8/31/21 - "HAPPY TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY! Can it get any crazier? Probs not.."

WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wasp with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode!

Hot soccer goss: Ronaldo back to Man U. Wow, I didn't see that one coming. Can  deadline day  top that?! Doesn't look like like. Some big links finally confirmed nonetheless. 

Not Cool Moment of the Week:  Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Friday, charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Mendy will remain in custody until the next trial date on September 10. Manchester City said the club had suspended the player pending an investigation.

Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap.  We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!

In our own Backyard:  Christian Pulisic cleared coronavirus protocol and participated in national team workouts Monday, three days before the Americans’ World Cup qualifying opener in El Salvador. Forward Tim Weah is hurt and will miss the United States’ opening three World Cup qualifiers.

Female Intended Play:  OL Reign set new NWSL attendance record. Co-owners of NWSL’s Spirit fight for control after abuse allegations against coach. Fans are protesting current Washington Spirit co-owner Steve Baldwin, who hired former head coach Richie Burke

Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘 

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