The Offside Daily – No January signings for Manchester United, Arsenal star told off by English management and a French kit blunder

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1. Yesterday’s much hyped Ronaldo vs Messi match up at Old Trafford failed to entertain, with both players coming off at half time.

2. The England band was told to stop playing last night after playing anti-IRA chants.

3. Wayne Rooney moved closer to England’s all time scoring record, scoring twice yesterday in a 3-1 win over Scotland.

4. Ed Woodward has stated that there is a “low probability” of Manchester United signing anyone in the January transfer window.

5. John O’Shea had reason to celebrate last night as he received his 100th Ireland Cap against the USA.

6. Jack Wilshere received a telling off from Gary Neville for leaving his headphones in at Celtic Park, and it was caught on video. (Daily Mail)

7. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared so focussed on last night’s game he even forgot to join in the pre-match huddle. (Metro)

8. Francesco Acerbi made his Italy debut last night, a year after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. (Daily Mail)

9. English heptathlete Karla Drew won £50,000 on a 10-team accumulator from a £5 bet. (British Eurosport)

10. France’s kit man made a blunder last night as he misspelt Lucas Digne’s name on his shirt. (Metro)

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