The Offside Daily – Liverpool star to make England switch, Chelsea stadium expansion and snack based on Manchester United midfielder
10 of the biggest football stories of the day:
1. The English Premier League fixtures are out, Champions Manchester City start with a trip to Newcastle United.
2. Liverpool star Raheem Sterling has told the media he is happy to switch with Wayne Rooney and take over the left wing role against Uruguay.
3. Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev made one of the worst ‘keeping error in World Cup history against South Korea last night.
4. Meanwhile Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was in inspired form in the nations 0-0 draw with Brazil.
5. Chelsea are set to explore the feasibility of expanding Stamford Bridge.
6. A patriotic parrot has learned how to sing songs to cheer on England during the World Cup. (Express)
7. A Chinese man has died after staying up three straight nights watching the World Cup. (Daily Mail)
8. Is this Japanese snack based on Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini? We’ll leave it to you to decide. (Metro)
9. After Ochoa’s unbelievable performance against Brazil, the internet took over with ‘meme’s’ aplenty. (Metro)
10. Mario Balotelli has finished the Italian section of his Panini sticker album, with 23 pictures of Mario Balotelli. (Daily Mail)
And 5 transfer stories that will not go away:
1. Pierre-Michel Lasogga – Hertha BSC to Newcastle United – £7.5 million
2. Joleon Lescott – Manchester City to West Brom – Free Transfer
3. Mario Balotelli – AC Milan to Arsenal – £25 million
4. Thomas Vermaelen – Arsenal to Manchester United – £12 million
5. Gonzalo Higuain – Napoli to Barcelona – £35 million.
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