JULY is nearly upon us, and it’s not just the hot weather that we have to look forward to. Randy couples have revealed that next month is the time they are most likely to get hot and heavy between the sheets. A new survey by sex toy retailers Lovehoney found that 22 per cent of […]
THE 2018 World Cup knockout stages are underway with a real clash of the giants. France take on Argentina in the opening last-16 match, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe all on show. But it wasn’t the footballing giants who stole the show on Saturday… it was the behemoth mascot. […]
THEY did it the hard way – but Argentina are into the World Cup knockout stages. Lionel Messi led from the front as the two-time winners overcame a tough Nigerian side to take second place in Group D thanks to a 2-1 win. When is France vs Argentina? AS a result of making it through […]
Argentina will look to kick on against France in the last 16 after they narrowly avoided a humiliating exit from the World Cup group stages. Marcos Rojo’s late strike against Nigeria secured the Argentines’ progression from Group D, despite failing to beat Iceland and Croatia in their first two group matches. Can I live stream […]
IRANIAN referee Alireza Faghani is one of 36 officials given the nod to officiate in Russia. With VAR used for the first time, Faghani has already been handed the reigns at some of the tournament’s biggest games. Who is Alireza Faghani? THE son of a referee, Faghani spent seven seasons in the Persian Gulf Pro League before making […]
THIS is the moment that has fans joking that Diego Maradona was DEALING DRUGS during the World Cup. The World Cup-winning legend hit the headlines earlier this week after needing emergency medical treatment at the end of Argentina’s dramatic late win over Nigeria. Maradona, 57, blamed “drinking all the wine” for almost collapsing at the […]
France take on Argentina as two of the World Cup’s big hitters go ahead rather earlier than expected. After some dismal group stage performances, the Argentines scraped through in second place with a late Marcos Rojo win over Nigeria.
THE Video Assistant Referee is in force for the first time at this summer’s World Cup. Match-changing decisions such as penalties are looked over by the assistants in the Moscow VAR booth, before they advise the on-field referee on whether to stick or change their initial call. How many penalties have been awarded in the […]
FANS may go to Wimbledon for the tennis, but Rufus the Hawk has been stealing the show since 2007. Here’s everything you need to know about the official pigeon scarer, back for 2018, who makes sure the words “birds stopped play” are never uttered in SW19. Who is Rufus the Hawk? Rufus has been a […]
IT’S nearly July, which means that a brand new set of games will soon be available to download for free. The July line-up for Xbox Games With Gold has been revealed but there are still loads of games from this month available to play. Here’s what you need to know! What are this month’s free Games […]
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI was pushed to her limits and all corners of the court as she took her second Eastbourne title today. The top seed reigned supreme on the south coast as she sought to avenge her defeat in the final last year, in one of the tournaments that she claims is her favourite. Having only […]
PAULO DYBALA is one of the most exciting young talents in world football. The Juventus star has come into the World Cup on the back of his finest ever season in club football, netting 26 times in 46 games. Why is Paulo Dybala not playing for Argentina at the World Cup? THE JUVENTUS star is […]
DIEGO MARADONA has been spotted at every Argentina match so far in Russia – and is getting paid for the privilege, according to reports. The 1986 World Cup winner has been a mix of enjoyment and crazy antics in the stands during the tournament, including making an racist gesture to a group of South Korean […]
DIEGO MARADONA was joined by his partner as he turned up for Argentina’s Round of 16 clash with France despite recent warnings from a doctor. The footballing legend looked in good spirits as he blew kisses to fans before kick-off at the Kazan Arena. He was joined by partner Rocio Oliva who sported an Argentina shirt […]
DIEGO MARADONA has turned up for Argentina’s Round of 16 clash with France despite warnings from a doctor. The footballing legend looked in good spirits as he blew kisses to fans before kick-off at the Kazan Arena. The Argentine legend has been one of the talking points of Russia 2018 with his eccentric antics in […]
ARGENTINA are chasing a third World Cup title this summer in Russia. They were led into the tournament by boss Jorge Sampaoli, but he is rumoured to have been the victim of a “players’ coup” following the country’s 3-0 loss to Croatia. Who is Jorge Sampaoli? A FORMER youth player for Newell’s Old Boys, Sampaoli […]
BE honest, it is easy to pick up a booking in any football match these days, let alone the World Cup. Even the great Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were cautioned in the group stage in Russia. So it will come as no surprise to see players picking one, or even two, yellow cards in […]
HE MAY have hung up his boots a long time ago, but you just cannot keep Diego Maradona out of the headlines. His latest antics have included wearing two watches to Argentina’s group stage games and sticking his finger up at opposing fans as the Albiceleste beat Nigeria. Why does Diego Maradona wear two watches? […]
DIEGO MARADONA will always be one of the greatest players ever grace the football pitch. But it hasn’t always been plain sailing off the field for the 57-year-old, who scored the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal in 1986. Who is Rocio Oliva? Maradona was married to Claudia Villafane between 1986 and 2003, before the pair […]
WITHHOLD strode to a simple Northumberland Plate success after he got an easy lead around the Newcastle track. Jockey Robert Winston kicked clear in the home straight and only Prince Of Arran made any ground on the impressive winner. PA:Press Association Withhold was cut into as short as 3-1 earlier in the week as bookmakers […]
JOACHIM LOW’s job with Germany is safe despite failing to make it out of the group stages for the first time in history. DFB President Reinhard Grindel confirmed after a conference call that Low is still the one for the national side. After a conference call today between DFB President Reinhard Grindel, DFB Director Oliver Bierhoff […]
DIEGO MARADONA is as famed for his performances off the pitch as those on it. During a hugely controversial career, he inspired Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 but has since struggled with drug addiction and off-field scandals. How old is Diego Maradona? ONE of the most famous No10’s to ever to play the […]
BOLTON are preparing a big to land Ipswich forward Joe Garner. Trotters boss Phil Parkinson is looking to beef up his attack following the January departure of Gary Madine to promoted Cardiff City. Experienced striker Clayton Donaldson has moved to Bolton on a 12-month deal and Parkinson wants another hitman to add to his ranks. […]
DIDIER DESCHAMPS has become France’s longest-serving manager after leading his side out against Argentina in the World Cup today. The former Chelsea midfielder, 49, is taking charge of his 80th game, overtaking previous leader Raymond Domenech. Domenech oversaw 79 matches between 2004 and 2010, leading France to the 2006 World Cup final. But now Deschamps, […]