Joe Nelson
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores brilliant goal in Fiorentina friendly
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... He might be currently serving a domestic ban, but CR7 was still in fine enough shape to rattle in a lovely strike against Fiorentina
Jack Wilshere offers 'sit down' with reporter who claims his career 'hit a new low'
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Arsenal midfielder has hit back at a Sun scribe who made the claim after Wilshere was sent off in an under-23 meeting against Manchester City
Only one thing will stop PSG from paying €180m for Kylian Mbappe next summer – and it's... unlikely
By Joe Nelson published
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
Daredevil Hummels angers Germany bosses after risky leap from balcony
By Joe Nelson published
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.
Qatar reveal jazzy new stadium for 2022 World Cup
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Gulf nation have released designs for their sixth proposed venue at the 2022 World Cup, the Al Thumama Stadium
Prost! Schalke offer free beer to fans
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Schalke will offer the largest free round in the Bundesliga when they take on RB Leipzig at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday.
Atlanta United coach asks journalist to move because of bizarre superstition
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Former Barcelona boss Tata Martino was unimpressed when a local journalist didn't follow his strict pre-match press conference routine
Barcelona announce Di Maria signing on Twitter... after being hacked
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Barça fans were sucked into a world of confusion last night after hackers gained control of the club's Twitter account and revealed a 'new signing'
Arsenal and Cologne agree to share scouting information ahead of Europa League clashes
By Joe Nelson published
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
Forlorn Charlie Adam expresses disappointment with Stoke's media team
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The downbeat Scot tweeted his own club about not getting the same treatment as captain Ryan Shawcross
Lemar breaks Arsenal hearts with brilliant brace for France
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Monaco star put in a thrilling display against the Netherlands, scoring twice only hours after turning down the Gunners
Video: Gylfi Sigurdsson scores from 50 yards on full Everton debut
By Joe Nelson last updated
In Other News... The Toffees' record signing wasted no time in kick-starting his career on Merseyside, looping in a long-range effort just 15 seconds into the second half
Defender and keeper combine for calamitous own goal in Slovenia
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Gorica duo Alen Jogan and Grega Sorcan weren't on the same wavelength in the early stages of their match against Champions League reps Maribor
Legia Warsaw hit back at €35,000 UEFA fine with pig tifo
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Fans of the Polish club have reacted following a fine from UEFA for supposedly blocked stairways.
Arsenal's official club shop ransacked by thieves
By Joe Nelson published
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
Alex Hunter goes global in latest FIFA 18 trailer of The Journey
By Joe Nelson published
FIFA 18 Hunter's hugely popular storyline will return, and EA have ramped up the hype ahead of the latest instalment with a flash new trailer
New Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele reveals novel way of learning Spanish
By Joe Nelson published
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
Russian governor calls for World Cup 2018 match to be played on WW2 battlefield
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Andrey Bocharov has called for Germany vs Russia – if they meet – to be held where the Battle of Stalingrad took place
Qatar fail to qualify for 2018 World Cup, bringing to light eye-opening fact
By Joe Nelson published
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
Lionel Messi shows off piano skills with rendition of Champions League theme
By Joe Nelson published
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
Xavi 'wins' 1 million Qatar riyals in lottery
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Some folk get all the luck. Xavi has won the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey... and now, Doha Bank's millionaire lottery
Jason Denayer greeted in extraordinary fashion by Galatasaray fans
By Joe Nelson published
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.
Gazza reveals why touching Les Ferdinand's manhood was part of bizarre pre-match ritual
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Gazza has claimed he once spotted Sir Les's 'thing' in the dressing room, and was so impressed he asked to 'have a hold'
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