They painted the town pink. The sky in an English town mysteriously turned a bright shade of pink this week, and the dazzling sight caused quite a stir. During a snowfall on Thursday, residents in the county of West Midlands in central England witnessed the sky suddenly glowing in the pinkish hue. The unexpected swirl … Read more
She shot and scored. In her new memoir, “Everyone’s Seen My Tits,” “Ted Lasso” actress and writer Keeley Hazell recalled the night in 2006 that her then-boyfriend had a violent reaction when he caught British soccer star Joe Cole in her bed. Hazell, 38, referred to her former partner as “Theo” in her book, but the … Read more
Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Thursday’s announcement, which shines a spotlight on yet another unheralded team from Wales after Wrexham’s well-documented journey. “My love of football is well known, but it … Read more
David Beckham has made the coveted King’s Birthday Honors list and is set to receive a knighthood from the monarch himself, according to a report. The former England captain, 50, is set to join the ranks of the elite next week, with this royal accolade marking the pinnacle of his glittering career, the Sun reports. … Read more
“Long before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to Wrexham, Elton John came to Watford,” writes John Preston in the introduction to his new book, Watford Forever: How Graham Taylor and Elton John Saved a Football Club, a Town and Each Other. Written in collaboration with the legendary singer-songwriter, the book looks at how Elton was … Read more
Go England! Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis supported their home country’s men’s soccer team as they watched the UEFA European Championship final on Sunday at home in epic attire. Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a photo to their Instagram page Monday of their daughter and youngest son from behind wearing matching personalized jerseys. Princess … Read more
They raised a stink. Angry UK soccer fans claimed they were stranded in Berlin, Germany, without assistance after a Eurowings flight was diverted due to a mysterious burning smell. The mile-high mishap occurred Monday morning while Eurowings flight EW8470 was flying from Berlin to Manchester, UK, per the Independent. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused … Read more
David Beckham’s alleged extramarital affairs reached a tipping point when he stiffed a hard working server who told his then-squeeze about her date being a cheapskate. A waitress handed Beckham’s personal assistant and alleged mistress Rebecca Loos – whom he was romantically tied to while playing soccer for Real Madrid in 2004 – a note … Read more
There was apparently drama brewing off of the pitch at the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany. Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is dealing with another situation involving his wife, Annie Kilner and his ex-girlfriend Lauryn Goodman, who are both in Germany for the tournament, according to The Sun. The security team for the England players’ significant … Read more
David Beckham’s foul mouth red carded his chances of getting a knighthood. The soccer legend mounted a campaign to get an honor from the Queen which would give him the title ‘Sir’ and make his wife ‘Lady’ Victoria in the UK. However, his apparent tax avoidance and private emails – in which he branded the … Read more
After actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney became Wrexham owners, consecutive promotions and storybook endings followed — and they now need just two more to reach the English Premier League. Tom Brady didn’t experience the same success in his first year as a minority owner with Birmingham City FC. Despite a 1-0 win against Norwich … Read more
Prince William and Prince George were spotted spending some father-son time Thursday at the Aston Villa soccer match. TNT Sports’ coverage of the match showed the royal duo cheering on the team as they scored their opening goal against Lille at Villa Park in Birmingham. George, 10, sported a scarf in support of his father’s favorite … Read more
Prince William returned to social media Wednesday for the first time since his wife Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis to the world. The Prince of Wales, 41, broke his social media silence to share a sweet message of support for British soccer player Rachel Daly, who announced her retirement from the sport. “Thank you … Read more
What conspiracy theories? Prince William appeared unbothered as he downed shots of whiskey and pints of beer with Hollywood star Rob McElhenney as his wife, Kate Middleton, continues to recover from surgery at home. The Prince of Wales, 41, traveled to Wrexham in Wales, where he and the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor visited The … Read more
A UK man’s life took an unexpected twist when an undiagnosed brain tumor transformed him into a semi-pro goalkeeper, standing at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches with hands resembling mitts. Tom Mayor, 34, always attributed his towering stature to genetics, considering his family’s predisposition to being tall. “I was always taller than my friends … Read more
AFC Richmond might not have won the Premier League title in the season finale of “Ted Lasso,” but the show still proved itself to be a true winner. Ted Lasso’s cultural legacy will be as profound as other fictional sports heroes like Roy Hobbs and Rocky Balboa. The sunny but complex character, ably played by … Read more
Italian-American singer Ellynora went through a rollercoaster of emotions Thursday after her performance of the U.K.’s national anthem didn’t go as planned. Ellynora received harsh reviews on social media after she stumbled over the lyrics to “God Save the King” — and appeared startled while fidgeting with her earpiece — ahead of England’s 2-1 Euro qualifying … Read more
What a score! A 102-year-old soccer superfan got the message of a lifetime from the iconic David Beckham this week. In a heartfelt video, the former England captain thanked Mona Hurry, who “adores” the player, for her unwavering support throughout his career. Hurry, who resides in the Castor Lodge Care Home in Peterborough, was so … Read more
It was non-cents-ical. One of the UK’s biggest lottery winners burned through a mind-blowing $50 million in eight years — splurging on a soccer team, race horses and extravagant cars — before his luck ran out, documents revealed Thursday. Colin Weir, of North Ayrshire, Scotland, spent a stunning $131,000 per week after winning a record-breaking … Read more
She needed an assist. One sauced England soccer fan wasn’t using her head Tuesday when she ordered McDonald’s following her country’s 3-0 World Cup win over Wales. She netted 160 nuggets instead of 20. “I think I must have been trying to add sweet and sour sauce, but instead was adding extra nuggets,” the unnamed … Read more