is Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:26:50Z Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK. Full Article
is There was much more to Norman Hunter than just his 'Bite yer legs' nickname By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:23:00Z The Leeds legend and 1966 World Cup winner has died at the age of 76 having contracted coronavirus Full Article
is 'Virgil van Dijk is a Liverpool leader... and Gini Wijnaldum is incredible' - Ryan Babel hails Dutch duo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:41:16Z Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has lavished praise upon the club's Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk. Full Article
is Premier League meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T12:47:00Z Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed. Full Article
is Jurgen Klopp's lockdown: Liverpool boss discusses Tiger King, Downton Abbey... and learning to tie a tie at 52! By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:02:14Z Like most football fans, Jurgen Klopp has found himself with a lot of time on his hands since Premier League action was suspended. Full Article
is Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:10:24Z Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players. Full Article
is Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi announces donation of 16,000 meals for vulnerable people in Islington By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:44:45Z Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington. Full Article
is How Chelsea are supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:11:00Z Chelsea were one of the first clubs at any level to offer their support to local health services during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is Karim Benzema rules out imminent Lyon return and wants to 'keep making history' at Real Madrid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T17:46:29Z Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos. Full Article
is Real Madrid should have signed Erling Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, says Luis Figo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T19:31:09Z Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes. Full Article
is Barcelona should sell Ousmane Dembele this summer, says Rivaldo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:33:47Z Former Barcelona winger Rivaldo believes the time has come for the Catalan club to cut their losses and sell Ousmane Dembele. Full Article
is Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gives fascinating insight into his tactical masterplan to improve players By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:30:00Z Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side. Full Article
is Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:54:00Z Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors. Full Article
is Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta enlists psychologist to help players adjust in coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T04:03:14Z Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is Bruno Fernandes names Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T10:22:21Z Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has named old friend Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Old Trafford. Full Article
is Joe Cole urges Chelsea to hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T12:41:48Z Joe Cole believes Chelsea should hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian, stating the experienced trio would be difficult to replace. Full Article
is James Maddison hints he is happy to stay at Leicester despite Manchester United interest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T14:26:31Z James Maddison has offered no indication he is looking to leave Leicester despite interest from Manchester United. Full Article
is Pablo Mari desperate for Arsenal stay as coronavirus pandemic disrupts loan spell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T15:38:25Z Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club. Full Article
is Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:23:00Z Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish. Full Article
is Who is Luca Waldschmidt? The 'new Gerd Muller' linked to Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:52:45Z It is no secret that Chelsea are on the lookout for new signings, with Frank Lampard looking for both quality and quantity in attack this summer. Full Article
is Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
is Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:31:06Z In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way. Full Article
is Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:59:27Z Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke. Full Article
is AS Roma players and coaching staff to forgo four months' salary to help club through coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:22:00Z AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is Danish club FC Midtjylland setting up drive-in theatres for fans to watch behind closed doors games By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:45:00Z A Danish club have come up with a novel way to allow fans to watch games together when football returns behind closed doors – by setting up drive-in screenings. Full Article
is Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T18:07:00Z Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?' Full Article
is Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign as a manager By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T02:27:38Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign if he was a manager and money was no object. Full Article
is Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
is Kai Havertz told transfer is 'logical' amid Manchester United, Liverpool links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T09:52:00Z Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool. Full Article
is Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:12:48Z Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma. Full Article
is Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:12:23Z Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer. Full Article
is How major Roy Keane decision launched the career of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:32:22Z Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's journey to the summit of European football could have been halted at the very first step were it not for Roy Keane, former Sunderland coach Ricky Sbragia has revealed. Full Article
is Sport TikTok challenges this week: From #FootballsStayingHome to #IsolationGames By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:02:00Z With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans. Full Article
is Manchester United fans react to podcast 'gold' as Paul Scholes is ruthlessly trolled by hosts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:06:00Z Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding. Full Article
is LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:58:00Z LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations. Full Article
is Scottish football could be played behind closed doors 'until coronavirus vaccine is available' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:37:19Z Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scottish football fans they should have no "false expectations" of attending matches in the near future, also stressing the dangers of behind-closed-doors events. Full Article
is Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:50:31Z Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo. Full Article
is Arsenal announce 12.5 per cent pay cut for first-team, Mikel Arteta and his staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:36:00Z Arsenal first team players and coaching staff have agreed a deal to take a 12.5 per cent pay-cut to help the club manage the financial impacts of the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
is BBC hire Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to teach Spanish lessons for homeschooling service By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:15:00Z Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will host Spanish lessons for children as part of the BBC's new homeschooling service. Full Article
is Theory Liverpool vs Atletico helped spread coronavirus an 'interesting hypothesis' says government advisor By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:09:28Z Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government. Full Article
is Malcom suggests Barcelona didn't train enough during his time at the Camp Nou By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:12:50Z Former Barcelona winger Malcom claims the LaLiga leaders did not train very much while he was at the club. Full Article
is Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:42:54Z Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home. Full Article
is Transfer news LIVE: Sancho agrees Man Utd terms, Francisco Ramos latest, Chilwell to Chelsea, Dembele to Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T21:11:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
is Manchester United favourites to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho ahead of rivals this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:46:00Z Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho. Full Article
is Fifa promises to fulfil £800m investment in women's football despite coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T04:33:00Z Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:00Z Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season. Full Article
is Arsenal contract talks with Aubameyang 'terrifying' as striker is tipped to join Manchester City By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:00:00Z Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal's inability to convince big stars to extend their contracts is "terrifying" but doubts that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually wants to leave Emirates Stadium. Full Article
is Uefa meeting today: Update expected on plans to finish the 2019-20 football season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:00:00Z Uefa will hold a video conference call today where there will discuss updated plans to conclude the 2019-20 football season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:30:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
is Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:56:00Z Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates. Full Article