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Phil Neville hit by Twitter storm soon after landing England women’s job | Football | The Guardian
Phil Neville’s appointment as the England women’s team coach has immediately become embroiled in controversy over dubious tweets Neville appears to have sent in the past

Jersey’s claim for Uefa membership status still falling on deaf ears | Football | The Guardian
Jersey want to become the 56th member of Uefa and believe the forthcoming Nations League is the perfect chance for them to integrate into the international game

Bristol City 2-3 Manchester City (Agg: 3-5) - BBC Sport
Pep Guardiola reaches his first final as Manchester City boss as the Premier League leaders beat Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.

Nations League: The back-door route to Euro 2020? - BBC Sport
The labyrinthine Nations League will open up a route to the European Championship for weaker teams, but end the cynical 'gaming' of Fifa rankings.

Newcastle seal deal for Chelsea winger - Football365
There has finally been some movement for Newcastle in the transfer market.

Old Trafford to host 60th anniversary Munich service - Football365
Manchester United will hold a service at Old Trafford on the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.

Javier Mascherano: Barcelona sets farewell for China-bound star | SI.com
The Argentina international is expected to join Hebei China Fortune in a lucrative deal.

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is open to leaving West Ham - agent
Mexico international striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is open to moving on from West Ham this transfer window.

The U.S. Soccer presidential election is impossible to predict | FourFourTwo
Candidates agree on a lot of hot topics, and voters aren't showing their hands. So, who is most likely to get things done?