Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.

RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has handed Liverpool a major boost in their reported pursuit of the striker after he appeared to rule out a move to Bayern Munich.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

Manchester United and Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of in-demand centre-half Dayot Upamecano with RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff revealing top players will not leave for free.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when.

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has described his reasons for backing the Premier League's 'Project Restart', including wanting to "crown Liverpool champions."

Orkun Kokcu has been backed to make the grade at Arsenal by former Manchester United star Jaap Stam.

Matteo Darmian has backed former Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford to "reach the level" of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in future and even contend for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Feyenoord's young midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who has been tipped for a big future after an impressive breakout season in the Netherlands.

Former Southampton and Everton boss and current Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has been admitted to hospital in Amsterdam with heart problems.

Japhet Tanganga is aiming to win his first England cap after establishing himself as a member of Tottenham's first-team squad.

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success.

Divock Origi has insisted that he still sees his future at Liverpool, despite suggestions that he could be jettisoned to make way for attacking reinforcements this summer.

Jose Mourinho is expecting to be limited to free agents and swap deals in the next transfer window, as the top-flight prepares for a drastically changed financial outlook brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

FA chairman Greg Clarke has laid bare the financial crisis facing the governing body by revealing expected losses of £300million.

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is "made for Real Madrid", according to former coach Stanislav Macek.

Football fans in need of a fix this weekend should look no further than the story of Corinthian FC of London and a match in Brazil delayed by 100 years.

Ajax are desperate to keep Andre Onana, but coach Erik ten Hag admits that they have a transfer agreement with the goalkeeper to let him go 'for the right price'.

Ten individuals connected to the 36 clubs in the top two tiers of German football have tested positive for coronavirus.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must sell Paul Pogba after being left disappointed by his actions both on and off the pitch.

Former Aston Villa forward Nii Odartey Lamptey has warned in-demand Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Party against a move to England this summer.

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana and Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa.

Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is 'completely happy' with the attacking options he has at his disposal at Liverpool.

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has revealed the one decision he wishes he could have reversed in his career, admitting: 'I knew within seconds I was wrong'.

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.

The England men's football team have made a "significant donation" to the NHS, using players' match fees.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes it would be unfair to hand Barcelona the title in LaLiga – because Los Blancos were the better team.

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club.

Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.

Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week.

Manchester United are reportedly beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of Sunderland teenager Joe Hugill after some impressive displays at youth level.

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.

The wife of Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has launched a remarkable attack on the city, five years on the pair leaving England.

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.

Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia.

C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division.

Parry labelled Premier League parachute payments as "an evil which needs to be eradicated"

Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is part of a Fifa investigation after Sampdoria lodged a complaint against Sporting Lisbon for unpaid sell-on fees.

Jadon Sancho and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson have said said they hope their journeys to the top of professional football can inspire more youngsters from south London to break free of poverty.

To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge.

Gareth Southgate says no other coaching job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane greeted his players in a mask and gloves as Los Blancos returned to their training ground for coronavirus tests on Wednesday.

Ander Herrera has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to persuade him to stay at Manchester United last summer, but states his mind was made up after a disagreement with the board.

England stars including Marcus Rashford and Harry Winks have given an insight into their home fitness regimes as they join manager Gareth Southgate in a campaign encouraging the nation to keep active during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign Thomas Meunier with reports in France claiming that the Belgian will not be signing a new contract with PSG.

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