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Man City exits, World Cup VAR plans and headlines

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers... Premier League Thomas Frank feels Spurs' owners will give him time to build success - The Guardian Lucas Paqueta has been offered support by the PFA after his reaction online to his red card against Liverpool - Daily Express Sport…

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Man City exits, World Cup VAR plans and headlines

Here are the main stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers.

Premier League:

  • Thomas Frank says Spurs' owners will give him time to build success (The Guardian).
  • Lucas Paqueta has been offered support by the PFA after his online reaction to a red card against Liverpool (Daily Express Sport).
  • James Trafford is reportedly considering a January exit from Manchester City (Mail Sport).
  • John Textor has defended his 'partner' Evangelos Marinakis and praised player moves between their interests (The Times).
  • The Premier League and other major sports organisations could face tens of millions in policing costs (The Telegraph).
  • Pep Guardiola has urged Phil Foden to stay at Manchester City and evolve into a future club captain (The Sun).

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European and World football:

  • FIFA is expected to receive special dispensation to expand VAR powers at next year's World Cup, potentially covering corner decisions and second yellow cards (The Times).

Formula One:

  • Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli received an apology from Red Bull after suggestions he allowed Lando Norris through led to online death threats (The Guardian).

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Cricket:

  • Michael Atherton says England should pick Will Jacks over Shoaib Bashir for the second Ashes Test (The Times).

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