π¨ποΈ | Harry Maguire on learning that he wasn't selected for England's World Cup squad:
"He [Tuchel] FaceTimed everyone. It was quite an awkward call.
"I received a text saying can I speak to you about 4pm. It is quite a unique way of doing it and it must be quite hard because he can see everyone's reactions.
"I said straightaway I was really disappointed. I thought I did enough to be in the squad and thought I could have helped and had a part to play on and off the pitch.
"He said he can't give me an excuse but he had gone with the four lads who got him through the autumn.
"It was tough to take. I did think I would be in the squad after being selected for the March camp under him for the first time. I did really well in both games and then went back to Manchester United and finished the season really strongly." [@RestIsFootball]
π¨ EXCL: Crysencio Summerville high among candidates Manchester United considering as possible left wing signing. 24yo West Ham attacker subject to enquiries from #MUFC & expected to cost ~Β£50m to land #Netherlands international from #WHUFC@TheAthleticFCnytimes.com/athletic/7361885β¦
Not the best Ref but some interesting matchups between πΈπ¦ Saudi and πΊπΎ Uruguay
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wiping a player out on the break is now ok apparently... not sure if refs are instructed to limit cards or something but its been ropey starting this tournament
'the roof is closed, the air con is on'
yet they'll still kill the game each half to squeeze in some advert revenue disguised as hydration breaks... greedy bastards.
will miss my first WC game tonight, i'm hardcore but cant justify staying up till 4am to watch iran vs new zealand... thats just another level of crazy π