Royal Roundup: Manchester City’s 29 game unbeaten streak ends

New Owner watch: 59 days since the league took over, and still not a rumor to be found. On the positive side, it also means there’s no rumors of anyone wanting to move the team either.

For a bit of fun, here are 11 abstract football (soccer) terms that don’t really exist. From “the channels”, to “parking the bus”. How many do you recognize? [Balls]

INTERNATIONAL

• Are Messi and Ronaldo millstones, weighing down their respective clubs? [Guardian]
• Fiji was a pioneer in Women’s World Soccer, and have launched a new 6 team women’s league to prepare for the 2023 World Cup.