Wednesday cannon fodder: ill-fated tea deal

World Cup

Alex Morgan heads USA past England into Women’s World Cup final | Football | The Guardian
IT’S COMING HOME wait am I doing that right

Megan Rapinoe expects to be ‘fit for the final’ | ESPN Soccer
The US star sat out the United States’ World Cup semifinal win with a hamstring injury.

Alex Morgan’s tea sip is a social media hit | Pro Soccer USA
Toodle pip!

Premier League/England

Derby close to deal for Phillip Cocu to replace Frank Lampard as manager | Football | The Guardian
Derby look to make him the managerial successor to the Chelsea-bound Frank Lampard.

Man Utd deal for striker could ‘open the way’ for Darmian exit - Football365
A Juventus striker could play a role in Matteo Darmian’s exit from Man United.

The story of Juande Ramos’ ill-fated 12-month stint at Tottenham
He arrived as a UEFA Cup winner and one of Spain’s brightest managerial minds, but Juande Ramos would struggle in his year at Tottenham.

Copa America/Gold Cup/MLS/Americas

Brazil 2-0 Argentina | Copa América semi-final match report | Football | The Guardian
Brazil advanced to the final of the Copa América with a 2-0 win over their old rivals Argentina.

AFCON/Rest of the World

Ghana beat Guinea-Bissau to reach last 16 - BBC Sport
Ghana reach the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and knock out Guinea-Bissau with a 2-0 win in Suez.

Cameroon and Benin through after goalless draw - BBC Sport
Defending champions Cameroon and Benin play out a goalless draw.

Mali beat Angola to win Group E - BBC Sport
Mali advance after beating Angola 1-0 in Ismailia.

Tunisia reach last 16 after Mauritania draw - BBC Sport
Tunisia are through despite drawing 0-0 with Mauritania in Suez.