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Government to begin talks with Premier League and other sporting bodies to resume competition 'within weeks'

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal squad to return to training base, Moise Kean 'hosts party', England Test latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Tottenham should sell Ndombele to Barcelona if Semedo and Umtiti are part of deal, says Darren Bent

Tottenham should consider selling Tanguy Ndombele if it means getting Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti, says former Spurs striker Darren Bent.




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Tottenham stadium and pitch 'looking fine' during coronavirus lockdown, groundsman reveals

Tottenham groundsman Darren Baldwin has given a glimpse behind the scenes at the club during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Steven Gerrard slip: Manchester City and Chelsea 'like' famous Liverpool title race blunder

Manchester City certainly approve of Steven Gerrard's famous slip, just ask Chelsea.




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'Leicester win a defining moment for Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold'

Stephen Warnock sees the 4-0 rout as a turning point in the Premier League title race




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West Ham and Arsenal players return to training grounds as Premier League 'Project Restart' gathers pace

West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.




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Crystal Palace providing 900 meals a week for NHS workers and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

Crystal Palace are helping to feed frontline NHS workers and the most vulnerable in south London from the kitchens at Selhurst Park.




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Jose Mourinho ranks Brazilian Ronaldo over Cristiano and Lionel Messi in GOAT debate

Jose Mourinho has named Ronaldo as the best player he has seen – just not the one you might expect.




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Rio Ferdinand offers Paul Pogba advice on Manchester United transfer talk, Mino Raiola... and Graeme Souness

Rio Ferdinand believes that Paul Pogba should be the one talking about his future at Manchester United - not his agent Mino Raiola.




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Premier League clubs place overseas players on 48-hour standby ahead of training return

Premier League clubs have put all players based abroad on standby as a return to training draws near.




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Ronaldinho reveals what he did in prison and recalls 'total suprise' at arrest in Paraguay

Ronaldinho has spoken out about his stint in a Paraguayan prison after allegedly using a fake passport to enter the country.




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Manchester United warned over Jadon Sancho and Harry Kane deals after failed big money moves

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club against making the same old mistakes in the transfer window.




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Rio Ferdinand regrets not speaking out after John Terry's alleged abuse of brother Anton

Rio Ferdinand has revealed his relationship with former England team-mate John Terry has never improved after the former Chelsea captain allegedly racially abused his brother Anton in 2011.




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QPR boss Mark Warburton 'cannot see how transfer window goes ahead' amid pandemic

QPR boss Mark Warburton says he cannot see how football's transfer window can go ahead this summer, in light of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Belgian Pro League resumption remains possible as clubs postpone vote to abandon season

Belgian top-flight clubs have postponed a vote to ratify the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, meaning a resumption remains possible.




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Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to complete Jadon Sancho transfer and form lethal Rashford partnership

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho and warned rival clubs that it would be "over" for them if the Borussia Dortmund star links up with Marcus Rashford.




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Tottenham follow Arsenal and West Ham by allowing players to make training ground return

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.




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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea eye Rice and Havertz; Man Utd beat Arsenal to wonderkid; Sancho, Aubameyang latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal and West Ham players return to training grounds, French Grand Prix off

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Tanguy Ndombele at Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo at Tottenham: Predicting transfer swap deal

Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder.




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Michael Robinson dead: Former Liverpool and Ireland star passes away, aged 61

Former Liverpool, Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61.




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Premier League clubs will fight to play at own stadiums with St George's Park, Wembley and Twickenham considered

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.




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Thomas Partey to Manchester United? Rio Ferdinand gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer FIVE new transfer targets

Rio Ferdinand has given Manchester United five new transfer targets as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to refresh his squad.




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Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists'

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.




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Watford open stadium to NHS staff and prepare to launch maternity unit at Vicarage Road

Watford have overhauled their Vicarage Road stadium to support their neighbours at Watford General Hospital through the coronavirus crisis.




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Jack Wilshere recalls being rushed to hospital in agony on the eve of his England debut

Jack Wilshere has revealed how he could have missed his England debut having spent the night before in hospital.




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Michael Carrick: Manchester United have 'perfect' midfield with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay

Michael Carrick claims Manchester United have a "perfect" midfield blend – even before a proposed move for Jack Grealish or James Maddison this summer.




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Premier League Project Restart: Clubs 'advised to recall players and staff from abroad'

The Premier League has reportedly advised clubs that they should consider recalling players and staff who are currently abroad as Project Restart gathers pace.




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Andre Onana to Chelsea? Goalkeeper confirms desire to leave Ajax

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.




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Tottenham crowned Premier League's most valuable club over Manchester United and Man City - study

Tottenham have overtaken both Manchester United and Manchester City to be crowned the most valuable club in the Premier League, according to a study conducted by football finances expert Kieran Maguire and the University of Liverpool.




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Man United star Bruno Fernandes backed to persuade Paul Pogba to stay

Paul Pogba can be persuaded to stay at Manchester United after seeing the form of Bruno Fernandes.




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EFL propose using regional hubs to complete season during coronavirus pandemic

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Football must respect Government decision on fate of 2019-20 season, says Rio Ferdinand

Former Manchester United and England stalwart Rio Ferdinand says any Government decision regarding the fate of the 2019-20 domestic football season must be respected.




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Manchester United to trial safe standing with 1,500 rail seats at Old Trafford from start of next season

Manchester United will trial safe standing at Old Trafford from the start of next season.




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Barcelona's Arthur rejects transfer talk and insists: 'My only interest is to stay'

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou.




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Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.




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Thomas Partey's representatives fuel Arsenal and Manchester United transfer talk with latest Instagram post

The future of Arsenal and Manchester United target Thomas Partey has once again taken an intriguing turn on social media.




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Manchester United fans 'won't thank' Rio Ferdinand for his Paul Pogba opinion

Rio Ferdinand believes both relentless criticism and a desire for trophies may eventually drive Paul Pogba away from Manchester United.




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Trevor Cherry dead: Former England and Leeds defender dies aged 72

Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72.




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What Ferran Torres would bring to Liverpool: 'Skilful, great one-on-one, quick... and scores goals'

Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief.




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Arsenal to surprise thousands of fans with phone calls from players and club legends

Arsenal are planning to surprise thousands of supporters with phone calls from current players and club legends during the coronavirus pandemic.




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LaLiga badges: The history behind the iconic Spanish football crests of Barcelona, Real Madrid and more clubs

Every club has one, and every fan thinks theirs is the best.




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Liverpool 'disappointed' by Mayor Joe Anderson's Premier League restart comments

Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.




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PSG dedicate Ligue 1 title to healthcare workers and everyday heroes fighting coronavirus pandemic

Paris Saint-Germain have dedicated their Ligue 1 title win to healthcare staff and key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic ready to take the risk and return to action after coronavirus break

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is ready take the risk of contracting coronavirus by returning to action following six weeks of inactivity due to Covid-19.




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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'hold Koulibaly talks', Sancho to Man Utd, latest Chelsea and Arsenal rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold urges Liverpool to join Jadon Sancho transfer race: 'He'd make our team better'

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has talked up a move for England colleague Jadon Sancho this summer.




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Jadon Sancho reacts to Liverpool transfer talk after Trent Alexander-Arnold comments

Jadon Sancho has stirred the transfer pot, teasing Liverpool fans tuning in to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Instagram Live on Thursday.




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Jadon Sancho transfer decision: Man Utd, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keeping tabs

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.