Football’s Never-Ending Story: The Moments You Might Have Missed
Football’s Never-Ending Story: The Moments You Might Have Missed
Football is a game that never switches off. Across every second of the day, somewhere around the globe, something connected to the sport is happening — from dramatic late winners and heated touchline moments to passionate debates on social media or kids kicking a ball against a wall with friends.
With so much constantly unfolding, no single person can keep track of it all.
Often, it’s the smallest yet most
fascinating details that capture the true spirit of the game: a fan’s unique angle of a penalty save, a brief but revealing exchange between fierce rivals, or a viral post explaining why N’Golo Kanté is widely regarded as football’s nicest man.
That’s why GIVEMESPORT created its live blog — to round up the best football stories and standout social media moments from the past 24 hours.
January 10: Aston Villa Fans Mock Thomas Frank With Brutal Chants
Thomas Frank endured a difficult afternoon as Aston Villa supporters aimed two savage chants at the Tottenham boss during their FA Cup third-round clash. The Danish coach, already under mounting pressure, became the target of ridicule after being spotted drinking from a cup featuring an Arsenal badge.
Villa fans mocked him by chanting “Thomas Frank is an Arsenal fan,” referencing the incident that surfaced ahead of Spurs’ recent defeat to Bournemouth. They then doubled down with a chorus of “You’re getting sacked in the morning,” further underlining the scrutiny surrounding his position.
Some Tottenham supporters even joined in, highlighting the growing unrest just six months after Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou. Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League, with seven wins and eight defeats from 21 matches.
January 7: Virgil van Dijk’s Post After Arsenal Draw Sparks Online Reaction
Liverpool showed their pedigree with an impressive performance away to league leaders Arsenal, earning a hard-fought 0–0 draw at the Emirates Stadium despite being heavy underdogs going into the match.
Following the game, Virgil van Dijk took to social media to subtly remind fans of Liverpool’s champion status by sharing an image of the Premier League winners’ badge worn on their sleeves. The post quickly went viral, delighting Liverpool supporters while irritating many Arsenal fans.
January 6: Reporter Reveals ‘Disgusting’ Diego Costa Incident
Diego Costa’s reputation for controversy resurfaced after a journalist recalled an alarming incident from 2020 following Atlético Madrid’s Champions League victory over Liverpool.
Presenter Hélène Hendriks revealed that Costa deliberately coughed in the faces of interviewers during post-match media duties — an incident that occurred just as COVID-19 cases were beginning to rise globally. She later tested positive for the virus two days after the encounter.
Describing the moment, Hendriks said she was stunned and furious, calling the behaviour outrageous. The revelation has since triggered widespread backlash online, with fans condemning Costa’s actions as disgusting and unacceptable.
January 5: Kick-Off Delayed at Fulham Due to Medical Emergency
Liverpool’s Premier League clash away at Fulham was delayed by 15 minutes after a medical emergency in the crowd at Craven Cottage. Fulham confirmed the delay via social media ahead of kick-off.
The reigning champions were looking to return to winning ways following a goalless draw with Leeds United, while Fulham were also seeking all three points after drawing with Crystal Palace.
January 3: Bournemouth’s Amine Adli Slammed for Embarrassing Dive
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table with a thrilling 3–2 win away at Bournemouth, thanks to goals from Gabriel Magalhães and a Declan Rice brace.
However, the match ended with controversy when Bournemouth’s Amine Adli went down in the box during stoppage time. Replays appeared to show the forward initiating contact in an attempt to win a penalty, prompting outrage among Arsenal fans.
Supporters labelled the incident one of the most embarrassing dives of the season and questioned why Adli avoided a second yellow card for simulation.
January 3: Brennan Johnson’s Brief Spurs Farewell Divides Fans
Brennan Johnson completed a £35m move from Tottenham Hotspur to Crystal Palace, marking one of January’s first major transfers. However, it was his short goodbye message that sparked debate.
The winger, who scored Spurs’ Europa League-winning goal last season, posted a simple five-word farewell: “Been a ride. Thank you.”
While some Tottenham fans criticised the message as cold and dismissive, others rushed to his defence, noting the video shared alongside the post and pointing out the abuse Johnson endured during his time at the club.