The Offside Daily – Manchester United man to miss World Cup? Liverpool’s ‘Roy of the Rovers’ football and Arsenal star nearly quit football

10 of the best football stories of the day:

1. French side Clermont Foot have appointed Helena Costa as their new manager, the first female to coach a high level men’s team in France.

2. Manchester United are not likely to name a new manager this week.

3. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has accused his team of playing “Roy of the Rovers” football in their 3-3 draw against Crystal Palace.

4. Arsenal’s Abou Diaby thought about quitting football during his constant injury problems.

5. Manchester United’s Phil Jones could miss the World Cup due to the shoulder injury he picked up in last nights win over Hull City.

6. Mohamed Al Fayed believes Fulham’s relegation was caused by the removal of the Michael Jackson statue from outside Craven Cottage. (BBC Sport)

7. First it was Javier Zanetti, now one Wayne Bridge has called it a day…. (Guardian)

8. An Amateur footballer has cut a holiday in Mexico short for the chance to play at Cardiff City’s stadium, at a cost of £1,100. (Mirror)

9. VIDEO – An elderly Italian women was caught showing off her football skills. (Daily Mail)

10. A Teesside girl could become the first ever female to play in a boy’s team at her age group, after a rule change by the English Schools Football Association.

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