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11 years ago

Although Gianluigi Buffon is now at the ripe old age of 38, it still takes a lot to beat him. It helps, of course, if you can be incredibly flukey – just ask Romain Alessandrini. The Marseille winger opened the scoring in his side’s pre-season friendly against Juventus with a wondrous effort  one of the luckiest strikes […]

11 years ago

On Saturday night, one of the most famous buildings in the world was used to send a powerful message about animal welfare. The Empire State building was home to the one-day show ‘Projecting Change’, launched to promote new documentary ‘Racing Extinction’ which airs on Discovery Channel in December. Images of birds, bears and tigers were projected on to […]

11 years ago

Jose Mourinho is a winner – that’s what he’ll tell you, and that’s what his results over the years have shown. Second place is nothing to him, and his runners-up medal from the Community Shield was gone before he’d even got back to the changing room. The Chelsea manager made a point to shake hands […]

11 years ago

Yup, these are all pretty disgusting. Research by underwear company Knix Wear has revealed the six words women hate hearing the moist most – so gentlemen be warned. The research found that words connected with bodily functions or sex seems to gross women out. Duly noted. These six words sent a shiver down the spines of […]

11 years ago

“If God exists, then why did he make ugly people?” So asks Derek Zoolander in the new teaser trailer for the long-awaited sequel to 2001’s smash hit about the dim-witted male model. It follows a profound introduction by a computerised voice that sounds remarkably similar to the one synonymous with our very own Stephen Hawking. […]

11 years ago

It’s time to kick that Coke habit. This infographic showing what your body goes through during the immediate aftermath of having a can of Coca-Cola is certainly an eye-opener. We’re all for a nice cold glass of the fizzy stuff every once in a while but after seeing this, we’re not so sure we want another one. You’d […]

11 years ago

This is why we have nothing by admiration for Ronda Rousey. Prior to UFC 190, which takes place in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday in Brazil, Rousey addressed some of the comments levelled at her appearance for being too ‘muscly’ or ‘masculine’. Speaking to UFC Embedded, she had some choice words for those who […]

11 years ago

We reckon this fella should team up with Bill Turnball for the bluest news team on telly. Sky News anchor Ian King was interviewing Michelle Meyer, Deputy Head of US Economics at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, when his language suddenly turned salty. No sooner had he asked her the first question then one of […]

11 years ago

We’re out of breath just watching this. We already know from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal and Gary Medel that Chileans are a tough bunch with boundless energy who won’t ever give up. But this lot take it to another level. Two super-fit relay teams compete at a startling rate over a merciless obstacle […]

11 years ago

This little beauty is far too good for the kids. The SKEYE Nano Drone is the smallest quadcopter in the world at just 1.5 inches square. It is remote-controlled and can be charged via USB. The SKEYE has three settings and it is self-stabilising – meaning it won’t plummet to the ground if you take your […]

11 years ago

This guy’s our new hero. When Jake H was laid off from his job and told to work his notice period in an empty office, he didn’t sit around and feel sorry for himself. Instead he went out creating this epic video of his best slam dunks into a toy Fisher Price basket to the tune […]

11 years ago

Following the completion of his 18-month loan move to Inter Milan, Stevan Jovetic has aimed a moany parting shot at Manuel Pellegrini. Speaking at his first press conference as a Nerazzurri player, the Montenegrin told Mediaset Premium of his Mancunian ordeal, and suggested others were unhappy with Pellegrini’s regime too. “I had problems at Manchester City – […]

11 years ago

We’re not sure goalkeeping coaches will necessarily approve, but this is remarkable. ESPN got themselves in a tizzy on Friday when they witnessed this superb save from Miguel Gallardo in the North American Soccer League. The Jacksonville Armada goalkeeper somehow managed to claw out a certain goal with his back to play with a spectacular save you […]

11 years ago

Remember the days when grief and sadness were sombre and deeply personal emotions? Well such times are well and truly over. Amidst unsavoury claims that certain charlatans can speak for a murdered animal, the industry around Cecil the Lion’s cruel death is ramping up big time. Perhaps the most vulgar and garish ‘tribute’ currently available […]

11 years ago

This is a cracking idea – you, a baseball bat and a room full of breakables. Let mayhem commence… The folk at Battle Sports have come up with an ingeniously simple method of alleviating pent-up stress – you choose from a menu of household items including chairs, vases and plates, and then you are given 30 minutes alone in […]

11 years ago

The instant karma in this incident of road rage is delicious. The situation arises when a cyclist with a camera attached to his bike is given precious little room as a motorist cuts him up with a dangerous manoeuvre. The shaken cyclist finally catches up with his aggressor and complains. He is subject to a torrent […]

11 years ago

It was went live on YouTube and was quickly deleted, but the first real promo for the new Manchester United home kit is here. The poem in the leaked video reads like a call to arms: Manchester Grey skies and dreary cobbles they said, A football club born on its head. But beware son Kick someone enough […]

11 years ago

We’re well aware that the next generation looks set to live in a robot-dominated future. But rather than the tough love approach of forcing them to flee charging robot cheetahs or eat passable but probably a bit bland robot-made sandwiches, one group of scientists have an altogether kinder tactic. The team at the Interactive Architecture […]

11 years ago

Payback is a bitch. Most of us have endured the pain of getting ordered around by a tyrannical boss at some stage of our lives and dreamed about taking revenge in some form. Well this guy did just that (unless the whole thing is a hastily constructed hoax, but we’re prepared to suspend our cynicism in […]

11 years ago

Prepare yourself for the cutest video of the week. Ex-My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero, who now performs as Frnkiero Andthe Cellabration, brought his three children on stage to perform with him at a homecoming gig in New Jersey. Cherry, Lily and Miles joined in for a rendition of ‘Joyriding’ of which the footage is melting […]

11 years ago

As far as pleas for greater resources go, this is hardly the most subtle. The conversations TV presenters have when the mics are cut have always been shrouded in mystery, though these days the rustling of papers has been replaced with more high-tech procrastination. Well, for the most part at least. After finishing his Sportsday […]

11 years ago

While we’re not sure about the timing of this kit launch (why not wait until the qualifiers are over?), that isn’t really the most important consideration. What we really want to know is what the hell Adidas and Germany were thinking… Muddy green sleeves with two-tone grey stripes down the torso? Madness. Utter madness. Exclusively from […]

11 years ago

We have some good and bad news about Game Of Thrones. Which would you like first? The good is that GoT is likely to run for EIGHT seasons, the bad is that means we only have three series left. Speaking at a press event in LA, HBO president Michael Lombardo addressed questions on the future […]

11 years ago

The folks at Lucasfilm have left almost no stone unturned when it comes to using the Star Wars brand, but one lucrative avenue could be explored for the first time. Until now there had been no live action TV spin-off, but that could be set to change as rumours abound about a multi-series deal with […]

11 years ago

Kanye West has more than his fair share of haters, and here’s another to add to the list… Blur’s Graham Coxon has called the rapper “a f***ing idiot” in a new interview. The guitarist was asked what he thought of the hitmaker by The Guardian, to which he replied: “He’s a f***ing idiot, isn’t he? Does […]

11 years ago

Sir Paul McCartney says he lost “dozens” of potential Beatles songs. Macca has revealed he completely forgot numerous tracks he thought up with his bandmate John Lennon in the 1960s because they had no method of recording the melodies and would forget them by the time they reached the studio. He told the Evening Standard: […]

11 years ago

Getting people to swipe right for you on Tinder has become an international obsession. It’s reached the stage that researchers have been working day and night to figure out exactly what will improve your chances with the opposite sex. And here it is, the grand reveal from all their hard work that will help you get […]

11 years ago

It is, it turns out, a funny old game. The folks at Football Daily have put together this list of the game’s funniest players and managers. All the greats are in there, from the unintentionally hilarious (Eric Cantona) to football’s equivalent of Benny Hill, Jimmy Bullard. There really is no arguing with top spot, although […]

11 years ago

One of the best things about going to see an action movie is looking at all the ridiculous gadgets the characters get to play with. We’ve spent many a movie night wishing we could have the mask-maker from Mission: Impossible, or the hover-board from Back to the Future. Alas, most of our favourite gadgets only exist […]

11 years ago

Go to the gym, they said. It’ll make you fit and healthy, the said. What they didn’t tell you is that your filthy gym bag could make you horribly, horribly ill. Research conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene has revealed that 60% of gym bags are teeming with dangerous bacteria that can lead to bloody diarrhoea, stomach […]

11 years ago

There are few things more annoying than sitting in a traffic jam on the way to work. Sometimes you can be stuck for so long that you might as well pass the time by learning a new skill – like playing the flute. The Pied Piper of L.A. is a legend among California commuters who look […]

11 years ago

People in glass houses and all that…

11 years ago

Boca the net…

11 years ago

One of the questions regularly asked of the all-conquering Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is whether they’d have been able to perform to the same level in a different era. While we might never have a definitive answer, a collective of Spanish artists has at least provided an idea of what the stars might have […]

11 years ago

A good fry-up the morning after a pub session can be vital, especially if you’re feeling a bit ruff and don’t want to be as sick as a dog throughout the day. There have been times when we were so hungry we would probably beg like a dog for a few rashers, sausages and eggs. After seeing […]

11 years ago

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11 years ago

We’ve had cereal cafes, milk bars and other hipster inventions for people with more money than sense, but we’ve reached peak food nonsense – a crisp sandwich shop. What’s more, this isn’t some Shoreditch invention, nor is it located in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. No – this is in bloody Yorkshire, the land of no bullsh*t and […]

11 years ago

Worried about ageing? Maybe your partner has found your porn stash? What if your boss is a pillock? JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry has the perfect advice. If you have an issue you’d like Uncle Matt to help with email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt,  I’m 39 and getting quite conscious about ageing. It seems in the last year […]

11 years ago

Here’s something to get your stomach rumbling – a global take on the humble sarnie. The likes of Australia, South Africa (our favourite), America (North and South), Italy, France, Turkey and Vietnam feature in the mouth-watering selection of breaded beauties. Disappointingly, us Brits are represented by the dullest option possible – the cucumber sandwich. Our Lia has filled […]

11 years ago

In case you’ve forgotten, Calvin Harris hasn’t always been a pin-up DJ superstar. Back in the day he was a bit weedier and geekier looking than the Armani model you see today, with Harris undergoing a remarkable transformation in the last few years. The DJ posted this ‘before’ shot on Instagram this week… https://instagram.com/p/5srLWYt3Hk/ And here is […]

11 years ago

Welcome to JOE’s daily live transfer blog. For the rest of the summer we’ll be bringing you the best rumours and done deals from the Premier League and further afield…

11 years ago

The Maccabees have released another track ‘Spit It Out’ from their new album Marks To Prove It. Following the album’s tittle-track, ‘Something Like Happiness’ and snippets of ‘Kamakura’ and ‘Ribbon Road’, you can now hear the new song ahead of the album release on July 31. Listen here –

11 years ago

When this cheeky chappy shuffled up behind a news reporter to get on live telly, he wasn’t quite expecting her OTT reaction… Wendy Burch was presenting a piece to camera for KTLA 5 in downtown LA when the joker crept into shot. It took Burch a few seconds to notice her airtime invader when she did, […]

11 years ago

You can’t fault MLS side Montreal Impact for effort. They’re pulling out all the stops for Didier Drogba’s arrival. Not only are they encouraging all and sundry to pop down to Montréal–Trudeau international airport, but they’ve laid on something special for their new star. Come give Didier a warm welcome. Let's meet at YUL Domestic […]

11 years ago

Well well well. Who’d have thunk it. One of the most high-profile transfer sagas of the summer looks to be over. Marca, who have an inside track on Real Madrid news, are reporting with complete confidence that Sergio Ramos will sign a lucrative new deal with the Bernabeu club this week. According to the Spanish […]

11 years ago

It is the US presidential ticket that sends shivers down the spines of billions around the world – Donald Trump and Sarah Palin. The loony Tea Party favourites are mocked mercilessly for their ultra-rightwing policies and outrageous views – but then again they mocked George W. Bush too. If there was any remaining doubt that crazy loves […]

11 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s monologues are famously witty and lighthearted, but he choked up when discussing Cecil the Lion. The popular chat show host was explaining the cruel murder of the endangered beast by Walter Palmer, a Minnesota dentist and hunting enthusiast, who had paid $55,000 to hunt, track and kill the African lion. Kimmel went into stark detail about how and why Palmer […]

11 years ago

David Guetta debuted his ‘brand new record’ at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival last week…and it’s an absolute stinker. Festival-goers lucid enough to make out the lyrics might have been surprised by their familiarity… “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands If you feel it and you know it, clap your hands If you […]

11 years ago

In case you don’t pay too much attention to American politics, oddball multi-millionaire Donald Trump seems poised to win the Republican Party’s nomination for Presidential candidacy. Trump has been something of a dark horse so far – considering he has little-to-no political expertise, has said some very dodgy stuff in the last few months and looks like Boris Johnson got […]

11 years ago