Wednesday cannon fodder: group winning new manager team sale

Real Madrid thrash Apoel Nicosia to reach the last 16 of the Champions League
It was a pretty easy day for the holders.

Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - BBC Sport
Meanwhile, Spurs won the group nobody thought they'd win.

Jürgen Klopp admits Liverpool stopped playing at half-time against Sevilla | Football | The Guardian
Jürgen Klopp said Liverpool stopped playing in a remarkable Champions League tie against Sevilla where they blew a three-goal interval lead

The six in the frame to take the West Brom job - Football365
Football365 - West Brom have a number of options, depending on what they prioritise: Safety or style?

Ivan Rakitic 'offers' his World Cup place to Gianluigi Buffon | SI.com
Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has thanked Ivan Rakitic for offering to give him his spot at the World Cup.

Ashley seeks improvement in Staveley’s near-£300m bid for Newcastle United | Football | The Guardian
Amanda Staveley is keen to work with Rafa Benitez and allow him to invest in desperately needed squad strengthening during the January transfer window

Report: USMNT could wait until after World Cup to hire coach - Stars and Stripes FC
The search likely won’t begin until February.

Everton to appeal against Oumar Niasse diving charge for penalty against Palace | Football | The Guardian
The striker could become the first Premier League player to be hit with a retrospective ban for diving following the introduction of the new law at the start of the season