Latest articles by James Kilpatrick
In Russia, a bear called Tim helped open a third division match
In Other News... The furry mammal got on his hind legs and offered the match ball to the referee before Angusht's 3-0 victory over Mashuk-KMV
Watch: Schalke's Naldo shows disgusting cruelty to goal nets with piledriver against Borussia Dortmund
In Other News... The Revierderby was decided when the 35-year-old fired home a bullet in the Bundesliga on Sunday
Torino steward has spleen removed after being hit by a wayward free-kick
In Other News... Eesh: a venomous strike from Inter's Antonio Candreva has forced one unfortunate bystander to have surgery
Watch: Cambodian midfielder scores a ridiculous own goal in a 9-0 defeat in the AFC Cup
In Other News... It must be hard to draw positives from such a heavy loss when a team-mate produces a complete howler.
Watch: Matty Taylor rolls back the years with a rocket for Swindon against Wycombe
In Other News... The former Premier League midfielder shows he's still capable of scoring a screamer.
Non-league side Grays forced to play their right-back in goal after a teamsheet mix-up
In Other News... Ryan Mahal (right) played an hour in goal for Grays because their back-up goalkeeper accidentally did not make the teamsheet.
Watch: AEK Athens' Sergio Araujo misses open goal when it was probably already going in
In Other News... Araujo impressively failed to score from a matter of yards out and somehow turned the ball away from goal in the Greek Superleague.
Watch: Rok Kronaveter shows Slovenia and the world how to score the perfect free-kick
In Other News... Olimpija Ljubljana's midfielder scored a dipping piledriver from around 40 yards out against their Belarusan opponents Dinamo Minsk.
Bayern Munich's stadium to have a hotel suite overlooking the pitch
In Other News... German champions have teamed up with Courtyard by Marriott to create a hotel suite inside the Allianz Arena.
Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco scores a pinpoint free-kick even with men on both posts
In Other News... Despite there being three men on the goalline, Giovinco made easy work of his free-kick against Club America in Mexico.
Lionel Messi's incoming third child Ciro sounds like Cristiano Ronaldo in Mandarin
In Other News... Messi announced his third son will be called Ciro, which phonetically sounds like 'Kelisidiyanuo Luonaerduo' in standard Chinese - startlingly similar to how CR7's name translates into Mandarin.
Farmers plan to stop Toulouse vs PSG in Ligue 1 from taking place
In Other News... As farmers continue to protest in Toulouse over EU regulations, the club's match with Neymar & co. is now under threat.
Watch: Atletico Mineiro's manager tries to fight a reporter post-match
In Other News... Oswaldo de Oliveira was unhappy with a journalist's line of questioning - so he swings for him.
Brighton could be looking to buy Danish top-tier club Lyngby Boldklub
In Other News... According to reports in Denmark, the Seagulls may be about to make a significant acquisition in January – but not a player
Watch: Ruben Sobrino of Alaves fires in fierce piledriver at Valencia in the Copa del Rey
In Other News... Sobrino handed Alaves a surprise lead with a screamer from range at the Mestalla on Wednesday night.
Watch: Neymar skips by four players to score excellent solo goal against Dijon
In Other News... Neymar scored four goals in Ligue 1 action on Wednesday night, but saved his best for a hat-trick strike in the 72nd minute
Billericay manager Glenn Tamplin stranded in Mauritius due to Cyclone Berguitta
In Other News... Billericay Town's outspoken millionaire boss – and owner – is caught up in the midst of extreme weather on the tropical island
Watch: Mario Balotelli pulls out classic celebration after scoring twice against Monaco
In Other News... The former Manchester City striker continued his fine goalscoring form with two strikes against the Ligue 1 champions
Kit clash in Reading's FA Cup tie results in a half-time strip change
In Other News... Reading had to switch to a flourescent orange strip at half-time as their kit clashed with opponents Stevenage in the first half.
Brentford fans make their 40-year-old mate a matchday mascot on his stag
In Other News... A group of Bees fans booked the husband-to-be onto the £130 Junior Matchday Experience at Griffin Park
Watch: Estoril led Porto through brilliant free-kick – but match was abandoned thanks to crumbling stand
In Other News... Estoril stunned Porto via Eduardo Teixeira's fine free-kick, before the match was called off due to a collapsing stand
Watch: Barcelona's Luis Suarez curls home absolute beauty in La Liga
In Other News... Suarez pulled Barcelona level at Real Sociedad in style with a lovely lob from distance
Jeff Stelling offers cash to a new owner who will save Hartlepool United
In Other News... Stelling has pledged to financially aid Hartlepool once new ownership has been found.
