The seemingly endless flow of cash the Chinese Super League shows no signs of slowing down, with Carlos Tevez reported to be the latest target. Tevez has apparently turned down an absolutely huge short-term contract with Shanghai SIPG, which would have seen him bring in $25m (£17.3m) in just 10 months. Argentine publication Ola claims former Manchester United and […]

11 years ago

The 15-year-old alleged victim of former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson shared details of their relationship over Snapchat, a court has heard. At least one message sent by the girl to her friends was read out before Bradford Crown Court, where Johnson’s case is being heard. Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity […]

11 years ago

The cat’s out of the bag – Coldplay will headling Glastonbury for the fourth time. After the criticism they brought on with their Super Bowl half-time performance, their headline slot at Worthy Farm has unsurprisingly been met with a similar reaction. pic.twitter.com/TuwCojhArk — Coldplay (@coldplay) February 16, 2016 Some complained the festival had lost its soul […]

11 years ago

Cadbury’s have gone for the luxury chocolate market with two new Dairy Milk Medley bars. It might not be the return of Marble or Fuse like everyone wanted – it’s more of a gourmet offering with bigger squares and, to use a technical term, more stuff. Both of the Medley bars are milk chocolate with dark chocolate […]

11 years ago

The relationship between Bayern Munich and Pep Guardiola won’t stop the club’s season being all about Champions League glory, German football expert Rafa Honigstein has told JOE. While the higher-ups at the club may be more prepared to put up with the Catalan coach in the knowledge he is leaving in the summer, Honigstein is […]

11 years ago

Many of us have got tattoos which we’ve later regretted, but this is on a whole different level. Manchester City supporter Robert Mullen was a big fan of one of the club’s exciting English players in the early days of the Sheikh Mansour era. But unfortunately for him, that player was Adam Johnson – the […]

11 years ago

Liverpool target Alex Teixeira was asked to stay at Shakhtar Donetsk until the summer, only for Jiangsu Suning to swoop in for the Brazilian at the last minute. That’s according to Shakhtar boss Mircea Lucescu, who has explained the timeline of events to the Ukrainian club’s official site. “After negotiations with Liverpool I asked Alex to stay at […]

11 years ago

Conor McGregor might just have more power than even he realises. Sure, Mystic Mac has predicted just about every aspect of his success so far, but we doubt even he expected his achievements would rub off on a poker world champion. But it has emerged that Ryan Riess, who won $8.36m (£5.22m) when he took […]

11 years ago

West Ham striker is the latest Premier League footballer to move to China, with Beijing Ren He completing a £4m deal. The striker joins Ramires and Paulinho in the Asian country, where former Chelsea striker Demba Ba is also plying his trade. And another former Premier League hotshot could become the next Far East export, […]

11 years ago

To win the Premier League, you will often need to do the business against the other teams at the top of the table. It’s not always the case, of course – Manchester City took just three points from Liverpool and Chelsea when they won the title in 2014 – but victory in those big six-pointers […]

11 years ago

The world of darts has changed a lot in the last two decades. It has grown from being a largely fringe sport with a couple of big events and some memorable characters to something capable of selling out huge arenas up and down the country. A lot of that is due to the increased entertainment […]

11 years ago

An international footballer with more than 100 appearances in the Dutch top flight has been accused of match-fixing by the country’s football association. Ibrahim Kargbo, who played for Eredivisie team Willem II, faces allegations relating to two matches – one against Utrecht and a friendly against Sierra Leone, for whom he played at international level. […]

11 years ago

We doubt Steven Gerrard ever had to do anything like this when he played for Liverpool. The LA Galaxy midfielder was one of several MLS players to take a special Valentine’s Day quiz, where they had to decipher a phrase written entirely in emoji. Here’s the phrase – can you work it out? Gerrard couldn’t, […]

11 years ago

For many of you, Stephen Fry will have been one of the first celebrities you followed on Twitter. But now the QI host is quitting the social network, after he came in for criticism online over a comment he made while presenting Sunday night’s BAFTA awards. Fry accused an award winner of looking like a “bag […]

11 years ago

An investigation into a fatal car crash is examining whether a Snapchat feature could have played a part in the tragic accident. A driver and two passengers were killed in Philadelphia in the United States when their speeding car collided with a tractor trailer and burst into flames. And investigators have admitted they are looking […]

11 years ago

Rugby is a hooligan’s game played by gentleman while football is a gentleman’s game played by hooligans. That’s how the saying goes, at least. But when it comes to the fans, one set are much worse than the others – and it’s those who follow the sport with the oval ball. That’s the view of […]

11 years ago

Liverpool might have romped to a 6-0 win at Aston Villa, but many fans will agree their defence could still use some improvement. So they’ll be delighted with the news that one of the Bundesliga’s top defensive talents is on his way to Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side will welcome Schalke defender Joel Matip on a free transfer […]

11 years ago

We’ve all had that holy grail moment when entering a continental McDonalds. Slightly different sandwiches? Great. Croissants for breakfast? Extravagant. But beer on the menu? That’s the real prize. It’s already a staple in France and Germany, and now another country – South Korea – is set to follow suit. The new ‘Premium’ McDonald’s restaurant […]

11 years ago

Saido Berahino’s season to forget is potentially about to get a whole lot worse. The England under-21 striker began the campaign by being denied a move away from West Brom, while he has spent much of the season frozen out of the first-team under Tony Pulis. He was handed a rare start in the win […]

11 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s life has been so outrageous, sometimes you might wonder whether he’s been exaggerating things from time to time. Some claims sound more believable than others, though, and the tale of Mido threatening the PSG star with scissors was one we had our doubts about. But another of the Swede’s former teammates has confirmed […]

11 years ago

46 McDonald’s meals in one day. Some would say that’s too many. Not James Ware, though, who set out to achieve a ‘McMarathon’ by eating a different meal at all of the fast food chain’s London venues. That means a Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, Bacon and Egg McMuffin. Hell, even a Happy Meal. Heroic? Brave? Stupid? […]

11 years ago

As big-money signings continue to disappoint in the Premier League this season, many teams will be looking to nab a Bosman signing or two over the summer. Memphis looks like a huge waste of money and Pedro has struggled at Chelsea, while Leicester have flourished since free transfer Christian Fuchs came into the first team. […]

11 years ago

It has been said that Emmanuel Adebayor on a short-term deal is one of the best players in the world. The Togolese striker has often flourished while playing for a contract, only to fail to sustain the form in the long run. Adebayor is a Crystal Palace player, until the end of the season at […]

11 years ago

If you played football as a kid, you’ll know the rules were slightly different. Horror tackles were shaken off as part of the game, but there was zero tolerance of swearing or a failure to respect your elders. Then again, it was really tough to land yourself a suspension – you’d have to do a lot wrong. […]

11 years ago

Manchester United fans didn’t see this one coming. Louis van Gaal’s side might be missing a few players with injuries, but few expected them to lose to 19th-placed Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Anthony Martial drew the visitors level after Wahbi Khazri’s early opener, but a late David De Gea own goal decided the […]

11 years ago

Sometimes the stars align in football. Donald Love making his Manchester United debut on Valentine’s weekend is one of those occasions. The young Scotsman came off the bench to replace the injured Matteo Darmian against Sunderland, and he was welcomed with open arms. And puns. Lots and lots of puns. https://twitter.com/cathgibs/status/698500595422990339 Love is in the […]

11 years ago

Marouane Fellaini has a love-hate relationship with Manchester United fans. He has had his moments for the club, but very few of those moments have come this season, and a collective groan tends to ring out whenever he is named in the starting line-up. The Belgian was dropped for the trip to Sunderland, with Morgan […]

11 years ago

For all the complaints about Louis van Gaal’s style this season, he has at least been good at bringing through young talents at Manchester United. The likes of Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Guillermo Varela have made their debuts this season, while Van Gaal oversaw the development of players such as Paddy McNair and Jesse Lingard last […]

11 years ago

Manchester United welcome back Morgan Schneiderlin in place of Marouane Fellaini for the trip to Sunderland. Louis van Gaal has made just one change from the team that came within minutes of victory over Chelsea, with goalscorer Jesse Lingard keeping his place. The hosts, who came from 2-0 down to draw with Liverpool last time […]

11 years ago

Conor McGregor’s ‘fighter of the year’ gong at the MMA Awards was well-deserved after he took the UFC to new heights in 2015. The Notorious couldn’t be at the event to collect his award, but he sent a video message thanking organisers Fighters Only for the recognition. Well, actually he sent two video messages. The first […]

11 years ago

Anyone who grew up watching the 1994 and 1998 World Cups will remember Trifon Ivanov. The maverick Bulgarian defender stood out at those tournaments for his unique approach and distinctive appearance, which earned him the nickname ‘The Bulgarian Wolf’. We’re sad to announced that Ivanov has passed away from a heart attack at the age […]

11 years ago

Liverpool’s attacking problems almost saw them complete a stunning 11th-hour deal for Inter striker Mauro Icardi on transfer deadline day. But it turns out the Merseyside club weren’t the only ones to move for the Argentine in January. Icardi himself revealed to Italian publication Corriere Dello Sport that Manchester United were also keen, but that he had […]

11 years ago

This takes confidence, fearlessness and a chunk of cash, but fair play for pulling it off. If you’re in a relationship, you’re probably hoping your best-laid plans for Valentine’s Day are up to scratch. You’ve probably planned a meal out, or perhaps offered to cook dinner, while flowers and chocolates will also be on the […]

11 years ago

Arsenal’s long-term plans have been dealt a potential blow with reports in Spain claiming Mesut Özil could leave the club in the summer. The German midfielder has stalled on new contract talks, and may decide to trade North London from Barcelona. According to Marca, Özil is unsure about committing his long-term future to the club if Arsenal cannot […]

11 years ago

After a short break, we’re back for the most super of Super Sundays. First versus third. Second versus fourth. And Aston Villa against Liverpool for some reason. There are some huge games, and we’re wishing we’d saved a free transfer to stop our players facing off against one another. But we can’t turn back time…well, […]

11 years ago

Almost exactly four years ago, Tottenham travelled to the Etihad Stadium with a chance to move within two points of the top of the Premier League table. This weekend, if North London rivals Arsenal beat Leicester City, Spurs will find themselves in an identical position. On that afternoon in January 2012, Jermain Defoe came inches […]

11 years ago

You can never accuse Conor McGregor of lacking honesty. ‘The Notorious’ is probably the biggest name in the UFC and will potentially become the first to simultaneously hold two belts in the promotion. But, rather than trot out the party line every living second, the Irishman has admitted the generous pay is the only ‘pretty’ […]

11 years ago

There aren’t two many phrases less likely to go together than ‘John Humphrys’ and ‘Rapping’. The 72-year-old broadcaster is known for his work on Radio 4 and on TV show Mastermind, and he’s probably the last person you expected to rap live on air. But he’s made a career out of showing he can do what […]

11 years ago

Shola Ameobi is one of those footballers you always want to see do well. The local boy come good is much beloved by Newcastle United supporters, while he endeared himself to Bolton fans this season by offering to play for the club for free. Unfortunately that move was blocked due to an embargo on the […]

11 years ago

The new Top Gear team is a mix of huge names and some lesser lights who are well-known in motoring circles. Chris Harris falls into the latter category, but he undoubtedly knows his stuff and has received warm congratulations from plenty of fans of his work on YouTube series ‘Chris Harris on Cars’. And any newcomers reading up […]

11 years ago

Are you at risk?

11 years ago

Ever since Jurgen Klopp took over at Liverpool, the club has been linked with his former charges at Borussia Dortmund. But the Reds are now thought to be keen on one of the stars of Klopp’s other former club, Mainz 05. Goalkeeper Loris Karius is reportedly on the club’s radar as concerns remain over current first-choice Simon Mignolet. […]

11 years ago

Eidur Gudjohnsen might have been close to international retirement in 2013, but he returned in time to help his country to their first ever major tournament. The former Chelsea and Barcelona forward said he had probably played his last game for Iceland when they lost out on a 2014 World Cup place at the playoff stage, […]

11 years ago

It’s not Ranieri…

11 years ago

Abou Diaby is close to making his competitive debut for Marseille after a series of injury woes. The former Arsenal man called time on his Premier League career in the summer,  and 506 days passed before he returned to a first team squad for the Coupe de France meeting with Trellisac. Five. Hundred. And. Six. To put that […]

11 years ago

Jose Mourinho might not have signed on the dotted line with Manchester United just yet, but plenty seem convinced it’s just a matter of time. The former Chelsea manager has reportedly told close friends he will move to Old Trafford in time for the 2016/17 season, and details of his supposed contract offer have been […]

11 years ago

This is what his agent said…

11 years ago

The contrast between US and UK Netflix offerings has tempted some people to bend the rules in pursuit of a better deal. With nearly twice as many shows available on the American network, some Brits have tried using Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to access the larger library. Many reported a crackdown from Netflix itself, targeting […]

11 years ago

Souleymane Sylla, the Parisien racially abused by Chelsea fans before last season’s Champions League game against PSG, will return to the Parc des Princes when the clubs meet again. A statement from Sylla’s lawyer, Jim Michel-Gabriel, explained the true extent of the trauma faced by Sylla after he was pushed off a Metro train by […]

11 years ago

What is it about Chinese domestic football and underperforming Premier League players? Not content with Paulinho and Ramires heading east, West Ham ‘striker’ Nikica Jelavic looks set to be the next player to trade in the English top flight for those sweet, sweet Yuan regular football in a growing and competitive league. But Jelavic isn’t […]

11 years ago