The Offside Daily – Manchester United strikers pet Parrot, Arsenal defender sees funny side of penalty record and NFL to takeover Wembley

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1. Everton and England defender John Stones is set to be out for 10-14 weeks due to ankle surgery.

2. Plans to play Premier League fixtures abroad is likely to be opposed by UEFA.

3. Sir Alex Ferguson has given his backing to Louis Van Gaal saying he is “doing the right thing” at Manchester United.

4. England could be set to host International games away from Wembley should London secure an NFL franchise.

5. The head of FIFA’s anti-racism task force has described discrimination in English football as ‘right in from of our faces.’

6. Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has told the media he had a chance to sign Luis Suarez in his time at Tottenham. (Guardian)

7. Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao has a parrot then celebrates when he scores a goal. (Metro)

8. Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny sees the funny side of his dire penalty conceding record. (Football Fan Cast)

9. A Jewish junior football team walked of the pitch after being bombarded ‘anti-Semitic’ abuse. (Mirror)

10. North Korea have stopped any mention in the media of their embarrassing football defeat at the hands of South Korea. (BBC News)

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