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David Beckham ruled out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Mar 14, 2010 4:08pm

Becks’ South African dream is over David Beckham is set to miss out on this summer’s World Cup after pulling up with an ankle injury during tonight’s match between AC Milan and Chievo. The injury is thought to be a torn Achilles tendon which would almost certainly rule him out England’s...

Jimmy Bullard scraps in a public park with Nick Barmby

Mar 12, 2010 2:00am

Eye of the Tigers When he is not washing his hair, Jimmy Bullard loves going for a stroll in the park to fight with his team-mates. At least that is what he was up to yesterday, when he and Nick Barmby dodged the dog poo to scrap it out. A witness told...

Wayne Rooney gets to look at the World Cup trophy, but not touch

Mar 12, 2010 1:10am

Wazza gets close to the prize Wayne Rooney got up close and personal with the World Cup trophy yesterday. But even the England star wasn’t allowed to get his grubby mitts on the trophy without doing the hard work first. He said: “You try not to think too much about the World...

Video: Jimmy Bullard stars in Wash & Go shampoo advert!

Mar 12, 2010 12:36am

Brand Bullard in the ascendency Jimmy Bullard is the star of this excellent spoof of cheesy 1980s Wash & Go shampoo adverts. The Hull midfielder - not exactly renowned for his luscious locks - doesn’t take two bottles into the show: he uses Wash & Go. He said: “I remember the...

Freestyler Dan Magness attempts to kick ball through window of moving car

Mar 12, 2010 12:32am

Skillz that create billz Guinness world record holder Dan Magness has gone commercial on us. The freestyler is the star of car manufactuer SEAT’s new Kicks & Tricks campaign, which will give Europa League final tickets to the person who uploads the best video of them showing off their footy skills. Magness...

Time for AC Milan squad to be pensioned off

Mar 11, 2010 11:29am

Not-so golden oldies Manchester United were superb last night. Wayne Rooney in particular was a real handful and unquestionably will be at the centre of any would-be English World Cup success in the summer (fingers crossed he stays fit!). But surely a few questions must be asked of an ageing AC...

Frank Lampard and Gary Lineker help to make Sandwich more exciting

Mar 11, 2010 11:17am

England stars past and present team-up to flog Walkers Frank Lampard and Gary Lineker join a merry band of celebs to make the town of Sandwich a bit more exciting. That’s because Walkers believe… well, they’ll tell you if you watch the video. ...

Robbie Savage forced to play in goals for Derby

Mar 11, 2010 2:39am

Rams rely on stand-in keeper Derby midfielder Robbie Savage was left to take the goalkeeper’s gloves as his side lost 4-1 at Reading. First-choice goalie Stephen Bywater went off injured in the 13th minute, and his replacement Saul Deeney was sent-off for a foul in the penalty are in the 41st...

Hard Tackle: Gary Neville gets a Wayne Rooney teddy bear

Mar 11, 2010 1:39am

Just hold me, Wayne Gary Neville enjoyed a very homoerotic goal celebration after Wayne Rooney’s opening goal for Manchester United against AC Milan last night. All the United team wanted to dance around with the hero, but the skipper wanted to leap into his arms, rest his head against Wayne’s and...

Kitman: David Beckham loves United, hates Glazer

Mar 11, 2010 12:54am

Goldenballs dons gold-and-green After the disgraceful hostile reaction to his arrival on the pitch last night, David Beckham (ever the populist) sought to win back over those seething Manchester United supporters by wearing a green-and-gold Love United, Hate Glazer scarf at full-time. They just don’t like you, David, and they can see...