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John Terry fights to free Charles Bronson | The funniest stories in sport this week

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Nov 27, 2025
John Terry's campaign to free Charles Bronson takes center stage, with the hosts diving into the bizarre support from celebrities. They recount wild stories, including Newcastle fans' antics in Marseille's toilets and a retired Olympian's troubling transformation into a drug kingpin. Legal shenanigans unfold with a lawyer accused of advising a murder. Meanwhile, Javier Tebas battles illegal streaming in football, and an eagle handling controversy shakes up Lazio. Expect humor, chaos, and a surprising amount of sports-related mischief!
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INSIGHT

Washed-Up Celebs As Cause Marketers

  • Retired sports stars and faded celebs are being recruited to promote dubious causes and network-marketing style ventures.
  • The hosts flag this as a growing tactic: celebrity cameo for credibility and emotional obligation.
ANECDOTE

Charles Bronson's Long Prison Run

  • Charles Bronson has spent nearly 50 years in prison and became notorious for hostage-taking and violence inside prison.
  • High-profile figures like Dennis Wise, Derek Chisora and John Terry recorded pleas supporting his parole in January.
ANECDOTE

Celeb Cameos Backing 'Free Bronson' Campaign

  • Dennis Wise and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock filmed TikTok/Instagram clips urging support for Bronson, sometimes awkwardly.
  • Ruddock referenced receiving Bronson's paintings and warned him not to turn up at his house drunk.
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