013’

    Schumacher attended his daughter’s wedding. Michael Schumacher made his first public appearance in 11 years at his daughter’s wedding, according to reports. The seven-time Formula One world champion suffered life-changing injuries during a skiing accident in 2013. He was present at his daughter, Gina-Maria, 27, and husband Ian Bethke’s wedding according to The Mirror. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United almost signed Ronaldo and Bale in the same summer, according Evra

    Man United almost signed Ronaldo and Bale in the same summer, according Evra

    Did this influence Ferguson’s decision to retire? A United legend has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson had plans to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo along with one of his Real Madrid teammates before he retired. Speaking on the Obi One podcast, Patrice Evra revealed details of a conversation he had with Sir Alex Ferguson just weeks […]

    1 year ago

  • Alex Ferguson puts the Ronaldo vs Messi debate to bed with perfect response

    Alex Ferguson puts the Ronaldo vs Messi debate to bed with perfect response

    He has settled the argument The age-old debate over who is the GOAT between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi feels like it has been raging since time began. Now, an interview from 2015 has resurfaced where the greatest manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson, gives his thoughts on the matter. Messi made his name […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United hierarchy to leave Erik ten Hag in charge for next two matches

    Man United hierarchy to leave Erik ten Hag in charge for next two matches

    Many thought Spurs would be the last straw. After Manchester United were trounced 3-0 at Old Trafford by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, many fans were calling for manager Erik ten Hag to be sacked. The pressure has been mounting all season as a series of disappointing results have left supporters riled. For many, it was […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Arsenal striker Fabian Caballero has died aged 46

    Former Arsenal striker Fabian Caballero has died aged 46

    He was playing futsal at the time he collapsed Former Arsenal and Dundee striker Fabian Caballero has died aged 46. Caballero made 142 appearances for Dundee after a brief spell with the Gunners and scored 27 goals. It is understood Caballero collapsed whilst playing futsal with some friends in Asuncion, Paraguay. Arsenal paid tribute to […]

    1 year ago

  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Man Utd return as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Man Utd return as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag

    He wasn’t ruling anything out Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly commented on the possibility of returning to Manchester United as the pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag. The 51-year-old was sacked in 2021 following a three-year spell at the Red Devils where he once played. He has turned down several job offers since his Old […]

    1 year ago

  • The Premier League: Follow all the action in our live hub

    The Premier League: Follow all the action in our live hub

    Seven Premier League games take place on Saturday All live updates appear below. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will travel to St James’ Park for the early kick off on Saturday but will be without several key players as they take on Newcastle. Rodri was forced off through injury against Arsenal last weekend and it was […]

    1 year ago