Also known as: Former England striker
Alan Shearer — commentator who debated Manchester United's opening day defeat to Hull City on air.
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… The Gunners conceded the fewest goals of any side last season and just one got past David Raya in their first four league games before Saturday’s defeat. “It should have been more, the chances Brighton created, they were that good,” said former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer on B …
Brighton humbling ‘a big lesson’ for Arsenal – ArtetaJoy Online
… First game of the season away from home, United just didn’t seem ready for it.” Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer felt it was a fitness issue. …
Man Utd ‘didn’t look ready’ – but hurting Carrick remains calmJoy Online
… Club legend Alan Shearer has sent Jaissle his “very best wishes”, but previously warned it could be a “tough season” with some “very challenging times ahead” in a column for BBC Sport. …
Guimaraes future decided before I arrived – JaissleJoy Online
… Keegan signed Alan Shearer for a world record £15m fee for Newcastle in 1996 and also took charge of England at a time when the striker was captaining his country. …
Ferguson says Keegan built Newcastle’s greatest teamDaily Guide
… Former England captain Alan Shearer praised Spain’s display, insisting they were deserved champions. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsThe Chronicle
… Lineker’s co-host Alan Shearer, who scored 30 goals for England including two at the 1998 World Cup, said: “Harry Kane has seen Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all come on straight away and get the goals. …
Kane is England’s ‘greatest striker’, says LinekerJoy Online
… Lineker’s co-host Alan Shearer, who scored 30 goals for England including two at the 1998 World Cup, said: “Harry Kane has seen Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all come on straight away and get the goals. …
Kane is England’s greatest striker, says LinekerJoy Online
… The most nonsensical line I have ever heard.” Former England captain Alan Shearer, at the game for BBC One, said it was a “bizarre” decision not to award a penalty. …
World Cup: The VAR call that dumbfounded the world’s best refereesJoy Online
… BBC pundit Alan Shearer has been vocal in his criticism of VAR, saying refereeing standards are “the worst we have seen for a long time” and “only getting worse” because of its use. …
Maddison says referees are petrified of decisionsJoy Online
… This is a complete pattern over the season, but there is also a pattern that we concede ridiculous goals.” Former England striker Alan Shearer told BBC Match of the Day: “I think it was handball. …
Slot’s VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issuesArsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
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Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gary Lineker said Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after Kane equalled Lineker's World Cup goal record of 10 goals in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia. Kane, 32, now has 81 international goals and leads England's all-time goalscorer list.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
England captain Harry Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 World Cup victory against Croatia, equalling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals. Lineker called Kane "the greatest English striker we've ever had," noting Kane's all-round game as exceptional.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Referee Alireza Faghani declined to award a penalty when Kylian Mbappe went down in the box during France's match against Senegal at the World Cup, ruling that Mbappe had initiated contact. The decision drew criticism from former elite referees and broadcasters, with Darren Cann reporting that several world-class referees contacted him unable to understand the non-call. France ultimately won 3-1 with Mbappe scoring twice.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of video assistant referee after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday, with the match finishing 1-1.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot complained about a VAR decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal for handball, but acknowledged his side must stop conceding "ridiculous goals" after a 3-2 defeat that marked their 11th Premier League loss of the season.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →