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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The best fantasy football forfeits for 2025/26: From Ronaldo haircuts to open mic humiliations
Nick Elliott Published: Invalid Date, DREAM TEAM is best enjoyed when played in Mini Leagues against your friends. As well as battling it out for bragging rights at the top of the table, why not spice things up with a forfeit for the loser? 4 The threat of a forfeit should ensure everyone remains engaged throughout the campaign and the ultimate pay-off of watching your mate endure a partially/fully humiliating experience can be a magical moment. Allow us to present some forfeit ideas of varying intensity. PERFORM A STAND-UP COMEDY SET AT AN OPEN MIC NIGHT This one only works if everyone in your Mini League has at least a mild aversion to public speaking. Head down to your nearest open mic night and watch as your friend attempts to make dozens of strangers laugh (the bigger the crowd the better) over the course of five excruciating minutes. Try to stifle your laughter while they're on stage - it'll work better as a forfeit if their 'jokes' are met with total silence. This is an increasingly popular forfeit among fantasy football managers. Once the Mini League standings are confirmed, the loser has to spend 24 hours at their nearest open-all-hours McDonald's. They can reduce their time by eating certain items - one hour for a large Big Mac meal, 15 minutes for a McFlurry, etc - but the more they eat the more full and uncomfortable they'll become. The rest of you might want to keep the loser company in shifts or you could simply request regular photos/videos as proof the punishment is being served in full. GET YOUR HAIRCUT LIKE RONALDO IN 2002 This one is a classic for a reason. The legendary Brazilian striker fired his nation to World Cup glory in 2002 but even amid such greatness, the haircut was deemed an absolute shocker by all. It's up to you how long the loser has to keep the dodgy barnet but one big night out is surely the absolute minimum. Complete the look with an old Brazil shirt or simply let the hair (or lack thereof) do the talking - it's up to you. GET A TATTOO For those who prefer something a little more permanent, why not book a slot at the local tattoo parlour? The world is your oyster in terms of the actual design; you could opt for a simple 'LOSER' label or a more descriptive 'DREAM TEAM MINI LEAGUE LOSER 2025/26'. Get creative! 'RAW DOG' A LONG TRAIN JOURNEY You might decide that Mini League failure deserves to be met with a test of psychological endurance. If your group lives in the south of England, for example, make the loser get a train to Scotland and back the same day with photographic evidence as proof (beware Photoshop cheats). Ramp up the punishment by restricting what they can take on board with them: no snacks, no books, no laptops, nothing that could be construed as entertainment. Ideally, it should just be them, the train, and a heavy sense of regret. The loser hands over control of their social media accounts to the rest of the group for an afternoon/day/weekend. We're sure you can be trusted not to take it too far... APOLOGISE TO 500 PEOPLE It's important the loser seeks forgiveness for their poor performance. Have them apologise to 500 people with a set phrase of your choosing, something like: "I finished last in my Dream Team Mini League. I'm sorry I disappointed you. I will try better next season." The apologies have to be personal, face-to-face interactions with strangers - they can't just shout through a megaphone in the town centre and claim it's done. Add a humiliating outfit to ram the point home. 4
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming
EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year GAME OVER EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GAMERS are losing yet another EA game today, as the developer continues its 14-strong sweep of closures. Madden NFL 21 is to close for good on 30 June - meaning online multiplayer features will no longer be accessible. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Madden NFL 21 shut down on 30 June Credit: EA From today, gamers will find that some of the game's achievements and trophies are impossible to unlock. Players will no longer be able to earn Head-to-Head (win a Head to Head game in an online league) and Bragging Rights (win the Super Bowl in an online league), according to GameRant. So if you haven't yet earned 100 per cent in the game by 30 June, you unfortunately never will. While it wasn't the most popular Madden NFL title, the players still making progress with the game will have to opt for something newer. Although, it is not advised you hop to Madden NFL 22, as EA plans to shut down the successor in October 2025. EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year. The vast majority of the closures are already complete - including today's loss of Madden NFL 21. But here's the full list: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour - January 16 The Simpsons: Tapped Out - January 24 Blood & Glory Immortals - January 29 Contract Killer: Sniper - January 29 Deer Hunter Classic - January 29 Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores - January 29 Eternity Warriors 4 - January 29 Frontline Commando 2 - January 29 Frontline Commando: D-Day - January 29 UFC 3 - February 17 EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 - March 13 NCAA 14 - March 13 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 Some of the titles that have shut down in 2025 are now either completely inaccessible, or have only lost their online multiplayer functionality. Madden NFL 22 will have its online features blocked later this year. Fortunately, a new Madden NFL game will be released this summer - following on from those also released in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming
GAMERS are losing yet another EA game today, as the developer continues its 14-strong sweep of closures. Madden NFL 21 is to close for good on 30 June - meaning online multiplayer features will no longer be accessible. 1 Madden NFL 21 shut down on 30 June Credit: EA From today, gamers will find that some of the game's achievements and trophies are impossible to unlock. Players will no longer be able to earn Head-to-Head (win a Head to Head game in an online league) and Bragging Rights (win the Super Bowl in an online league), according to So if you haven't yet earned 100 per cent in the game by 30 June, you unfortunately never will. While it wasn't the most popular Madden NFL title, the players still making progress with the game will have to opt for something newer. READ MORE ON GAMING Although, it is not advised you hop to Madden NFL 22, as EA plans to shut down the successor in October 2025. EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year. The vast majority of the closures are already complete - including today's loss of Madden NFL 21. But here's the full list: Most read in Gaming Rory McIlroy PGA Tour - January 16 The Simpsons: Tapped Out - January 24 Blood & Glory Immortals - January 29 Contract Killer: Sniper - January 29 Deer Hunter Classic - January 29 Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores - January 29 Eternity Warriors 4 - January 29 Frontline Commando 2 - January 29 Frontline Commando: D-Day - January 29 UFC 3 - February 17 EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 - March 13 NCAA 14 - March 13 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 Some of the titles that have shut down in 2025 are now either completely inaccessible, or have only lost their online multiplayer functionality. Madden NFL 22 will have its online features blocked later this year. Fortunately, a new Madden NFL game will be released this summer - following on from those also released in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
IOL News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Gaston Sirino reveals how Kaizer Chiefs can win cup final
KEY TO VICTORY Gaston Sirino (right) has highlighted Kaizer Chiefs' need for greater game control in order to secure victory against Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Chiefs, however, did open the scoring and had they doubled their lead through a penalty which was not awarded, they could have indeed got one over a highly-fancied Pirates outfit. Chiefs lost 2-1 to Pirates in the first of two Soweto Derbies in the space of a week, in a result that was widely expected. Kaizer Chiefs winger Gaston Sirino said his side will take the lessons of their loss to Orlando Pirates over the weekend in the Betway Premiership , when the two sides face-off in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban on Saturday. Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: A Battle of Form, Trophies, and Bragging Rights Chiefs are currently ninth on the league table, while Pirates are second. The gulf in class is also apparent at the moment, as Pirates have four cup wins and two runner-up finishes since 2022 under outgoing coach José Riveiro. Chiefs, in contrast, have not won a single trophy since they were last league champions in the 2014/2015 season. "Sometimes we play well but don't win, but the final will be a different a once-off and we know we need to win,' said Sirino. 'Even on Saturday, we played better than Pirates but we lost [after they had scored first], so this time around we need to push more and make sure we control the game better. Sometimes we score and relax, so we need to do away with that.' Sirino, who won nine trophies with Mamelodi Sundowns in six years with the club before joining Chiefs last year, noted the challenges the Amakhosi have faced. "I think here [at Chiefs] there's no...[depth]. At Sundowns, there are too many players, all good players... here, there's one injury and another player is also injured and the team is short," Sirino said. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
