Category: Sports
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NFL’s Kelce brothers credit Swifties for table-topping jersey sales in the UK
BRITISH Taylor Swift fans have been credited by Travis and Jason Kelce as the reason behind the pair topping the UK charts for NFL jerseys sold. The duo were recording an episode of their New Heights podcast when Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason revealed how the pair fared on the list. Kansas City Chiefs tight end…
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Hilarious way that Jamie Carragher landed role on US Champions League coverage – thanks to two American wives
LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher has two wives to thank for landing the role as a pundit on American broadcaster CBS’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League. The defender interviewed with execs for the role and despite impressing them, they had concerns over whether he could “dial back his Scouse” and if Americans could understand him.…
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Arsenal legend Ian Wright surprises fan on FaceTime after chance meeting with family
A TOUCHING video shows the moment that Arsenal legend Ian Wright makes a man’s dream come true by snapping a pic over FaceTime. The former England striker took time out from his Christmas shopping last week to pose outside Bentley & Skinner jewellery shop in Piccadilly in London’s West End. The 60-year-old beckons an entire…
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Scots MSP Douglas Ross serenaded by Falkirk fans who describe him as ‘fat Tory b*d’
A SHOCKING video shows the moment Tory MSP leader Douglas Ross was hit with a barrage of abuse whilst officiating at the weekend. The politician works as a linesman and has seen action at the biggest stadiums in the country including Celtic Park and Ibrox. This weekend Ross was running the line at the Falkirk…
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“More like cage fighting”: Shocking video shows moment game of five-a-side footy descends into chaotic scrap
A SHOCKING video shows the moment that a simple game of five-a-side descends into chaos as players become embroiled in a furious exchange of fists. Jacob Ainscough was on the adjacent pitch at Woodley Goals in Reading, Berkshire when players from the two teams in the neighbouring cage let loose at one another. The beautiful…
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Dundee-mad Scot recreates childhood pic with her footy idol over 20 years later
A DUNDEE-MAD Scot has recreated a childhood picture after catching up with her footballing idol – over two decades on. Gemma Blake has supported her local side Dundee FC since she was a child and was delighted to grab a long-awaited follow-up snap with striker Fabian ‘Tyson’ Caballero. Argentinian Caballero arrived in the city of…
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University honours Black Cats legend
FORMER Sunderland captain Kevin Ball has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts during winter graduation ceremonies at the university. Born in Hastings, Kevin moved to the north-east in 1990 and began his footballing career in central defence but eventually moved into central midfield. He started his professional career with Portsmouth in the second…
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Shocking video shows car park brawl after F.A. trophy game – with player forced to act as peacemaker
A SHOCKING video captures the brawl that erupted over the weekend between two sets of non-league football fans. Slough Town and Farnborough had just met in the F.A. Trophy with the hosts progressing by two goals to one on Saturday. Whilst the players left the pitch with dignity, there was little of that in the…
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Sir Alex Ferguson reveals love of horses stems from Saturdays with his dad – and an international break in the 90s
SIR Alex Ferguson has revealed that Saturdays with his dad as a youngster – and an international break in the 1990s. The legendary football manager held the reigns at Manchester United for 26 years during which time he became famously invested in racehorses. The 81-year-old was speaking to Raceday in Bahrain on Wednesday where he…
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Brit reveals his “day in the life” as a football agent, flies to watch client bag double in the Champions League
A FOOTBALL agent has shared his “day in the life” with a visit to his clients in the Spanish capital and explained how to stay on top in the industry. Ned Ozkasim is a FIFA licensed football agent who has worked with some of the best in the game including his current client, former Chelsea…