Their brand of football has earned them the reputation as the world’s best, and it now seems like Barcelona’s players are all bloody nice blokes as well. Ahead of their Champions League return with Arsenal, Barca’s training session was invaded by three plucky kids who managed to evade security. Instead of ushering them towards the […]

10 years ago

Just a few weeks ago, the name Marcus Rashford wasn’t even worthy of a detailed Wikipedia page. Four goals in his first two Manchester United appearances later and the 18-year-old was being tipped by some to work his way into Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 plans. Unfortunately for the Mancunian Pelé, he’s not managed to make the […]

10 years ago

Bayern Munich have apologised after a graphic published on their Twitter account was interpreted by some as a reference to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Bayern’s official Twitter account shared an image showing Manuel Neuer, the end of a railway track in front of their Allianz Arena stadium, and the words “Qui è la fine“, meaning “Here is the […]

10 years ago

It’s not been a great few weeks for anyone connected with Arsenal, but at least injured midfielder Santi Cazorla has been able to get over a wretched run of results by giving Zlatan extra belly rubs. Before anyone thinks that this is more evidence to support the rumours that Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish talisman is heading for the […]

10 years ago

Not content with having to carry the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Barcelona, Neymar is now suggesting his team bolster their attack by making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo. Ignoring the fact that hell is more likely to freeze over than Ronaldo head to the Nou Camp, the Brazilian told Portuguese outlet A Bola that […]

10 years ago

Liverpool’s youngest ever player

10 years ago

A game between two of the game’s fiercest rivals, overseen by a bloke voted the worst referee at the last World Cup… what could possibly go wrong? Liverpool take a 2-0 lead to Old Trafford on Thursday, hoping the finish the job against Manchester United and seal their place in the last eight of this […]

10 years ago

Wrexham striker James Gray is nearing a return to football after being left with a gaping hole in his arm following a bite from a spider. Gray revealed last month that he’d been hospitalised with an infection, which is thought to have been the result of a bite from a false widow – Britain’s most venomous spider. […]

10 years ago

‘You were Charlie, you were Paris. Will you be Ankara?’

10 years ago

While we’re not going as far as suggesting this is grounds for divorce, this Leicester fan might well be feeling a little annoyed at his wife. After Leicester’s latest win – at home victory against struggling Newcastle – re-established their five point lead at the Premier League summit, Kate Diamond shared the following tweet. https://twitter.com/katediamond/status/709500403960979456?s=09 In fairness […]

10 years ago

‘Attention seekers’

10 years ago

Aguer-ow

10 years ago

Not satisfied with his side dumping Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Sunday, Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has gone one stage further by branding Arsene Wenger’s men a “small team”. The former Spurs goalkeeper was speaking to ESPN Brasil in the aftermath of the 2-1 victory at the Emirates and claimed Arsenal don’t look capable of […]

10 years ago

Out of the Blues

10 years ago

Shocker

10 years ago

Paul Scholes was not a happy man after watching Manchester United slump to a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Speaking to Jamie Carragher after the game, Scholes expressed his surprise at Louis van Gaal opting to start with Marouane Fellaini and Morgan Schneiderlin in midfield instead of Michael Carrick. The full interview, which appears […]

10 years ago

Since falling to a disappointing shoot-out defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup Final, things have been looking up for Liverpool. Days later, they dished out revenge over City by beating them 3-0 in the league at Anfield and followed that up with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace. On Thursday, they dominated their […]

10 years ago

If you’ve watched much of Juventus this season, you’ll know all about Paulo Dybala. Of all the young players tipped to be ‘the next Messi’ in recent years, the 22-year-old is perhaps most worthy of such praise. Of course, reaching such a level is almost impossible, but goals like the one Dybala scored against Sassuolo on […]

10 years ago

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has claimed that there was a significant difference in weight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor when the two faced each other at UFC 196. Speaking during a recent You’re Welcome podcast episode, Sonnen was full of praise for McGregor’s display during the fight. “It was really quite incredible. I […]

10 years ago

Yet again, it’s been a rough few days for Manchester United. After West Brom and Liverpool put two sizeable dents into the club’s aspirations of playing Champions League football next season, United supporters are in need of a boost. And what better way to lift spirits than by announcing a new signing? Unfortunately, United’s latest […]

10 years ago

Since missing out on League Cup glory to Manchester City, Liverpool supporters have enjoyed an upturn in fortune. A 3-0 league victory over City went some way to avenging their Wembley defeat and was followed by a gutsy 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace – made all the more impressive by the fact that their […]

10 years ago

Poor Michael Owen. Isn’t it time people gave the bloke a break? Since hanging up his boots a few years back, the former England international has featured regularly as a co-commentator for BT Sport. Unfortunately for him, since embarking on his new career in the media, he’s also been the butt of more than his […]

10 years ago

(He’s not been sacked yet)

11 years ago

This week’s European meeting with Chelsea is far from Paris Saint-Germain’s first in recent years. With that in mind, you’d think the folk running the club’s Twitter accounts would have learned to control their excitement by now. Ahead of hosting Chelsea in their Champions League last 16 first leg clash a few weeks back, PSG’s accounts treated followers to […]

11 years ago

He sounds pretty p*ssed off with the banner…

11 years ago

It’s been five years since Edwin Van Der Sar called time on his playing career… or at least that’s what we thought. The Dutch goalkeeper, whose penalty shoot-out save from Nicolas Anelka earned Manchester United the European Cup in 2008, is set to make an unexpected comeback this weekend. The 45-year-old Van Der Sar has […]

11 years ago

Nothing quite whets the appetite for an FA Cup fifth round replay like a good old pre-match light show. With Arsenal in town, Hull City greeted their opponents with a flashing light display at the KC Stadium. It’s become a bit of a tradition before big games on Humberside… here’s a similar display from earlier in […]

11 years ago

At the time, the signing of Memphis Depay seemed like quite a coup for Manchester United. After pinging in free kick after free kick for PSV Eindhoven last season, Depay opted to move to Old Trafford, despite reported interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Clearly, things haven’t gone to plan for the Dutch international since his arrival […]

11 years ago

Juan Mata has penned more than his fair share of downbeat blog entries this season, but his latest offering is even more sombre than usual. Days after his late free-kick against Watford appeared to have breathed new life into Manchester United’s push for the top four, the Spaniard was sent off against West Brom. With […]

11 years ago

Who’s the better footballer: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? It’s a topic that’s divided football fans the world over for the best part of a decade. Now though, it’s being reported that the debate has brought about the death of a man in India. Spanish news agency EFE claim that a man killed his friend […]

11 years ago

This could have been *really* nasty. Ahead of the new baseball season over in the US, Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Atlanta Braves in a spring training game in Kissimmee Florida. During the game, an errant bat flew into the stands and appeared destined to strike an unsuspecting child full in the face. Thankfully, the man next to the […]

11 years ago

Major League Soccer is back, and it seems Ashley Cole’s arrival in California has caused quite a stir. After generating more headlines for his lurking memes than his performances on a football pitch while at AS Roma, Cole has now switched to LA Galaxy. His first competitive game for his new side came on Sunday night, with […]

11 years ago

The opening minutes of Steven Gerrard’s first full Major League Soccer campaign didn’t go to plan. The former Liverpool skipper lost possession in the middle of the field after just five minutes, allowing DC United to take the lead against his LA Galaxy side. Steven Gerrard starting off the season in fine form. #LAvDC pic.twitter.com/LRRcqp4wjX […]

11 years ago

Former AC Milan star Kaka has been selected for the Brazilian national team, with Roberto Firmino missing out. This isn’t the first occasion in recent months that Kaka, who now plays for Orlando City in MLS, has gained an unexpected international call up at the expense of a Liverpool player. Last year he was chosen ahead […]

11 years ago

Adam Johnson is to be deleted from video games Football Manager and Pro Evolution Soccer. The disgraced footballer was found guilty of sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolgirl at Bradford Crown court recently, and the makers of both games have now announced that Johnson will no longer feature on either of the titles. A representative […]

11 years ago

Finally, the wait is over. 13 brand-spanking new episodes of House of Cards have landed on Netflix as of March 4. If, for some reason, you find yourself reading this having not seen all or any of the show’s previous three seasons, we strongly recommend you start playing catch up…before reading the rest of this. Frank […]

11 years ago

Poor old Joe Hart. As if trying to keep his scalp dandruff free wasn’t stressful enough, the Manchester City stopper has endured a bit or a rough week. Although his team bagged the League Cup on Sunday, he had to watch understudy Willy Caballero become the hero with a string of shoot-out saves. Returning to […]

11 years ago

More terrible news for Wenger

11 years ago

A bad week for Arsenal became worse on Wednesday night as they followed defeat to Manchester United by losing 2-1 to Swansea City. The two results have seriously damaged their hopes of winning their first league title since 2004 and follow the disappointing 2-0 first leg defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League. Alexis Sanchez, so […]

11 years ago

Dimitri Payet has won the Premier League Player of the Year prize at the London Football Awards. The West Ham star beat the likes of Mesut Ozil of Arsenal, Harry Kane of Tottenham and Chelsea’s Willian to the award. Payet has impressed since moving to England from Marseille in the summer, scoring seven goals in […]

11 years ago

Bayern Munich have opted for a Batman versus Superman theme to preview their crunch Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund. Although Bayern are in the driving seat to seal the German title, a defeat at home to Mainz on Wednesday might just have opened the door for Dortmund – if they can beat their rivals on Saturday. […]

11 years ago

Riyad Mahrez has played a key role in the Leicester City’s fairytale season (to date). With the Foxes still sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League, their Algerian international has admitted that he knew very little about the club before he made the move to England. In fact, Mahrez thought that they played […]

11 years ago

A title challenge in shambles. Marcus Rashford and his Man United teammates didn’t help Arsenal’s title challenge one bit at the weekend, but Leicester’s draw to West Brom appeared to have let them off the hook. A win against struggling Swansea City at home would put Arsene Wenger’s men right back in the thick of […]

11 years ago

No words were needed for this tweet – the video said everything. Lee Dixon, a man who played his part in Arsenal successes of yesteryear, summed up the feeling of everyone connected with the club in the immediate aftermath of the shock 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City. With their title hopes in tatters, (animated) tears were flowing […]

11 years ago

That’s magic! As Roberto Firmino celebrated putting Liverpool three up against Manchester City, Joe Hart was understandably eager to retrieve the ball and help his side attempt a comeback as soon as possible. Sadly for Hart, the Brazilian was in mischievous mood. Holding the ball under his jersey like a big pregnant belly, the forward spun […]

11 years ago

We’re pretty certain the name SV Sandhausen means very little to the majority of British football fans, but the Bundesliga 2 side are currently headline news over in Germany. Unfortunately, it isn’t for their on-field performances. Any hopes of promotion have long since faded, and the side currently sit in 12th position in the German second division. […]

11 years ago

Sacha Baron Cohen’s decision to temporarily end Ali G’s hiatus at the Oscars caught a few people off guard. Baron Cohen had been asked to present the best picture nomination on Sunday, with the Academy asking him not to do so in character. Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the comedian revealed how he defied the order with […]

11 years ago

Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam has suggested that Arsenal players are unwilling to criticise each other and that Arsene Wenger’s side aren’t vocal enough on the field. Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a major blow on Sunday, as they lost 3-2 to a depleted Manchester United side. Speaking on BBC 5 Live, Adam was asked which Arsenal […]

11 years ago

Ezequiel Lavezzi has revealed why he made the recent switch to Chinese Super League club, Hebei China Fortune. Refreshingly, the Argentine was honest enough to admit that the whopping wage packet he will earn in China – reportedly £400,000 a week –  was one of the main reasons for making the move. “The plan for development of […]

11 years ago

Arsenal’s lacklustre performance at Old Trafford has drawn plenty of criticism. Predictably, it prompted another Twitter outburst from Piers Morgan, who once again demanded that Arsene Wenger left the club. And it now seems Paul Merson also believes Wenger should be sacked – if the Gunners miss out on the Premier Leagie title to Tottenham […]

11 years ago