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Good morning, Spursland!
Another work week has started up, but soon we'll have actual matches to talk about to pair up with the rest of the silly season rumors. Can you believe we're less than two weeks away from the opener at Old Trafford? The time has flown by in this off-season, but there's still a little bit left to kill off.
Spurs flew into the States this weekend ahead of their match-up with the MLS All-Stars. There's all sorts of fun stuff going on in Colorado the next few days, so if you're near the area, be sure to try and make the trip.
And now the "news"...
World Cup 2018 Qualifying Draw: All confederations - BBC
Netherlands, France, and Sweden all in the same group should provide for some offensive fireworks in UEFA.
Blatter and Putin put on united front at draw - CNN
Putin's just happy that most people have spent their time denouncing Qatar and ignoring Russia.
United States begin World Cup qualification in St. Louis - ESPN
Group is about as easy as it gets for the USMNT.
Tottenham ‘ready to beat Arsenal to Pierre Emerick Aubameyang transfer’ - Metro
The best part of this article is the first paragraph not even mentioning PEA, but that Spurs have already sealed up Berahino's transfer for £15m.
Mexico wins record 7th CONCACAF Gold Cup, beats Jamaica 3-1 in final - Sports Illustrated
Not really a surprise. Jamaica had a good run but ran out of gas. Playoff will be in October between U.S. and Mexico for the Confederations Cup.
Louis van Gaal wants Ronaldo for Manchester United, admits it's not possible. - ESPN FC
When a player has a £1 Billion release clause, that might be a little bit of an obstacle.
Prepare yourselves for as many bee-related puns in that article as possible.