The Offside Daily – Ex Manchester United defender on title hopes, Qatar World Cup and Arsenal man out for three months

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1. Qatar World Cup chief Nasser Al Khater has insisted that the 2022 will take place as planned and will not be moved elsewhere.

2. Former Manchester United star Phil Neville has claimed the Red Devils are still £100 million off challenging for the Premier League title.

3. Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has been ruled out for three months after undergoing ankle surgery.

4. Darko Milanic has flown in from Austria ahead of being named the new manager of Leeds United.

5. Leyton Orient have rejected an approach from Cardiff City for their manager Russell Slade.

6. Rio Ferdinand has emerged as a shock candidate to become the FA’s choice for Britain’s FIFA Vice-Presidential position. (Guardian)

7. Vincent Kompany says that Frank Lampard’s goal against his former club Chelsea, could cost the Londoners the Premier League title. (Mirror)

8. Felix Magath has admitted that he did advise Brede Hangeland to treat his injury with cheese. (BBC Sport)

9. Ouch! Luka Modric gets a ball smashed at his face from team-mate Gareth Bale in training with Real Madrid. (Metro)

10. Young Hull City goalkeeper Rory Watson stunned his team-mates with an impressive performance of his initiation song. (Yahoo)

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