The Offside Daily – Chelsea ‘keeper to sign new deal, Return ‘one day’ for former Manchester United star and Bake Off beats England.

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1. England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted that large crowds are unlikely at Wembley for the nations home matches in the EURO 2016 qualifiers.

2. The naming rights to Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium have been sold to Newcastle and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.

3. Having been reassured he is now the club’s number 1, Thibaut Courtois is preparing to pen a new 5 year deal at Chelsea.

4. The English FA have formed a deal which should see Wembley hosting the Euro 2020 final, in return for them supporting Germany’s bid to host Euro 2024.

5. Cristiano Ronaldo has stated in an interview that he’d like to ‘return one day’ to Manchester United.

6. Gremio have been kicked out of the Brazil Cup following racist behaviour by the clubs supporters. (Eurosport UK)

7. Nigeria are facing suspension from world football as FIFA are refusing to recognise the election of Chris Giwa to be the countries football federation president. (BBC Sport)

8. It has emerged that The Great British Bake Off received higher television ratings than England’s friendly against Norway on Wednesday evening. (Daily Mail)

9. Former Newcastle striker, Michael Chopra is set to give up his British passport in order to represent India in international football. (Guardian)

10. Following his refusal to kiss the club’s badge, new signing Alvredo Negredo was booed by the club’s fans at his unveiling following his deadline day move from Manchester City. (Eurosport UK)

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