Wednesday cannon fodder: home return arm grab suspension

Own Goal: The Inside Story of How the USMNT Missed the 2018 World Cup - The Ringer
Because relitigating the USMNT's failure endlessly seems like the thing to do.

Review of standing ban a step forward but must be handled with great care | David Conn | Football | The Guardian
Any review over the reintroduction of safe standing must be sensitive and consultative.

Aston Villa miss £4m tax bill deadline as chief executive is suspended | Football | The Guardian
The Championship club Aston Villa are in danger of facing a winding-up petition over an unpaid £4m tax bill.

Sergio Ramos: Mohamed Salah 'arm grab' led to shoulder injury - BBC Sport
yeah, I’m sure that's probably what happened.

Villarreal confirm return for Santi Cazorla - Football365
"Santi Cazorla returns home," say Villarreal. Just for pre-season training initially.

World Cup snubs: Full 23-man roster of qualified stars missing out | SI.com
In the spirit of World Cup roster management, here's a full 23-man squad of snubs.

Gianluigi Buffon: Juventus GK legend given 3-game UEFA ban | SI.com
Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon has been hit with a three-match ban by UEFA following his red card against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal.