With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.

Premier League clubs have put all players based abroad on standby as a return to training draws near.

Arsenal players have returned to training at their London Colney base today as Mikel Arteta's squad observe strict social distancing guidelines.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed his relationship with former England team-mate John Terry has never improved after the former Chelsea captain allegedly racially abused his brother Anton in 2011.

Uefa have released more than £200million to member associations in order to ease the financial impact of coronavirus on football.

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite says the club's training plan represents only one third of his lockdown workout routine.

Tanguy Ndombele appears to have addressed speculation regarding his Tottenham future with a cryptic post on Instagram.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.

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

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

Players should be given yellow cards should they spit on the field when football resumes, says Fifa's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe.

Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder.

Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says Frank Lampard convinced him to move to Stamford Bridge.

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says he wants to hit the same heights as Didier Drogba when he completes his move from Ajax.

British billionaire Alki David remains interested in securing the naming rights deal for Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium with his cannabis company and claims he could bring 'great ideas' to the Catalan club, before revealing plans to 'clone his wife'.

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.

Jack Wilshere has revealed how he could have missed his England debut having spent the night before in hospital.

Curtis Jones has shown this season that he is getting closer to the level required of a forward in the Liverpool first team.

Tottenham have on Tuesday returned to training during the coronavirus lockdown as clubs look to conclude the Premier League season.

ADO Den Haag have announced that Alan Pardew and his coaching team have left the club by mutual consent after four months in charge.

Spanish clubs have been given the green light to return to individual training next week by prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

Tottenham and England midfielder Harry Winks has urged men, in particular, to talk about any prevalent mental health issues they may be struggling with during lockdown.

Watford have completed the signing of French midfielder Pape Gueye on a free transfer from Le Havre.

Frank Lampard is speaking to Dries Mertens "almost every day" as the Chelsea step up their pursuit of the Belgian striker, according to reports.

Chelsea are no longer the best place for English youngsters to go as Manchester City establish themselves as an attractive option, Training Ground Guru has found.

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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent him a text message after watching Saints get hammered 9-0 by Leicester City.

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.

Manchester United will trial safe standing at Old Trafford from the start of next season.

Michael Robinson was smiling until the very end. "I'm still battling away," he said as he walked up the steps to take his commentary position at the Benito Villamarin for Real Betis against Real Madrid in LaLiga last month.

Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72.

Ed Woodward has offered assurances that Manchester United plan to be 'highly competitive' in the transfer market - even if their spending power is hit by coronavirus.

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

Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief.

Crystal Palace are preparing for an imminent return to training as the Eagles begin to work back towards a normal routine.

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.

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.

Dietmar Hamann has hailed Kai Havertz as an "exceptional" player and says he reminds him of a "young Michael Ballack" amid interest from Premier League clubs.

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.

Paris Saint-Germain have dedicated their Ligue 1 title win to healthcare staff and key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Top clubs are concerned that coronavirus testing is the biggest obstacle to the return of professional football.

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.

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.

Charlton Athletic staff were paid last month but not with funds from majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer, who is still yet to inject any money into the beleaguered Championship club.

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

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

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

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

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.