el Chelsea 'dropped one' over Willian contract talks... but he's been lucky to avoid criticism, says Paul Merson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T08:57:38Z Chelsea have "dropped one" regarding Willian's contract, according to Paul Merson - but the former Arsenal forward also believes the Brazilian winger has been fortunate to avoid criticism for letting his deal run down. Full Article
el Peter Bonetti: Tributes paid to Chelsea goalkeeper as Petr Cech hails 'The Cat' a club 'legend' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T14:06:00Z Bonetti, dubbed 'The Cat', died at the age of 78 on Sunday Full Article
el Peter Bonetti dead: Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper 'The Cat' passes away, aged 78 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T12:54:00Z Bonetti was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup Full Article
el Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona latest: 'Big chance' Inter Milan striker will join Lionel Messi, says agent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T14:56:00Z Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has a "big chance" of joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summer, one of his agents has said. Full Article
el Former Chelsea star Gianluca Vialli given all-clear following cancer battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T15:53:00Z Former Chelsea player-manager Gianluca Vialli says he feels "very fortunate" after being given the all-clear from pancreatic cancer. Full Article
el Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo dreaming of 'great' Real Madrid future: 'I won't waste my chance' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T17:57:00Z Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo believes he has a big future in the first team at Real Madrid. Full Article
el Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T11:42:00Z Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club. Full Article
el Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T19:48:48Z Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board. Full Article
el Transfer news LIVE: Harry Kane 'open' to Man Utd transfer, Grealish latest; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool gossip By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T21:28:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
el Harry Kane transfer latest: Tottenham have no interest in selling to Manchester United or any other rival club By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T03:29:00Z Tottenham have no interest in selling star striker Harry Kane to Manchester United this summer. Full Article
el Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish released from hospital, Real Sociedad scrap training plans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T18:45:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
el Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T07:46:12Z Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation. Full Article
el Declan Rice eager to link up with Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount at club level again By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T07:56:54Z West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says he would love to link up with Chelsea's Mason Mount at club level again. Full Article
el Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea are ready to execute various transfer plans depending on coronavirus impact By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T08:32:02Z Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
el Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi open to summer move following Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T09:52:39Z Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with moves to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. Full Article
el Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T09:56:00Z Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes. Full Article
el Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Why Inter Milan striker is perfect Luis Suarez replacement By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T11:05:00Z Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets. Full Article
el Frank Lampard 'proud' to be Chelsea manager after rapid response to the coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T15:55:10Z Frank Lampard has reiterated his pride at managing Chelsea after their rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
el Manchester United's Juan Mata picks ex-Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard as all-time Premier League great By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T18:25:21Z Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata believes former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard is among the very best players in Premier League history. Full Article
el Barcelona in chaos as six directors tell president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are resigning By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T21:43:00Z "We hereby want to communicate that the directors below signatories have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our status as FC Barcelona executives," the letter said. Full Article
el Barcelona announce boardroom changes after resignations and confirm legal action against former vice-president By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:27:06Z Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week. Full Article
el Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool eye Mbappe deal, Aubameyang update, Chelsea want Mertens; Man Utd, Arsenal gossip By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T21:01:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
el Barcelona exit for Ivan Rakitic would suit all parties... but he deserves to be remembered as a great servant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T04:17:09Z Ivan Rakitic has made 299 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions and remains the only midfielder to score for the Catalan club in a European Cup final. At Camp Nou, his name is still cheered by fans. Full Article
el Phil Collins helps Jimmy Greaves with 'substantial donation', reveals agent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T07:22:00Z Phil Collins has made a 'substantial donation' to help Jimmy Greaves, according to the Tottenham legend's agent. Full Article
el Peter Bonetti was a goalkeeping great but also humble and friendly – Chris Woods remembers the Chelsea legend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T07:20:00Z The death on Sunday of Peter Bonetti at the age of 78 after a long illness has seen endless tributes paid to the Chelsea goalkeeping great. Full Article
el Tottenham hope U-turn on furloughing staff will help break impasse over player wage cuts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T09:05:00Z Tottenham hope Monday's U-turn over furloughing staff will help break the deadlock in talks with their players over wage cuts. Full Article
el Jose Mourinho self-isolating with three Tottenham coaches in rented house By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T09:34:00Z EXCLUSIVE Full Article
el Tottenham defender Ben Davies caring for elderly neighbour during lockdown: 'He didn't know I play for Spurs!' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T10:23:00Z Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour. Full Article
el Manchester United target Donny van de Beek's agent says midfielder can still secure a transfer this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T14:49:43Z Donny van de Beek's agent believes his client will still be able to secure a move away from Ajax this summer. Full Article
el Barcelona signing Francisco Trincao: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are my idols By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:17:09Z Barcelona's January signing Francisco Trincao says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are his idols – and revealed his excitement about linking up with the Argentine at Camp Nou. Full Article
el Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit left players 'crying on the floor', reveals Steve Sidwell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:54:18Z Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007. Full Article
el Newcastle takeover latest: '#NUFCTakeover' trends on Twitter amid reports Mike Ashley is set to sell club By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T19:13:00Z Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners. Full Article
el Transfer news LIVE: Haaland blow for Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Partey to Arsenal; Liverpool, Chelsea rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T19:50:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
el Bruno Fernandes compares Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T07:12:05Z Bruno Fernandes insists critics are guilty of forgetting just how good Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is - insisting he deals with the same level of expectation as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Full Article
el Marouane Fellaini 'over the hardest part' as recovery from coronavirus continues By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T07:26:53Z Marouane Fellaini says "the hardest part is behind me" after being discharged from hospital having recovered from coronavirus. Full Article
el David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: He has turned me into a leader By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T09:47:00Z David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together. Full Article
el How Gareth Bale's self-belief got him through Tottenham winless streak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T10:05:00Z Ledley King reflects on Bale's two-year wait for a win in a Spurs shirt Full Article
el Juventus confirm Blaise Matuidi and Daniele Rugani have recovered from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:08:25Z Juventus have confirmed both Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have recovered from coronavirus and are no longer subject to the Italian home isolation regime. Full Article
el Newcastle takeover latest: 'Everybody will be celebrating' if £300m deal goes through By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:21:03Z Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash' human rights image Full Article
el Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:54:13Z Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness. Full Article
el Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:08:03Z Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village. Full Article
el Tottenham release first footage of NHS coronavirus testing centre at repurposed stadium By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:28:00Z Tottenham have granted the NHS access to their stadium to carry out coronavirus testing. Full Article
el Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, says coach Quique Setien By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T16:55:49Z Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is sure Lionel Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou. Full Article
el Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid's midfield shield would be a perfect signing for Mikel Arteta By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T18:47:27Z Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time. Full Article
el Transfer news LIVE: Werner to Liverpool update, Arsenal in Disasi talks, Man Utd eye Koulibaly; Chelsea gossip By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T21:53:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
el Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech tipped to thrive in Premier League By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T04:34:42Z New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has been tipped to shine in the Premier League when he finally arrives at Stamford Bridge. Full Article
el Steven Gerrard: 'Selfless' Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson a role model for young kids By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:02:57Z Jordan Henderson has been hailed as a 'role model' by Steven Gerrard for helping coordinate a Premier League-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
el Chelsea to provide 78,000 meals for NHS staff and carers during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:05:32Z Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
el Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Barcelona coach Quique Setien delivers transfer update By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:24:36Z Barcelona coach Quique Setien believes Philippe Coutinho is a 'great player' and says he is 'counting on' the 27-year-old for next season. Full Article
el Norman Hunter: Leeds legend remains 'severely unwell' in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T13:57:00Z Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus. Full Article