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Real Madrid Lose 1-2 To Atlético Madrid In Fiery Copa Del Rey Final (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
José Mourinho's Real Madrid era ended disastrously as both he and Cristiano Ronaldo were sent off in their 2-1 Copa del Rey final defeat to city rivals Atlético. Atléti's first win against Real since October 1999, the drought came in an undeserved and fractious fashion for the underdogs at the...

Stoke City Pig's Head Prank Leaves Kenwyne Jones 'Furious'

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
A “bloody pig's head” has been found in the locker of footballer Kenwyne Jones, leading Stoke City’s manager Tony Pulis to launch an investigation. In response, it has been reported that a "furious" Jones smashed the car windscreen of a fellow player he believed responsible for the prank....

Funny News Pictures Of The Week

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | 17 May 2013 | UK Comedy
Prince Harry in America, Brits on the BAFTA red carpet and more: take a look at our round-up of this week's funniest photos...

David Beckham, Nigel Farage, 'Colin Was Here' And More: Funny Tweets Of The Week

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | 17 May 2013 | UK Comedy
So farewell, David Beckham. The quite literally model footballer hung up his boots this week (read our collection of the funniest things said by - and about - him here) - the same week that Manchester Utd rivals Manchester City lost both the FA Cup Final and Roberto...

Leonardo DiCaprio Is Sir Alex Ferguson In 'The Great Fergie' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | 17 May 2013 | UK Comedy
It's the story of a man... of obsession... of Manchester United. Forget The Great Gatsby: this is The Great Fergie. (Video made for The Huffington Post UK by David Schneider and Handface) More TOPICALOLs: WATCH: Bonnie Tyler's Eurovision Video Gets Dramatic...

Australian Sports Reporter Roz Kelly Gets Pranked, Anchorman-Style (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | 17 May 2013 | UK Comedy
That Karl Stefanovic is it again! You may remember the host of Australian breakfast show 'Today' appearing on these pages when he did his best Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions in front of Arnie himself. And now Stefanovic is back, pranking his fellow (stand-in) host, Roz Kelly. We won't spoil...

Sir Alex Ferguson Presented With Hairdryer Cake Ahead Of Retirement

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson received a hairdryer cake from long suffering daily newspaper reporters on Friday after his last press conference as Manchester United manager. Ferguson will take charge of United for the 1500th and final time at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, and with the Barclays Premier League title won...

Arsenal Set To Sign Auxerre Striker Yaya Sanogo

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
Arsenal are in "advanced talks" to sign Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo, manager Arsène Wenger confirmed. The 20-year-old France Under-21 international has scored eight goals in seven Ligue 2 games this season, with four of his appearances coming from the substitutes' bench. Sanogo was linked with Arsenal earlier this year and...

Marouane Fellaini, Everton Midfielder, Dyes Hair Silver For Charity (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
Marouane Fellaini could play his final Everton game at Chelsea on Sunday, but he has left supporters with a silver lining, courtesy of his new hair colour. Fellaini dyed his hair silver for one night only in the name of charity, having agreed to the colour change after challenging Evertonians...

Sir Bradley Wiggins Withdraws From Giro D'Italia Due To Chest Infection (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
Sir Bradley Wiggins has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia on Team Sky's medical advice. Wiggins, who has been suffering from a cold and chest infection, was visibly below par in yesterday's rain-hit 12th stage from Longarone to Treviso, which was won by his compatriot Mark Cavendish. The 2012 Tour de...

Frank Lampard Signs New Chelsea Contract: What's His Best Goal? (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
Although not as talented an English midfielder as Paul Scholes or Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard's knack for goals in his Chelsea career is a remarkable achievement and the club has belatedly recognised his value by granting him a one-year contract. One of the most decorated players in Chelsea's history, Lampard...

David Beckham Retires: Who Should Play Golden Balls In A Film On His Career?

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah Dean | 16 May 2013 | UK Entertainment
David Beckham, the man who had a chick-flick named after him, has announced his retirement from football. The former England captain said in a statement: "I'm fortunate to have realised [my] dreams." This got us thinking, who could Bend It Like Beckham for real on the...

David Beckham Retires: A Manchester United Fan's Memories On His 90s Rise

Samuel Luckhurst | 16 May 2013 | UK Sport
The swelling throng could have been for a pop group, but even at the height of Britpop in January 1997 David Beckham was a one-man boy band. Two months before the 21-year-old began dating Victoria Adams, Beckham was making waves. On the opening day of the season he...

David Beckham Retires: Midfielder Tours Far East Weeks Before Hanging Up His Boots

The Huffington Post UK | Tom Moseley | 16 May 2013 | UK Sport
Sometimes David Beckham was photographed playing football, sometimes he was photographed posing in a posh suit. And occasionally he was photographed doing both. That was the case in his recent visit to China, where a smartly-dressed Becks underlined his massive popularity in the Far East, showcased the art...

David Beckham Funny Quotes: The Silliest Things Ever Said By - And About - 'Golden Balls'

Huffington Post UK | Felicity A Morse | 16 May 2013 | UK Comedy
Fans are mourning worldwide as football bids adieu to one of its most famous players. But as David Beckham's interviews shows, he wasn't just a fine footballer - he was also often (unintentionally) funny. Take a look through some of the most memorable funny lines uttered by -...

David Beckham Retires: The Red Cards

Tom Moseley | 16 May 2013 | UK Sport
His caressed crosses and pinpoint free kicks will live long in the memory - but old Goldenballs wasn't averse to a red card, either. Who can forget the casually-raised leg, somehow felling Argentina's Diego Simeone in 1998, leading to his vilification and eventual redemption before fans? Beckham hangs...

David Beckham Retires: England And Manchester United Legend Hangs Up His Boots

Stephen Hull | 17 May 2013 | UK Sport
David Beckham has announced his retirement from football. The former England captain, currently at Paris Saint Germain, will retire at the end of the season despite being offered an extension to his contract with the club. "I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the...

Screaming Arm-Wrestling Woman Takes Her Sport Very Seriously (VIDEO)

Andrea Mann | 16 May 2013 | UK Comedy
Thought that all you needed to be an arm-wrestling champion was a strong pair of, well, arms? Think again! Turns out a socking great pair of lungs is handy, too. Just take a look at this competitor taking part in the recent European Arm-Wrestling Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania....

Why You Should Never Celebrate A Saved Goal Too Quickly (VIDEO)

Andrea Mann | 16 May 2013 | UK Comedy
This little video only lasts 17 seconds, but like a mini-movie, it's got suspense, drama and... release. Yes, we've seen some penalties in our time - but this one really is quite something. Click play to find out why. (Via Daily Picks And Flicks)

Loic Remy, QPR Striker, Bailed After Rape Arrest

Tom Moseley | 16 May 2013 | UK Sport
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape. The 26-year-old French international was being held by Scotland Yard's sex crime squad together with two other men. Three men have been bailed until September, the Metropolitan Police said today. A 34-year-old...
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