Latest articles by Joe Nelson
Qatar fail to qualify for 2018 World Cup, bringing to light eye-opening fact
In Other News... Qatar will become the first nation since Italy in 1934 to host the World Cup without ever taking part in the competition
Forlorn Charlie Adam expresses disappointment with Stoke's media team
In Other News... The downbeat Scot tweeted his own club about not getting the same treatment as captain Ryan Shawcross
Jason Denayer greeted in extraordinary fashion by Galatasaray fans
In Other News... The Manchester City loanee has arrived in Istanbul for his second stint with the Turkish giants, and was welcomed back with bellowing chants... and flares.
Russian governor calls for World Cup 2018 match to be played on WW2 battlefield
In Other News... Andrey Bocharov has called for Germany vs Russia – if they meet – to be held where the Battle of Stalingrad took place
New Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele reveals novel way of learning Spanish
In Other News... Barcelona's record signing says he's been watching popular Netflix series Narcos to pick up some handy phrases ahead of his move to the Catalan giants
Arsenal's official club shop ransacked by thieves
In Other News... The Gunners face defensive issues both on and off the field, after their Highbury store was raided in the early hours of Wednesday morning
Paraguay expose spy ahead of Chile World Cup qualifier
In Other News... With a World Cup place at stake, some folk will go to great lengths to make sure their side has the advantage
Arsenal and Cologne agree to share scouting information ahead of Europa League clashes
In Other News... The Group H rivals have decided to send each other video footage ahead of their games to lighten the load during a busy schedule
Shades of Frank Lampard as Krasnodar are denied clear goal in Europa League qualifier
In Other News... Mihailo Ristic's strike crossed the line but wasn't given during Krasnodar's 3-2 win over Crvena Zvezda.
Legia Warsaw hit back at €35,000 UEFA fine with pig tifo
In Other News... Fans of the Polish club have reacted following a fine from UEFA for supposedly blocked stairways.
Real Madrid fans troll Gerard Pique in latest Clasico victory
In Other News... The Bernabeu faithful chanted "Se queda!" at Pique on Wednesday night, mocking his tweet implying that Neymar would stay at Barcelona.
Totti hits pinpoint yacht-to-yacht pass to show he's still got it in retirement
In Other News... Recently retired Italian superstar seems to be have a whale of a time since leaving football
Nantwich and Altrincham match delayed due to 'bizarre' egg invasion
In Other News... The Cheshire derby was always going to be a cracking affair, but it turned out to more so than usual, with a suprising sight in the 13th minute.
Cologne devise cheeky plan to thwart Arsenal on Thursday
In Other News... The German side have sent Thursday's opponents a special gift package ahead of their Europa League meeting at the Emirates Stadium
Englishman Billy Ions scores brilliant Puskas contender in Finnish league
In Other News... The Leeds United academy graduate stunned fans during a Veikkausliiga game between SJK and VPS
Nike release sleek third kits for Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester City
In Other News... The kitmakers have described their flashing new camo kits as "dominant", "dazzling" and "vibrant"
Lionel Messi shows off piano skills with rendition of Champions League theme
In Other News... Neymar can't even have his own (not-so)-hidden talent either – his former Barcelona team-mate can tinkle the ivories too
Raheem Sterling roasts Leroy Sane over new tattoo
In Other News... The England winger used an Instagram Story to showcase his team-mate's huge tattoo – of himself
Arsenal's next midfield sensation who's bothered backlines all over Europe
Talentspotter Joe Nelson profiles Gunners youngster Dan Crowley, the 17-year-old fast approaching a first-team debut for Arsene Wenger's side...
Manchester City reveal space age new dressing room for 2017/18
In Other News... The wannabe champs have unveiled their futuristic new Etihad interior ahead of the new Premier League season
Daredevil Hummels angers Germany bosses after risky leap from balcony
In Other News... The German posted an Instagram video of him jumping into a pool from a first-floor balcony – which didn't sit well with his superiors.
Only one thing will stop PSG from paying €180m for Kylian Mbappe next summer – and it's... unlikely
In Other News... A strange clause in Mbappe's PSG loan deal-to-be stipulates that only an unthinkable scenario will ensure the Ligue 1 giants don't shell out the huge sum to make the move permanent
Why the Italian senator thinks Paulo Dybala can help with the crisis in North Korea
In Other News... Antonio Razzi has hatched the bizarre idea to transport Juve's Argentine striker to please Kim Jong-un & Co.
