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The Offside Daily: Northern Ireland boss hails ‘Pure theatre’, Strachan insists Scots can still qualify and an incredible own goal by 1860 Munich

September 8, 2015

1 Northern Ireland’s goalless draw with Hungary was ‘pure theatre’ according to coach Michael O’Niell, who also described the result as ‘a massive [...]

The Offside Daily – Transfer Rumours, Liverpool boss gets stay, Arsenal star halts police and England to host World Cup?

June 3, 2015

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. Sepp Blatter has resigned as FIFA president amidst an FBI investigation. 2. Burnley are hopeful boss Sean Dyche will stay [...]

Star power of Suarez and Messi can recapture football’s true spirit at Copa América

June 3, 2015

By Emma Whitney. Batistuta. Ronaldo. Suárez. All names which sound so familiar to European football fans, and rightly so. What do they have in common, apart from being [...]

The Offside Daily – Newcastle United players allowed to miss relegation decider, Liverpool cancel Sterling meeting and England squad surprises

May 21, 2015

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. Liverpool have cancelled a planned meeting with Raheem Sterling over remarks made by his agent. 2. Leicester City’s [...]

The Offside Daily – Newcastle United chairman wants loan repaid, Manchester United stars hot tub fire and Manchester derby fan trouble

May 13, 2015

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. A blaze at Manchester United defender Chris Smalling’s house was started by a hot tub. 2. Charlton Athletic deny they have [...]

Chicharito Hernández’s crucial goals could secure his future at Real Madrid

April 30, 2015

By Leyla Hamed. The on-loan Mexican striker makes a strong case for a permanent move with a superb run of performances for Los Blancos. Real Madrid’s match at the Balaídos [...]

The Offside Treble – Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or celebrations, David Ginola challenges Sepp Blatter and Stephanie Roche’s Puskas award experiences

January 16, 2015

In this week instalment of The Offside Treble, Jen talks about Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or celebrations, Stephanie Roche competing with the best in the world [...]

Barcelona v PSG – Clash of the Titans

December 8, 2014

By Jason Pettigrove This Wednesday sees a Champions League winner-takes-all tie played out at Camp Nou. Unbeaten in all competitions this season, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) [...]

The Offside Daily – No offers for Chelsea ‘keeper, Arsenal tried to sign 15-year-old Messi and Wigan chairman apologises

November 21, 2014

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. Sheffield United have reversed their decision to allow Ched Evans to train with them. 2. Dave Whelan has apologised over [...]