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Coronavirus: Champions League final to be held on August 29 as UEFA plans to bring back competition

After the final was set to be held on May 30 but was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, UEFA have set out a new plan in order to finish the competition but need help from all European leagues.




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Coronavirus: Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville admit they aren't confident season will be completed

Jamie Carragher explained that one of the major competitions 'has to give' to allow some free space in the football calendar. The Premier league hope to complete by June 30.




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Arsenal stars to agree 12.5 per cent PAY CUT as they are offered lucrative Champions League bonus

SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal players will get their losses back if they qualify for next season's Champions League - plus a £100,000 bonus. They have agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut.




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UEFA considers August finish for Champions League and Europa League

If domestic leagues are not back until July or August then UEFA is considering playing the remainder of the two competitions in a condensed timeframe.




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Chris Sutton recalls the day when one Sportsmail columnist chased another into the Highbury toilets

Chris Sutton recounts to Kieran Gill the day he became public enemy No 1 in north London, while Martin Keown explains how it inadvertently helped Arsenal clinch the Double the following season.




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Atletico Madrid face a cash crisis that could spark player sales if LaLiga ends now

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Proposals to take the current La Liga table as final and use them to decide European places for next season has sent shockwaves through the Spanish game.




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Ajax 'put £35million price tag on Andre Onana' as Chelsea weigh up summer bid for goalkeeper'

Onana has been Ajax's first choice goalkeeper for the last four seasons and has experience of Europa League and Champions League football, prompting interest from a host of top European clubs.




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Newcastle United existed simply to make Mike Ashley's retail empire more profitable

Mark Jenson is the co-founder of The Mag, now the leading independent website on all things Newcastle United. He speaks out about what it is like to support a team owned by the retail giant.




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UEFA 'set to reveal plans to play Champions League games every three days from August 7'

UEFA are reportedly set to present their plans for the Champions League with the tournament being played out from August 7-31 after clubs have completed their domestic campaigns.




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Jordan Henderson came close to being cut by Sunderland but attitude swung decision, says Sbragia

In his teen years, a professional deal at Sunderland was in the balance, but it was Henderson's well-known dedication and attitude which swung the decision in his favour.




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Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool's insatiable appetite for success remains as strong as ever 

Liverpool's dominant period of success could lead some to rest on their laurels, but Dejan Lovren is adamant that the appetite in the Melwood camp remains as ruthless as ever.




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Steve Bruce to be handed '£200m transfer war-chest' by Newcastle's prospective new Saudi owners

A huge £200million will be handed to Newcastle boss Steve Bruce by the club's prospective new owners as part of an ambitious plan to return the Geordie club to Champions League contenders.




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Alan Shearer believes Manchester United must sign Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish

The Red Devils have not won the league since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 or the Champions League since 2008. Shearer thinks he knows what it would take to get United back to winning major honours.




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Paul Merson says Arsenal wouldn't even win the Premier League with Pep Guardiola in charge

The former Gunners striker isn't feeling any optimism since Mikel Arteta came in as manager because the team isn't capable of defending properly. Arsenal sit a lowly ninth in the Premier League table.




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Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies pens new deal until 2025... as he wears face mask in photos

Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies has signed a new contract with the club that is set to run until the summer of 2025. Davies wore a face mask as he posed for photos to celebrate signing the deal.




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Paul Scholes reveals he 'sliced' his wonderstrike against Barcelona in the Champions League in 2008 

Paul Scholes has admitted that he 'miskicked' the ball when he scored his memorable goal for Manchester United against Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final in 2008.




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Chelsea and Manchester City set for Champions League return on August 7 and 8

UEFA hope to complete the remaining 17 ties to be played in just over three weeks, with Manchester City and Chelsea set to return to action on August 7 and 8 respectively.




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How the jam-packed 2020-21 season could look as UEFA try and get football back on track 

UEFA have laid out plans for how the 2020-21 campaign will shape up following the result of the coronavirus outbreak - which could spark a frantic tug-of-war between clubs and countries for players.




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Liverpool can expect more interest in Xherdan Shaqiri, claims agent

The Swiss international has been on the periphery of Jurgen Klopp's squad this season due to several injuries that have prevented him from challenging the Reds' established front three.




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Arsenal could sneak into next season's Champions League if Premier League season cannot be finished

If the Premier League cannot be concluded due to the current suspension, it could offer Arsenal a major boost in terms of a return to Europe's top table, despite Mikel Arteta's side sitting ninth.




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Celtic might be handed the title with eight games left - could it also happen in the Premier League?

UEFA have opened the door for Celtic to be crowned champions of Scotland with eight games still left to play in the Premiership.




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Loris Karius will return to Liverpool as he closes in on £400,000 severance deal with Besiktas

Loris Karius, Liverpool's forgotten goalkeeper, will officially return to Anfield on June 30 as he comes close to agreeing a severance deal with Besiktas.




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Premier League 'back plan to finish season by July 31' after striking agreement with UEFA

It has been reported that an agreement has been reached which will see outstanding Champions League and Europa League ties be played throughout August before the new season.




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Roma face a major battle to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Roma's plans for the next transfer window are based mainly around Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Manchester United's Chris Smalling. 




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UEFA tell the Premier League: Finish the season... or use PLAY-OFFS

Premier League teams may be forced to settle Champions League and relegation spots through play-off games if the season is not able to get back up and running, according to a UEFA plan.




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Government let Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid game go ahead in a 'flawed' herd immunity push

The match has since received a huge amount of scrutiny after a huge crowd of 54,000 - with 3,000 fans arriving from Madrid - were allowed to attend the match, against the advice of the WHO.




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Premier League 'will go against UEFA and NOT arrange European play-offs'

Leagues unable to finish will be advised to stage play-off games to determine key positions in the table, which would directly affect sides in the Champions League race.




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UEFA FALL-OUT: Premier League turn down play-off option while France will play every three days

After UEFA convened on Thursday to provide clarity to its 55 member nations about the 2019-20 season, leagues now have a clearer idea about how to proceed with each creating their own plans.




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Former Reds youth coach Michael Beale knew Trent Alexander-Arnold would become a star

Former Liverpool youth team coach Michael Beale touted Trent Alexander-Arnold as the next big thing from the moment he saw him playing at centre-back for the Reds Under 14 academy side




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Sky and BT not keen on showing Premier League games for free when season resumes

AHEAD OF THE GAME - MATT HUGHES: Sky Sports and BT Sport will resist pressure to screen for free the 47 Premier League matches they have left this season.




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Asprilla believes Steve Bruce can lead Newcastle to Champions League

Faustino Asprilla has backed Steve Bruce to stay on as Newcastle United boss after the club is taken over by a Saudi consortium, despite links to high profile managers. 




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Newcastle must adhere to spending regulations to compete in Europe

Even if Newcastle's takeover happens, spending restrictions in place at domestic level in the Premier League and at UEFA level will make it difficult for the club to spend high amounts.




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OLIVER HOLT: Voiding this season would just be a victory for greed and fear

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Voiding the Premier League season is not an option that we should even be entertaining. The same applies to all our leagues.




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Danny Murphy regrets leaving Liverpool in 2004... one year before they won the Champions League

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy admitted he regrets leaving the club before they won the Champions League in 2005.




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Verratti insists PSG stars are not there for financial gain and they believe they can conquer Europe

Marco Verratti insists that his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates are not interested in financial gain and expressed his dream of winning the Champions League.




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Diego Costa had massage with horse placenta in a bid to be fit for the 2014 Champions League final 

Diego Costa has admitted that he had a massage with horse placenta and electroshocks as he attempted to be fit for the Champions League final in 2014.




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Wilfred Ndidi reaffirms his commitment to Leicester amid links with Arsenal and Manchester United 

The midfielder has been an important part of a Foxes side that before the coronavirus outbreak were sitting third in the Premier League table and heading towards a return to the Champions League.




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Dimitar Berbatov details 'painful' realisation he had not made squad for Champions League final 

Despite enjoying a strong campaign, Dimitar Berbatov narrowly missed out on the final squad, with Ferguson opting for Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Michael Owen instead.




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UEFA's plans to finish the Champions League are thrown into disarray after France cancel season

UEFA are facing up to the prospect of another huge Champions League headache after the Ligue 1 season was cancelled and all sporting events were banned in France until at least September.




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Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus to battle for Ajax's Donny van de Beek

Real Madrid, Man Utd and Juventus are the clubs with realistic chances of landing the 23-year-old. Reports have suggested that Madrid have already agreed a pre-contract with the Holland international.




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PSG confirm they WILL play remaining Champions League fixtures abroad

PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a statement that while they respect the actions of the French government, they fully intend to feature in Europe's premier club competition.




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Man Utd icon Gary Neville reveals time at Valencia was an 'eye opener'

Gary Neville was a shock appointment for the LaLiga side in December 2015, having previously worked as England assistant manager and as a pundit for Sky Sports after retiring.




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Lille president Gerard Lopez proposes for remaining Ligue 1 games to be simulated

France prime minister Edouard Philippe announced this week that 'no major sporting events can take place in the country before September' due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Liverpool star Divock Origi relives his Barcelona goal

Origi and Alexander-Arnold combined to put Barcelona to the sword in last year's Champions League semi-final second leg at Anfield last year, overturning a three-goal deficit.




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Man Utd star Fred's personal trainer reveals hard work he has put in to turn around his career

Fred's personal trainer Julio Horta has given an insight into the work the midfielder has carried out to turnaround his Manchester United career - but believes the star deserves all the credit.




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UEFA medical chief says it's definitely possible to plan for the suspended 2019-20 season to restart

UEFA medical chief Professor Tim Meyer has said it is 'definitely possible' to plan for the suspended 2019-20 season to restart, a day after his counterpart warned against resuming before September.




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Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham return despite being sacked in November

The Argentine will hold special status among many Spurs fans after guiding them to a first ever place in the Champions League final last year - only to fall to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.




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Arsenal on transfer alert after Feyenoord starlet Orkun Kokcu tells Dutch side he wants to leave  

Arsenal are among those on transfer alert after teenager Orkun Kokcu told Feyenoord he wants to leave. He still has three years left on his contract with the Dutch side.




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Mauricio Pochettino is a specialist in glorious failure after SIX near misses at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino tugged on Tottenham heartstrings this week when he spoke of his love for the club enduring despite his sacking in November.




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Manchester United players take legal advice about salaries they can demand if season is cancelled

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Manchester United players are taking legal advice about the salaries they can demand next season if the current campaign is scrapped.