io Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:15:08Z Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports. Full Article
io Alan Pardew leaves ADO Den Haag after just four months as manager following Eredivisie cancellation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T17:26:42Z ADO Den Haag have announced that Alan Pardew and his coaching team have left the club by mutual consent after four months in charge. Full Article
io Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has faith MLS will make right decision over restart By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:39:00Z Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry believes the MLS will find a solution regarding the outcome of the 2020 season in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
io PSG prepared to play home Champions League matches abroad after Ligue 1 cancellation, says Nasser Al-Khelaifi By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:42:00Z Paris Saint-Germain will play their remaining home Champions League matches overseas if it is not possible to do so in France, according to president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Full Article
io Liverpool have 'best teenager in world football' in Harvey Elliott By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:36:57Z Liverpool have been told they currently boast the best teenage talent in world football on their books in Harvey Elliott. Full Article
io EFL propose using regional hubs to complete season during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:30:15Z EXCLUSIVE Full Article
io Football must respect Government decision on fate of 2019-20 season, says Rio Ferdinand By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:20:00Z 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. Full Article
io Mauricio Pochettino favourite for Newcastle job as proposed new owners target former Tottenham boss By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:37:24Z Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is now the even-money favourite to take over from Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager. Full Article
io Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:34:00Z 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. Full Article
io Manchester United fans 'won't thank' Rio Ferdinand for his Paul Pogba opinion By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T18:42:33Z Rio Ferdinand believes both relentless criticism and a desire for trophies may eventually drive Paul Pogba away from Manchester United. Full Article
io Mauricio Pochettino dreams of Tottenham return to complete 'work that we didn't finish' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:23:00Z Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he dreams of returning to Tottenham one day to complete the work that was never finished. Full Article
io Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:56:00Z Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics Full Article
io Mauricio Pochettino drops Tottenham hint with Manchester United, The Last Dance 'year seven' reference By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:38:03Z Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he should have been given more time at Tottenham, citing Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Michael Jordan's Chicago Red Bulls as ideal examples of sporting patience. Full Article
io Lionel Messi's career changed after my advice at Barcelona, says Samuel Eto'o By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:46:30Z In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know. Full Article
io Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi suggests transfers are not a priority in call with club staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T05:46:00Z Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi has suggested that transfers are not a priority this summer in call with club staff. Full Article
io France's Ligue 1 decision could put Premier League's 'Project Restart' on collision course with rest of Europe By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:09:00Z The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France. Full Article
io PSG confirmed as Ligue 1 champions again after 2019-20 season halted due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:44:00Z Paris Saint-Germain have officially been awarded their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the cancellation of the French domestic season. Full Article
io Daughter surprises dad by finishing Panini football sticker collection started 41 years ago By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:52:00Z The coronavirus lockdown has given many of us time to polish off odd-jobs and tie up loose ends, but finally finishing a sticker collection you started 41 years ago is among the more novel. Full Article
io Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic ready to take the risk and return to action after coronavirus break By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T15:55:40Z 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. Full Article
io Ligue 1 cancellation gives huge title boost to Liverpool after PSG are crowned French champions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:05:58Z Ligue 1 became the second major European league to announce its cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, following the Eredivisie's termination last week. Full Article
io Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says players are 'scared' over Premier League return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T19:50:35Z Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
io LaLiga president Javier Tebas hopes to restart the competition in June By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T19:31:00Z Full Article
io Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona 'whatever happens', says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T21:10:50Z Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is certain that Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona – whatever happens at the Catalan club. Full Article
io Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford helps supply over two million weekly meals to those in need By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T21:49:12Z Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed in partnership with FareShare, his charity scheme is supplying over two million meals a week to those in need across the UK, adding he will double his initial personal donation. Full Article
io Lionel Messi scored his first Barcelona goal 15 years ago today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T02:30:52Z May 1, 2005 is a date for the history books – a day when everything changed for FC Barcelona as a 17-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first official goal for the Catalan club. Full Article
io Project Restart latest as Premier League clubs meet again to discuss resumption of 2019-20 season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T04:04:00Z Premier League clubs will meet again today to discuss the resumption of the 2019-20 season. Full Article
io Coronavirus sport news LIVE: PSG confirmed champions; Premier League Project Restart latest; The Hundred delay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T15:00:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
io James Milner eyeing glorious Liverpool era: 'We want to push on' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:24:47Z James Milner is determined to ensure that last season's Champions League success will be looked back on as the start of a glorious period in Liverpool's history. Full Article
io Jadon Sancho transfer decision: Man Utd, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keeping tabs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T13:36:57Z Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling. Full Article
io Kieran Trippier charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA's betting rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T15:04:00Z England international Kieran Trippier has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's betting rules. Full Article
io Premier League confirm plan to finish season should government restrictions allow By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T14:07:00Z Premier League clubs underlined their commitment to complete the season as the "first tentative" steps towards a restart were discussed on Friday. Full Article
io Manchester United await FA Youth Cup decision after academy season ended early due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:23:00Z Manchester United are waiting to learn the fate of the FA Youth Cup after the academy season was cancelled due to coronavirus. Full Article
io David Beckham: BT Sport mark Manchester United legend's birthday with Champions League TV special By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:15:06Z BT Sport will broadcast a special programme on Saturday to mark David Beckham's 45th birthday, showing some of the Manchester United legend's finest Champions League moments. Full Article
io Where are they now? Barcelona's starting XI the day Lionel Messi scored his first LaLiga goal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:19:13Z Friday marked 15 years since Lionel Messi hit his very first goal for Barcelona. Full Article
io Gareth Bale opens up on the 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:49:29Z Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year. Full Article
io Lionel Messi is not a natural goalscorer, argues Tim Sherwood By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T09:27:33Z Tim Sherwood has suggested Lionel Messi is not a 'natural goalscorer', insisting talent in football can only be nurtured. Full Article
io Ian Wright blasts Dave Kitson PFA bid: 'How can they claim to take racism seriously?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T13:57:00Z Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has become the latest member of the football community to hit out at Dave Kitson's bid to become the new chief of the PFA. Full Article
io Kevin De Bruyne casts doubt over Manchester City future if Champions League ban is upheld By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:44:20Z Kevin De Bruyne has revealed the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their Champions League ban may determine his future at the club. Full Article
io LaLiga clubs and federation to decide when football returns in Spain, PM says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:15:00Z Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when. Full Article
io Tony Adams says Arsenal's transfer ambition helped keep him from Man United, but things have changed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T02:12:03Z Arsenal legend Tony Adams has told of how the club's transfer market ambition in the 1990s helped convince him to turn down Manchester United – and revealed his frustration at the difference in attitude today. Full Article
io Joe Biden fires warning to US Soccer Federation in support of the US Women's Team By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T02:25:00Z US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding. Full Article
io Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish wants 'to crown Liverpool champions' and avoid uncharted territory By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:01:00Z Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has described his reasons for backing the Premier League's 'Project Restart', including wanting to "crown Liverpool champions." Full Article
io Manchester United face critical Paul Pogba decision that will shape entire transfer strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T05:36:00Z The true test of just how real Manchester United are prepared to get in the transfer market this summer will be their response to interest in Paul Pogba. Full Article
io Tottenham star Hugo Lloris says it would be 'cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T03:41:00Z Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says it would 'be cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions. Full Article
io Manchester United 'warrior' Bruno Fernandes reveals his ruthless mentality By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T07:56:56Z Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success. Full Article
io Divock Origi responds to Liverpool transfer speculation and talks development under Jurgen Klopp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:02:00Z 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. Full Article
io Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish raises £55,000 for NHS with shirt auction from infamous Birmingham derby By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:53:40Z Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has raised £55,000 for the NHS after auctioning off the shirt he wore when a Birmingham hit fan him during a game. Full Article
io Real Madrid fan trumpets stirring rendition of club anthem from rooftop in Spanish capital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:12:00Z A trumpet-playing Real Madrid fan has won applause in the street and now online with his rendition of the club's La Decima song during lockdown in the Spanish capital. Full Article
io French League to take out loan to cover loss of TV rights money after season cancellation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:19:00Z The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) have confirmed they will help support Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs financially following the cancellation of the season with a state-guaranteed loan to cover lost television rights money. Full Article
io LaLiga announce Spanish clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart competition in June By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:18:00Z LaLiga clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart the competition in June, it has been announced. Full Article