Thursday, March 31, 2016

Man Utd Star Marcos Rojo Caught Smoking On Night Out With Gonzalo Higuain In Buenos Aires (Video)

 Man Utd Star Marcos Rojo Caught Smoking On Night Out With Gonzalo Higuain In Buenos Aires (Video)

Louis van Gaal is likely to be unimpressed when he sees the video footage of Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo smoking outside a Buenos Aires nightclub this week. Embed from Getty Images The married father of one, as the red-tops would say,  was on international duty w
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Man Utd Star Marcos Rojo Caught Smoking On Night Out With Gonzalo Higuain In Buenos Aires (Video)



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Bayern Munich Stars Bamboozle In Training With Super Rondo Workout Session (Video)

 Bayern Munich Stars Bamboozle In Training With Super Rondo Workout Session (Video)

With the international break over and the weekend’s domestic action to look forward to, Bayern Munich’s star-studded squad were back on the training ground on Thursday, and looking very sharp indeed. Nine of the players, including Franck Ribery, Philipp Lahm and Javi Mar
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Bayern Munich Stars Bamboozle In Training With Super Rondo Workout Session (Video)



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Millwall vs Crystal Palace vs Wimbledon vs Charlton: South London’s Complex Web Of Derby Rivalry

 Millwall vs Crystal Palace vs Wimbledon vs Charlton: South London’s Complex Web Of Derby Rivalry

Crystal Palace ‘keeper Charlie Bumstead dives in vain as Millwall score at The Den, 1951 A crowd of 37,774 turned out for the Fourth Division clash between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park on 31st March 1961 – a figure that remains the record attendance for the fou
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Millwall vs Crystal Palace vs Wimbledon vs Charlton: South London’s Complex Web Of Derby Rivalry



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Gluteus Maximus: The Goal That Secured Denmark’s European Under-17 Championship Qualification Was A Real Treat (Video)

 Gluteus Maximus: The Goal That Secured Denmark’s European Under-17 Championship Qualification Was A Real Treat (Video)

Denmark’s younglings secured themselves a place at the European Under-17 Championship in Azerbaijan this coming May with a 2-1 win over Switzerland yesterday, with the goal that clinched it – or should that be ‘clenched’ it – being an absolute joy to behold. Claus Jakobsen was
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Gluteus Maximus: The Goal That Secured Denmark’s European Under-17 Championship Qualification Was A Real Treat (Video)



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Rejoice, For There Is A New Rap Song About Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang And It’s Terrible (Video)

 Rejoice, For There Is A New Rap Song About Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang And It’s Terrible (Video)

Rejoice all ye faithful, for a new rap song has been born unto the world written in tribute to Borussia Dortmund goal-machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. In fact, the song, entitled simply ‘Aubameyang’, has been produced by the striker’s brother, Felix (who trades under the spo
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Rejoice, For There Is A New Rap Song About Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang And It’s Terrible (Video)



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Aston Villa: Micah Richards Becomes Latest Player To Incur Wrath Of Fans On Social Media (Photos)

 Aston Villa: Micah Richards Becomes Latest Player To Incur Wrath Of Fans On Social Media (Photos)

Even the master of horror himself Stephen King would have struggled to pen the narrative that is the last twelve months of Aston Villa’s history. The once-proud Premiership club have seen off three managers – Paul Lambert, Tim Sherwood and Remi Garde – lost their best playe
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Aston Villa: Micah Richards Becomes Latest Player To Incur Wrath Of Fans On Social Media (Photos)



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That Went Well: Emmanuel Eboue Has Sunderland Contract Terminated After Being Hit With One-Year FIFA Ban

 That Went Well: Emmanuel Eboue Has Sunderland Contract Terminated After Being Hit With One-Year FIFA Ban

Emmanuel Eboue, the man brought in to save Sunderland’s season, has seen his contract terminated today after the defender was hit with a one-year ban from FIFA. Indeed, Eboue has been banned from all football-related activity for one year over a dispute relating to money owed
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That Went Well: Emmanuel Eboue Has Sunderland Contract Terminated After Being Hit With One-Year FIFA Ban



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The BIG England Question: Would You Take John Terry To Euro 2016?

 The BIG England Question: Would You Take John Terry To Euro 2016?

He hasn’t played for three-and-a-half years but the spectre of John Terry still looms over the England back-four, which has been in flux ever since the Chelsea stalwart bowed out of international football under a cloud in September of 2012. Indeed, there has been call from s
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The BIG England Question: Would You Take John Terry To Euro 2016?



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Liverpool Fans Bamboozled At Sight Of Simon Mignolet Endorsing Belgian Pears (Photos)

 Liverpool Fans Bamboozled At Sight Of Simon Mignolet Endorsing Belgian Pears (Photos)

Photo: @ALS_Liga First it was Joe Allen with his chickens, now Simon Mignolet has become the second Liverpool player in quick succession to reveal a slightly surprising fondness of country living. Hailing from the Belgian town of Sint-Truiden, famous for it’s fruit production,
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Liverpool Fans Bamboozled At Sight Of Simon Mignolet Endorsing Belgian Pears (Photos)



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Lionel Messi Unwittingly Causes Outcry On Egyptian Television After Attempting To Donate Boots To Charity

 Lionel Messi Unwittingly Causes Outcry On Egyptian Television After Attempting To Donate Boots To Charity

Lionel Messi has unwittingly fallen foul of a number of Egyptians despite just trying to do the decent thing by donating a pair of his boots to a charity auction. During an interview with the wonderfully-titled ‘Yes, I Am Famous’ television show, Messi told the presenter he’d
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Lionel Messi Unwittingly Causes Outcry On Egyptian Television After Attempting To Donate Boots To Charity



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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Mr. Nice: Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez Buys Two 3G Pitches For Children In Hometown Of Tocopilla

 Mr. Nice: Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez Buys Two 3G Pitches For Children In Hometown Of Tocopilla

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has funded the building of two artificial football pitches in his hometown of Tocopilla. The Chilean forward left his home country a decade ago, moving initially to Italian side Udinese. However, the 27-year-old has never forgotten his roots, with
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Mr. Nice: Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez Buys Two 3G Pitches For Children In Hometown Of Tocopilla



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Official: Gary Neville Sacked By Gary Neville’s Valencia

 Official: Gary Neville Sacked By Gary Neville’s Valencia

Coming as a shock to literally nobody, Gary Neville has had his contract mulched by Gary Neville’s Valencia, who go back to using their original moniker (plain old ‘Valencia’) with immediate effect as a result. A statement has just appeared on the official club website to anno
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Official: Gary Neville Sacked By Gary Neville’s Valencia



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Man City: Martin Demichelis Hit With FA Misconduct Charge After Racking Up 12 Alleged Betting Offences In One Week

 Man City: Martin Demichelis Hit With FA Misconduct Charge After Racking Up 12 Alleged Betting Offences In One Week

Martin Demichelis has been hit with an FA misconduct charge after allegedly falling foul of 12 betting-related offences in the space of one week. The Manchester City defender apparently went on a bit of a flutter binge in the final week of January this year, though further
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Man City: Martin Demichelis Hit With FA Misconduct Charge After Racking Up 12 Alleged Betting Offences In One Week



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10 Footballers Who Look Like Untrustworthy Magicians

 10 Footballers Who Look Like Untrustworthy Magicians

A list Pies felt duty bound to compile for the good of mankind, here’s 10 footballers that we think look a bit like dodgy magicians… Mats Hummels He’ll steal your woman and your wallet, and anything else that isn’t nailed down… Robert Pires His elaborate illusions were once th
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10 Footballers Who Look Like Untrustworthy Magicians



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FAIL: Syria Accidentally Kick-Start Japan Rout By Notching Fantastic Own-Goal To Open Scoring (Video)

 FAIL: Syria Accidentally Kick-Start Japan Rout By Notching Fantastic Own-Goal To Open Scoring (Video)

Japan well and truly trounced Syria on Tuesday evening, sticking five unanswered goals past their opponents on the night to finish top of their World Cup qualifying group. A late three-goal salvo saw Japan round out the scoring in the last six minutes, but it was their 17
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FAIL: Syria Accidentally Kick-Start Japan Rout By Notching Fantastic Own-Goal To Open Scoring (Video)



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Retro Football: 203 Minutes Of ‘Action’ As Stockport Scrap It Out Against Doncaster In The Longest Game On Record

 Retro Football: 203 Minutes Of ‘Action’ As Stockport Scrap It Out Against Doncaster In The Longest Game On Record

Stockport County team, circa 1947 (Photo: Hedge Grower) Sit tight, this may take some time. When Stockport County met Doncaster Rovers in a replay of a Division Three North Cup tie at Stockport’s Edgeley Park on 30th March 1946, the game lasted THREE HOURS AND 23 MINUTES. By t
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Retro Football: 203 Minutes Of ‘Action’ As Stockport Scrap It Out Against Doncaster In The Longest Game On Record



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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

West Ham’s Dimitri Payet Nets Magnificent Long-Range Free-Kick As France Beat Russia 4-2 (Video)

 West Ham’s Dimitri Payet Nets Magnificent Long-Range Free-Kick As France Beat Russia 4-2 (Video)

One of this season’s undoubted stars, Dimitri Payet has blossomed with West Ham after a summer move from Marseille, helping the Hammers climb all the way into the Premier League’s top five. The playmaker has netted a number of fine free-kick goals already this season and on 
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West Ham’s Dimitri Payet Nets Magnificent Long-Range Free-Kick As France Beat Russia 4-2 (Video)



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Changing Of The Garde: Aston Villa Boss Remi Leaves Club By Mutual Consent

 Changing Of The Garde: Aston Villa Boss Remi Leaves Club By Mutual Consent

Remi Garde came to Aston Villa four months ago, hoping to steer the struggling giants away from the relegation zone. However, instead the former Lyon manager oversaw a disastrous period, with the club winning just two of their 20 league games. Now, on the back of the
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Changing Of The Garde: Aston Villa Boss Remi Leaves Club By Mutual Consent



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5 Of The Worst Premier League Campaigns Ever (Since Football Began In 1992)

 5 Of The Worst Premier League Campaigns Ever (Since Football Began In 1992)

Derby’s 2007/08 top-scorer Kenny Miller celebrates one of his four Premier League goals On 29th March 2008, Derby County finally secured the record that they’d been dutifully working towards the entire season. The Rams’ 2-2 draw with Fulham meant that they were relegated, and a
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5 Of The Worst Premier League Campaigns Ever (Since Football Began In 1992)



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Reports: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Confident Of Signing Mario Gotze In ‘Cut-Price’ £20m Deal

 Reports: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Confident Of Signing Mario Gotze In ‘Cut-Price’ £20m Deal

It looks like things might be about to get exciting at Liverpool this summer as the club hurtles into its first full and proper transfer window with Jurgen Klopp in charge. The club are hoping that Klopp will be able to use his considerable sway to convince at least one of
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Reports: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Confident Of Signing Mario Gotze In ‘Cut-Price’ £20m Deal



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Shit Lookalikes: Diego Costa & Jose Oquenda (Formerly Of St Louis Cardinals)

 Shit Lookalikes: Diego Costa & Jose Oquenda (Formerly Of St Louis Cardinals)

World class spot from Pies fan Shaun here, who noticed that well-worn Chelsea striker Diego Costa bears a striking resemblance to the similarly craggy ex-baseballer Jose Oquendo, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals… Bang on, that. Not even a hint of shitness about it. Got a Sh
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Shit Lookalikes: Diego Costa & Jose Oquenda (Formerly Of St Louis Cardinals)



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‘Sorry For The Interruption’ – Sleaford Town Sum Up Perils Of Live-Tweeting Non-League Matches With One Excellent Second-Half Update

 ‘Sorry For The Interruption’ – Sleaford Town Sum Up Perils Of Live-Tweeting Non-League Matches With One Excellent Second-Half Update

Eslaforde Park, home of Sleaford Town (Photo: ITV) If any one Tweet could be used to sum up the true essence of non-league football, it may well have been emitted during yesterday’s United Counties League Premier Division clash between Sleaford United and Boston Town. As alwa
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‘Sorry For The Interruption’ – Sleaford Town Sum Up Perils Of Live-Tweeting Non-League Matches With One Excellent Second-Half Update



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Bump N’ Grind: Cristiano Ronaldo And His Pelvic Thrusts Make Everybody Uncomfortable During Portugal Training (Video)

 Bump N’ Grind: Cristiano Ronaldo And His Pelvic Thrusts Make Everybody Uncomfortable During Portugal Training (Video)

As proudly posted on Instagram by the man himself, here’s Cristiano Ronaldo with his piston-like pelvis and his satin-finish thighs making precisely everybody uncomfortable during Portugal’s training session… Mood😂😂😂😂 A video posted by Cristia
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Bump N’ Grind: Cristiano Ronaldo And His Pelvic Thrusts Make Everybody Uncomfortable During Portugal Training (Video)



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Newcastle: Rafa Benitez Arranges Special Meeting With Fan Who Tumbled While Unfurling Her ‘Welcome’ Banner

 Newcastle: Rafa Benitez Arranges Special Meeting With Fan Who Tumbled While Unfurling Her ‘Welcome’ Banner

Photo: Rafa Benitez.com Being the jolly fine type of fellow he is, Rafa Benitez has gone out of his way to arrange a special face-to-face meeting with the Newcastle fan who did herself a bit of a mischief recently while attempting to welcome the Spaniard to the club. Toon fan
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Newcastle: Rafa Benitez Arranges Special Meeting With Fan Who Tumbled While Unfurling Her ‘Welcome’ Banner



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Monday, March 28, 2016

‘No Doubt I’ll Be Arsenal Boss Next Season’ – Arsene Wenger Confident Of Emirates Stay

 ‘No Doubt I’ll Be Arsenal Boss Next Season’ – Arsene Wenger Confident Of Emirates Stay

‘Wenger Out’ brigade members look away now! In an interview with Bein Sports, Gunners’ boss Arsene Wenger has reiterated his intention to stay in the Emirates’ hot-seat, stating that he has ‘no doubt’ that he’ll be in charge come the start of next season. Embed from Getty Imag
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‘No Doubt I’ll Be Arsenal Boss Next Season’ – Arsene Wenger Confident Of Emirates Stay



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Dean Ashton Scores Cracker As Mark Noble’s Star-Studded Testimonial Lights Up The Boleyn Ground (Video)

 Dean Ashton Scores Cracker As Mark Noble’s Star-Studded Testimonial Lights Up The Boleyn Ground (Video)

While the Premier League’s international stars are away representing their respective countries, the perennially ignored Mark Noble was celebrating his 12 years and over 350 appearances at West Ham with an entertaining testimonial at the Boleyn Ground. Embed from Getty Images
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Dean Ashton Scores Cracker As Mark Noble’s Star-Studded Testimonial Lights Up The Boleyn Ground (Video)



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On This Day In 2001: England Field Seven Manchester United Players To Equal 70-Year-Old Record (Video)

 On This Day In 2001: England Field Seven Manchester United Players To Equal 70-Year-Old Record (Video)

When England played Albania in a World Cup qualifier in the Albanian capital of Tirana on 28th March 2001, five of the starting line-up were provided by just one club – Manchester United. Gary Neville, Andy Cole, Nicky Butt, David Beckham and Paul Scholes all began the game an
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On This Day In 2001: England Field Seven Manchester United Players To Equal 70-Year-Old Record (Video)



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Liverpool: Leaked Contract Details Reveal Barcelona ‘Only’ Paid £65m For Luis Suarez

 Liverpool: Leaked Contract Details Reveal Barcelona ‘Only’ Paid £65m For Luis Suarez

Those meddling oiks over at Football Leaks have done it again, somehow unearthing a publishing the contract that saw Luis Suarez leave Liverpool for Barcelona in the summer of 2014. The leaked documents reveal that rather than the £75million transfer fee that was reported in
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Liverpool: Leaked Contract Details Reveal Barcelona ‘Only’ Paid £65m For Luis Suarez



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Romania Replace Squad Numbers With Maths Equations To Help Promote Childhood Numeracy (Photos)

 Romania Replace Squad Numbers With Maths Equations To Help Promote Childhood Numeracy (Photos)

Photo: Romanian Football Federation (FRF) Romania have replaced their usual squad numbers with various maths equations in a novel attempt to promote numeracy among Romanian kids. The country has one of the worst rates of children dropping out of school in Europe, with 18%
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Romania Replace Squad Numbers With Maths Equations To Help Promote Childhood Numeracy (Photos)



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Sky Sports News Tricked By Absolutely Terrible Shay Given ‘Impersonator’ (Video)

 Sky Sports News Tricked By Absolutely Terrible Shay Given ‘Impersonator’ (Video)

With the rubbish news that Jack Butland is now almost certain to miss the European Championships after fracturing his ankle while keeping goal for England against Germany on Saturday, Sky Sports News thought a real boon had landed in their lap when Shay Given – Butland’s clu
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Sky Sports News Tricked By Absolutely Terrible Shay Given ‘Impersonator’ (Video)



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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Irish Second-Tier Side Cobh Ramblers ‘Dismiss’ Rumours Of Managerial Change After Man City Boss Manuel Pellegrini Spotted In Town

 Irish Second-Tier Side Cobh Ramblers ‘Dismiss’ Rumours Of Managerial Change After Man City Boss Manuel Pellegrini Spotted In Town

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini made the most of the international break to take trip to Ireland’s beautiful south-west, with the Argentine’s presence in the town of Cobh prompting local club Cobh Ramblers to jokingly refute rumours of a major managerial signing in the s
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Irish Second-Tier Side Cobh Ramblers ‘Dismiss’ Rumours Of Managerial Change After Man City Boss Manuel Pellegrini Spotted In Town



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Forever In The Limelight: Lionel Messi Called Up On Stage In Buenos Aires Theatre, Lauded By Cast And Audience (Video)

 Forever In The Limelight: Lionel Messi Called Up On Stage In Buenos Aires Theatre, Lauded By Cast And Audience (Video)

Whilst on international duty with Argentina at the weekend, Lionel Messi once again found himself in the spotlight, this time at the Apollo theatre. The pint-sized genius was in the audience for the  ‘The Other Side of the Bed’ play when the lead actor (and Messi’s mate) N
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Forever In The Limelight: Lionel Messi Called Up On Stage In Buenos Aires Theatre, Lauded By Cast And Audience (Video)



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Harry Kane Pulls Off Timely Cruyff Turn As England Secure 3-2 Comeback Win Against Germany (Video)

 Harry Kane Pulls Off Timely Cruyff Turn As England Secure 3-2 Comeback Win Against Germany (Video)

Unsurprisingly, a lot of the English press are getting a little bit carried away with England’s 3-2 win in Berlin on Saturday night. However, the victory did showcase the talents of the Three Lions’ new generation of stars, with Harry Kane netting a superb goal for the vis
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Harry Kane Pulls Off Timely Cruyff Turn As England Secure 3-2 Comeback Win Against Germany (Video)



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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Dedication: 100-Year-Old Besiktas Fan Takes VIP Tour Around New Stadium In Her Hospital Bed (Video)

 Dedication: 100-Year-Old Besiktas Fan Takes VIP Tour Around New Stadium In Her Hospital Bed (Video)

The grand old lady you see above is Meryem Ruacan. She is 100 years old and has been a devout Besiktas fan for most of that century. She was around 30 when Besiktas moved into the Inonu Stadium in 1947, the famous old ground that the club have now begun demolishing in order
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Dedication: 100-Year-Old Besiktas Fan Takes VIP Tour Around New Stadium In Her Hospital Bed (Video)



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Valencia Fans Burn Gary Neville Effigy In The Street During ‘Las Fallas’ Festival (Photo & Video)

 Valencia Fans Burn Gary Neville Effigy In The Street During ‘Las Fallas’ Festival (Photo & Video)

A ninot with Gary Neville’s face attached, shortly before being burned to a cinder (Photo: AS) Suffice to say that things haven’t gone particularly well for Gary Neville at Valencia over the past few months, his idling side now perched just six points above the relegation zone
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Valencia Fans Burn Gary Neville Effigy In The Street During ‘Las Fallas’ Festival (Photo & Video)



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Friday, March 25, 2016

Netherlands v France Friendly Paused In Touching 14th Minute Tribute To Johan Cruyff (Video)

 Netherlands v France Friendly Paused In Touching 14th Minute Tribute To Johan Cruyff (Video)

The amount of words written over the past few days about the passing of Johan Cruyff highlights just what an important figure the Dutch master was in the history of the game. On Friday night at the Amsterdam Arena, it was the turn of both players and fans to show their
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Netherlands v France Friendly Paused In Touching 14th Minute Tribute To Johan Cruyff (Video)



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Cambridge Boss Shaun Derry Uses ‘Colourful’ Language In Altercation With Bristol Rovers’ Fans After 3-0 Defeat (Video)

 Cambridge Boss Shaun Derry Uses ‘Colourful’ Language In Altercation With Bristol Rovers’ Fans After 3-0 Defeat (Video)

Where would we be without camera phones, eh?! On Friday, Shaun Derry was the latest footballing name to find himself caught on camera (albeit briefly), after the Cambridge United boss had a verbal altercation with a couple of Bristol Rovers fans. Embed from Getty Images
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Cambridge Boss Shaun Derry Uses ‘Colourful’ Language In Altercation With Bristol Rovers’ Fans After 3-0 Defeat (Video)



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Great Documentary: ‘En Un Momento Dado’ Reveals Johan Cruyff’s Deep Links With Barcelona (Video)

 Great Documentary: ‘En Un Momento Dado’ Reveals Johan Cruyff’s Deep Links With Barcelona (Video)

As a little Friday treat, Pies thought we’d bring you just a little more Johan Cruyff goodness in the shape of this magnificent documentary from 2004. Entitled ‘En Un Momento Dado’ (‘At Any Given Moment’), the documentary was made by Dutch filmmaker Ramon Gieling and charts th
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Great Documentary: ‘En Un Momento Dado’ Reveals Johan Cruyff’s Deep Links With Barcelona (Video)



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‘It Was An Honour To Be On The Same Pitch’ – Jan Olsson Admits He Still Cherishes Being Destroyed By The Cruyff Turn

 ‘It Was An Honour To Be On The Same Pitch’ – Jan Olsson Admits He Still Cherishes Being Destroyed By The Cruyff Turn

Despite forging himself an 18-year career as a perfectly serviceable full-back at club and international level, Swedish defender Jan Olsson is a man who is largely remember for one thing and one thing only. Alas, it was poor Olsson who just so happened to find himself on the
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‘It Was An Honour To Be On The Same Pitch’ – Jan Olsson Admits He Still Cherishes Being Destroyed By The Cruyff Turn



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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Veteran Spanish Boss Vicente Del Bosque Knocked To Ground After Accidental Clash With Linesman (Video)

 Veteran Spanish Boss Vicente Del Bosque Knocked To Ground After Accidental Clash With Linesman (Video)

Thursday night saw two of the games giants, Italy and Spain, go head to head in Udine as the busy schedule of international friendlies kicks in. The game ended 1-1, courtesy of goals from Azzurri winger Lorenzo Insigne and Spain striker Aritz Aduriz. However, the clash also sa
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Veteran Spanish Boss Vicente Del Bosque Knocked To Ground After Accidental Clash With Linesman (Video)



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Harry Redknapp Gives Bewildered Interview After Guiding Jordan To 8-0 Win In First Game In Charge (Video)

 Harry Redknapp Gives Bewildered Interview After Guiding Jordan To 8-0 Win In First Game In Charge (Video)

With his fly-by-night advisory role at Derby County on the back burner for the duration of the international break, Harry Redknapp is filling his time by taking charge of the Jordan national side for two – count ’em, two – World Cup qualifiers. ‘Arry’s reign got off to a flyer
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Harry Redknapp Gives Bewildered Interview After Guiding Jordan To 8-0 Win In First Game In Charge (Video)



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RIP Johan Cruyff: 10 Brilliant Quotes From One Of Football’s Great Philosophers

 RIP Johan Cruyff: 10 Brilliant Quotes From One Of Football’s Great Philosophers

Johan Cruyff was a decent little player in his day. He could see things at a faster frame rate than everybody else, pre-empting and flitting away from danger before the defender’s first muscle fibre had even twitched. He also went on to become on of the most progressive c
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RIP Johan Cruyff: 10 Brilliant Quotes From One Of Football’s Great Philosophers



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Something Very Strange Happened At The Gibraltar vs Liechtenstein Game Last Night

 Something Very Strange Happened At The Gibraltar vs Liechtenstein Game Last Night

By Joseph Viney (@jjviney) Gibraltar’s national team, circa Oct 2015 For a lot of football fans international friendlies are more trouble than they’re worth. They are cited as meaningless and present a disruption to the flow of a league season – or, more importantly, people’s F
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Something Very Strange Happened At The Gibraltar vs Liechtenstein Game Last Night



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RIP Johan Cruyff – Dutch Icon Passes Away After Surrendering To Lung Cancer, Aged 68

 RIP Johan Cruyff – Dutch Icon Passes Away After Surrendering To Lung Cancer, Aged 68

Photo: Press Association Johan Cruyff has passed away today at the age of 68, just five months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. “I’ve had to two addictions in my life: smoking and playing football,” he once mused. “Football has given me everything, whilst smoking almost
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RIP Johan Cruyff – Dutch Icon Passes Away After Surrendering To Lung Cancer, Aged 68



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Michael Owen Tweets About Sadly Departed Icon Johan Cruyff In Tactless Click-Bait Fail

 Michael Owen Tweets About Sadly Departed Icon Johan Cruyff In Tactless Click-Bait Fail

Michael Owen has more than his fair share of detractors, with his charisma-free BT Sport punditry irking the bejaysus out of football fans the length and breath of the country. However, the former England striker sank to new depths on the day Dutch master Johan Cruyff passed
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Michael Owen Tweets About Sadly Departed Icon Johan Cruyff In Tactless Click-Bait Fail



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Adam Johnson: Lawyer Reveals Disgraced Footballer Has Been Stripped Of His England Caps

 Adam Johnson: Lawyer Reveals Disgraced Footballer Has Been Stripped Of His England Caps

Having been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old last month, Adam Johnson is back in court today for sentencing. Nothing has been decided yet, but the disgraced footballer is looking at anything up to 10 years in prison. It was also revealed that the
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Adam Johnson: Lawyer Reveals Disgraced Footballer Has Been Stripped Of His England Caps



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On This Day In 2007: England Under-21s Christen New Wembley Stadium With 3-3 Draw Against Italy – But Where Are They Now?

 On This Day In 2007: England Under-21s Christen New Wembley Stadium With 3-3 Draw Against Italy – But Where Are They Now?

On 24th March 2007, the new Wembley Stadium finally hosted its very first game after years of delays and set-backs. The inaugural contest was an Under-21 friendly between England and Italy and a crowd of 55,700 sidled into the cavernous stadium to watch. England’s starting XI
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On This Day In 2007: England Under-21s Christen New Wembley Stadium With 3-3 Draw Against Italy – But Where Are They Now?



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UEFA Consider Making Major Changes To Champions League Format With ‘Mini-Super League’ Group Stage Mooted

 UEFA Consider Making Major Changes To Champions League Format With ‘Mini-Super League’ Group Stage Mooted

With interest, attendances and most importantly, revenue, stagnating over the past couple of seasons, UEFA are said to be mulling over a drastic reconfiguration of the Champions League format. According to the Guardian, the re-jigging could see the group stage whittled down
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UEFA Consider Making Major Changes To Champions League Format With ‘Mini-Super League’ Group Stage Mooted



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‘More Than Talent’ – Chilean Pop Star Writes Catchy Ditty About Alexis Sanchez And His Adventures In Europe (Video)

 ‘More Than Talent’ – Chilean Pop Star Writes Catchy Ditty About Alexis Sanchez And His Adventures In Europe (Video)

Despite finding himself on a relatively low boil for Arsenal this season, Alexis Sanchez’s popularity shows no sign of wavering, especially back home in his native Chile. Indeed, an aspiring young Chilean pop star by the name of Chris Willde has professed his love for Alexis v
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‘More Than Talent’ – Chilean Pop Star Writes Catchy Ditty About Alexis Sanchez And His Adventures In Europe (Video)



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‘I Would Never Have Signed For Liverpool If I Wasn’t First Choice’ – Liverpool Striker Christian Benteke Has Pop At Klopp

 ‘I Would Never Have Signed For Liverpool If I Wasn’t First Choice’ – Liverpool Striker Christian Benteke Has Pop At Klopp

In an interview with Belgian publication Sport/Voetbalmagazine, Liverpool striker Christian Benteke has bemoaned his lack of playing time at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, claiming that he would never have signed for the club if he thought he’d only be used sporadically. Embed
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‘I Would Never Have Signed For Liverpool If I Wasn’t First Choice’ – Liverpool Striker Christian Benteke Has Pop At Klopp



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