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Chelsea players close to finalising 10 per cent wage cut

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




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Uefa confirms Champions League qualification to be based on sporting merit if season cannot be completed

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




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Phil Neville set to leave England Women role, hints brother Gary Neville

England Women manager Phil Neville is set to leave his role next summer due to the delay of the Women's European Championship to 2022, according to his brother Gary Neville.




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Manchester United hoping to make training return in May but have alternative plans prepared

Manchester United are aiming to resume full training next month as Premier League clubs work towards a return to action in June.




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to help grow and transport food for local community during coronavirus crisis

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will volunteer to help transport food during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Transfer news LIVE: Werner 'ready' for Liverpool, Aubameyang to Chelsea; Willian talks; Sancho to Man Utd

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Iniesta documentary: Barcelona legends including Guardiola, Xavi and Messi star in new film

Everybody loves Andres Iniesta and it is easy to see why in Rakuten's new documentary on the former Barcelona midfielder, which premiered on Thursday.




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Tottenham man Jan Vertonghen given transfer boost by coronavirus lockdown: 'I've had several approaches'

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.




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FIFA 20 best young players: Top 100 wonderkids, cheap players with biggest potential in career mode

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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FIFA 20 best young players: Top 100 career mode wonderkids, cheap players with biggest potential

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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FIFA 20 best young players: The top 100 wonderkids, cheap career mode players with biggest potential

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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FIFA 20 best young players: Top 100 wonderkids, cheap career mode players with biggest potential

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.




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FIFA 20 best young players: Top 100 career mode wonderkids, cheap bargains with biggest potential

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: Everything we know so far

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.




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FIFA 20 best young players: Top 100 wonderkids, cheap career mode bargains with biggest potential

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.




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How Brentford are working hard to help the local community during coronavirus lockdown

Bees vice-chairman Donald Kerr believes there is scope for the trusts of all London clubs to unite at this difficult time




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Phil Neville to leave his role as England Women manager at end of his contract in 2021

Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women manager at the end of his contract in 2021, the FA have confirmed.




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The legal issues facing Premier League clubs and players if season is completed after coronavirus shutdown

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.




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LaLiga braced for football behind closed doors until 2021 after warning from president Javier Tebas

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.




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Nigeria-born billionaire and Mike Tyson associate confident of Barcelona naming rights deal for Camp Nou

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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Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Gareth Bale name-checked as a potential signing by Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov believes Newcastle would be able to attract "big players" to the club if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.




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Manchester United redraw transfer plans after Ed Woodward's admission on £100m+ spending

Ed Woodward says talk of nine-figure deals 'ignores the reality' of financial impact of coronavirus




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Raheem Sterling: Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola, taught me how to win

Raheem Sterling has credited Manchester City for teaching him how to be a winner.




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Hakim Ziyech: 'On July 1 I will be a Chelsea player... I haven't had any doubt for a single second'

Hakim Ziyech insists his Chelsea future was never in doubt and claims he was always intent on joining the club in July.




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Transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang to leave Arsenal for Chelsea? Sancho blow for Man Utd; latest Liverpool rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Premier League return moves closer with talks over showing all 92 fixtures on TV

The Premier League are in talks with several UK rights holders over how to divvy up the remaining fixtures as part of preparations for the top flight's return behind closed doors.




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Manchester United problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve attacking midfield issue at Old Trafford

Manchester United fans have identified attacking midfield as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.




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Arsenal receive Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang boost as his dad sends message over contract talks

Arsenal appear to have a key member of the Aubameyang camp batting for them after the striker's father sent a clear message to his son on Instagram.




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Ray Parlour accuses Arsenal of lacking leadership and leaving Mesut Ozil exposed over pay cut talks

Ray Parlour has blasted former club Arsenal's lack of leadership, defending Mesut Ozil as he stalls on taking a pay cut.




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Raheem Sterling knows David Silva will be 'sorely missed' as Manchester City goodbye draws closer

Raheem Sterling believes team-mate David Silva's will be "sorely missed" as Manchester City prepare for life without their Spanish superstar.




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Aston Villa players agree to 25 per cent wage deferral for four months during coronavirus pandemic

Aston Villa have become the latest Premier League club to announce the agreement of salary deferrals with players during the coronavirus shutdown.




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Chelsea announce first-team will not take a pay cut with players to continue supporting charity causes

Chelsea's first team will not take a pay cut and will instead be asked to continue supporting various charities during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Manchester United dealt James Maddison blow as transfer target suggests he is staying at Leicester City

Manchester United's hopes of signing James Maddison during the next transfer window have been dealt a sizable blow after the player stated his intention to remain at Leicester City.




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Everton appalled after Moise Kean 'hosts party' during coronavirus lockdown

Everton say they are "appalled" and have strongly condemned the actions of Moise Kean as "completely unacceptable" after the player was reported to have flouted coronavirus lockdown measures.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal players allowed back to training ground, no Chelsea wage cuts

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Arsenal players granted limited access to London Colney training grounds from next week

Arsenal players will be permitted limited access to the club's London Colney training grounds from next week.




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Why chances of Angel Di Maria returning to Manchester United are slim to none

The chances of Angel Di Maria heading back to Manchester United are remote - according to one PSG team-mate, at least.




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Tottenham problem positions: Three transfer targets who could solve wing-back issues for Jose Mourinho

The 2019/20 season has been a tough one for Tottenham - both on and off the pitch.




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Heung-min Son military training: Tottenham star shows off new haircut after first week

Tottenham star Heung-min Son isn't the only one sporting a sharper look during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Alan Pardew denies receiving bonus as ADO Den Haag avoid relegation due to Eredivisie cancellation

Alan Pardew insists he will not take a bonus from ADO Den Haag after the Dutch outfit avoided relegation from the Eredivisie.




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Manchester City allow Fernandinho to return to Brazil during coronavirus lockdown

Fernandinho has been given permission to return to Brazil while the Premier League is on hold.




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Serie A clubs allowed to return to training on May 18 after Italy reports decline in coronavirus cases

Italian football clubs have been told they can return return to training in May following a televised speech from prime minister Giuseppe Conte.




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Government to begin talks with Premier League and other sporting bodies to resume competition 'within weeks'

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal squad to return to training base, Moise Kean 'hosts party', England Test latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Tottenham stadium and pitch 'looking fine' during coronavirus lockdown, groundsman reveals

Tottenham groundsman Darren Baldwin has given a glimpse behind the scenes at the club during the coronavirus lockdown.




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'Leicester win a defining moment for Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold'

Stephen Warnock sees the 4-0 rout as a turning point in the Premier League title race




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Why experts fear for the mental wellbeing of footballers when action resumes

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Heung-min Son military service: Tottenham star could miss Premier League training return due to quarantine

Tottenham star Heung-min Son is facing a third spell of quarantine and could miss the Premier League's return to full training due to government plans to force all people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days.




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West Ham and Arsenal players return to training grounds as Premier League 'Project Restart' gathers pace

West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.




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Crystal Palace providing 900 meals a week for NHS workers and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

Crystal Palace are helping to feed frontline NHS workers and the most vulnerable in south London from the kitchens at Selhurst Park.