What you missed while NASA was finding water on the moon…
- In an exclusive report that I wish I’d thought to do yesterday, The Guardian reveals that Manchester United get, on average, a minute more than other teams when they’re behind at Old Trafford.
- Mark Hughes claims that Craig Bellamy acted in self defense when he ran 20 yards across the pitch to hit a restrained pitch invader in the face. Meanwhile, United captain Gary Neville faces a one match ban for taunting Manchester City fans; this would hurt Manchester United more if Gary Neville ever actually played in a match.
- Is anyone surprised that Portsmouth may sack Paul Hart after the worst start in Premier League history?
- Phil Scolari would like to win the Club World Cup with FC Bunyodkor.
- The Netherlands and Belgium are launching a joint bid to host the World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.
- U.S. participation in the U-20 World Cup has been hampered by MLS clubs refusing to release their players.
- Boca Juniors have refused manager Alfio Basile’s resignation. I didn’t know you could do that.
- Finally, Jonathan Wilson takes a look at whether the sweeper could be making a comeback.
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It’s probably not a good sign that my first reaction was, “Who’s Paul Hart?” is it?