The condescension of female football fans

Being a football fan is a hard slog, especially when the men won't take you seriously no matter how much you know.
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5 reasons female Arsenal fans should stay in the kitchen

A look at some of the accusations levelled at female football fans and the truth behind them.

Five reasons Goonerettes should stay in the kitchen

A look at some of the accusations levelled at female football fans and the truth behind them.

Print your own Arsenal girlfriend/boyfriend test

If you've been hiding under a rock, you'll have missed the news about the boy who made his girlfriend take an Arsenal test. We think...

How to live with a Manchester United fan when you're Arsenal

Just how do you cope living with a Manchester United fan, especially when Arsenal are playing them? Anita Sambol explains all here.

7 mildly interesting facts about Aaron Ramsey’s home town

Born in Caerphilly, South Wales, Aaron Ramsey is the eighth Welshman to play for Arsenal. Here are seven mildly interesting facts about his home town: Never mind...
Arsenal fans applaud Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

How to build your own Arsenal family

The repeated weekends spent round my Grandfather's house listening to both him and my uncle crow about Arsenal's latest win and QPR's latest defeat got to me. Back then it seemed like Arsenal must have been winning every week and QPR losing, something that's eminently possible, because it was towards the end of 1988 that I cracked.

Theo’s an amazing dad – Melanie Slade interview

Theo Walcott's wife has been speaking about how much of a good dad the Arsenal man is and how she wants more kids with him.

Are Arsenal ruining your love life?

Is your love for Arsenal getting in the way of sexy times with the other love interest in your life? IT might be and you don't even know it.

How to date someone who doesn’t get football

Let's face it. Finding a partner who is as mad about the Arsenal as you are isn't an easy thing to do.

How to date someone who doesn’t get football

Let's face it. Finding a partner who is as mad about the Arsenal as you are isn't an easy thing to do. Chances are you'll find...

Review – Up close and personal: Jose Mourinho – The Arsene Wenger bits

What becomes evident very quickly after starting Rob Beasley’s ‘Up close and personal - Jose Mourinho’ is that it is less a book about Jose Mourinho and more one about Beasley’s relationship with him.

Five Arsenal fan celebrations we've all witnessed

When a goal goes in, you never know what you're going to get from the people around you. Bet you've seen one of these five...
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Arsenal fans display anti-Stan Kroenke banners at the Emirates

Following the news that Alisher Usmanov had a £1bn bid to buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke rejected recently, Gooners made their feelings on their American owner known during the Gunners' 3-1 win over Everton.

How to stop smoking with the least amount of pain

I'm not going to lie. Smoking can be a calming, enjoyable experience which makes quitting so much harder but here are some tips to help you quit

Ospina admits helping Real Madrid superstar gain acceptance

David Ospina has told FOX Sports that he helped his parents accept Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez when the player was dating his sister.

Mesut Ozil announces English version of his autobiography

Mesut Ozil’s autobiography will be released in English next month, allowing more fans to read what is meant to be a great book.

An introduction to health and fitness in the modern era

Ever wanted to totally change your life but don't know where to start? In 2003 I noticed that my life was rapidly changing... My home life...

Arsenal fans guide to Paris ahead of PSG clash

As Arsenal travel to Paris this week to face PSG in the Champions League group opener, here is a short guide on Paris from a local.

Derby Day in an Arsenal-Tottenham Household

Everyone's Derby Day is different. Here's an insight into how the day can pan out when your other half supports the Lilywhites. 09:30 Wake up. Roll...
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Defamation case between Alexei Navalny and Alisher Usmanov opened in court

Hearings have opened between Arsenal’s multi-billionaire Alisher Usmanov and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a man who is alleged to have exposed the former for the transfer of lucrative assets to a charity foundation.

Which foods are better for increased fitness?

by Mark J. Fine Early last week, Manchester City's Sergio Agüero revealed that he saw an Italian nutritionist to help him gain better fitness. Although having...

Technology to help you succeed in getting fit and losing weight

Sometimes even the best of plans need a bit of supporting structure and technology to get you over the hump. There are literally a plethora...

A Londoner’s guide to the less obvious perks of going to PSG away

Going to Paris on your own or with just a couple of you? Don’t fancy getting bevvied up with the away fans? Having just been to Paris a month or so ago, I thought of some things to check out that might not make it to a tour guide or on a fan’s itinerary.

Football Isn’t Life or Death

I’ve had the pleasure of being able to write for Daily Cannon since April 2011. Having an opinion is one thing, but being able to...
Supporters stand in front of a giant screen displaying a rainbow flag to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting of Orlando, in a fan zone in Paris during the Euro 2016 football tournament on June 13, 2016. / AFP / Thomas SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)

How do we fight homophobia in football?

A recent report from the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has further highlighted the problem of homophobia in sport and has made suggestions on how governing bodies can take a zero tolerance approach.

Taking the Next Step to Losing Weight and Getting Fit

A weekly look at the technology, tools and techniques to quitting smoking, losing weight and getting fit through diet and exercise.

Beginning a Diet and Exercise Program

A weekly look at the technology, tools and techniques to quitting smoking, losing weight and getting fit through diet and exercise.

Football abuse stories show how we treat male and female victims differently

Why do we treat men and women so differently when it comes to reports of sexual abuse?

Ian Wright to appear at the Reading Book Festival

Ian Wright has been confirmed as part of the lineup for this year’s Reading Book Festival.

Five ways to get back to running

The best part of spring is that there are better days ahead for running without wearing a lot of layers. Spring brings warmer weather without...

Runner’s (and Biker’s) Notebook

by Mark J. Fine Last time we discussed a plan that runners can use to train for marathons. A few things have changed since then, mostly...
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Zambian Football Association look to ban LGB discrimination, face strong opposition

A draft constitution from the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), including a clause that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, has faced opposition from the government, churches and the wider public.
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UEFA warn US Trump immigration policy ‘will not help’ World Cup bid

UEFA’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, has warned the United States that their bid to host the 2026 World Cup would be affected by Donald Trump’s travel restrictions.

Five ways to prepare for marathon training

by Mark J. Fine Marathon season is a lot closer than you think, so if you haven't begun training, now is probably a good time...

Taking a walk – the perfect low-impact exercise

There will be times when you will need to restrict your exercise routine to something less intense, like taking a long brisk walk. Hopefully everyone...

Technology to Help Track Exercises

This week we'll focus on technology to help us quantify and track our energy burn through exercise. Last week we discussed how calorie counting could...

Technology to Help Regulate Our Weight

This week we'll focus on technology to help us measure, track, and regulate our weight. Last week we discussed how to use exercise tracking apps...

Technology to Help with Calorie Counting

The story doesn't end with just achieving weight loss. There is still work to make sure it stays off and technology is there to...

Arsenal lose, beer wins

Yes. I saw my Arsenal live for the first time ever. And yes, they lost. But, Gooners are the best people out there, and...