Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Australian Grand Prix 2022. The Australian Grand Prix 2022 takes place from Friday, April 8 to Sunday, April 10. Here is everything you need to know about the race, including start time, standings and TV channel details. Max Verstappen’s Formula One world title defence is up […]

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Well, this doesn’t happen everyday There was a moment of confusion in the Bundesliga on Saturday as Bayern Munich played with 12 players for around 20 seconds. Bayern accidentally fielded 12 players on the pitch towards the end of their 4-1 thrashing of Freiburg. The Bavarians, who were already cruising and had a 2-0 lead […]

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Uefa are planning to expand the Champions League from 32 teams to 36 teams The winners of the FA Cup could qualify for the Champions League from 2024 onwards under new rules – but only if the club has a high co-efficient ranking in Uefa competitions. As reported by the Telegraph, Uefa are working on plans to […]

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‘I’m flabbergasted if I’m being honest’ Paul Merson has admitted that he has been left ‘flabbergasted’ by Manchester United’s decision to extend Bruno Fernandes’ contract, calling the goings-on at Old Trafford ‘a bit of shambles’. The 27-year-old – who signed for the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in 2020 – has had his stay at […]

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The 2022 World Cup groups have been confirmed The draw for the FIFA 2022 World Cup group stage took place on Friday with 32 nations discovering who they will face in Qatar this coming November. Hosts Qatar have been drawn alongside the Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador. Qatar v Ecuador will be the opening game of […]

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Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari is against the ‘overt’ promotion of LGBTQ freedoms Rainbow flags could be taken off fans at the World Cup in Qatar later this year in order to ‘protect’ them from being attacked for promoting gay rights, a senior leader overseeing security for the tournament has said. As reported by AP News, […]

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‘I was probably in awe of them as well to be fair’ Premier League referee Mike Dean has admitted that he was “in awe” of some of the league’s “big personality players” when he was first promoted to become a top-flight official. The 53-year-old Dean, who will call time on his Premier League career at […]

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‘The football we play, no one else plays in the world’ Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte believes his side have nothing to fear from Liverpool in the Premier League title run-in. Pep Guardiola’s men went 14 points clear of Liverpool after defeating Chelsea 1-0 in January, however, the Reds now have the chance to go top […]

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‘I’ve kind of got to a point now where I just don’t care.’ Luke Ayling has opened up about dealing with a stammer, admitting that he used to “shy away” from interviews when he first arrived at Leeds United. The 30-year-old, who arrived at Elland Road in 2016, has spoken candidly about the consequences his […]

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He received a three-year football banning order A racist football fan who made monkey gestures towards a rival supporter has been banned from attending any games in the UK for three years. Neil Grainger, 36, was seen making offensive hand movements during a Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City. Grainger – a […]

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What an incredible moment for Eriksen Christian Eriksen scored a spectacular goal for Denmark on his return to the site of his cardiac arrest, bagging Denmark’s third in a 3-0 friendly win over Serbia on Tuesday Captain Eriksen scores on return to Parken Stadium. The midfielder, who captained the side at the Parken Stadium – […]

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The Man United defender played the full 90 minutes for England Harry Maguire was booed by sections of England fans at Wembley Stadium during the Three Lions’ friendly 3-0 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday night. The Manchester United defender was included in the starting line-up by manager Gareth Southgate, despite his struggling form at […]

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‘To ask players to have only two weeks off in a whole year is unacceptable.’ Andy Robertson has criticised Fifa’s fixture scheduling and described it as ‘unacceptable’ – urging the governing body to consider player welfare when rearranging summer fixtures. Scotland could be required to play as many as six matches in June, with a […]

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‘The final outcome proved me right.’ Lucas Digne has suggested that Rafa Benitez’s departure from Everton ‘proved him right’ after the former Liverpool boss was sacked by the Toffees. The left-back joined Aston Villa for £25million having been exiled by Benitez at Goodison Park following a falling out between the pair. Lucas Digne on how […]

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‘He’s referring to when, on the pitch, we would argue’ Rio Ferdinand has responded to comments by former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney, who described the United legend as ‘arrogant’. Rooney, who was speaking at an exclusive black-tie dinner event in Manchester on Saturday night, revealed what he thought about several of his ex-teammates, including […]

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‘Cristiano was so good and so f***ing annoying at the same time.’ Wayne Rooney has reportedly branded former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as “f***ing annoying”, while also criticising Rio Ferdinand and Carlos Tevez. The Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer was speaking about his ex-teammates at a dinner event on Saturday night and he certainly […]

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‘Erik ten Hag should join a football club, not a commercial club’ Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has warned Erik ten Hag against taking the Manchester United job if the Ajax manager is offered the role. Van Gaal, who took charge of the Red Devils from 2014 to 2016, has suggested that his fellow countryman […]

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Moriba has made just six appearances for Leipzig RB Leipzig reportedly want to get rid of ‘immature’ summer signing Ilaix Moriba, who arrived at the club from Barcelona. Moriba signed for the Bundesliga outfit from the Catalan giants in a deal costing an initial €16 million, with the potential for a further €6 million if certain […]

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‘I want to win titles, to play for something.’ Paul Pogba has admitted it is “sad” that Manchester United have gone without silverware since 2017 as he remained coy on his future. The French midfielder, who returned to Old Trafford for a club-record £89m in 2016, has been linked with a move away from the Red Devils […]

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“PSG have never had a player like this in their lives.” Cesc Fàbregas has criticised Paris Saint-Germain supporters for their recent treatment of Lionel Messi, telling them they have “never had a player like this in their lives”. PSG fans took their frustrations out on the star players after the Ligue 1 club exited the […]

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Who knew rondos could be so confusing… Jordan Henderson was left stunned by Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in a bizarre moment during an England training session. Liverpool captain Henderson and Red Devils skipper Maguire were on the same team for a training drill ahead of Saturday’s 2-1 friendly victory over Switzerland. “What you doing?” […]

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Eriksen scored on his Denmark return with his first touch. Christian Eriksen appeared to be hit by a coin during a post-match interview after making a sensational return to international football with Denmark. The 30-year-old made his first appearance for his national side after suffering a cardiac arrest in the summer during Euro 2020. What a […]

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The incident reportedly happened on January 16. Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong was reportedly “robbed at knifepoint” after “masked raiders” broke into his home at 3 am, according to reports. The 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Championship club Birmingham City, is the latest United player to be targeted after Paul Pogba, Victor Lindelof […]

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Bielsa was sacked by Leeds United last month Marcelo Bielsa is being linked with a return to management with the Bolivia national team, just weeks after his sacking by Leeds United. The 66-year-old has held talks with the Bolivian FA regarding the vacant manager’s job, according to the body’s president Fernando Costa. The Argentine was dismissed […]

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The Welshman has fired back at Marca Gareth Bale has fired back at Spanish outlet Marca after they called him a ‘parasite’ prior to Wales’ World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. Spanish newspaper Marca launched a sensational attack on the Real Madrid man, describing him as a ‘Welsh parasite’ and accusing him of ‘sucking Real Madrid’s euros.’ […]

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Van Gaal slammed Fifa for allowing Qatar to host this year’s World Cup Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has doubled down on his claims that the decision to allow Qatar to host this year’s World Cup is “ridiculous” and “bull****”. Earlier this week, the former Manchester United boss criticised Fifa for the controversial decision to hold […]

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Things continue to go from bad to worse for PSG. Achraf Hakimi is reportedly ready to leave Paris Saint-Germain less than 12 months after joining the club as he ‘can’t take it anymore’ in France. The 23-year-old defender signed for the Parisians on a five-year contract in a deal worth £60million from Inter Milan in […]

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He was reportedly involved in an altercation with the interim boss. Mesut Özil has been suspended with immediate effect by Fenerbahce, with the Turkish club sanctioning the former Arsenal man along with Turkish international Ozan Tufan. Fenerbahce released a statement announcing that the 33-year-old had been suspended, which read: “Our Football A Team players Mesut Özil […]

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There are no trains to London from either city over the entire weekend. Labour have called for the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Manchester City next month to be moved from Wembley Stadium. Liverpool progressed to the semi-final after securing a hard-fought win over Nottingham Forest in the quarter-final, while Pep Guardiola’s men cruised […]

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Really, Boris? Really? Prime Minister Boris Johnson has bizarrely appeared to back Ukraine hosting Euro 2028, despite the UK and Ireland submitting a joint bid to host the tournament. Johnson’s comments came after he condemned Russia for expressing an interest in staging the European Championship despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Despite Russia’s football […]

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‘That’s bull****, but it doesn’t matter. It’s about money.’ Louis van Gaal has criticised Fifa for the decision to allow Qatar to host this year’s World Cup, describing it as “ridiculous” and “bull****”. The Netherlands manager will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time in the country’s history at this winter’s […]

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Van Nistelrooy is currently in charge of Jong PSV Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly being lined up as PSV Eindhoven’s next manager. The Dutchman is currently in charge of Jong PSV – the club’s reserve side – having previously coached the Under 18 side for three years. The 45-year-old, who has […]

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‘He was chucking things out there and I wonder whether he will regret some of the things he said.’ Chris Sutton has questioned whether Everton manager Frank Lampard was right to publicly criticise his players following the 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Toffees exited the FA Cup in humiliating fashion at Selhurst […]

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Another day, another issue at Paris Saint-Germain PSG’s dressing room has reportedly split into two separate ‘cliques’ following their recent run of poor results and Champions League exit. The Parisians have endured a difficult period in recent weeks, with the shock elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid severely affecting the […]

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No more accidental celebrations. Premier League eferee Mike Dean is set to retire at the end of the season after 22 seasons in the top-flight, as reported by the Telegraph. The 53-year-old – who was appointed as a Select Group referee in 2000 – has officiated several high-profile matches during his career, including the FA […]

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Week 29. As night follows day, Monday follows Sunday. Don’t be down, though, at least you’ve got a brand new FootballJOE Pub Quiz to keep you going. Last week provided us with several scintillating matches, with Manchester United exiting the Champions League at the hands of Atlético Madrid, Liverpool setting up a semi-final clash against […]

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Not the start Verstappen and Red Bull were hoping for Max Verstappen was forced to retire early as Charles Leclerc won the Bahrain Grand Prix to take the first victory of the season. It appeared as though the Dutchman would take second in the race, however, a mechanical issue with just three laps to go […]

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Anyone else still rubbing their eyes? Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha scored one of the strangest goals you’ll ever see against Everton, with Michael Olise’s initial strike defying physics as it struck the post. Patrick Vieira’s side dominated their FA Cup quarter-final tie against the Toffees, taking the lead against Frank Lampard’s men in the 29th […]

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‘We’re coming back here this year. I don’t give a s**t what the schedule is’ Dana White has confirmed that the UFC will return to the UK ‘this year’ after an incredible night in London, on Saturday. Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett will be itching to get involved. The UFC president returned to London’s O2 […]

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‘Tottenham – Arsenal okay? If we speak about unfair. I stop.’ Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has hit out at Mikel Arteta over his complaints about Arsenal’s Premier League schedule. Gunners manager Arteta is less than pleased with Arsenal’s current fixture congestion, with the London outfit having played against Liverpool on Wednesday night and will […]

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Pogba also mentioned N’Golo Kante as an option. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that former Liverpool man Emre Can is the toughest opponent he’s faced in his career. Can, who registered 14 goals and 12 assists in 166 appearances for Liverpool, left the Reds to join Juventus on a free transfer in June 2018. […]

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It would allow supporters to buy fan tokens for more than £100. Ex-England defender John Terry is reportedly fronting a consortium that is looking to purchase a stake in Chelsea for £250million. As reported by Goal, the former Blues captain and ex-women’s player Claire Rafferty are heading up the consortium called ‘True Blue’ that is […]

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Rashford is reportedly ‘unhappy’ at Old Trafford. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly attracting interest from rivals Liverpool, with the England international ‘unhappy’ at Old Trafford. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, the 24-year-old’s phone ‘hasn’t stopped ringing’ since it emerged that he was considering his future at the club after he was left out […]

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At least it was worth it, Frank. Frank Lampard said that he broke his hand while celebrating 10-man Everton’s 99th-minute winner against Newcastle United on Thursday night. Alex Iwobi scored a dramatic late winner against the in-form Magpies to put Everton three points clear of the relegation zone and secure their first league victory since […]

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‘The numbers – I had whiplash! I passed out.’ Borussia Dortmund advisor Matthias Sammer joked that he ‘passed out’ when he heard about the money involved in Erling Haaland’s potential transfer to Manchester City. Reports last week suggested that the reigning Premier League champions are the frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old striker in the summer. […]

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Chelsea progressed to the quarter-final after defeating Lille Chelsea supporters could be allowed to attend the Blues’ Champions League quarter-final tie, but it depends on whether sanctions against Roman Abramovich affect their place in the competition. As reported by the Telegraph, the Government are set to hold discussions with Uefa about finding a way to […]

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‘What the f**k is he apologising for that for? Stand your ground bro’ Ian Wright has insisted that Marcus Rashford has ‘nothing to apologise for’ after a video showed him confronting fans after Manchester United’s Champions League exit. The Red Devils suffered defeat to reigning LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, losing 1-0 at […]

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Villarreal 1-0 Marca Villarreal have called out Marca after the Spanish newspaper photoshopped the club’s logo on top of Juventus’ in a post announcing the last eight Champions League sides. Unai Emery’s men, who currently sit seventh in LaLiga, secured a convincing 3-0 second-leg victory over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday night, with […]

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The pitch invader is reportedly a member of ‘Just Stop Oil’ A pitch invader reportedly tried to handcuff themselves to a goal during Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Liverpool on Wednesday. The Gunners’ match against the Reds was temporarily halted in the second-half at the Emirates as a pitch invader ran onto the pitch. As […]

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Simeone often sprints down the tunnel after games. Diego Simeone was struck by bottles as he ran down the tunnel at Old Trafford after Atletico Madrid knocked Manchester United out of the Champions League on Tuesday night. The reigning LaLiga champions secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over the Red Devils, with Renan Lodi’s first-half goal […]

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