Thursday cannon fodder: revenue perception guide

Premier League/England

Manchester United sign Jackie Groenen for first WSL season | Football | The Guardian
Manchester United have made their first major signing before their debut season in the Women’s Super League.

Premier League clubs’ record £4.8bn revenues widens gap to rest of Europe | Football | The Guardian
The Premier League’s 20 clubs made record revenues of £4.827bn in 2017‑18, paying total wages of £2.8bn.

The ever-changing perception of Heurelho Gomes, one of the Premier League’s greatest enigmas
Once lauded as one of Europe’s best stoppers, it has been a career of comedic lows and spellbinding highs for Heurelho Gomes in the Premier League.

Steven Taylor: Newcastle players didn’t want to get injured & ruin moves away - Planet Football
Steven Taylor is playing for his fourth club since leaving Newcastle United in 2016, but it’ll undoubtedly be his time on Tyneside for which he is remembered.

Man Utd will make Romero No.1 if De Gea quits - report - Football365
After a club career spent as a back-up, Sergio Romero’s big chance to shine might finally be here.

If my Chelsea future hinges on winning final, sack me now, says Maurizio Sarri | Football | The Guardian
Maurizio Sarri would rather be sacked immediately than have his future at Chelsea hinge upon the result of the Europa League final against Arsenal.

Europe

Champions League no longer contest of champions but battle between leagues | Paul Wilson | Football | The Guardian
While the old format never produced a same-nation final, this is the seventh such match since 2000.

MLS/Americas

U.S. plan combined training camp pre-Gold Cup
United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter has announced his training and roster plans ahead of this summer’s Gold Cup.

Other

Women's World Cup 2019: the complete guide to the stadiums | Football | The Guardian
All you need to know about the nine venues for the tournament in France, including history lessons and the hitches along the way.

World Cup: Fifa drops plans to expand Qatar 2022 to 48 teams - BBC Sport
FIFA stumble their way into a smart decision.

Robin van Persie: Ex-Arsenal & Manchester United striker on career highlights - BBC Sport
Robin van Persie on retirement, being like a "kid in a sweet shop" at Arsenal, relief at winning the title with Manchester United and his top three goals.