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Premier League stars told to keep cars SPOTLESS in strict coronavirus protocols for training return

EXCLUSIVE: Premier League players must keep their cars spotless as part of coronavirus hygiene measures. Clubs will implement a raft of protocols designed to protect from the virus.




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Son Heung-min completes three-week military service in South Korea

Son returned to his homeland last month to fulfill his military service during the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the football season to a standstill.




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Luka Jovic to miss Real Madrid's return to training after breaking bone in his foot

The injury happened while the 22-year-old Serbia international was training at home on Thursday. The injury is bound to rule him out of La Liga's Operation Return.




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Ralf Rangnick hints at future managerial role at Serie A giants after club approach

Stefano Pioli is the current head coach of Milan but perhaps for not much longer as Rangnick has revealed he has been contacted. Milan are on the hunt for a new coach after poor performances.




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Atletico Madrid stars snapped returning to training for first time after LaLiga suspension

Diego Simeone and his players began their preparations for the restart at the club's Ciudad Deporutiba Atletico de Madrid complex after Spain relaxed lockdown measures this week.




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Newcastle United 'target Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos but must meet £53m release clause'

The 26-year-old has drawn comparisons to Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak and Manchester City's Ederson. However, Benfica will only sanction a sale if Vlachodimos' £53m release clause is met.




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Tottenham interested in signing American brothers Taylor and Zach Booth

Taylor Booth made an impression with two assists for Bayern Munich's U19s during a 3-0 win over Tottenham. Tottenham are also keen on signing his younger brother Zach.




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Mayor Andy Burnham's office criticise £60m flop Angel Di Maria and his wife

Di Maria's wife revealed this week the awful time she had in England when her husband played for Manchester United. An adviser for the city has now weighed in with his thoughts.




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Sick on day one and told to 'f*** off' by Henderson...Robertson reflects on tough start at Liverpool

The left-back made the biggest step of his career when he completed an £8million transfer from relegated Hull City in the summer of 2017 at the age of 22.




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Manchester United 'concerns over Victor Lindelof prompt enquires into LaLiga star Mohammed Salisu'

Manchester United are set to enter the race alongside Real Madrid to sign Real Vallodolid youngster Mohammed Salisu this summer, as questions over Victor Lindelof's ability persist. 




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Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid defender Lodi 'tests positive for COVID-19'

Diego Simeone and his players had medical checks at the club's training ground this week and the 22-year-old full-back has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus.




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Barcelona should forget Lautaro Martinez and chase Roberto Firmino instead, insists Bojan Krkic

Antoine Griezmann's first-season struggles at Barcelona should serve as a warning, according to Bojan Krkic, who suggests they chase Roberto Firmino instead of Lautaro Martinez. 




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Watford join Brighton and Aston Villa to publicly rally against Project Restart proposal

Watford, who were 17th at the time of the shutdown due coronavirus, join Aston Villa and Brighton in being concerned at the plan to resume the current campaign at 'neutral' stadiums.




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Luis Suarez racially abusing Patrice Evra remains one of the Premier League's most shameful moments 

Liverpool and Manchester United are divided by a deep rivalry, but during the 2011-12 season that dislike turned into an unsavoury and unforeseen twist following one incident.




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EXC: Warwick Davis DEFENDS 'nice guy' Ricky Gervais' controversial comedy about disabled people

The Star Wars actor, 49, spoke candidly to MailOnline on Friday as he took on a unique work opportunity by working on the collection counter in Argos




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EXCLUSIVE Warwick Davis on fighting to raise awareness for dwarfism

After founding the charity Little People UK with his wife Sammy, Warwick spoke of the importance of shedding light on the problems facing those with dwarfism




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People rave about £45 'parasol' pine from Argos, which is great for pet owners and parents alike 

Across the UK, customers are rushing to get their hands on a £45 'parasol pine' from Argos ahead of the festivities. The 6ft tall tree only has branches on the top half, and is hailed as perfect for pet owners.




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Vintage winter Argos catalogues from the 1970s all the way to the noughties show the iconic toys

Argos has digitised its entire collection of winter catalogue dating back 45 years, featuring retro toys such as Noddy in the '70s, Rubik's Cube in the '80s, Cabbage Patch Kids in the '90s and Bratz in the 00s.




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Mother-of-three completes amazing bathroom transformation by herself which cost only £223

Victoria Tribe, 31, from Thatcham, Berkshire, watched some videos online and asked at B&Q for advice before tiling, painting and redecorating her bathroom, and it all cost just £223.




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PATRICK COLLINS: Steve Bruce grotesque support of Ched Evans shows how much is still to be learned in football

PATRICK COLLINS: In a week of sound and fury, of passionate conviction and vigorous dissent, the voice of Steve Bruce soared out above the din to give his contribution to the Ched Evans saga.




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As Manchester United prepare to travel to face Cambridge it is proof that the magic of the Cup still lives

PATRICK COLLINS: Manchester United against Cambridge is what the FA Cup is all about. ‘The magic of the Cup’ may be a desperate cliche but, in truth, there are times when only a cliche will do




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Patrick Collins looks back as he prepares to hang up his pen

PATRICK COLLINS: The Mail on Sunday's Chief Sports Writer is retiring after 50 years on Fleet Street. To mark his departure, he has picked 10 great events from his memories.




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Money, drugs and cynicism are rife but at its best sport can generate a sense of wonder... and we should never let that disappear 

PATRICK COLLINS: Sport at its cleanest and brightest generates a sense of wonder, a feeling that peaks are being scaled and limits are being breached.




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Muhammad Ali who thrilled us all (and had a tongue as quick as his fists!)

Muhammad Ali could be cruel, arrogant, and merciless, then he would turn a wicked phrase or smile a roguish smile, and the world would forgive him his trespasses, writes PATRICK COLLINS.




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Sam Allardyce the English saviour of England? Odd then that Arsene Wenger was the FA's first choice... 

PATRICK COLLINS: It should be remembered that the FA's initial instinct was to approach Arsene Wenger, a worthy if futile attempt to hire the very best. But then, absurdly, they changed tack.




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PATRICK COLLINS on how his friend Glenn Hoddle was a top manager and great player

PATRICK COLLINS: When youngsters wanted to know just what made Glenn Hoddle so very special, their fathers would search out a 20-second film clip. Tottenham versus Watford.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Leicester City will make a real go of it against Liverpool 

JAMIE REDKNAPP: This has been Leicester's first real wobble. But their manager Brendan Rodgers will have been looking forward to this one - Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become a true No 9 under Ancelotti and Ferguson

JAMIE REDKNAPP: With Carlo Ancelotti as a manager and Duncan Ferguson as a mentor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is getting the best of both worlds. He can become a true No 9.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Using armpits as arbiters is what's kicked up a stink... let's judge offside by feet

I say get rid of this shoulder and armpit nonsense and judge offside by the players' feet. Draw the line and see whether the attacker's foot is closer to the goal then that of the last defender.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Sticking with Ralph Hasenhuttl is looking like a masterstroke for Southampton

JAMIE REDKNAPP: I remember Crystal Palace losing 9-0 to Liverpool in the old First Division in 1989. Then later that season, the Eagles exacted their revenge in the FA Cup semi-final.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Eric Dier showed footballer's halos can slip

JAMIE REDKNAPP: I remember times my brother, Mark, got angry or upset if someone was having a go at me in the stands. He'd want to say something. Now we have seen this with Eric Dier.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Gary Cahill opens up on Mauricio Sarri, his Chelsea 'whirlwind' and lockdown fitness

EXCLUSIVE: The defender who earns his living by not giving opponents an inch is contemplating the fact he now has to steer two metres clear for the foreseeable future.




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Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland receives signed shirt from Michu who he idolised growing up

As a result of his support, Michu reached out to the Borussia Dortmund star to send him a signed Brugos jersey with Haaland's name on the back. 'Wow what a legend!!' Haaland responded.




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Cristiano Ronaldo spotted celebrating Vinicius Jr goal during El Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted celebrating Vinicius Jr's opening goal during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Barcelona on Sunday night after the Brazilian copied his famous celebration.




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Vinicius was Real Madrid's 'great agitator' during their Clasico win over Barcelona

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Vinicius delighted the Bernabeu - including the watching Cristiano Ronaldo - by opening the scoring against Barcelona. So is the 19-year-old Brazilian coming of age?




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Cristiano Ronaldo criticised the Juventus midfield and he has a point... Maurizio Sarri needs a fix

Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala were caught on camera moaning about the paucity of the Juventus midfield and they certainly have a point. Maurizio Sarri has struggled to get a tune out of his players all season.




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Top 10 Greatest Euro Matches: What dramatic clashes holds top spot in our rankings?

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to glory in 2016 despite injury and is one of a number of greats to write his name into the glittering history of the Euros since they were introduced in 1960.




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Coronavirus: Cristiano Ronaldo slammed for taking pictures by the pool by former Juventus chief

Cristiano Ronaldo has been slammed for breaking the Juventus quarantine and heading home to 'take pictures in the pool' during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Douglas Costa risks wrath of Juventus chiefs after posting pictures in paradise-like surroundings

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Juventus is grateful to their players for the eight consecutive league titles but they will remember who chose to leave, abandoning Italy in the process.




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Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo: How have other football icons viewed the sport's biggest debate?

Pele this week said that he believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, a view that goes a long way in strengthening the Portuguese's case. But what have other legends made of the rivalry?




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Cristiano Ronaldo picked Manchester United in 2003 because every other club wanted to loan him back

Cristiano Ronaldo chose to join Manchester United in 2003 because every other club that was interested in signing the winger wanted to loan him back to Sporting Lisbon, Jorge Mendes has revealed.




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Gary Neville gives fascinating insight into Sir Alex Ferguson's transfer policy at Manchester Utd

Ferguson won an unprecedented 38 major honours during his reign at United, managing to maintain the club's dominance over two decades before retiring in 2013.




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Iker Casillas proposes 'vintage El Clasico' as he calls for former players to compete for charity

The former Madrid captain and goalkeeper proposed that former players of Real Madrid and Barcelona came together for a game where proceeds would go to charities for those in need.




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Aaron Ramsey hails Cristiano Ronaldo as he reveals his dedication to being at the top of his game

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a storied career and gone on to become one of the best in the history of the sport. Aaron Ramsey has seen this first-hand since joining Juventus last summer.




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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic predicts how football finances will change after coronavirus crisis 

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.




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Fernandinho describes Diego Costa as his 'most difficult' opponent

The Brazilian has faced the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during an illustrious career but says the notoriously tricky former Chelsea striker was the toughest to get the better of.




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo', says Roberto Mancini

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely regarded as the two biggest stars in world football. Though Roberto Mancini has claimed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 'on the same level'.




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Leicester goalkeeper Kaspar Schmeichel's kicking ability has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo

Kasper Schmeichel's former coach Kevin Hitchcock claims that the Leicester City goalkeeper can connect will the ball as well as Cristiano Ronaldo. He also says the Dane loves to play outfield




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Maradona or Messi? Our football experts pick their World XI

A tricky game has been sweeping social media in which you are challenged to select a World XI, who you've seen play, but with no two players having represented the same club or country.




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Douglas Costa says Cristiano Ronaldo is NOT Juventus's best player... picking Paulo Dybala instead

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.