the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past day

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[Former PL referee & PGMOL head Keith Hackett] "...I was aware of the two people receiving a phone call and instructed to tie the line and to quieten down in the criticism of match officials."

[Sky Sports] Richarlison has confirmed he is set for surgery on a long-term issue with his pubic bone

[Sky Sports News] "I have to defend my club" Mikel Arteta stands by his post-match comments after Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at the weekend

Gary Neville's perspective on the 'in' or 'out' ball debate...

[Fabrizio Romano] Pochettino: “Too many coaches wanted VAR and when it’s against you: 'It’s a disgrace, it’s difficult!' I’m not talking about Arteta."

[Richard Keys] "...imagine taking a call from a high ranking PL broadcast official reminding you who pays your wages. Scary. It happened to two people that I know recently. The message was clear - ‘stop criticising the refs’."

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[Météo Foot] Lyon is now the only team in the European top 5 (1st and 2nd divisions) to not have a single victory in official competition

Rudiger doing Rudiger things Vs Rayo Vallecano

Is the ball in or out? Dutch tv showing the optical illusion

Milan are winless in the last four games, but Arrigo Sacchi defends Stefano Pioli and blames the club’s transfer strategy: ‘They signed too many foreigners.’

[Whoscored] Of the 49 centre-backs to have started 5+ matches in the Premier League this season, only Virgil van Dijk is yet to be dribbled past

Puyol on Vini Jr.: “I would love to talk to him and tell him what I think.” “He is a great player but if he changed his attitude he would have more recognition.”

[Mirror] Jamaal Lascelles: I’m just so glad that we beat them (Arsenal).‌ Their captain, Jorginho, didn’t want to shake my hand after the game. “I was fuming, it’s not on.‌ I would never refuse to shake an opposition captain’s hand, no way.

Rashford’s response to fake rumours.

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Monday Moan

[NUFC] Newcastle United strongly condemns racist abuse sent to Bruno Guimarães and Joe Willock via social media following yesterday's victory over Arsenal. Our message is clear. There is no room for racism in football or society.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored exactly 400 goals since turning 30 years old.