Monday cannon fodder: spitting social media title pursuit

Manchester United’s Ander Herrera denies spitting on Manchester City crest | Football | The Guardian
Manchester United’s Ander Herrera has denied intentionally spitting on a Manchester City crest, but it is understood City believe the action was deliberate and they could complain to the FA

Leicester mood sours as Claude Puel’s methods come under increased scrutiny | Football | The Guardian
Hey remember when Leicester won the Premier League? That was fun.

Hamilton Academical 1-2 Celtic - BBC Sport
Callum McGregor and Leigh Griffiths score as Celtic win at Hamilton to move to within one win of a seventh straight title.

Colwyn Bay v Trafford: 'Hero' linesman Zharir Mustafa saves player's life - BBC Sport
A linesman is hailed a "hero" after giving life-saving first aid treatment to a player who had suffered a serious head injury.

USWNT: Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe Lead USA to Win Over Mexico | SI.com
Carli Lloyd bagged her 100th goal for Team USA while Megan Rapinoe scored a goal and dished out four (!!) assists in the USWNT's win over Mexico.

Sporting CP president suspends 19 players after social media post | SI.com
Sporting CP president Bruno de Carvalho has potentially plunged his team into some trouble after suspending 19 first-team squad members.

Mourinho: Pogba knows he hasn't been good enough - Football365
"He's improving," says Mourinho of Pogba. He also says that he needed to.

When Saturday Comes - Quality is up but falling crowds leave A-League relying on national team
With football improving at all levels the FFA need a strong Australia showing at the World Cup to boost interest – just like the Matildas have done for the W-League.

Qatar to Play In 2019 Copa America – Medium
I mean, sure, I guess?

Exclusive: Why developer Mark Hall is ready to score Coliseum soccer project — with or without the Oakland Athletics - San Francisco Business Times
A Walnut Creek developer who has dual licenses for teams in the United Soccer League and a track record of building big projects wants to redevelop the Oracle Arena/Coliseum site.