London stabbing: Youths aged 15 and 17 ‘stabbed talented 19-year-old footballer to death’

Youths aged 15 and 17 stabbed a talented 19-year-old footballer to death in the street with a Samurai sword and an 18-inch knife, a court has heard.  Francois Kablan, 19, died when he was attacked on Great Dover Street in Southwark on May 13 last year. The footballer ran a short distance before collapsing and … Read more

Police just look on as footballer supporters ignore social-distancing

Watching from the sidelines! Police just look on as football fans gathered outside Marine v Spurs FA Cup tie blatantly ignore social-distancing with some not wearing masks Football fans were seen packed behind barriers outside Rossett Park stadium   Failed to comply with social distancing as they tried to catch glimpse of players  It came despite … Read more

Female footballer launches fight to be recognised as Diego Maradona’s daughter

A 25-year-old female footballer has joined the battle to be recognised as one of Diego Maradona’s growing brood of children. Argentinian Eugenia Laprovittola is said to have launched a paternity suit to try to prove the former Naples and Barcelona star is her father. Reports in Argentina say she was adopted as a child and … Read more

Models flown in to Brazil to attend footballer Neymar’s massive party ‘Neymarpalooza’

These are just some of the stunning models who are said to have flown into Brazil for football star Neymar’s week-long New Year’s Eve party dubbed ‘Neymarpalooza’. Up to 150 people are said to have made it to the massive event which has been internationally criticised for taking place during the coronavirus pandemic and provoked fury … Read more

Jennifer Metcalfe shares a kiss with son amid claims she’s dating footballer Chris Eagles

She’s reportedly enjoying a new romance with footballer Chris Eagles. But Jennifer Metcalfe was spending time with the main man in her life on Monday, sharing snaps with her son Daye, three, as they decorated their Manchester home. The Hollyoaks favourite declared her son was her ‘one and only’ as she proudly showed off her … Read more

Rugby league footballer George Burgess and his wife Joanna enjoy a luxury Maldives getaway

Rugby league footballer George Burgess and his wife Joanna enjoy a luxury Maldives getaway with their three young children By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:27 GMT, 21 December 2020 | Updated: 09:27 GMT, 21 December 2020 George and Joanna Burgess enjoyed a pre-Christmas getaway in the Maldives with their three young children … Read more

Freestyle footballer, 21, becomes an online sensation thanks to his fancy footwork

A freestyle footballer has revealed he’s never opened his A-Level results as he strives to continue as an online sensation.  Tom Nolan, 21, also known as TNFreestyle, from Luton, is a freestyler who has so far made a name for himself in the sports industry thanks to his viral football videos – with many of … Read more

Plymouth council is not racist for planning to rename square after black footballer, says judge

Jack Leslie (pictured) played for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1934 Jack Leslie was the only professional black player in England between 1921 and 1934 while he played for Plymouth Argyle. He formed a legendary partnership with outside left player Sammy Black. In 1925 the talented Leslie was poised to become the first ever black … Read more

Gamer, 18, sent footballer Ian Wright a stream of racist abuse

The 18-year-old gamer who sent a tirade of racist messages to the footballer Ian Wright after being let down by a game version of the star on his Playstation was yesterday told he had been forgiven. Patrick O’Brien, from Tralee, County Kerry, sent 20 vile Instagram messages to the Match of the Day presenter, 57, before handing himself … Read more

MARTIN SAMUEL: Diego Maradona was the people’s footballer whose genius will outlive his notoriety

That rage, that insatiable, brilliant, magnificent, rage, is at last calmed. Diego Maradona is gone. Nine ambulances, called to his home in San Andres, north of Buenos Aires, could not save him. Three days of national mourning were immediately declared. ‘He leaves us, but does not leave,’ wrote Lionel Messi, ‘because Diego is eternal.’ And … Read more