Thursday cannon fodder: nickname fine ban

Newcastle fans’ ultimatum: if Rafael Benítez goes, then so do we | Football | The Guardian
The Spaniard is the thread by which Newcastle supporter hopes hang as owner Mike Ashley’s malevolent reign goes on.

Steve Bruce to stay on as Aston Villa manager after meeting new owners | Football | The Guardian
Steve Bruce’s future as Aston Villa manager is secure...for now.

Unai Emery aims to offer Mesut Özil normality at Arsenal after Germany saga | Football | The Guardian
Unai Emery is keen to offer Mesut Özil a semblance of ‘normality’.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho avoids Premier League title question - BBC Sport
Jose Mourinho refuses to answer whether he thinks his Manchester United squad are strong enough to compete for next season's Premier League.

Marseille: French side fined and face European ban for fans' behaviour - BBC Sport
French side Marseille face a one-year suspension from European competitions unless the behaviour of their fans improve.

Three Premier League Questions before August | StatsBomb
Let's ask some questions.

World Cup 2018 best goal: Benjamin Pavard wins Fifa vote - BBC Sport
Benjamin Pavard's stunning strike in France's World Cup win over Argentina is voted the best goal of the tournament in Russia.

Player nicknames: The good, the bad and the ugly
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Juan Carlos Osorio out as Mexico manager after declining new deal - sources
The Mexican Football Federation is expected to announce on Wednesday that Osorio will not renew his contract after nearly three years in charge.