Get the latest football news from Thursday's newspapers, including Premier League updates, Champions League developments, transfer rumors, and more. From the Premier League's stance on US games to discussions about extra time in knockout rounds, this roundup covers the biggest stories in the world of football.
The Thursday newspapers are filled with stories about transfers and the latest happenings in the world of football. The Premier League's chief football officer has stated that there are no plans to host matches in the United States, despite the growing popularity of the competition in America. Meanwhile, Sir Dave Brailsford, Manchester United's chief executive, has unveiled a plan called 'Mission 21' aimed at securing the club's 21st English league title.
Discussions within UEFA regarding the elimination of extra time in Champions League knockout rounds are gaining momentum, representing a further step towards reducing the playing time for top clubs. Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, has urged English football authorities to increase match-day squads to 23 players to alleviate the demanding schedules faced by teams like Liverpool. The England men's futsal team, which has received no funding from the Football Association, was compelled to cover their own travel expenses to their European Championship qualifier against Spain in Loughborough this week, while the Spanish squad enjoyed a three-night stay in a local four-star hotel.Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has suffered another setback in his injury recovery. The panel reviewing major refereeing decisions unanimously concluded that Bournemouth's David Brooks was justified in not being shown a red card for his challenge on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella at Stamford Bridge last month. Manchester United has joined other prominent clubs vying for the signature of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Tamworth's new manager, Emile Heskey, has taken on a surprising role as director of a security firm. Lenny Yoro has revealed that Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, has warned his squad that he will not tolerate lazy players, following the loan move of Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta reportedly declined the opportunity to sign Alvaro Morata due to concerns about his lack of intensity and ineffective pressing. Pep Guardiola expressed frustration after Kyle Walker approached Manchester City's management seeking an exit from the club during the January transfer window. Cyriel Dessers remained at Rangers despite receiving ten offers during the January transfer window, according to the star's agent. Celtic fans are anxious about a potential Champions League away day ban for the play-off round clash against Bayern Munich. Kieran Tierney's future at Arsenal remains uncertain as Mikel Arteta opted to keep him rather than allow him to join Celtic, leaving the player facing a possible challenging final six months on the sidelines.
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