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With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21).

Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season.

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Mesut Ozil is believed to be among three Arsenal players stalling on a pay-cut.

Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December".

Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages.

Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis.

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West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.

Liverpool are set to miss out on millions should Chelsea sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

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Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

Former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believe there is still work to be done to eliminate racism in football, on the second National Stephen Lawrence Day.

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.

Gabriel Veron is a player in demand with Everton and Arsenal in pursuit, according to recent reports.

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.

Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack".

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Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

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Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA.

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Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami.

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has been given the all clear following treatment on a brain tumour.

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.

The government have been urged to conduct an investigation into links between Liverpool hosting a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid and a spike in cases of coronavirus in the city.

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.

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Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

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Glen Johnson has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer.

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.

Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis.

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.

The Eredivisie season has been cancelled, with the title, relegation out of and promotion into the league scrapped.

David, who was born in Nigeria but has a British passport, owns two companies and also shares a CBD (cannabidiol) business with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

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