Twitter Reacts as England Lose to Australia and Crash out of Rugby World Cup

England crashed out of their home Rugby World Cup after a disappointing defeat to Australia at Twickenham.  After entering the tournament optimistic that home advantage could take England deep into the latter stages, fans’ disappointment was rife on Twitter. FT: England 13-33 Australia. Quick check in with England’s Sweet Chariot #ENGvAUS #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/msOc3lglhz —... 

Brazilian Mascot Tears Off His Own Head in Anger After Disallowed Goal

The mascot for Brazilian second-division side Ceara was so angered by a disallowed goal that he ripped his own head off before throwing it furiously to the ground. The meltdown occurred during Wednesday’s clash with Luverdense. Ceara were trailing 1-0 when a cross from the left was headed home for the apparent equaliser, sparking initial celebrations from O Vovo (The Grandpa). But the offside... 

Prince William Rooting for Wales to Beat England at Rugby World Cup

Prince William has attracted controversy by revealing he will be supporting Wales when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. In his defence, he is the vice patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. “I wish you all the best of luck and I look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Cymru am byth! (Forever Wales!)” William told the squad at their Rugby World Cup 2015 welcome ceremony... 

Twitter Reacts as Japan Beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Japan made history on Saturday, September 19, as they caused a huge upset by beating 2007 world champions South Africa in the Rugby World Cup. Japan have BEATEN South Africa 34-32 in the #RWC2015. This is not a typo. This is real. pic.twitter.com/ptsB09vNbF — Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 19, 2015 Japan !! Bloody brilliant !! The shock #RWC2019 needed to take off — Will Carling... 

Former Mexico Star Cuauhtemoc Blanco Used Wikipedia Page to Run for Mayor

A former forward for the Mexico national team copied and pasted his Wikipedia page and used it as a CV when running for mayor of the Mexican town of Cuernavaca—and won. Former Real Valladolid and Chicago Fire forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco won the election in June and starts his new role in January. According to sports website Medio Tiempo (link in Spanish), the profile includes no relevant work... 

Wayne Rooney Scores 50th England Goal to Break Bobby Charlton’s All-Time Record

It had been coming for some time, and on September 8, 2015, at around 9:25 p.m. BST, Wayne Rooney scored his 50th international goal to break Sir Bobby Charlton’s record and become England’s all-time leading scorer. Rooney’s landmark strike was in many ways like plenty before, a ruthless penalty drilled into the back of the Wembley net. But its significance was far greater, taking... 

San Marino Score First Away Goal for 14 Years in Euro Qualifier vs. Lithuania

April 25, 2001. That was the last time San Marino had scored an away goal. Until Tuesday night, when—14 years later—striker Matteo Vitaioli finally ended the goal drought. The striker’s driven free-kick somehow found its way through a packed wall to beat the unsighted Lithuania goalkeeper and bring the minnows back on on level terms with 35 minutes remaining. And boy did they... 

Twitter Reacts to Fabian Delph Getting Injured After Less Than 30 Seconds

After completing an acrimonious transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City this summer, then pulling a hamstring and missing the beginning of the season, Fabian Delph finally had the opportunity to make his mark on the new season when he started in midfield for England vs. Switzerland on Tuesday. This was it, he was ready. Or maybe not. Less than 30 seconds into the Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley,... 

Jonathan Walters Scores Crucial Euro Winner After Fine Work by Jeff Hendrick

Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters scored a crucial winner for Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Georgia in Dublin. Walters tapped home from close range after fine work by Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick, who nutmegged one man and dribbled around another before finding Walters with an inviting cross. The win sees Ireland remain within touching distance of Germany and... 

Kyle Lafferty Grabs Late Point for Northern Ireland After Michael McGovern Error

A horrible mistake from Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern gifted Hungary a late lead in the pivotal Euro 2016 qualifier in Belfast. The Hamilton Academical ‘keeper dropped a straightforward cross, allowing Hungary defender Richard Guzmics to hook home from close range. But despite going down to 10 men after Chris Baird saw red, Northern Ireland snatched a dramatic late point when... 

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