Wednesday cannon fodder: grassroots quarterfinal exit

England are already practising penalties, says Jordan Pickford | Football | The Guardian
The jokes, they write themselves.

World Cup 2018: England players have talked about racism in Russia - BBC Sport
England players have discussed what they would do if subjected to racism during the World Cup in Russia this summer, says Ashley Young.

European Judo Union criticise Sergio Ramos for illegal takedown of Mo Salah | FourFourTwo
This is top class banter.

Real Madrid: Los pretendientes de Bale - AS.com
According to AS, which, y'know, grain of salt, Manchester United are about to offer Real Madrid €140 million for Gareth Bale.

Luis Suarez brushes off Barcelona exit rumours - Barca Blaugranes
Meanwhile, Luis Suarez is not leaving Barcelona.

FA says sale of Wembley could pump £1bn into grassroots game | Football | The Guardian
Am I the only one skeptical that the money from this sale would actually find its way to "the grassroots" of the English game?

FC Cincinnati wins MLS expansion bid, to join league in 2019 | SI.com
MLS adds another team in Ohio, soon to be the only team in Ohio.