Bank holiday quizzing! Happy Easter to every quizzer tuning in for another week of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! This is your first sign that the long Easter bank holiday weekend is officially here. So, before you get carried away with egg hunts or start prepping that Sunday roast, get ready for five rounds of […]

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There could yet be hope for the Azzurri The football world was left in shock on Tuesday night, as sporting giants Italy were beaten by Bosnia-Herzegovina in a play-off final, confirming that the southern European nation would be absent from their third successive World Cup finals, becoming the first former champions to achieve the unfortunate […]

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‘He looks like he is far away from England’ Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has made a public approach for one of the most high-profile English strikers playing in the Premier League. The nation Hallgrimsson manages came agonisingly close to securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup last week, losing a play-off first leg […]

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Salah announced his departure earlier this month Steven Gerrard has revealed he spoke to Mohamed Salah via text in the weeks before his decision to leave Liverpool. After nine trophy-laden years on Merseyside, the Egyptian forward took to Instagram to announce that he will leave Anfield this summer, a full year before his contract had […]

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Chelsea spent £25 million more than the next highest spending Premier League team Chelsea have emerged as the highest spending Premier League club when it comes to agent’s fees, just hours after they had published a pre-tax loss of £262.4 million, the highest in the league’s history. The 2024/25 losses smash a record previously held […]

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The draw is complete With the 2026 World Cup just months away, every national side competing for global football’s biggest honour have been confirmed. You may have heard all about Edin Dzeko’s heroics for Bosnia on Tuesday, taking a spot that seemed destined for Italy, and how Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions pulled off the best […]

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The Supercomputer has spoken Within just a few weeks, the 2025/26 Premier League season will be decided, and all will discover for absolute certain whether current leaders Arsenal have what it takes to secure a first league victory since the Invincibles of 2004. On the opposite side of the table, fans will be keen to […]

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Yamal posted his response on Instagram Lamine Yamal has taken to Instagram to condemn alleged ‘anti-muslim’ chants that could be heard from sections of Spain’s fans during the nation’s clash with Egypt. Per the Athletic, videos taken live during the international friendly appeared to show: “Fans jumping and heard singing: ‘bote, bote, bote musulman el […]

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A drastic career change! A current Premier League player is set to release his debut music album next week, following in the footsteps of the likes of Luis Diaz, Memphis Depay and former Stoke City striker Jese. As the aforementioned names indicate, it isn’t entirely uncommon for professional footballers to take time out of their […]

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You’ve got just four minutes to name them all! It’s time to put your knowledge of the English men’s national team to the ultimate test. While a major trophy win has remained tragically out of reach since 1966, some of the greatest players in modern European history have lined up for the Three Lions in […]

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Wales and Northern Ireland were both eliminated last Thursday Despite being eliminated in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday, Wales and Northern Ireland are still required to play again during this international break, in a round of matches only officially confirmed in the hours after their respective defeats. In the style of the infamous […]

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Italy and Bosnia face off for a place in the World Cup finals Bosnia-Herzegovina’s football association have accused Italy of sending a soldier from the European Union force in Bosnia to spy on their training, according to a report in the Bosnian press, cited in The Mail. Following their penalty shoot-out victory over Wales on […]

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A summer of change is nearly upon us… Welcome to SportsJOE’s Transfer Rumour Mill, bringing you all the news and gossip from across the world of football. The transfer window will re-open for the summer on Monday 15 June and close on Monday 31 August, but rumours are fully under way already in spring as […]

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TV selections have been made The upcoming fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool has been rearranged by the Premier League after it was selected for live TV coverage. The game couldn’t be of greater significance to both teams, as it now looks certain to be decisive in the race to qualify for next season’s Champions […]

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Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were all eliminated on Thursday Despite being eliminated in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are still required to play again during this international break, in a round of matches only officially confirmed in the hours after their respective defeats. In […]

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The Reform UK leader visited Ipswich’s Portman Road Stadium on Monday A groundbreaking new report from The Athletic writer Dan Sheldon has unveiled a range of surprising new details regarding Nigel Farage’s visit to Ipswich Town on Monday, some of which appear to contradict the official version of events portrayed in the EFL club’s statement. […]

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Roy Hodgson returns to management aged 78 Roy Hodgson is set to make a shock return to first team management, taking a role at one of the biggest clubs in the EFL, as reported by the Telegraph’s John Percy. The former Liverpool head coach has been out of work since February 2024, when he departed […]

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England’s route to the final could include games in America, Mexico, and Canada Iconic England fan Andy Milne has sold his £350,000 home to fund a trip to the 2026 World Cup. Over the past decade, the retired teacher from Norwich has built a reputation as a regular feature during many of England’s biggest tournament […]

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Happy quizzing! The year really does seem to keep marching on, and even if the spring weather doesn’t seem to have arrived at our Manchester office quite yet — we endured a hailstorm yesterday—, we’re now just days away from the clocks changing. Take this as your early reminder to re-set your alarm clocks for […]

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Get the thinking caps on! Over the years, there has been boat loads of great Irish players to grace the Premier League. But which ones make the top 20 by appearances? It’s a mix of legends and lesser known names, so you will have to be on top form to get over 15. Best UK […]

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The Red Devils are making preparations for an ambitious summer. Manchester United are considering making a transfer approach for a member of the Gunners’ first-team squad this summer, according to a new report from Sky Sports. After a difficult start to the 2025/26 season under then head coach Ruben Amorim, Man United have rallied under […]

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“I’m not speaking before he leaves” F1 superstar Max Verstappen told a British reporter to “get out” of his press conference on three occasions on Wednesday. The Austrian Red Bull driver was meeting with journalists ahead of the weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, where the four-time champion will be looking to improve on his current 8th […]

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Salah has agreed to terminate his contract a year early Nine years, and 255 goals, after his Anfield arrival, Mohamed Salah is set to finally leave Liverpool, as announced in an emotional statement on Tuesday evening. Somewhat surprisingly, albeit considering a mid-season fallout with Arne Slot, the Egyptian forward has agreed to end his contract […]

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The best of the best! From its inception in 1930, right up to the present day, the World Cup has maintained its status as the most sought-after prize in world sport, and, as a result, it has been graced by some of the very best footballers the game has ever seen. Through a combination of […]

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The Reds have reportedly already decided on Slot’s future Liverpool’s defeat to Brighton on Saturday, their 10th loss in just 31 Premier League games so far this season, has sealed the fate of the club’s head coach Arne Slot, according to renowned German outlet BILD. Per the report, the decision to remove Slot from his […]

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The Blues are six points away from 4th place Chelsea have reportedly already decided how they plan to move forward should the club fail to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. After a promising start under new head coach Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s form has dipped considerably over the past few weeks. The Blues are […]

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He looks set to miss a major chunk of the title run-in Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze looks set to miss between four and six weeks of action with a new calf injury, according to BBC Sport. The 27-year-old Englishman was absent from the Gunners’ EFL final clash on Sunday, and reports have now emerged detailing […]

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There have been 22 World Cup tournaments With the 2026 World Cup now just a few short months away, it’s time to put your knowledge of global football’s biggest competition to the test. Since the first edition back in 1930, there have been more than 20 World Cup tournaments won by a range of nations […]

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The Basque head coach is out of contract this summer. One of Bournemouth’s main Premier League rivals are planning a move to sign their highly-rated head coach Andoni Iraola, according to a report in The Telegraph. The 43-year-old manager has gained widespread plaudits for his work on the English south coast since taking charge in […]

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A real re-shuffle of the Premier League order. 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 […]

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‘A horrendous look for our so called family club’ Championship club Ipswich Town have come under serious online scrutiny after they allowed the Reform Party and Nigel Farage to complete a photoshoot at their stadium. Attention was first brought to the photoshoot earlier on Tuesday (24th March) when the party’s leader, Nigel Farage, shared images […]

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An apology has since been issued to Cooper. Steve Cooper, the Welsh manager of Danish outfit Brondby, has been accused of taking actions to undermine Bosnia-Herzegovina’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. On Thursday evening, the nation in which Cooper was born, face up against Bosnia in a play-off match at Wales’ Cardiff […]

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UEFA have confirmed the possibility The team that finished 7th in the 2025/26 Premier League could still qualify for next season’s Champions League, as confirmed by UEFA. The likes of Liverpool and Chelsea face a serious uphill battle to ensure they make it into the Premier League top four or even top five, to guarantee […]

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He was identified after entering the pitch to kick an opposing player. A football coach in Italy’s ninth division has made national headlines after being handed a four-month suspension for disguising himself as a priest to watch a match he was suspended from attending. As reported by Italian outlet Il Giorno, Matteo Ciceri — the UEFA […]

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He has been called up to replace an injured player Following the addition of Harvey Barnes, Thomas Tuchel has had to make another change to his Three Lions squad for next week’s international matches. England play their final matches before the 2026 World Cup this month, as they take on Uruguay and Japan.  While Tuchel […]

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BREAKING A group of Manchester City supporters travelling to London to watch their team play Arsenal in the EFL Cup Final had to be evacuated from their coach when a significant fire engulfed the vehicle, as reported first by the Manchester Evening News. Videos and images of the incident have been widely shared online, they […]

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It all comes down to this! Can Mikel Arteta overcome his former employers to secure Arsenal’s first trophy since 2020, or will Man City ruin the party? Sunday the 22nd of March is a major day in the 2026 footballing calendar. Beginning with the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland, the day’s proceedings also include […]

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Prepare for another quiztoric week! 2026 really does seem to be hurtling forward at a rate of notts. January is a distant memory, the winter cold seems to firmly be in the rearview mirror, and before we know it the clocks will finally be moving forward. The even better news is: that somehow it’s already […]

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A real test for the memory! It’s time to test your knowledge of Liverpool F.C. during the 2010s, with this bumper quiz. All you’ll need to do is name ten players who represented the Reds from 2010-2019, a real rollercoaster of a decade at Anfield. Beginning with the tumultuous reign of Roy Hodgson, and ending […]

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This quiz is a serious test for the memory We’ve put together the ultimate throwback for anyone who followed the rollercoaster that was Arsenal Football Club during the 2010s. The Gunners may have not quite succeeded in winning a Premier League title during the 2010s, but that doesn’t mean it was a wasted decade. From […]

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Spurs face Liverpool on Sunday Two of Spurs’ most important players have been ruled out of the club’s vital clash with Liverpool on Sunday, according to Igor Tudor. The north London club are currently placed just one point outside of the Premier League relegation zone, and must avoid defeat to the Reds to make any […]

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Let’s make quiztory! Good afternoon everyone, the weekend is just hours away, which can only mean one thing: it’s quiztime! Whether you’re a follower of the Cheltenham Festival, or your attention has been more keenly focused on the fall-out from conflict in the Middle East — it’s certainly been an eventful week! The good news […]

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The Magpies face Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona The first major knock-out round of the UEFA Champions League begins on Tuesday evening, when three Premier League sides will kickstart the next stage of their European campaigns. Cheltenham Free To Play Predictor: Receive £5 free bet each day and win share of £1,000 jackpot! Playing JOE x BOYLE […]

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Rodri made the comments after a draw with Spurs Manchester City midfielder Rodri has avoided a ban, but has been fined, for comments made after his side’s draw with Spurs in February. Rodri reportedly admitted the charge of “acting in an improper manner” and an independent commission decided that he should be fined £80,000 for […]

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This is a tough one! Ahead of West Ham’s next fixture, we’ve put together a real test of the memory for anyone who followed the the Irons over the previous decade. From relegation in 2011, to the lofty heights of a 7th place finish under Slaven Bilic in 2016, the 2010s were a rollercoaster of […]

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The match occurred on Sunday A Bundesliga 2 match between Hertha BSC and Preussen Munster was thrown into chaos on Sunday, when a masked football fan unplugged a pitchside VAR monitor just as the referee attempted to review a penalty appeal. After Munster’s Niko Koulis had appeared to bring down Michaël Cuisance in the penalty […]

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Sunderland still lost 1-0 on the afternoon Sunderland were dumped out of the FA Cup by League One outfit Port Vale on Sunday, but the result could have been far worse had match official Anthony Taylor opted to send off the Sunderland goalkeeper. Midway through the second half, Port Vale looked all set to double their […]

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The post was published on Saturday Premier League giants Liverpool have complained to social media platform X/Twitter over a post made by its Artificial Intelligence bot Grok. according to a reports in The Mail and The Athletic. Grok was launched on the platform in 2023, and is made available for users to ask questions and […]

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Test your knowledge on horse racing’s biggest annual event! The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is now just days away, affording just enough time to settle those debates about who amongst us are true horse racing fans, and who only tunes in when the big events roll around! From the festival’s rich history to the greatest racers […]

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The results are in! The 2025/26 Premier League season has been rife with suggestions that the standard of play has been worse than ever, following the rising dominance of the set piece goal, and growing accusations that top teams are relying on time wasting tactics — rather than superior play— to close out victories. Take […]

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