Patrice Evra revealed that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had planned to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club in 2013.

With Covid-19 cases in India still rising, Indian footballers remain unsure about safety and say there can be no social distancing in a contact sport.

With 92 matches in the Premier League season still to be played, players could have little preparatory time to work on their fitness in group training before being rushed back into playing twice a week.

Rennes have made it to the Champions League qualifying after finishing third in Ligue 1.

Barry Bennell is said to have sexually abused kids when he was working Manchester City as a scout and coach of their 'feeder teams'.

Bundesliga is set to restart after coronavirus shutdown on a possible date of May 21.

Harry Maguire said he joined Manchester United to win trophies and is focused on bringing more silverware to Old Trafford.

Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer of Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.

Ryan Giggs spent two decades under the tutelage of Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford before he became Louis Van Gaal's deputy at Manchester United.

Martin Cardetti said Ronaldinho, at his best, is better than Lionel Messi.

Salomon Kalou was seen shaking hands with his teammates in a video that has since gone viral.

Premier League and football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Angela Merkel gave go-ahead to resume Bundesliga from mid-May behind closed doors, on condition that strict hygiene measures are maintained.

The testing is part of the La Liga's protocol to restart in the middle of June with all remaining matches are to be played behind closed doors.

Serbia and Croatia have banned large gatherings, matches are expected to be held behind closed doors.

Manuel Neuer said the players must ensure the Bundelsliga returns successfully.

Inter Miami were one of four MLS franchises to have players working out at their training facilities for the first time since the league was suspended due to Covid-19.

Germany's top-flight will become the first of Europe's major leagues to return to the field in the post-coronavirus world.

Cesc Fabregas said Kylian Mbappe wanted to be the best and his style of play meant he was a great fit for Real Madrid.

India's Under-17 women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby said the players need to be encouraged to maintain calm and not worry about missing training.

Kyle Walker was forced to issue an apology last month after media reports that he had hosted a party at his home.

A number of football leagues around the globe will resume after the Covid-19 stoppage in the coming weeks but the matches will be played without fans.

Diego Maradona sold a signed Argentina shirt and the sale raised money for an underprivileged area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires affected by quarantine rules.

Lewis Hamilton qualified second but was demoted to start from fourth for impeding, as Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen will start from one-two.

Austrian Grand Prix: Red Bulls' Max Verstappen overtook Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with three laps remaining to win his second consecutive race at the Spielberg circuit.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull broke Mercedes' ten-win streak this year with a close win over Charles Leclerc to seal the deal at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen registered a dramatic Austrian GP win over Charles Leclerc by overtaking the Ferrari driver just three laps before the finish.

Formula One signed a contract to keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone till the 2024 season.

Pierre Gasly posted the fastest time in the first session of practice at British Grand Prix, as Romain Grosjean of Haas, Albon and Williams' British rookie George Russell had spins and off-track excursions on the newly-resurfaced circuit.

Sebastian Vettel is apprehensive abut his return to Hockenheim, where his Formula One campaign came undone last year.

Charles Leclerc topped in the second practice while Sebastian Vettel was victorious in the first practice as Ferrari started the German Grand Prix well.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc shone in the scorching sun in the first two practices of German Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position at German Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel will start last after technical faults marred their qualifying.

Mick Schumacher drove around in F2004 car which carried his father, Michael Schumacher, to 13 wins from 18 races and his seventh and last title.

Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole position, crashed and finished 11th in a wildly-spectacular German GP for Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton finished 11th while Valtteri Bottas crashed out of German GP.

German GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc lashed out at the low-grip asphalt used on the outside of the final corners at the Hockenheim track.

Max Verstappen emerged victorious in chaotic German Grand Prix that was punctuated by rain-storms, crashes and Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car interventions.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen got his maiden pole position with record-breaking speed in a closely-fought qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes pipped Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly swapped places in Red Bull and Toro Rosso respectively ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in Formula One.

Leclerc's landmark success came a day after the death of 22-year-old Frenchman Hubert in Saturday's tragic Formula Two race.

Juan Manuel Correa was injured in the Belgian Grand Prix crash, where Anthoine Hubert was killed.

According to Le Parisien, the 50-year-old Formula 1 legend is in the cardiovascular department overseen by surgeon Philippe Menasche, described as a 'pioneer in cell surgery against heart failure'.

Michael Schumacher received stem cells to obtain an anti-inflammatory effect throughout his system, according to reports.

Red Bull's Verstappen has gained a reputation as an aggressive driver prepared to take risks in Formula One.

Juan Manuel Correa, who was injured in the horrific crash during the Formula Two's Belgian Grand Prix, has been taken out of a medically-induced coma.

Honda's Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly, along with with Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon have all have been handed grid penalties after being given new engines for the Russian Grand Prix.

Russian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas finished first, second and third, respectivey, in second practice.

Charles Leclerc became the first Ferrari driver, since Michael Schumacher, to take four pole positions in a row.