FOOTBALL fans loved Patrice Evra's "absolutely berserk" Christmas video - as he dressed up as Santa, rode Rudolph and went for a swim. The former Manchester United defender is always in the mood for a party. Patrice Evra was in the mood to celebrate Christmas So come Christmas Day, he was up to his usual tricks. Evra, 41, posted a video of himself in his Santa and reindeer fancy dress outfit...Full Story »

FORMER Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been forced to temporarily stop playing football due to a heart problem. The Brazilian, 35, spent 15 years in Europe before returning to boyhood club Gremio this year. Ex-Liverpool ace Leiva has a heart problem Lucas has missed Gremio's pre-season after a heart problem was detected in routine screening. And he has been forced to quit football indef...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ was greeted with a massive Cristiano Ronaldo cake when she arrived in Doha to cheer on her partner. The model jetted into Qatar from Madrid to support Ronaldo as he plays in the World Cup. Georgina Rodriguez was given a giant Cristiano Ronaldo themed cake ather hotel in Doha Upon arrival at her hotel, she encountered an incredible Ronaldo-themed cake. The dessert displays ...Full Story »

GERMANY players have been allowed to invite their Wags to stay at the team hotel ahead of their decisive World Cup game. The partners of the players were given permission to stay two nights at the luxury resort, according to Bild. Many of the players' wives and girlfriends are in Qatar and were spotted in the stands during Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain. And they have reportedly made the tri...Full Story »

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse knows his side must be prepared for a totally different type of football after securing their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.The Africa Cup of Nations champions – without injured star forward Sadio Mane – needed to win to make it through from Group A, while a draw would have been good enough for Ecuador.After se...Full Story »

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was caught on camera making an X-rated remark to his wife as she visited the Netherlands' training session on Tuesday Louis van Gaal has told his wife she can come to his hotel room and "get laid" (Image: De Telegraaf) Sex-mad Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has been filmed telling his wife she can come to his hotel room "to get laid". The Du...Full Story »

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has DISMISSED their title chances this season. Wenger belies Manchester City will beat his former team for the Premier League title. That is despite the legendary manager's obvious loyalties and the Gunners' blistering start to their campaign. Wenger told beIN Sports: "Yeah, personally I would put them just behind City. "[Arsenal are] the second-best team ...Full Story »

Neil Harris warned his misfiring players to start urgently producing results after Gillingham slumped to a dismal 2-0 defeat against Northampton, saying: “I’ve not got a magic wand.”Sam Hoskins netted the opener before then turning provider in the second half to set up Kieron Bowie and help clinch a comfortable victory.Gillingham dumped Premier League Brentford – who stun...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told national team managers hopeful of having their World Cup players rested this weekend: "Don't call me!" There is one last round of Premier League fixtures before the tournament starts but Guardiola has rejected the idea that he could give a helping hand to the countries heading to Qatar by rotating his squad when he picks his team to play Brentford a...Full Story »

Several of his international team-mates also filmed the moment they learned of their call-up to the World Cup, including Neymar and Richarlison. Alex Telles and his wife had an emotional reaction to his World Cup call up Wife Priscila Minuzzo offered support to the defender The pair embraced but fans noticed another odd aspect of the video Telles responded to the news by breaking down in tea...Full Story »

Laura Woods got caught in a torrential downpour while on FA Cup down in Devon Laura Woods got completely drenched while trying to report on Torquay's FA Cup clash with Derby on Sunday. The talkSPORT regular was on presenter duty for ITV's coverage of the game down in south Devon and got a total soaking for her troubles after getting caught in a torrential downpour at Plainmoor. Footage of her...Full Story »

Despite making nearly 100 Premier League appearances during his footballing career, Soccer AM host Jimmy Bullard is perhaps best known for his off-field pranks, including gifting a teammate porn The former teammate of Premier League funny man Jimmy Bullard has described his surprise when the prankster rang Babestation – and the model on the phone recognised him. Before becoming a regular...Full Story »

The organisers of the World Cup in Qatar are paying groups of fans to travel to the tournament, saying they are asking them for positive comments on social media in return. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) confirmed the policy of inviting groups of supporters to the finals as guests after reports by Dutch public broadcaster NOS, which said on Sunday that Qatar was paying f...Full Story »

Paul Ince described referee Jeremy Simpson as “a joke, an absolutely total joke” in a furious outburst after his Reading side suffered a 2-1 Championship defeat at Burnley and had two penalty appeals turned down.The Royals boss saw his team lose to Anass Zaroury’s winner in the fourth minute of added time after Manuel Benson had cancelled out his son Tom’s opener for the ...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch insisted he still had the board’s full backing after a 3-2 home defeat to Fulham left his side in the Premier League relegation zone.Rodrigo headed the hosts in front at Elland Road, but they were pegged back by Aleksandar Mitrovic’s header and came unstuck after the break, conceding late goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Willian.Whites fans had already turn...Full Story »

Michael Appleton wants his players to savour Blackpool’s rip-roaring 4-2 victory over fierce Lancashire rivals Preston.Preston travelled to Bloomfield Road boasting both the Championship’s best away record and stingiest defence.But Ryan Lowe’s team were stunned by a rush of second-half goals, with Blackpool rallying against the run of play to score three times after the break a...Full Story »

Eddie Howe praised Miguel Almiron’s blossoming confidence after watching him fire Newcastle to a 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton to answer his critics in style.The Paraguay international found himself on the wrong end of a jibe from Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish at the end of last season, but has replied in fitting fashion with five goals to date this season, four of them...Full Story »

DELE ALLI has been left drooling by his girlfriend Cindy Kimberly's latest Instagram post. The former Tottenham star is re-finding his form over in Turkey, and appears to be loving life off the pitch too. Cindy Kimberly posed in heels on her hotel bedCredit: Instagram Cindy, 23, posted a stunning snap to her seven million Instagram followers... and Dele loved it. In the picture the Dutch bea...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish has revealed he is learning to become a DJ. Grealish, 27, has been open about his love to party when he's not on the pitch and showed why he's called "Jack the Lad"last summer when he celebrated City's Premier League title in Ibiza and Las Vegas. Manchester City star Jack Grealish admitted he is learning how to DJCredit: BT Sport The versatile forward also d...Full Story »

A half-time telling off led to Stevenage producing a much-improved display in the second half as they saw off Sutton 3-0 in League Two, according to manager Steve Evans.Boro led 1-0 at the break thanks to Dan Sweeney scoring from the only chance they created in the first half, but they moved through the gears after the restart, with Luke Norris’ double sealing their fifth win in six games ...Full Story »