Monday cannon fodder: minnow maestro sale

By pdb Jun 17, 2019, 6:45am EDT

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Carli Lloyd scores double as USA sweep Chile aside to advance to last 16 | Football | The Guardian
Carli Lloyd scored twice in the USA’s 3-0 victory over Chile in Group F that sees them qualify for the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup.

Linda Sembrant strikes early to steer Sweden past spirited Thailand | Football | The Guardian
Linda Sembrant scored the tournament’s fastest goal in Sweden’s 5-1 victory over Thailand in the Women’s World Cup.

Explaining The Sam Kerr Phenomenon - All For XI
Sam Kerr is the highest-scoring player in the NWSL at the World Cup Break. Let’s dig into why.

The gap in quality between the men’s and women’s game is embarrassing | JOE.co.uk
What the past week has shown to be painfully true is that the ‘gap’ is more a gaping chasm, and comparisons only evidence the embarrassing disparity.

“Britain’s Youngest Football Boss” is a story of who’s allowed to have power - All For XI
When a teenager can be a Managing Director of a women’s team, but a grown woman can’t be a coach of a men’s team.

Chelsea confirm Maurizio Sarri’s exit and will ask for Frank Lampard talks | Football | The Guardian
Chelsea have confirmed that Maurizio Sarri has left the club after one season as head coach, with the Italian joining Juventus.

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri exit - five questions Blues must answer - BBC Sport
With Chelsea looking for a 12th different manager of the Roman Abramovich era, who could be next in line and what are the ramifications for the future?

Maguire ‘told to expect £350k a week’ at Man Utd - Football365
If those figures are right, Harry Maguire will earn more than Paul Pogba at United.

Aston Villa target loan move for Chelsea teenager | Football | The Guardian
Aston Villa are interested in signing Ethan Ampadu on a season-long loan from Chelsea if the 18-year-old becomes available this summer.

Frank Lampard: Rumoured Chelsea target in Derby County talks - BBC Sport
Derby County are talking to boss Frank Lampard about a new deal amid speculation they will be approached for him by Chelsea.

Real Madrid: Eden Hazard and other arrivals point to new Galacticos era - BBC Sport
The recognisable Real Madrid we have seen in recent years is gone and is being replaced by an expensively assembled new team, says Andy West.

How MLS players react when their salaries become public – The Athletic ($)
The MLSPA’s releasing of player salaries is positioned as a positive. Some players aren’t so sure.

The Impact of VAR on Penalties — American Soccer Analysis
Checking if the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in 2017 had changed the distribution of penalty calls in MLS.

A tribute to Keisuke Honda, the free-kick maestro - Planet Football
Put simply, when Keisuke Honda wants to score a free-kick, Keisuke Honda scores a free-kick.

International football: What’s it like to play for the lowest-ranked nations? - BBC Sport
BBC Sport takes a global look at what it’s really like to play for an international minnow.

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