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Yorkshireman, Sheffield Wednesday journalist for The Star. Author, travel fanatic and South African adoptee. Views are my own... #SWFC

Sheffield, England
Joined May 2011
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@YesWeCrann
Joe Crann
2 years
An absolute work of art ๐Ÿ˜
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2 years
This drone video of Lech Poznan fans is stunning.
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4 years
Iโ€™ll never not watch this start to finish when it ends up on my timeline.
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2 years
Youssouf M'Changamaโ€™s freekick wasnโ€™t a fluke, by the wayโ€ฆ
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3 years
Love to see this stuff.
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6 years
This is the best video youโ€™ll see all week.
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5 years
Breaking: Percy Tau has just been named as the Proximus League Player of the Season after his excellent displays in Belgiumโ€™s second tier. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ†
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4 years
Could only be Brazil.
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1 year
Them: โ€œItโ€™s just the first game, donโ€™t get carried away.โ€ Literally everybody in England:
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4 months
Come a long way my man, @TebohoMokoena28
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3 years
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Joe Crann
5 years
This is the content I signed up for, @BafanaBafana .
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Joe Crann
4 years
South Africa, this wasnโ€™t easy to write. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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Joe Crann
2 years
So South Africa, with their 2500 new cases, mask mandates, compulsory hand sanitiser stations and curfew, has been put on the red list of a country with 46,000 new cases who havenโ€™t been wearing masks for months. SA scientists identify a variant, and the country gets punished.
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3 years
Chiefs fans get everywhere - cheers for this random guy in Sheffield for letting me grab this photo. ๐Ÿ˜‚โœŒ๏ธ
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Joe Crann
6 years
Nike have knocked it out of the park again... This time for Caster Semenya. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ
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1 year
โ€œYouโ€™re an inspiration to us, man.โ€ Captured a special moment between @morrisonclinton and Darren Moore last night. Bloody lovely. #SWFC ๐Ÿฆ‰โšฝ๏ธ
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4 months
Iconic ๐Ÿค• #AFCON2023
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3 years
Khosi, I found another oneโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜‚
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3 years
I know kasi football when I see it ๐Ÿ˜‚ this could only be South Africa.
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5 years
Iโ€™m going to watch this Pavard pass once a day for the rest of my life.
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3 months
Ronwen Williams. Take a bow, son. #Bafana
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6 years
Someone once said to me (or I might have read it): If an artist created the perfect footballer, it would be Lionel Messi. If an engineer created the perfect footballer, it would be Cristiano Ronaldo. We are so lucky to live in this era.
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6 years
Oh Nike... Youโ€™ve outdone yourselves with this one. And the soundtrack is ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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1 year
League One ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ #SWFC
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5 years
John Cena surprising Sho Madjozi is absolutely perfect.
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Joe Crann
2 years
No disrespect to Mendy and Manรฉ, but Iโ€™d have given Goalkeeper and Player of the Tournament to Gabaski and Aboubakar. I know neither of them won it - but in terms of individual performances, they were superb at #AFCON2021 .
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Joe Crann
4 years
โ€œGoal Bafana Bafana. Goal for South Africa, goal for all Africa!โ€ Siphiwe Tshabalala ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ Peter Drury ๐ŸŽ™๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ 10 years ago today. What a moment. What a month. Seeing this goal still makes me emotional. #TshabalalaDay
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4 years
RT if you think this should be a statue outside FNB Stadium... @siphiweshabba made 50 million people rejoice. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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Joe Crann
2 years
I know South Africans when I see them ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’™
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Joe Crann
5 years
When Percy Tau was loaned out to a Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian second tier, he couldโ€™ve rested on his laurels, he couldโ€™ve taken it easyโ€ฆ He didnโ€™t. He worked, he improved, he knuckled down. And now heโ€™s reaping the rewards. Such a great attitude, so much talent. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Joe Crann
5 years
So this happenedโ€ฆ Girlfriend โžก๏ธ Fiancรฉe @StephanieBe ๐Ÿ’โค๏ธ
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1 year
Iโ€™ve covered World Cups, Iโ€™ve covered Champions League finals, Iโ€™ve seen some of the best players in the world play liveโ€ฆ This is - hands down - the greatest football game that Iโ€™ve ever covered live. And I cannot imagine that ever changing. #SWFC , you beauties. Iโ€™m shaking.
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Joe Crann
3 years
Top of the group. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโค๏ธ
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Joe Crann
7 years
Bruno had his ex-girlfriend murdered, dismembered & fed to dogs. After just 7 years of a 22-year sentence, heโ€™s got a new club. Revolting.
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4 years
Australians nailing VAR. This is great.
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Joe Crann
5 years
Confirmed: 19-year-old Khanya Leshabela has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Leicester City until 2022. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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4 years
Cyril is so calmingโ€ฆ Every time heโ€™s spoken about the Coronavirus situation in South Africa Iโ€™ve felt reassured by the time he finishes. Not every country can say that. Weโ€™re lucky.
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Joe Crann
5 years
These pictures that Kaizer Chiefs posted of Wiseman Meyiwaโ€™s farewell are absolutely heartbreaking... So glad that the club have vowed to help look after him and his future, theyโ€™re doing a great thing.
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Joe Crann
3 years
Benni McCarthy taking AmaZulu from being a team battling relegation last season to qualifying for the #CAFCL for the first time ever. You absolutely love to see it. What a season, Usuthu.
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Joe Crann
5 years
Samuel Etoโ€™o retires. At 38. He holds a strong case as the best African footballer of all time. 2 AFCONS ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† 1 Olympic Gold ๐Ÿฅ‡ 2 Copa del Rey ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† 3 UCL ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† 3 La Liga ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† 1 Serie A ๐Ÿ† 2 Coppa Italia ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† AFCON all-time top scorer โšฝ๏ธ 4 African Player of the Year ๐ŸŒ
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2 years
Atletico Mineiro at it again with a wonder kit ๐Ÿ˜
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Joe Crann
4 months
Grant Kekana made more clearances tonight (7) than the entire Moroccan team (4) - he also finished with the highest pass completion (93%) of any outfield player that started the game. Monster performance from the Bandaged Bafana. #AFCON2023
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3 months
We remember what people said about him after the Brazil game, we remember what they said when he became #Bafana โ€™s number one, and when he became their captainโ€ฆ Ronwen Williams always backed himself, and look at him now. Right now, the continentโ€™s best. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿงค
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Joe Crann
6 years
#FRA players just stormed the press conference chanting Didier Deschampsโ€™ name. Raucous.
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Joe Crann
6 years
Thereโ€™s a โ€˜Radebe Suiteโ€™ in the West Stand of Leeds Unitedโ€™s Elland Road stadium in Yorkshire. Iโ€™m not sure a lot of people in South Africa understand just how revered โ€˜The Chiefโ€™ is at #LUFC .
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Joe Crann
2 years
What a finish.
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Joe Crann
5 years
Confirmed: Percy Tau ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ has been registered by Club Brugge ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช for this yearโ€™s UEFA Champions League, and is now in line to make his #UCL debut v Dynamo Kyiv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ tomorrow night. If they get past Kyiv theyโ€™ll face either FC Basel๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญor LASK ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น.
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Joe Crann
5 years
Next month, Percy Tau will line up somewhere in Europe and the UEFA Champions League theme tune will blast out from the speakers as he makes his #UCL debutโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ† Some dreams do come true. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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3 years
You can say what you want about Itumeleng Khune, but the man has incredible distribution. Even now.
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Joe Crann
3 months
No player at #AFCON2023 has made more tackles than Aubrey Modiba (23), more interceptions than Mothobi Mvala (11), won more aerial duels than Evidence Makgopa (48), blocked more crosses than Khuliso Mudau (8) or blocked more crosses than Sphephelo Sithole (10). #Bafana strong ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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2 years
This is a really interesting interview with Tony Mowbray, who discusses the work/life balance in football. The bit about his young lad at the end is full of emotion.
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Joe Crann
9 years
Seriously, the happiness that these 1D guys bring to their fans is incredible. I couldn't care less if like your music or not. Carry on.
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1 year
Absolutely taking names, @laura_woodsy .
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2 years
100% ๐Ÿ’ช Ola Aina attempted six tackles for #TeamNigeria tonight - and won all six of them. He wasnโ€™t dribbled past even once, and also made four clearances and two interceptions. #AFCON2021
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4 months
For the first time in over a decade there will be no North African nation in the AFCON quarterfinalsโ€ฆ
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Joe Crann
5 years
Picture perfect from Teboho Mokoena ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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4 years
Absolute witchcraft.
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3 years
I think about this post-match from Steve Komphela a lotโ€ฆ
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4 years
Brilliant from Nike. This mustโ€™ve taken forever to edit, and theyโ€™ve done it perfectly.
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5 years
Finish๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ
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6 years
Absolutely diabolical scenes at Moses Mabhida Stadium tonight. Kaizer Chiefs will be in big trouble for this. Unacceptable from the supporters. Video via @Jeff_CJ31
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5 years
This goalkeeperโ€™s just gone and finished 2018 on a high... ๐Ÿ˜ง๐Ÿคฏ
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Joe Crann
6 years
Messi and Ronaldo fans actually bore me... Messi took #ARG to the final in 2014 and won the Golden Ball, but theyโ€™ve battled this year. Ronaldo could win the Golden Ball with #POR this year, but didnโ€™t get out of the group in 2014. Theyโ€™re both phenomenal, phenomenal players.
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3 months
Third place for #Bafana the first time since back in 2000, a remarkable achievement for a team that wasnโ€™t at all fancied to get this far in pre-tournament. Two (more) penalty saves from Ronwen Williams, and they go home with a hugely deserved medal. Kaofela. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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2 years
Could genuinely watch Thierry Henry clips all day long.
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Joe Crann
3 years
Hlompho Kekanaโ€™s rocket for Sundowns against Cape Town City has been nominated for the FIFA #PuskasAward ... ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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3 months
Emotional seeing those pens, brought me close to tearsโ€ฆ Been lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with Ronza over the years, been on camps with him, interviewed him countless times, and you couldnโ€™t wish to meet a nicer guy. Heโ€™s been through so much to get here. Salute.
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Joe Crann
9 years
I went to see One Direction tonight... While I'm not a fan of their music, if what they do makes this many people happy, they can carry on.
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Joe Crann
7 years
Usain Bolt: โ€œIโ€™d vote for Oscarine Masuluke. For a goalkeeper to score an overhead kick in stoppage time like that is impressive.โ€
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5 years
Confirmed: #Bafana โ€™s Percy Tau will play in this yearโ€™s UEFA Champions League group stages after helping Club Brugge beat LASK 3-1 on aggregate. They will find out their opponents in tomorrow nightโ€™s #UCL draw. A new level. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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3 years
Good to see Pitso Mosimane on my TV tonight... So far, so good for Al Ahly.
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1 year
This is absolutely nuts to me.
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5 years
#Bafana โ€™s Percy Tau has been nominated as Player of the Year in the Belgian Proximus League following his performances in Belgiumโ€™s second tier this season. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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6 years
Steve Komphela is a philosopher. His message to Thamsanqa Gabuza can be a message to anyone suffering with their mental health. Look after yourselves.
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3 years
Excited to see Percy Tau in the Premier League - canโ€™t wait to see what he does with his chance in the big leaguesโ€ฆ #BHAFC managed to get a work permit based on his #UCL appearances, itโ€™s why they had to recall now rather than at the end of the season. Big opportunity. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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6 years
Let me introduce to you the new Lord Mayor of my hometown, Sheffield... ๐Ÿ˜Ž Cool AF in his Doc Martens.
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2 years
My people. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
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5 years
Dybala just did this ๐Ÿ˜ณ
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6 years
Patrice Motsepe has made a lot of people very happy by bringing Barcelona and Messi to South Africa... That has to be applauded, tonight will be the highlight of the year for a lot of people at FNB Stadium.
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2 years
Thereโ€™s always one. Kaizer Chiefs in Sheffield - Anakhosi global. Cheers for the picture, Jack.
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3 years
Fantastic news for Percy Tau... Itโ€™s taken a complete overhaul of the work permit rules in English football, but he may finally get his Premier League chance. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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Kristof Terreur
3 years
Whereโ€™s Percy? Waiting for the paperwork of his UK work permit to be completed. Anderlecht donโ€™t expect him back anymore. #bhafc
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1 year
Cameroon are sadly out of the competition, but they have become the first team to beat Brazil in a World Cup group game since way back in 1998. Their 17-game unbeaten run comes to an end. Indomitable. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฒ
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Joe Crann
7 years
2016 - Marco van Basten to Hakim Ziyech: "How stupid can you be to choose Morocco if you are in contention for the Dutch national team?โ€ 2017 - Hakim Ziyech helps Morocco reach #Russia2018 ... The Dutch didn't qualify.
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6 months
This is a strong football IQ
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2 years
Glen Kamara taking off his black armband and kissing it after scoringโ€ฆ Nice touch.
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Joe Crann
3 years
Kaizer Chiefs v Pitso Mosimaneโ€™s Al Ahly, with Stuart Baxter back in charge of Amakhosi, is the #CAFCL final that we deserveโ€ฆ Mosimane and Baxter went toe-to-toe for years in South Africa, and both landed punches - a clash on the continental stage would be epic. A back story.
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6 years
Percy Tau on for his Union Saint-Gilloise debut in the 64th minute... Theyโ€™re leading Westerlo 1-0. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿผ
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1 year
That man. Liam Palmer.
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5 years
Kanye doing โ€˜Jesus Walksโ€™ on a plane with a choir... Now this is superb.
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Joe Crann
3 years
Not even close to offside. ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ
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4 years
Zidaneโ€™s first touch was sent from heaven.
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3 years
Londonโ€™s got me covered. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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3 years
This kid is living the dream ๐Ÿ˜…
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Joe Crann
5 years
Second Club Brugge league game for Percy Tau, second Club Brugge goal for Percy Tau, and the Belgian giants are sitting pretty at the top of the leagueโ€ฆ Decent start! ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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4 years
Breaking: #Banyana star, Thembi Kgatlana, has signed for European giants, SL Benfica, after leaving Beijing BG Phoenix. Theyโ€™re currently top of the league in Portugal and on course for UEFA Womenโ€™s Champions League qualification. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšฝ๏ธ
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Joe Crann
3 months
Anyone fancy buying me a flight to Bouakรฉ? ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Joe Crann
3 years
This is a special edition Atletico Mineiro shirt designed by a fan thatโ€™s now being made by the club. Itโ€™s got the state of Minas Gerais - where theyโ€™re from - on it. And โ€˜Uma Vez Atรฉ Morrerโ€™ - โ€˜Once until I dieโ€™. An absolute beauty.
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3 months
On top of saving six penalties in shootouts at #AFCON2023 , Ronwen Williams has made more saves (20) than any other goalkeeper at the tournament - 10 of the 20 were from shots inside the penalty area. Surely Goalkeeper of the Tournament incoming. ๐Ÿงค๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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