The 2020 Olympics have suffered their first major doping case Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after failing a drugs test. The Nigerian sprinter, a silver medalist in the long jump at the Beijing Games in 2008, had been tipped as a major contender for 100m gold after winning her heat on Friday. […]

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City are confident of getting their man Manchester City’s pursuit of Jack Grealish appears to have taken a significant step forward, with reports now claiming the Premier League champions have made an offer of £100m to Aston Villa. The BBC claims the two clubs have been in dialogue throughout the summer, with City now making […]

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Team GB’s swimmers have made more history in Tokyo Great Britain have claimed their fourth gold in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics with victory in the inaugural 4x100m mixed medley relay. Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Anna Hopkin won in a time of three minutes 37.58 seconds, a new world record, with […]

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We go again Here we are then, the second instalment of the FootballJOE Career Path Quiz. Don’t worry if you missed the first one. We’re not here to judge you and you can still have a go at it by clicking here. If this is your first time, you’ll get the hang of this soon […]

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So filthy, he might want to acquire the copyright Over the years, Wayne Rooney has been no stranger to making a few headlines for his antics on and off the pitch. In recognition of this, here are seven of the filthiest…  sorry, no, FILTHIEST things Wayne Rooney has ever been caught doing on camera*. First-time […]

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The game hinged on a frantic two minutes in extra-time The Olympic dream is over for Hege Riise’s Team GB side after an agonising extra-time defeat to Australia sees them bow out at the quarter-final stage. After breezing through their group with victories over Chile and Japan, hopes had been raised that Great Britain would […]

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United have released a statement as Rashford undergoes surgery Marcus Rashford is set for a spell on the sidelines after Manchester United confirmed he will undergo imminent surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury. Rashford was able to play through the pain barrier with the shoulder problem during last season before joining up with England for […]

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Better late than never Despite coming mightily close to never actually happening at all, the 2020 Olympics finally kicked off a week ago. The stands may well be empty over in Japan, but the Games have already proven to be a real crowdpleaser. Here, then, are 9 of the most joyous and/or incredible moments of […]

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Another gold sealed Olympic history for Team GB’s swimmers on Wednesday Team GB’s swimmers claimed another Olympic gold on Wednesday as the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team secured an impressive victory in Tokyo. Newly crowned 200m Olympic champion Tom Dean, along with silver medallist Duncan Scott, James Guy and Matthew Richards finished an emphatic 3.23 […]

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Quiz time If, like us, your brain is packed full with random bits of football trivia, you’ll know there are only a few times in life when such knowledge actually comes in use. This, friends, is one of those times. The first of a new series of FootballJOE quiz, we’ve given you the career paths […]

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The deal looks imminent Manchester United appear on the verge of completing a move for Raphael Varane, with several reports now claiming an agreement with Real Madrid is imminent. Varane is said to be keen on a switch to Old Trafford as he eyes a new challenge, having won all there is to win as […]

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This is what it means Tom Daley and Matty Lee are Olympic champions. The pair claimed gold in the synchronised 10 metre platform, bringing a surprise end to China’s dominance of the event. Having posted a final score of 471.81 points, Daley and Lee had a nail-biting wait to see where on the podium they […]

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A meme is born For many of the competitors taking their place at the Tokyo Olympics, it’s been a long, long five years. With the Games finally up and running – despite concerns of an eleventh-hour cancellation – few would blame them getting a little emotional if, after all that’s happened, they end up with […]

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The broadcaster faced massive social media backlash for using several offensive images to represent different countries at the Tokyo Olympics A South Korean TV channel has issued an apology for using offensive images to depict countries during Friday’s opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics. As athletes from each nation entered the stadium, MBC presented viewers […]

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Team GB progress from the group with a 1-0 win over the hosts in Sapporo Team GB have reached the quarter-finals of the Olympics after Ellen White’s header secured victory over Japan which saw them progress from their group with a game still to play. Following a comfortable victory over Chile in their opener, the […]

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Some PSG fans are openly against the idea of Pogba joining the club this summer We should know better by now. Just as it seems Paul Pogba might finally be on the cusp of leaving Manchester United, along comes something to make us think he might not. Having rejected a contract extension at Old Trafford, […]

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Fethi Nourine withdrew after learning he faced a potential second-round tie with an Israeli competitor Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine has been suspended and sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after refusing to compete against an Israeli competitor. Nourine was set to compete in the first round of the men’s under-73kg judo on Monday. However, after […]

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Rostov, for reasons unknown, decided to emulate the Blink 182 video for What’s My Age Again to release their new kit With every professional football club in the world releasing *at least* two new kits before each season, kit reveals are, generally speaking, incredibly dull. Mostly, it’s limited to a few nice photographs of important […]

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Yes x Finally, then, it’s done: Jadon Sancho is a Manchester United player, completing his switch from Borussia Dortmund for £73m. It’s been a long time coming. United were strongly linked with him for the duration of last summer, only for Dortmund to refuse to budge on their asking price. After confirmation the two clubs […]

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Tokyo 2020’s dull opening ceremony reflected the mood of a nation struggling with rising Covid-19 cases The Tokyo Olympic Games are finally underway following a subdued opening ceremony – and a year of delays. Five years on from the joyous, carnival-like scenes which marked the beginning of the Rio de Janeiro Games, this was an […]

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Hello. How are you? Yeah, good thanks. Nice one. Finally, then, I’ve been given the keys to the Friday Pub Quiz in the absence of your usual quiz master (he’s not been sacked or died; he just has a couple of days off). Oof. The responsibility… Cards on the table: I write to you from […]

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Paul Pogba could actually be leaving Manchester United again Well, who saw this coming, eh? Another transfer window, *another* round of Paul-Pogba-might-be-leaving-Manchester-United transfer rumours. But seriously, as much as we’ve all become accustomed to this happening at least twice a year since Pogba re-signed for United in 2016, this time it might actually happen. The […]

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He’s probably not going to see the funny side to this It was a rough night for Marcos Rojo and his Boca Juniors teammates on Tuesday. Having fallen victims to a perceived VAR injustice – their second of the tie – against Atletico Mineiro, they then suffered the agony of a penalty shootout defeat to […]

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Team GB’s nine-year wait for an appearance in Olympic football competition ended in victory Great Britain has made a winning start to the Tokyo Olympics after the women’s football team ran out comfortable winners in their tournament opener against Chile on Wednesday. A goal in each half from Ellen White clinched a 2-0 victory for […]

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Brisbane has been confirmed as host of the 2032 Games Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, following approval from the International Olympic Committee. This will be the third time the Games have been staged in Australia after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. Brisbane had been named the preferred bidder to […]

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Rojo and his Boca teammates were involved in ugly scenes after their defeat to Atletico Mineiro on Tuesday Those who remember his time at Manchester United will know that when it comes to Marcos Rojo, you never quite know what you’re getting. Even at his best, when he looked a picture of composure in the […]

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“Why has there always got to be a motive? Why can’t we just do the right thing?” Marcus Rashford has called out The Spectator after learning the magazine was due to publish an article which claimed he “benefitted commercially” from the campaign work he has carried out. Rashford has been widely praised in the last […]

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How well do you remember the London Olympics of 2012? Ah, where does the time go, eh? Super Saturday, Usain Bolt being dead, dead fast, that absolutely incredible opening ceremony… The London Olympics of 2012 doesn’t seem five minutes ago, yet somehow, nearly a decade has zipped by. Now, we’re asking you to cast your […]

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‘At a time when there’s so much hatred and divisiveness, it’s reassuring as a parent to know your kid is growing up in a world where people like Rashford are there to look up to…’ The other day, my son told me he wants to be a hairdresser when he grows up. On the way […]

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The presence of Team GB’s women in this year’s Tokyo Games football tournament raises hopes the men could make an Olympic return On Wednesday morning, as most people back home prepare to start the working day, Great Britain women’s footballers will begin their bid to become Olympic champions on the other side of the world. […]

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The trio have again been praised for their bravery ahead of the shootout Nearly a week has passed since England suffered penalty shootout heartbreak at the hands of Italy in the final of Euro 2020. While there has been an undeniably sinister element to the fallout in the form of the sickening racist abuse of […]

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Saudi Arabia are believed to be eyeing a possible bid for the 2030 World Cup with the newly crowned European champions If the last few years have taught us anything about football, it’s this: if the money is there, nothing – absolutely nothing – is off the table. Especially when it comes to hosting major […]

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Not even 48 hours on from the mural being covered in abusive messages, the street artist who created it has repaired it The mural of Marcus Rashford has been restored after it was defaced in the wake of England’s defeat by Italy in the final of Euro 2020. Rashford, introduced as a late substitute in […]

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Mbappe was one of the first of many to reach out to Rashford Kylian Mbappe was reportedly amongst the first to reach out to Marcus Rashford after his penalty heartache on Sunday night. Rashford was one of three England players who failed to convert their penalties in the shootout defeat to Italy in the final […]

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As close as you’ll get to an admission that Mings was, of course, absolutely correct Priti Patel will not be responding to the scathing criticism she received from England defender Tyrone Mings on Monday night. The Home Secretary had tweeted earlier in the day that she was “disgusted” at the racist abuse received by England […]

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Varane could follow Sancho through the door at Old Trafford Right. That’s that then. The Euros are done. Time, then, to indulge in a solid few weeks of transfer rumour and speculation. Manchester United – as Manchester United always seem to do – are expected to feature prominently in the gossip columns in the weeks […]

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A cruel end as England’s wait for glory continues And so, after all the build-up, after all the belief that this time, things really were different, England’s dream of ending their long wait for major tournament glory came to another bitterly disappointing end – inevitably – via a penalty shootout. Gareth Southgate’s side had made […]

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It just had to be, didn’t it? And so, after 55 years of waiting, England’s return to a major final will be settled by – yes, you guessed it – a penalty shootout. Despite making a dream start to the final of Euro 2020 thanks to Luke Shaw’s second-minute opener, England failed to build on […]

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Wembley have released another statement The buildup to England’s first major final appearance since 1966 was marred by ugly scenes outside Wembley Stadium. With an estimated 200,000 fans gathering in the area surrounding the stadium ahead of the Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday, several videos were posted to social media showing fans – […]

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“Reaching the final, set against the backdrop of the gutless, amoral politicians who will try and ride on the coattails of their successes on the field, is an even greater reason to savour this England team…” Somehow, only four weeks have passed since Priti Patel was asked by GB News about England players’ plans to […]

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Whisper it, but football might actually be coming home Fair play, @MrDuperouzel. Fair play indeed. This, no matter what happens at Wembley later on, will take some beating. Actually, no. That’s probably a bit of an exaggeration, but still… What we’re about to show you is very, very impressive nonetheless. May 19. Remember it? Nope. […]

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“Has it ever been home?” Football, you might have heard, is coming home. Possibly. Three years on from their run to a World Cup semi-final in Russia, England are through to the last four of Euro 2020. Standing between them and their first major final since 1966 are Denmark, who, after their nightmarish start to […]

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“In Denmark, we all feel a connection to Christian, like we know him somehow…” As the full-time whistle blew in Baku on Saturday afternoon, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg slumped to his knees inside the centre circle and began to cry. He remained there, alone, for only a matter of seconds before being lifted to his feet by […]

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Maybe everyone should’ve just listened to Gary It feels like a lifetime ago now, but England began their quest for Euro 2020 only three weeks ago. A lot has happened in the time since, but as the tournament enters its final week, the Three Lions have roared into the semi-finals and are just two wins […]

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United’s pursuit of Camavinga is said to be “progressing” Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of highly rated Rennes teenager, Eduardo Camavinga. With Jadon Sancho’s transfer to United imminent (no, really this time) and a move for Raphael Varane also thought to be high up their list of priorities, the news that a […]

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England booked their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with a 4-0 win over Ukraine It’s become something of a running joke, over the years. Time and time again, England have turned up at major tournaments; time and time again, expectations have been built unjustifiably high. Inevitably, it ends only in disappointment. This, though, […]

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The team news from Rome is in The wait is nearly over. Kick off at the Stadio Olimpico is fast approaching as England take on Ukraine for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020. As is always the way, Gareth Southgate’s team selection has been the subject of plenty of speculation in the past […]

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Varane is said to be United’s next priority after Jadon Sancho What even is a “pre-agreement”, anyway? An agreement to say you will agree to something? Is there such thing as a pre-pre-agreement? Either way, a “pre-agreement” is what Manchester United reportedly have with top defensive target, Raphael Varane. The French international has been strongly […]

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Spinazzola’s Euro 2020 run was cut short in Munich on Friday Of the many things that have been good about Roberto Mancini’s resurgent Italy at Euro 2020, Leonardo Spinazzola’s performances have undoubtedly caught the eye. The Roma full-back has turned in several lung-busting displays as the Azzurri have powered through the semi-finals, and has been […]

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“People say Orban is a big football fan, but I think what he loves more is power. He knows that football is a great way of displaying that power to the rest of the world.” Sportswashing is nothing new, even if the term itself has only recently started to become widely used. For over a […]

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