ir Coronavirus Spain: LaLiga chiefs 'draw up plans to play matches every TWO DAYS' By Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:26:09 +0000 LaLiga officials are preparing plans for clubs to play games every two days in a bid to complete the season by June 30, according to Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. Full Article
ir Coronavirus Spain: LaLiga suspend season indefinitely due to COVID-19 By Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:05:46 +0000 LaLiga and the rest of the Spanish football calendar has been suspended indefinitely as the coronavirus continues to disrupt sport across the world. Full Article
ir Coronavirus: David de Gea donates £270,000 anonymously to help fight against pandemic in Spain By Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:03:36 +0000 Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea has donated €300,000 (£270,000) to help tackle the coronavirus crisis in Spain. Full Article
ir Coronavirus Spain: Atletico Madrid announce wage cuts and temporary redundancies By Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:40:27 +0000 PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: If Barcelona are the club most struggling with the financial consequences of the Coronavirus because of their huge over-spend, Atletico Madrid are not far behind them. Full Article
ir Jurgen Klopp admits Atletico clash was in disarray as coronavirus took hold of Spanish capital By Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:09:00 +0000 Jurgen Klopp has admitted it was difficult to prepare for Liverpool's second leg Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold of the Spanish capital. Full Article
ir Coronavirus UK: Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti urges football to focus on global health amid outbreak By Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:09:09 +0000 Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti revealed that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believed playing Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in front of a full stadium was 'criminal'. Full Article
ir With on-going payments for their stadium, Atletico Madrid may not survive coronavirus lockdown By Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:00:46 +0100 With Diego Simeone earning £8.9million more than any of his peers in management, it is little wonder Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs who could most struggle financially from the shut-down. Full Article
ir Liverpool's public health director: It was wrong for Reds' tie against Atletico Madrid to go ahead By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:54:43 +0100 Liverpool council's director of public health has suggested the rise in coronavirus cases in the city may be influenced by the decision to allow the Reds' match against Atletico to take place. Full Article
ir Liverpool REFUSE to refund Atletico fans who didn't travel for fear of spreading coronavirus By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:25:05 +0100 The visitors went on to win the game on March 11 and advance to the quarter-final stage of the Champions League - but there were concerns pre-match that it should not have been held. Full Article
ir Radomir Antic, the only man to manage Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico, dies aged 71 By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:50:40 +0100 Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid manager and Luton player Radomir Antic has died at the age of 71 after a long battle with pancreatitis. Full Article
ir Edinson Cavani's mother confirms 'many clubs' are interested in signing veteran PSG striker By Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:04:24 +0100 Edinson Cavani has been linked with South American clubs such as Boca Juniors recently, but his mother Berta Gomez insists that he still wants to play club football in Europe. Full Article
ir Marcos Llorente raises £7,000 in coronavirus fight by auctioning shirt worn at Liverpool By Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:46:19 +0100 Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has auctioned off the shirt in which he scored two goals against Liverpool to raise money for Spain's fight against coronavirus. Full Article
ir Barcelona 'make Ajax left back Nicolas Tagliafico a transfer target to replace Junior Firpo' By Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:48:41 +0100 The Argentina defender was linked with Atletico Madrid last summer but ended up staying with the Eredivisie champions and has since emerged as a key target for Barcelona to replace Junior Firpo. Full Article
ir Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden defends Cheltenham Festival go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak By Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:28:31 +0100 The four-day Festival was staged as planned in front of 250,000 people, with additional hygiene measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, and concluded on March 13. Full Article
ir Liverpool's clash against Atletico Madrid helped spread coronavirus is an 'interesting hypothesis' By Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:09:52 +0100 A scientific adviser is interested to see whether there is a link between the number of coronavirus deaths in Liverpool and Spain after the Reds faced Atletico Madrid at Anfield in March. Full Article
ir Liverpool mayor calls for inquiry into whether Atletico game impacted Covid-19 cases By Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:36:43 +0100 Diego Simeone's side prevailed at Anfield on March 11 to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals but it came against a backdrop of sporting uncertainty because of Covid-19. Full Article
ir Alvaro Morata says playing Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is 'like you hit a mountain' By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:29:00 +0100 The Spaniard's playing days so far have taken him from Spain, to Italy, to England and back to his homeland again, but the Liverpool centre-back has made a lasting impression. Full Article
ir Liverpool vs Atletico to be investigated amid concerns it helped spread coronavirus By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:23:32 +0100 Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final at home to Atletico Madrid will be the focus of an inquiry by the city council over concerns it spread coronavirus in the area. Full Article
ir Barcelona 'ready to sell eight first-team flops including Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele' By Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 23:52:14 +0100 The most stunning name on the list is £89million flop Antoine Griezmann who only joined from Atletico Madrid last summer but has struggled to convince in Catalonia. Full Article
ir Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid defender Lodi 'tests positive for COVID-19' By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:39:23 +0100 Diego Simeone and his players had medical checks at the club's training ground this week and the 22-year-old full-back has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Full Article
ir Atletico Madrid stars snapped returning to training for first time after LaLiga suspension By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:50:17 +0100 Diego Simeone and his players began their preparations for the restart at the club's Ciudad Deporutiba Atletico de Madrid complex after Spain relaxed lockdown measures this week. Full Article
ir Brighton become first Premier League club to publicly oppose plans to host games at neutral venues By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 09:53:51 GMT On Friday, a four-hour video conference took place between all 20 Premier League clubs over Project Restart, where tensions were palpable as to how the season should be ended. Full Article
ir Sergio Aguero admits he finds it difficult to face Virgil van Dijk as he labels him one of the best By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:06:06 GMT Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has heaped praise on Virgil van Dijk, admitting the Liverpool defender's physical attributes make him extremely tough to play against. Full Article
ir Players hold the key to Project Restart amid the coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:15:45 GMT IAN LADYMAN: As English football conjures ever more fanciful ways to conclude an interrupted season, this is the problem. Anyone can get coronavirus, that includes footballers. Full Article
ir Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish calls for football's return to show country the 'new normal' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:45:09 GMT Steve Parish has defended attempts to get the season back up and running amid the coronavirus pandemic, stressing not doing so would be a major financial blow to taxpayers and the football community. Full Article
ir FA chairman Greg Clarke admits fans WON'T be returning to football 'any time soon' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:08:33 GMT If the sport is to return to complete the Premier League and EFL seasons then all matches will have to be played behind closed doors to maintain social distancing measures. Full Article
ir Manchester City FC airliner used to transport MEAT during coronavirus pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:29:23 GMT EXCLUSIVE: Etihad has a large cargo operation, but has been forced to repurpose 22 of its passenger planes as freighters during the coronavirus pandemic, including the Man City jet. Full Article
ir Bundesliga stars are receiving same-day results for coronavirus tests By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:36:23 GMT Cologne have ramped up checks following the three positive tests, a development that will alert the Premier League as they monitor how Germany are attempting to resume football. Full Article
ir Premier League told to help lower league clubs by EFL chairman Rick Parry By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:02:52 GMT EFL chairman Rick Parry has pleaded for a rescue package from the Premier League with clubs financially crippled by the coronavirus crisis. He also branded parachute payments 'evil'. Full Article
ir Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish warns Premier League clubs will be like 'airlines' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:11:58 GMT Premier League clubs could be hit with a financial crisis similar to those faced by airlines across the world if football doesn't return by August, Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish has claimed. Full Article
ir Coronavirus UK: Premier League faces £880m hit in matchday income next season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:22:25 GMT Almost a quarter of the Gunners' revenue for the 2018-19 season came from matchday earnings and shutting fans out of the Emirates Stadium amid Covid-19 fears could cost them £122m. Full Article
ir Coronavirus UK: Premier League and horse racing could return if testing is conducted - Matt Hancock By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:31:10 GMT Hancock has offered a glimmer of light to football and horse racing fans hoping to see the sports return to their screens after saying it was a possibility should sufficient testing be in place. Full Article
ir Manchester United tell 'overseas players to make their way back to England in the next seven days' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:05:07 GMT A number of United's first-team contingent left the UK following the coronavirus outbreak in March in a bid to be with their loved ones while continuing training in warmer climates. Full Article
ir Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warns Premier League stars will struggle to meet coronavirus rules By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:18:00 GMT Arsenal have already welcomed players back to their training ground for individual training and the rest of the top flight will be ordering stars to social distance when they return to training. Full Article
ir Aston Villa could be without two players if coronavirus risk is high By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:05:02 GMT Smith, who has been in charge since 2018 and led Villa back to the top flight, has warned his squad may have to play the rest of the season without two players due to a medical issue and a high-risk family member. Full Article
ir Premier League players have to take their holidays by June 30 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:46:27 GMT Contracts stipulate that players should get five weeks off a year and that clubs 'must not unreasonably withhold a request from a player to take three consecutive weeks'. Full Article
ir Angel Di Maria's wife recalls 's***' time at Manchester United, brands English people 'weird' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:25:25 GMT Angel Di Maria's time in the Premier League was short lived, and it may not just have been to do with his form at Manchester United, as his wife has revealed the awful time she had in England. Full Article
ir Team celebrations, spitting and swapping shirts 'will be banned' under Premier League protocols By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:45:55 GMT Various health and hygiene measures 'that could be in place for up to a year' will also be discussed by Premier League clubs next week as Project Restart plans are outlined Full Article
ir Lupita Nyong'o stuns in vibrant yellow tulle on the cover of Vanity Fair By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:05:23 +0100 Lupita Nyong'o sat down for a candid interview with Vanity Fair for their October issue and simply stunned on the neon hued cover. Full Article
ir The Voice: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton flirt and fight for talent during season 17 premiere By Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:46:38 +0100 The 49-year-old singer and Blake Shelton, 43, flirted, mouthed 'I love you' and fought over contestants on Monday's season 17 premiere of The Voice. Full Article
ir Gwen Stefani turns 50 and her boyfriend Blake Shelton is the first to wish her a happy birthday: By Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:25:29 +0100 Blake Shelton took to social media to say: ''Happy Birthday @gwenstefani!!!! I love you so much it's actually stupid… And possibly illegal in the state of California.' Full Article
ir Gwen Stefani celebrates 50th birthday with cake from Blake Shelton By Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:21:53 +0100 The beauty turned 50-years-old and her country music star boyfriend Blake Shelton made sure his sweetheart of nearly four years was appreciated. The country crooner was seen bringing a cake. Full Article
ir Rachel Maddow had the 'most fun' voicing snarky gossip maven Vesper Fairchild in The CW's Batwoman By Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 16:33:00 +0100 The 46-year-old liberal political commentator plays the former flame of Bruce Wayne and the Gossip Girl-style 'sardonic Voice of Gotham' Full Article
ir Adam Levine talks about leaving The Voice and how the death of is manager inspired new song Memories By Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:05:42 +0100 Adam Levine opens up to Ellen DeGeneres about his decision to leave The Voice and how the death of his friend and manager inspired the new Maroon 5 song Memories. Full Article
ir Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin 'didn't clap' when ex Blake Shelton performed at CMA Awards By Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:48:08 +0000 Miranda Lambert and her new husband Brendan McLoughlin stayed seated and stone-faced after her ex-husband Blake Shelton performed his country hit God's Country, despite the standing ovation. Full Article
ir John Legend looks hunky as he is seen for the first time since being named Sexiest Man Alive 2019 By Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:53:37 +0000 The 40-year-old crooner looked stylish in a brown Fendi shearling-trimmed wool-fleece blouson jacket - which retails at $3,980 - on the solo outing Wednesday. Full Article
ir Saturday Night Live plays Trump impeachment inquiry as a Days Of Our Lives-style soap opera By Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 06:17:09 +0000 The SNL cold open featured 'telenovela sensation' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, played by Melissa Villasenor, and special guest star Jon Hamm as Ambassador Bill Taylor. Full Article
ir The Voice: Gwen Stefani tells Instant Save winner Joana Martinez, 15, she's like 'our little girl' By Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:43:11 +0000 The 15-year-old singer won the Instant Save on Tuesday on The Voice after her coach Gwen Stefani, 50, said she was like 'our little girl' with boyfriend Blake Shelton, 43. Full Article
ir Billionaire Mike Bloomberg launches presidential bid promising to make wealthy 'pay more in tax' By Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:20:58 +0000 Michael Bloomberg has officially announced he is running for president, bringing the Democratic primary field back up to 19 candidates. Full Article
ir Gwen Stefani reunites with Eve for a performance of their iconic track Rich Girl By Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:56:09 +0000 They collaborated on the 2004 hit, Rich Girl. And on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, Gwen Stefani reunited with Eve as she took the stage to perform the track, 15 years after its release. Full Article