The Offside Daily – Barcelona star to sign new deal, Manchester City coach backs “B Teams” and Arsenal man is ‘Big Club’ target.

10 of the best football stories of the day:

1. Barcelona star Lionel Messi has agreed to sign a new contract at the Nou Camp, which should be signed in the next few days.

2. FIFA President Sepp Blatter has finally admitted that awarding the World Cup to Qatar in the summer of 2022 was a mistake.

3. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsay may be a target of ‘big clubs’ according to former gunner John Hartson.

4. Manchester City coach Patrick Vieira has backed Greg Dyke’s ‘B team’ proposals.

5. Robin Van Persie is expected to be named Manchester United captain under Louis Van Gaal.

6. Italian side Genoa sent a rather awkward tweet to Alberto Gilardino congratulating him on making the World Cup squad… Even though he wasn’t included. (Metro)

7. Three sided football? England are preparing for this summers World Cup to be held in Denmark. (Telegraph)

8. Pepsi have created a vending machine which requires you to perform a trick to get a drink. (Caught Offside)

9. A fan set an advertising board on fire after his side went 1-0 down in the Bulgarian Cup Final. (Daily Mail)

10. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to build a Real Madrid style theme park. (Football Espana)

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