Sammi Minion

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Sammi Minion is a Sports Writer at JOE, with more than two years experience working in journalism and publishing, a NCTJ qualification from Darlington College, and a degree in History and English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. As well as writing about the latest football news and transfer rumours, Sammi helps out with the weekly JOE Pub Quiz!

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  • FIFA delete social media post after Ronaldo omission brings fan backlash

    FIFA delete social media post after Ronaldo omission brings fan backlash

    It was the first official poster for the 2026 World Cup The governing body for world football (FIFA) have deleted a post on the social media platform X after it received a backlash from online fans. The post was made after this week’s international fixtures saw the 42nd nation secure qualification for the North American […]

    7 months ago

  • Premier League fixtures including Manchester derby given new dates

    Premier League fixtures including Manchester derby given new dates

    19 games have been rearranged The Premier League’s broadcasters have confirmed that more than a dozen fixtures have been given new dates and kick-off times in order to be shown on TV. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The biggest fixture to be moved is the Manchester derby between Pep Guradiola’s Man City and Ruben Amorim’s Man […]

    7 months ago

  • A World Cup country’s fans could be ‘banned from the tournament’ by Donald Trump

    A World Cup country’s fans could be ‘banned from the tournament’ by Donald Trump

    The tournament takes place across North America next summer After previously suggesting he might rearrange the location of World Cup fixtures over safety concerns, US President Donald Trump may now be at the heart of another major logistical issue for football fans ahead of the tournament. 18+ Be Gamble Aware According to a report in […]

    7 months ago

  • The World Cup play-off draw in full as the Home Nations learn their fate

    The World Cup play-off draw in full as the Home Nations learn their fate

    See the full draw below! Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will all discover their opponents for the upcoming World Cup play-offs. Ireland secured qualification in dramatic style this week, after new-found hero Troy Parrott scored five goals in just two qualifying games versus Portugal and Hungary. Wales and Northern Ireland are also […]

    7 months ago

  • English football club bans micro shin pads after player suffers horror injury

    English football club bans micro shin pads after player suffers horror injury

    The shin pads have been banned across all levels of the club A non-league football club have banned “micro shin pads” after one of their players suffered a “horrendous injury” while wearing them. Riley Martin was playing for Devon-based Ilfracombe Town Football Club on the weekend when he suffered a double leg break. In response, […]

    7 months ago

  • Going to North America: Every team that has qualified for the World Cup so far

    Going to North America: Every team that has qualified for the World Cup so far

    They’re in the draw With the 2026 World Cup just months away, almost 90% of the national sides competing for global football’s biggest honour have already been confirmed. You may have heard all about Scott McTominay’s heroics for Scotland, and how Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions pulled off the best qualification campaign in European history, but […]

    7 months ago

  • England player may switch allegiance to Scotland for World Cup

    England player may switch allegiance to Scotland for World Cup

    Scotland secured qualification last night A player who has represented for England before at international level may potentially switch his allegiance to Scotland in order to appear at next summer’s World Cup. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Scotland secured automatic qualification for the North American tournament with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park […]

    7 months ago

  • The Premier League returns: Liverpool vs Forest, Arsenal vs Spurs and more

    The Premier League returns: Liverpool vs Forest, Arsenal vs Spurs and more

    The world’s biggest football league is back! Best UK betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware The Premier League finally makes its return to screens this weekend after a week of international action. The matchweek’s fixtures are headlined by one of the biggest games in the annual football calendar as Tottenham Hotspur travel to Emirates […]

    7 months ago

  • Fifa agree deal with Donald Trump after he warned to switch World Cup venues

    Fifa agree deal with Donald Trump after he warned to switch World Cup venues

    BREAKING The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Donald Trump will have the power to change the location of World Cup matches over safety concerns, as first reported in The Times. On multiple occasions since taking office, the US President has alluded that Democrat-controlled host cities — Seattle, Boston and Los Angeles — […]

    7 months ago

  • Former Liverpool player forced to sell Champions League medal as bankruptcy looms

    Former Liverpool player forced to sell Champions League medal as bankruptcy looms

    He won Champions League and FA Cup titles Former Liverpool star Steve Finnan is facing an attempt to make him bankrupt, as part of the fallout from a multi-million pound legal battle with his brother, per The Independent. Finnan, who played more than 100 times for the Reds, has been engaged in a legal dispute […]

    7 months ago

  • Florian Wirtz Slovakia performance goes viral as German media make harsh Liverpool claim

    Florian Wirtz Slovakia performance goes viral as German media make harsh Liverpool claim

    Die Mannschaft won the match 6-0 Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Anfield have been one of the great surprises of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arriving in England as one of the best-rated talents in world football, the Germany international joined the Reds for close to £116 million in the summer. A hotly-contested transfer battle saw […]

    7 months ago

  • Man United target given 400k fine for owning illegal weapon

    Man United target given 400k fine for owning illegal weapon

    The Red Devils are said to be weighing up a January move A player who has been linked with a future transfer to Premier League giants Manchester United has been fined for possession of an illegal taser and brass knuckles. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi attended a court in the German […]

    7 months ago

  • Jake Paul lifts lid on major amount of cash he will earn from Anthony Joshua fight

    Jake Paul lifts lid on major amount of cash he will earn from Anthony Joshua fight

    Their clash is scheduled for next month YouTuber Jake Paul has revealed how much he expects to earn from his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua. Rumours of a clash between former world heavyweight champion Joshua and Jake Paul have been circling since last week, and were finally officially confirmed on Monday (17 November). While Paul […]

    7 months ago

  • Man United ‘ready to launch new team’ in a completely different sport

    Man United ‘ready to launch new team’ in a completely different sport

    The club have ‘said yes’ to the proposal English football giants Manchester United have reportedly “said yes” to a proposal to launch a new club team in a different sport. With more than 20 league titles, three European cups, and a community of global fans that number in the millions, Man United are undoubtedly one […]

    7 months ago

  • England set incredible World Cup record after winning 2-0 in Albania

    England set incredible World Cup record after winning 2-0 in Albania

    Thomas Tuchel is making history already England ended their campaign for World Cup qualification in style on Sunday, with a faultless 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The win was secured by the Three Lions record goalscorer Harry Kane who chipped in with a late brace. Sunday’s result means that Tuchel’s […]

    7 months ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo set to face World Cup ban alongside Chelsea star player

    Cristiano Ronaldo set to face World Cup ban alongside Chelsea star player

    Their nations will have to cope without them Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be banned from the opening of his nation’s World Cup campaign next year, after he picked up a straight red card against Ireland on Thursday. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The 40-year-old Al-Nassr star was sent to the stands after swinging […]

    7 months ago

  • Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier live hub

    Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier live hub

    This is a big one! Ireland take on Portugal this evening at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their hugely important World Cup qualifier. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men are currently third in Group F, and a point behind Hungary who face Armenia this evening. If the Armenians can do the Boys in Green a favour and […]

    7 months ago

  • QUIZ: Can you name all ten of these English ‘one cap wonders?’

    QUIZ: Can you name all ten of these English ‘one cap wonders?’

    Test your knowledge in the quiz below! As we prepare to buckle down for England’s first match of the 2026 World Cup, we’ve put together the ultimate test for fans of the Three Lions. 18+ Be Gamble Aware While the English national team have been represented by some serious household names over the years, like […]

    7 months ago

  • The bizarre reason why Anfield is banned from hosting Euro 2028 matches

    The bizarre reason why Anfield is banned from hosting Euro 2028 matches

    The list of host stadiums was released yesterday Despite its legendary status, Liverpool’s home ground of Anfield will not host a single fixture at EURO 2028 for a very surprising reason. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The next European Championships will be co-hosted by the home nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and the full […]

    7 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #52: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #52: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    7 months ago

  • Major fire breaks out at historic EFL stadium

    Major fire breaks out at historic EFL stadium

    Five fire crews were called to the area Investigations are underway after a raging fire broke out at League One side Exeter City’s stadium on Wednesday night. Exeter’s St James’ Park was attended to by firefighters at 10pm on Wednesday after smoke was seen emerging from a structure near the ground’s Well Street end. Footage […]

    7 months ago

  • The top 10 Premier League signings of the summer have been ranked

    The top 10 Premier League signings of the summer have been ranked

    They’ve made an instant impact With the 2025/26 Premier League season now 11 weeks old, it’s about time we take stock and look back at some of the newcomers that have made the biggest impact for their respective sides. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The 2025 summer transfer window was one for the books. Between them, […]

    7 months ago

  • Former Chelsea star Oscar rushed to hospital after collapsing in training

    Former Chelsea star Oscar rushed to hospital after collapsing in training

    BREAKING Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar is in hospital after collapsing during pre-season medical tests in Sao Paolo. The 34-year-old, who played for Chelsea for five years from 2012-17, was reportedly completing an interval test on an exercise bike when he fell ill. According to local outlet Global Esporte, Oscar was unconscious for full […]

    7 months ago

  • Major European football league suspends over 1,000 players

    Major European football league suspends over 1,000 players

    An international footballer is amongst those suspended The Turkish football federation has suspended more than 1,000 players as part of an investigation into breaches in betting rules, according to Sky News. Amongst the players who have been suspended is Galatasaray’s Eren Elmali. The 25-year-old has played for the Istanbul giants in the Champions League this […]

    7 months ago

  • 63% of Brits would not fight for their country

    63% of Brits would not fight for their country

    Our readers have spoken If they were given the choice, two thirds of the British public would not fight for their country. That’s according to a new survey compiled of the opinions of more than 1,000 JOE readers. Of those who responded, 63% said they would not currently consider fighting for their country, leaving just […]

    7 months ago

  • Premier League player charged by FA for ‘allegedly spitting’ at rival team’s fans

    Premier League player charged by FA for ‘allegedly spitting’ at rival team’s fans

    The incident occurred earlier this season Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds United supporters during a Premier League fixture on October the 18th. The charge has been confirmed by the FA in a statement made today. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The statement alleges that […]

    7 months ago

  • Former UFC fighter dies aged 38 in prison

    Former UFC fighter dies aged 38 in prison

    BREAKING Former UFC star Godofredo Pepey has been found dead in a Florida prison aged 38. The Brazilian MMA fighter, whose real name is Godofredo Castro de Oliveira, was in prison awaiting trial after he was accused of domestic violence towards his wife Samara Mello. He was arrested in June of this year. According to […]

    7 months ago

  • Liverpool star rejects call-up for his national team

    Liverpool star rejects call-up for his national team

    He will stay at Anfield over the break One of Liverpool’s star players has decided that he will not travel to join up with his national team over the upcoming international break. As is typical in November, club sides across the globe expect many of their top talents to depart abroad in order to help […]

    7 months ago

  • Olympics organisers move towards banning transgender women from women’s sport

    Olympics organisers move towards banning transgender women from women’s sport

    BREAKING The International Olympic Committee has moved closer to the implementation of a blanket ban on all transgender women from women’s sport, according to Sky News. Movement towards a potential ban comes after members of the IOC were given a presentation by Olympic medical chief Dr Jane Thornton last week. It highlighted potential advantages that […]

    7 months ago

  • WATCH: ‘Icicle kick’ wondergoal in snowstorm-hit Canadian Premier League final

    WATCH: ‘Icicle kick’ wondergoal in snowstorm-hit Canadian Premier League final

    Watch below! While the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and even Andy Carroll have scored some pretty spectacular acrobatic strikes over the years, how many of them could have done it while battling blizzard-like conditions? Step up 23-year-old Mexican star David Rodriguez. With his club Atletico Ottawa 1-0 behind while well into the first-half […]

    7 months ago

  • Champions League footballer charged by police over illegal video

    Champions League footballer charged by police over illegal video

    He is set to be convicted ‘in the near future’ Benfica and Norway star Andreas Schjelderup has confirmed he is set to face legal proceedings for illegally sharing a video, according to BBC Sport. The 21-year-old posted a statement on Instagram in which he admitted to a making “stupid mistake” while he was playing his […]

    7 months ago

  • EFL striker given nine-match ban for racial abuse

    EFL striker given nine-match ban for racial abuse

    He will be suspended until Christmas The Football Association have confirmed that Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been given a nine-game suspension for alleged racial abuse. The Montenegrin footballer has been accused of abusing Burnley player Hannibal Mejbri during a Championship fixture in February of this year. He has also been fined £21,000. […]

    7 months ago

  • QUIZ: Manchester City vs Liverpool over the years

    QUIZ: Manchester City vs Liverpool over the years

    You’ll need to have a photographic memory to get all eight correct! As the two most successful clubs in recent Premier League history prepare to face each other, we’ve taken a trip back in time to remember some of their most memorable clashes over the years. While Man City vs Liverpool has always been a […]

    7 months ago

  • The Premier League GW 11: Spurs v Man Utd and Man City v Liverpool

    The Premier League GW 11: Spurs v Man Utd and Man City v Liverpool

    18+ Be Gamble Aware, A Goal To Be Scored in Spurs v Man United The Premier League is back for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by Sunday’s match-up between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides go into the game in desperate need of three points, aiming to keep pace with […]

    7 months ago

  • 22 year old Premier League star called up for England squad for the first time

    22 year old Premier League star called up for England squad for the first time

    He’s set to make his debut An English Premier League star who has never played for England before has been called up to the Three Lions squad for next weekend’s international break. Thomas Tuchel’s side, who have already qualified for next summer’s World Cup, must still complete upcoming fixtures with Serbia and Albania. 18+ Be […]

    7 months ago

  • Roy Keane brands Liverpool supporters “classless” over booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold

    Roy Keane brands Liverpool supporters “classless” over booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold

    The ex-Liverpool player appeared at Anfield as an opponent for the first time on Tuesday Man United legend Roy Keane has criticised a section of the Liverpool fan base for their treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Englishman joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer after representing Liverpool for close […]

    8 months ago

  • Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis on trial in Greece

    Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis on trial in Greece

    He’s dismissed the case as ‘groundless’ Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis went on trial alongside more than 140 football fans in Athens on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. 142 fans of Greek Super League side Olympiakos, where Marinakis is a majority chairman, have been accused of running a crime organisation and causing life-threatening explosions at […]

    8 months ago

  • Zohran Mamdani’s victory highlights exactly what’s wrong with Keir Starmer 

    Zohran Mamdani’s victory highlights exactly what’s wrong with Keir Starmer 

    ‘Lessons for progressives the world over.’ Against all odds, Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. An unabashed democratic socialist is now in charge of governing the most significant city in the global capitalist economy, and a name that was unknown to most of the political world just 12 months ago, that […]

    8 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #51: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #51: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    8 months ago

  • Erik ten Hag shortlisted for sensational Premier League return

    Erik ten Hag shortlisted for sensational Premier League return

    He left Old Trafford a year ago Erik ten Hag has been shortlisted as a potential option to take over at a Premier League club, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The Dutchman left Man United almost exactly 12 months ago, despite guiding the Red Devils to an FA Cup triumph in 2023. 18+ […]

    8 months ago

  • Donald Trump says he feels ‘badly’ for royal family after Andrew stripped of titles

    Donald Trump says he feels ‘badly’ for royal family after Andrew stripped of titles

    Andrew Windsor was stripped of his titles on Thursday Donald Trump has said he feels “badly” because of the controversy surrounding the British Royal Family over alleged connections between the former Duke of York and disgraced New York financier Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday and was […]

    8 months ago

  • Rachel Reeves eyes doubling council tax for a million homes across the UK

    Rachel Reeves eyes doubling council tax for a million homes across the UK

    Some homes could see rates rise as high as £10,000 Rachel Reeves is said to be considering doubling council tax for more than one million homes in order to fill a £30 billion hole in public finances, according to The Telegraph. The tax hike would be focused on the two highest council tax bands (G […]

    8 months ago

  • QUIZ: Obscure Chelsea and Spurs players from the 2010s

    QUIZ: Obscure Chelsea and Spurs players from the 2010s

    You’d have to be an expert to name all 20! As we gear up for the biggest fixture of the weekend, we’ve set you the near impossible challenge of naming 20 of the most obscure Tottenham and Chelsea players from the past decade. From the eras of Harry Redknapp and Andre Villas Boas at Spurs […]

    8 months ago

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