Monday cannon fodder: despicable city value optimism

How was your weekend? CPR class was pretty great. I hope I never need to use it but I’m glad I know how to. Otherwise, it was just a mellow weekend where we could enjoy breathable air and non-stifling temperatures, which I forgot what that was like. It was nice.

Celtic have the talent to take on Neymar’s PSG, claims Scott Sinclair | Football | The Guardian
Optimism is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

Germany’s stand on ‘despicable’ fans puts silent England to shame | Daniel Taylor | Football | The Guardian
After a win in Prague, Joachim Löw and his players strongly criticised supporters’ offensive actions. Why won’t Gareth Southgate and co speak out when England fans behave badly?

2026 World Cup: USA, Mexico, Canada host city list narrows for bid | SI.com
Only three cities among the original list of 44 potential 2026 World Cup venues in the USA, Canada and Mexico declined to submit official bids.

Premier League: Manchester United went behind my back' to replace me with Jose Mourinho, says Louis van Gaal
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the club went behind his back in replacing him with Jose Mourinho in 2016.

PSG: With Neymar, Kylian Mbappe signed, can club conquer Europe? | SI.com
PSG pulled off the two biggest signings the game has ever seen, but is the club properly balanced enough to achieve its true goal and win the Champion

Arsène Wenger says he turned down United as ‘I love the values of this club’ | Football | The Guardian
Arsenal’s manager, Arsène Wenger, admits he rejected an overture to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2001 for aesthetic reasons