The Offside Daily – Liverpool planning victory parade, Manchester United star on Van Gaal and Tottenham suffer more injury woes
10 of the best football stories of the day:
1. Roy Hodgson faces more selection problems ahead of this summers World Cup with Kyle Walker picking up an injury with could see him miss the tournament.
2. Jose Mourinho believes the Champions League Semi-Final was lost when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced a fine save seconds before Diego Costa put Madrid ahead from the spot.
3. Wayne Rooney is reportedly unhappy with the Louis Van Gaal rumours, as he doesn’t like the Dutchman’s management style.
4. Stoke City have made their 3rd official complaint against a referee this season, this time it was about Andre Marriner’s performance in the clubs 1-0 loss to Spurs.
5. Manchester United have announced plans for a permanent singing section starting from next season.
6. Even the Legends are getting in on the act. Here is a selfie from Diego Maradona with his Daughter at yesterdays Champions League Semi Final. (Daily Mail)
7. Portugese star Deco has taken his first step into management, by coaching a selection of mini-lookalikes that will be Player Mascots for the Champions League Final. (Mirror)
8. Brazilian side Corinthians paid tribute to deceased Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna by donning helmets before their match with Paulista. (Metro)
9. Dynamo Dresden have taken superstition to a whole new level by banning a pop hit from playing in the stadium. (Daily Mail)
10. Liverpool are no longer in the driving seat for the Premier League title, but that didn’t stop the club from planning the victory parade. (Metro)
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