News archive from 1 April 2015
Italy 1 England 1: Supersub Andros Townsend rescues Roy Hodgson's men with late strike in Turin
SUPERSUB Andros Townsend rescued England with a stunning late strike in Turin. The Spurs winger had only been on the pitch for nine minutes when he skipped past two defenders before unleashing a fierce 20-yard strike beyond Italy skipper Gianluigi...
Port Vale: Byron Moore out for two weeks
PORT Vale expect winger Byron Moore to be out for two weeks with a groin strain. There were fears the 26-year old would be out for longer, but, following tests this week, the Valiants are hopeful Moore can still play a part in the remainder of this...
Portugal 0-2 Cape Verde Islands: African nation shock Fernando Santos' side as Cristiano Ronaldo sits out...
A Portugal side missing Cristiano Ronaldo were shocked 2-0 by African islanders Cape Verde in Estoril. The Ballon d'Or winner was released from international duty ahead of this friendly meeting at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota and Portugal...
Eden Dzeko grabs Austria defender by the THROAT as he tries to protect Bosnia-Herzegovina team-mate Muhamed...
It may have been a friendly, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's clash with Austria turned ugly on Tuesday night after Edin Dzeko grabbed Aleksandar Dragovic by the throat. Incensed by the reaction following a poor challenge from Muhamed Besic, the Manchester...
WATCH: Amazing footage of Great White shark caught on camera in the Mersey
Amazing amateur footage has captured the first known sighting of a Great White Shark which got too close and personal with stunned passengers on a Mersey ferry. The start of the video, shot by Wyn Dup, gives no clue to the dramatic scene ahead, with...
Boris Johnson to paint Gherkin red and white for St George's Day
Last week, Nigel Farage announced that he would make St George's day a Bank Holiday if the British public go collectively insane and elect him Prime Minister. This week, Boris Johnson has retaliated with an announcement that he is to paint the Gherkin...
6 April Fool's stories we wish were actually true
Trust no one today. In fact, just don't talk to anyone for the entire day. Chances are they're going to lie to you then shout "APRIL FOOOOOLS' later down the line. Don't worry, we're on your side. So we've debunked a few fake stories that may...
Arsenal vs Liverpool will be first ever Premier League match to beam teamtalks live around the world
The Premier League will break extraordinary new ground this weekend when fans are taken inside the dressing room ahead of Arsenal vs Liverpool. In a first for top-flight football, both pre-match teamtalks by the captains will be streamed live to the...
Real Madrid sign Porto defender Danilo on a six-year contract ahead of next season
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with FC Porto to sign right back Danilo next season. The 23-year-old defender will join the La Liga giants on a deal up until June 30 2021, it was announced on Tuesday night. Danilo, who started both of Brazil's...
Rangers will do all they can to avoid paying £500,000 surcharge for Newcastle loanees
Rangers are determined to exhaust every possible avenue in a bid to avoid paying Newcastle United £500,000 for the five loan players sent north under the instructions of Derek Llambias. The small print of the deal emerged on Monday as the club posted...
Ross Barkley has been compared with Paul Gascoigne and Alan Ball but he's played five roles for Everton...
During an interview with Barclays Premier League World to be shown this week, Ross Barkley announces that his best position is striker. 'I can have my greatest impact there,' he claims. 'I'm free to roam around, take players on, have shots and create...
Debbie Jevans in '£150,000 pay-off' from RFU after leaving England Rugby 2015 role less than six months...
Debbie Jevans is understood to have received a six-figure pay-off from the RFU after walking out as chief executive of England Rugby 2015 less than six months before the World Cup. That the RFU are prepared to hand over around £150,000 suggests the...
England's flight home delayed due to a 'technical issue' after 1-1 draw against Italy
England were in for a prolonged stay in Italy following Tuesday night's 1-1 friendly draw after their flight was held up due to a 'technical issue'. Andros Townsend came off the bench to rescue the Three Lions from defeat with a stunning strike in...
John Barnes believes black managers don’t get the second chances afforded their white counterparts... but...
John Barnes did get a second chance as a manager in British football. What he didn’t get was a third. Having tried and failed at an elite club, Celtic — he left after the infamous loss to Inverness Caledonian Thistle — Barnes managed Jamaica and then...
Liverpool close in on AS Roma’s Radja Nainggolan
AS Roma’s Radja Nainggolan is unsure whether he will stay with the Italian club next season as negotiations continue with Cagliari over their share of the Belgium international. Nainggolan has been a regular in Roma’s midfield this season and his form...
Realtime News
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- 14:15 Honey Birdette’s advert gets banned for featuring a visible nipple
- 14:14 Police seeking dashcam footage of red car in search for missing man...
- 14:13 'Underlying, compelling strategy' for future of healthcare in...
- 14:13 Music review: SUMS, George Square, Glasgow
- 14:13 Efforts to tackle deprivation in Northumberland
- 14:13 Vehicles severely damaged in barn fire at Thorpe St Peter
- 14:13 What you can expect if you are accused of ‘upskirting’
- 14:13 Roker Pier tours prove so popular that booking website can't cope
- 14:12 Photographic exhibition at Horncastle gallery
- 14:12 'Underlying, compelling strategy' for future of healthcare in...
- 14:12 Efforts to tackle deprivation in Northumberland
- 14:10 First picture of Parliament car crash terror suspect who 'hails...
- 14:10 South Tyneside toddle group raises nearly £200 for children’s heart...
- 14:09 Jonny Bairstow ‘delighted’ as England team-mate Ben Stokes is found...
- 14:08 IS conflict: Up to 30,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq - UN
- 14:08 Liverpool sledgehammer bank gang who led police on high speed chase...
- 14:08 SECOND hospital worker probed for 'kicking' same elderly patient...
- 14:06 Uefa Super Cup: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid team news, start...
- 14:05 Sako, Yacob, Hoolahan, Terry - These are the free agents your club...
- 14:05 Police trace driver of car which nearly hit cyclist in Chesterfield
- 14:04 Edinburgh Book Festival: Revisionism of histr is a novelist’s...
- 14:04 Bonnie Prince Charlie “got intimate” with Jacobite heroine
- 14:04 My husband I laughed in the face of his cancer – now we’re...
- 14:03 Revealed: The best and worst GP practices in Lancaster and...
- 13:59 Lakeland Motor Museum surprises 40,000th Visitor of 2018
- 13:59 Ulverston woman qualifies for prestigious Horse of the Year Show
- 13:58 Woman stole £600,000 because she thought she’d die from cancer...
- 13:58 Suicidal teenager rescued from motorway bridge.
- 13:58 Giant spiders are invading homes - and the reason why will creep...
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