Football

US ‘denies visas’ for five players of nation heading to the World Cup

US ‘denies visas’ for five players of nation heading to the World Cup

First Iran, now this… The United States has reportedly denied the visas for five players of a nation heading to the World Cup – one of which is a player for an EFL club. Sport’s greatest show on grass is almost upon us with the World Cup just under a month away from kicking off […]

3 weeks ago

Real Madrid call emergency meeting as tensions meet breaking point

Real Madrid call emergency meeting as tensions meet breaking point

One of Real Madrid’s best-known players reportedly had to attend hospital following a training ground altercation with one of his teammates. The situation is just the latest example of disruption at the Bernabeu in the lead-up to this week’s El Clasico with Barcelona, and follows a petition being signed by Los Blancos fans calling for […]

1 month ago

Football match ends in tragedy as referee shot dead on pitch

Football match ends in tragedy as referee shot dead on pitch

Attackers reportedly stormed the pitch and shot the referee in front of players and supporters. A referee was shot dead whilst officiating a neighbourhood football match in Ecuador, as reported by The Mail, quoting news from the South American nation. The event is said to have sent shockwaves through an entire community in the town […]

1 month ago

Footballer dies aged 20 after armed robbers attack team bus

Footballer dies aged 20 after armed robbers attack team bus

Tragic news. 20-year-old Ghanian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers attacked his club Berekum Chelsea’s team bus, according to the west African country’s football association. In a statement made by the GFA (Ghanian Football Association) on Monday, the organisation made clear their “profound shock and deep sorrow” at the tragic incident, before […]

2 months ago

Wayne Rooney ‘ready to return to management’ despite huge MOTD deal

Wayne Rooney ‘ready to return to management’ despite huge MOTD deal

It’s despite his £400k contract! Wayne Rooney is reportedly ready to leave Match of the Day and return to the dugout at the start of next season. The former Manchester United player previously managed both Plymouth Argyle, but left his role in December 2024 after the team was left in last place of the EFL. […]

2 months ago

How the Premier League table would look if every ‘VAR error’ was removed

How the Premier League table would look if every ‘VAR error’ was removed

It paints a very different picture There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Overall, some teams tend to think […]

3 months ago